REBIRTH at the Taj Singers, but He Acts Differently

Tuesday 12th October, 2010 3

with Ivan Alvis atmosphere, with a specially ing his own songs, basing his style Rihanna, "Breathe" with Blu built stage for the performer, largely on the works of Super Cat Cantrell, "Top Shotter." with DMX, and a special area for those who and Don Yute. and "Baby Boy" with Beyonce. Star Track Album find the singer's music too hard He released his debut single, Well, if you want to be a part of to resist dancing. "Baby Girl (Don't Cry)," in 1996; it a stupefying experience, be there, Three categories of tickets proved a significant success, lead- at Water's Edge, on Saturday, will be available - Rs. 14,000, ing to further Jamaican hits like November 13th, 2010. Rs. 7,500, and Rs.3,000. "Nah Get No Bly (One More Try)," Remember, this is only the The high-price ticket hold- "Deport Them," "Excite Me," beginning - there's more to come ers will be entitled to join in "Infiltrate," and "Hackle Mi." from YOUR Radio, so make sure an After Party, with Sean After a series of collaborations, that you are a part of their scene Paul, at the Water's Edge, with such artists as Jay-Z and (88.3 FM).

Sri Lankan style greeting from Sean Paul DMX, Sean Paul's long-awaited sophomore album, "Dutty es, folks, it's going to be an Rock," burned up clubs all awesome scene when dance- over the world with its Yhall/reggae star, Sean Paul, stellar combination of hits the shores of Sri Lanka next grit, glitz and girl-talk. month. And, as usual, we came out And then came further first with the good news! collaborations, including Forget about the aging pop "Break It Off" with stars, and the cover acts, that have come this way throughout the past few months. It's going to be a mind-blowing experience when Sean Paul takes the stage, on Saturday, November 13th, 2010, at immediately the Water's Edge. after his concert The people behind this huge performance. And 'explosion' are the guys who give drinks at the After you two popular FM channels - Party will be 'on the YOUR Radio (88.3 FM), and Youth house,' they say. FM (107.9 FM). There will be 16 in Sean The English channel, YOUR Paul's tour party, including DJs, Radio, was launched just recently, musicians, and dancers, so, obvi- and this is their way of celebration ously, the explosion, on Saturday, the event - with Sean Paul, November 13th, is going to be absolutely live in Colombo. amazing. It's going to be an open-air A Jamaican, Sean Paul's first event, they say. The Water's Edge love was dancehall music and golf course will be given a party he became a deejay after writ- Easy come, easy go No, no no That's just how you live, oh Take, take, take it all Black, black, black and blue, But you never give beat me 'til I'm numb Seen 'n' Heard Should've known you was Tell the devil I said "hey" Seen 'n' Heard trouble when you get back to where HEARD…he's not the best of From the first kiss you're from REBIRTH at the Taj singers, but he acts differently. He Had your eyes wide open Mad woman, bad woman, gives the impression of being mighty Why were they open that's just what you are he duo, REBIRTH, featuring ex-Friends big - with chart success, etc. But those Marlon Amarasekera and Janka (both based Yeah, you'll smile in my face in the music scene say that he fabri- then rip the brakes out my Tin Europe), will be seen in action, right here Gave you all I had and you cates success for his benefit. car in Colombo, for quite a while. tossed it in the trash There initial contract, at the Taj Samudra Hotel, However, just recently, he was in the You tossed it in the trash, (Repeat Verse Two and will take in the festive season as well. news for different reasons - being clas- you did However, Marlon says he would love to continue sified as a pedophile. To give me all your love is all Chorus) performing in Colombo for as long as it is possible. Videos indicate that he was arrested I ever asked, 'cause If my body was on fire "Eventually, I would like to expand from my duo What you don't understand a couple of times for indecent behav- Ooh, you'd watch me burn status, to something bigger - maybe a fully-fledged iour, but he puts it down to a setup by is band," said Marlon. down in flames one of his rivals. You said you loved me, He also went on to say that where their reper- Chorus: you're a liar toire is concerned, for Sri Lanka, they would not I'd catch a grenade for ya 'Cause you never, ever, ever stick to any particular kind of style, as their play Pen Pals (yeah, yeah) list consist of the oldies as well as the current chart did, baby ! Name: Haleen Ambegoda. Throw my hand on a blade But, darling hits. for ya (yeah, yeah) "We will be tackling songs of Lionel Ritchie, ! Age: 25. ! Gender: Male. I'd jump in front of a train for (Repeat Chorus) Elton John, Bryan Adams, Eagles, Robbie Williams, ya (yeah, yeah) Oasis and CCR. And Janka will be handling songs ! Address: 126, Dharmarajarama You know I'd do anything for of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Black Eyed Peas, Mawattha, Minuwangoda. No, you won't do the same Hobbies/Interests: Reading, graphic ya (yeah, yeah) Shakira, Amy Winehouse, Pink and Lady Gaga to ! You wouldn't do the same designing, music. Oh, oh, I would go through name a few." Ooh, you'd never do the ! E-Mail: [email protected] all of this pain same REBIRTH is generally seen in action in Switzerland. ! Occupation: University Student. Take a bullet straight Ohh, no, no, no ! If you are keen to make friends with through my brain However, according to Marlon, whenever there is a lull in their gigs, he make his services available, readers of "Star Track," send us your Yes, I would die for ya, baby * Sent by: Kylie (Pretty name, age, gender, address, But you won't do the same Girl) of Colombo as a bassist/guitarist/vocalist, for an outfit, operat- Janka and Marlon of REBIRTH ing in Germany, called Chain, led by Sri Lankan hobbies/interests, school/occupation, and e-mail address (if any). drummer, Kevin Elias. She was involved with the band Friends for one Write to: Ivan Alvis., C/o "Star Marlon is also involved, occasionally, with anoth- year before leaving and latching up with REBIRTH. ! Track," The Island, 223, Bloemendhal World Singles Chart er show-and-party band, in Switzerland, as a gui- Her stints abroad include performances in Road, Colombo 13. Or e-mail the tarist/vocalist. Spain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, India, Germany, 1. 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