One of dancehall’s leading artist David Constantine Brooks better known as Mavado has recently terminated his contract with VP Records on March 1^st.  Mavado’s manager Julian Jones-Griffith relayed the information to the Jamaica Star yesterday.

Mr Jones-Griffith explained:  "The agreement has been terminated so he's not obligated to deliver any more albums. This is the first time an artiste has managed to get out of a deal wid dem ... it's an eye-opener for the business that anyone could get out of a deal with VP."

The singjay has been signed with VP Records from since 2006 and during this period produced 2 galbums, GANGSTA FOR LIFE: THE SYMPHONY DAVID BROOKS in 2007 and MR. BROOKS… A BETTER TOMORROW in march 2009.

Mr. Jones-Griffith has been edging the public on his news releases and last night the 8^th of March he posted to his twitter:

“AllianceJamaica: Ok memba wen I sed I av a biig announcement 2 make a few weeks back.I'm gona make it in 10 mins. Its a shocker!”

He then proceded with his statement exactly 10 minutes later and posted,

“AllianceJamaica: Mavado is no longer signed to VP Records, the deal has been officially terminated. We are currently exploring the many options b4 us :D >>> (then cont) “It has huge implications 4 the biz. #1 reggae label cannot keep the #1 artist on their roster”

As the night went by he stated this was the first time in reggae / dancehall history that an artist was able to terminate a contract with VP records. (READ MORE)

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Steppa has reached at least one chart. The video for Boom Steppa's single "Naw Stay Poor" is currently number 4 on CVM Hitlist Video Chart.

"BOOM STEPPA "NAAW STAY POOR" MUSIC VIDEO IS #4 ON THE CVM HITLIST VIDEO CHART . Text 51 to 4442442 to vote(must be from a digicel phone"

If you still not familair with who Boom Steppa is watch his video below and listen to an interview with him or visit his pages http://www.myspace.com/boomsteppa  or youtube.com/boomsteppa.

One of the most well known empire members and arguable one of the most talented, Jah Vinci sings his heart out in his new song entitled "Rumor".  Jah Vinci, who's real name is André Kirk Rhoden, has been with the Portmore Empire since 2008 and rose to popularity with the song Weh Dem Ago alongside Vybz Kartel. In this song the singer addresses some of the rumors that have been circulating around Jamaica and across the Caribbean about him and his former best friend Black Ryno, who has now parted with the group. 

Jah Vinci says  "Dem come wid rumour/run dem away/teacha a mi dadda/ Gaza mi sey/hypocrite and parasite a so dem name/waan fi stop mi pon mi walk of fame/a so dem lame/ Gaza mi sey, mi nuh shame/yesterday, tomorrow, today/ just tell di pagan go weh/a Gaza mi sey."

He then continues,  "Dem come wid a bagga lie/waan see mi die/but yuh cyaan see mi leave Empire/and a di more dem call mi name/a di more career rise higher/from dem born mi know dem a liar/mi nah tun Judas betray di messiah."

Word on the streets is that some parts of the song was aimed at Black Ryno but you can be the judge of that.

Listen to the song and state your views on the subject at hand.