Gyptian taken in for questioning

Gyptian

Gyptian and prominent Dancehall producer, Kimani “DJ Frass” Palmer have turned themselves into the Jamaican authorities; facing questioning regarding a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday September 12.

The shooting took place at the recording studio of well-renowned Dancehall producer, Steven “Supa Hype” Davis in Jamaica.

Reportedly, the shooting happened  as a result of an argument between  Gyptian and DJ Frass; a dispute over a track that Gyptian voiced on Frass’ Riddim.

The dispute became increasingly intense; prompting Frass to leave the studio and return moments later, accompanied by several men. Allegedly, Frass and the men proceeded  to drape Gyptian and grab him by the waist and one of the men appeared to be reaching for his waist to draw a weapon. When that took place, a group of armed men then entered the recording studio; opening fire and hitting a 27 year old man multiple times.

The armed men who opened fire escaped in a white Honda motor car following the shooting. The victim, Davion “Burro” Bailey was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital with multiple  gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on arrival.

DJ Frass was taken in for questioning regarding the incident on Tuesday night while Gyptian turned himself in Wednesday morning.

Frass is known for several hit Riddims including the Shadow Riddim, Israel Riddim and Hot Patty Riddim while Gyptian is recognized for several, highly acclaimed singles such as “Hold Yuh,” “Beautiful Lady,” “Serious Times,” and “Mama Don’t Cry.”

No green light for Mavado show; promoter cries

Jamaican dancehall artiste Mavado does not have permission to perform in Trinidad, at least not from National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy.

Responding to a question from a reporter about how the singer, with a known reputation for promoting violence in his songs, could gain permission to perform here, Sandy said, “Only if you have given it to him, I have not.”

Mavado, whose real name is David Constantine Brooks, is scheduled to perform alongside two other Jamaican dancehall acts, Konshens and Aidonna, on July 30, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, despite being banned from this country since 2006 for having violent lyrics.

Mavado’s last performance in Trinidad was on March 29 at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya, and permission had been granted for that to the promoters by the Ministry.

Noel Smith, one of the promoters for the concert, said they had applied since April 1, for a waiver from the Ministry to allow the July 30 performance, but had received no word. He added that if they do not receive the requisite approval, “We will refund people their money... they’ll have to go back to the ticket seller and they will get a refund.”

Smith also said that it was unfair that his organisation should not be given permission when another promoter, whom he says is a member of the Congress of the People, was granted a similar waiver from the Ministry.