Jukeboxx Productions Responds to Busy Signal’s Claim

In response to the accusatory press release from ‘Turf Music’ dated Monday July 6, 2015, claiming lack of knowledge of Trinidad engagement; Juke Boxx Productions would like to respond with the following:

Hot Pepper Entertainment (Promoter) entered into a contractual agreement with Juke Boxx Bookings on April 9, 2013, to book several artistes, one of which was Busy Signal (Reanno Gordon), for a proposed show in Trinidad. Hot Pepper Entertainment subsequently sent incomplete deposits in incremental wire transfers totaling approximately USD $30,000.00 to secure the artistes’ performance at this engagement. Hot Pepper Entertainment was unable to honor their contractual obligation to remit the outstanding deposit amounts despite numerous extensions and the demonstration of leniency on the part the Juke Boxx team to assist the promoter.

After the separation of Busy Signal from Juke Boxx Productions, all documents relating to Gordon’s business affairs, and future contractual obligations were turned over to his new management, including the above mentioned deposit amount due to him of US $22,500 for them to proceed with the engagement, at their own discretion.

Hot Pepper Entertainment’s failure to pay the remaining deposit amounts required, for all the artistes by the due date constituted a breach of contract, as per excerpt of the signed agreement below:

4. If PURCHASER fails or refuses to comply with any of the material provisions contained in the Contract or this Rider, including but not limited to filing or refusing (A) to proceed with the presentation of the engagement which is the subject of the Contract (B) To make payment (s) as set forth in this Contract on or before the dates and times specified or otherwise defaults in performing any obligations under this agreement, the ARTISTE and Juke Boxx Productions shall be entitled to retain said deposits as liquidated damages

It is therefore rather strange, that Busy Signal and his new management team claim ignorance of this issue, when all details and amounts collected on their behalf were handed over to them. It is also our understanding that they chose to refund a portion of the deposit collected to the Promoter.

The Juke Boxx Management Team would like to caution, that invalidated accusations can be defamatory for which individual/s can be held liable through the courts as a consequence.

Busy Signal’s Arrest in Trinidad & Tobago Over Outstanding Contract with Jukeboxx Productions

Reggae and Dancehall Superstar Busy Signal was arrested in Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday July 4^th, 2015 over an outstanding contract with his former management company, Jukeboxx Productions.  

Busy Signal

Unaware that there was an outstanding financial issue, Busy Signal traveled to the twin republic of Trinidad & Tobago to perform at TAO (Together As One) at Queen’s Park in Port of Spain for which he was billed as the headlining artist.  Prior to arriving at the venue, the artist was arrested at his hotel, and appeared in court alongside attorney Fareed Ali.

The information presented in court made it clear that Jukeboxx Productions entered in to an agreement with Peppers Entertainment for Busy Signal to perform at the scheduled event.  The event was subsequently canceled so Busy Signal, real name Reanno Gordon, and his new management team, agreed to refund the promoter $15,000 USD, in addition to payment made when the show was initially cancelled.

Of the situation Galey Gordon, Busy’s Manager, said “The advance payment of $37,088 USD was not disclosed to us [Turf Music Entertainment] by former management who entered in to business affairs on Busy’s behalf.  We had no material knowledge whatsoever of this apparent infraction.  If we had, we would have acted to resolve the issue prior to coming to Trinidad.”

Turf Music Entertainment is currently requesting a copy of the original agreement between Jukeboxx Productions and Peppers Entertainment as well as transaction records between both parties regarding the event. 

After reaching a mutual resolve, Busy Signal performed to an eager crowd at Queen’s Park, closing the show.  The artist is enjoying international success with his singles “What If” and “Text Message.”

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Too Many Fans for Gage in Trinidad & Tobago – Police Called – Party Shut Down!

Summer Splash 2015 featuring Dancehall Star Gage was supposed to be the official kickoff to the summer season in for students in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago but instead became pandemonium or fan-demounium resulting in the Police shutting down the event before it could begin.

Scheduled to perform at the Creative Arts Center on Circular Road in San Fernando on

Saturday June 20^th, Gage was contracted by Fire House Promotions to perform for his audience of 500 students, but instead as many as 5,000 people showed up from all over the island.  “It was crazy” said Gage, “when we arrived there were so many fans screaming my name outside that we couldn’t get inside.  It was crazy.”

The Star, whose recent hit songs include “Kitty Kat,” “Put it Yasso,” and “Culu Culu” is known to have millions of fans around the world and across the Caribbean, with a particular concentration in Trinidad.  This performance is the 3^rd time the artist has performed there for the year with each show selling out.

Overwhelmed by the chaos created by the star, San Fernando Police were called in to bring the excessive crowd under control.  Realizing there were too many fans present, the Police department erred on the side of caution and shut down the event before it could begin.  One patron, Dee Dee said “too many people showed up to see Gage and the thing got out of control.”  Not one to disappoint his fans, Gage took photos with fans and promised to return when the promoter rescheduled the show.

No one was injured but the ambulance was called for the promoter who passed out.

Gage returned to Jamaica on Monday June 22^nd, 2015; he artist will perform at Reggae Sumfest on Dancehall Night, Thursday July 16^th, 2015 in Montego Bay at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.

Amber Rose Plays Mas in Trinidad & Tobago!

Well, well, well!  The beautiful Amber Rose was in Trinidad & Tobago to play Mas with the Avatar backline.  Looking beautiful and ready to take on the jump up, Amber commanded attention in her feathers.  The blue compliments her skin tone, and the costume design perfectly fits her curves.

If I could guess the song this Rose jammed to, I would say Destra Garcia's "Lucy!"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZlbkTrqii0

Thank you Splash for supplying the image!

Zante Says 'Strut!'

As the greatest show on earth, Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival draws near, the producers of the premium all inclusive Carnival event Zanté are extending the invitation to the Soca loving public to come party with them while supporting the Kidney Recipient Support Group of T&T.

Zanté which is in its 5^th year will have its annual all-inclusive fete on Tuesday 25^th February at the Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association (TTSA), Chaguaramas from 9PM – 3AM with the proceeds from this year’s event going towards the Kidney Recipient Support Group of T&T.

Zanté’s involvement with the Kidney recipient Support Group is one that hits very close to home for the event’s promoter Sharon ‘Pixi’ Thomson whose brother Lester succumbed to complications of kidney failure last August.

According to Pixi, “Throughout my brother’s stay in the San Fernando General Hospital, members of the Kidney Recipient Support Group of T&T were quite helpful in providing necessary information. Had Lester survived, there would’ve been a long period of dialysis and other treatment prior to him receiving a kidney transplant. This is Zanté’s way of saying thank you to the members of the group. They need funding to continue their much needed work”.

With a worthy cause, noble fundraising mission and elegant theme of ‘STRUT’ the 2014 edition of Zanté is expected attract to attract a fun-loving crowd of stylish, conscious-minded partiers. The premium all-inclusive affair will feature a unique mix of signature gourmet food offerings as well as top-shelf beverage options inclusive of the fete’s trademark ‘Pixi-juice’.

Additionally, Zanté will offer its local and foreign-based patrons pulsating music from top local DJs Private Ryan, Nuphoric and Kaotic International

HOTTT New Soca! Patrice Roberts – Ah Little Wine!

Trinidad & Tobago Carnival season is here and Soca enthusiasts around the world are excited!  This is the season that determines which chunes beat on the road for Carnival festivals around the world.  One young lady will be busy worldwide for the entire year and it’s all because she gave you “Ah Little Wine!” 

Patrice Roberts teams with Fryktion on the Spanish Fly Riddim for this HOTTT Soca chune which is as heated as her Supermodel looks!  Patrice sings:  “everybody / wine on somebody now / take a wine / everybody / wine on somebody now / a little wine never hurt nobody …  / inside dih fete / having a time / drinks in your head / it’s time to unwind / time to free up and time to let go ….”  Kaboom! 

Just picture Patrice performing this chune on stage and 10’s of thousands of people moving with her in unison!  Madd!  You’ll have the chance to see it when you tune in to hear her compete as a finalist in the Groovy Soca Monarch competition to be held on February 8^th, 2013 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium!  Go Patrice!

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