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Whitney rides the charts again

Catch Di Riddim

Kevin Jackson

Tuesday, February 21, 2012



WHITNEY Houston last visited the Billboard charts in 2010 when Worth It peaked at number 61 on the R&B/Hip Hop chart. The track came from her last studio album, 2009's I Look to You which also spawned the hits I Didn't Know My Own Strength, Million Dollar Bill and the title track.

The iconic singer has charted posthumously with songs that were hits in the 1980s and 1990s.

Her 1992 remake of Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You which spent 14 weeks at number one, is back on the Hot 100 chart at number seven thanks to 195,000 downloads of the song after her February 11th death. I Wanna Dance with Somebody which was a hit in the 1980s, is back at number 35, while her 1986 number one Greatest Love of All rebounds at number 41.

On the Billboard 200, Houston's Greatest Hits album which was released in 2000, has jumped back at number six. The compilation moved some 64,000 copies. The compilation has sold 1.5 million copies since its initial release.

Houston-affiliated albums also re-enter the album charts this week. The Bodyguard, The Preacher's Wife and Waiting to Exhale soundtrack albums have joined titles Whitney Houston, Whitney as well as I Look to You on the Billboard 200.

Denno cops nomination for Breakthrough Artiste

Last year was a good one for recording artiste Denno.

Towards the end of the year, he joined telecommunications firm Digicel islandwide road tour.

Now the singjay is seeing the fruits of his labour through his singles Caan Stop Da Yute Yah and Tek Mi Life .

Also he recently snagged a nomination for Breakthrough Artiste of the Year in the Clarendon Music Awards.

The Clarendon native is hoping to capture the title when the awards are handed out on April 8 in that parish.

Junior X is Not Afraid to Live

Reggae artiste Junior X has been creating a buzz with his latest single Not Afraid to Live.

Commenting on the song, Junior X said: "I wrote the song because of the numerous reports that persons were taking their lives. This song is a motivator to build back their hopes and faith and re-establish the belief that love is all around."

Junior X said he is surprised at the feedback.

"The song really took off by itself. It's a song that people can easily identify with and I am just giving thanks for it."

The artiste, who is known for chart-topping singles Seek Your Goal, Plead My Cause, Gangster Life and the Pill, has been recording with Master One Production among other labels.

Top acts for Bugle's Journey

Recording artiste Bugle will stage his premiere event Bugle's Journey at Lynch Park, Buff Bay, Portland on April 8.

The event is sponsored by Digicel, is being promoted in association with Major Links Entertainment, Daseca Productions and Shocking Vibes Productions.

Bugle's Journey will celebrate his work as an entertainer and recording artiste for the past 10 years.

The inaugural concert is scheduled to see performances from Bugle, Tarrus Riley, Demarco, and Christopher Martin among many others.

Bugle has carved out a niche in the reggae and dancehall fraternity with hits including What I'm Gonna Do (Exercise); Journeys; Pearly Gates; Love Reigns and Idol.

Part proceeds of the concert will benefit charity projects in and around the Buff Bay area.



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