Interview with Duane…Rising Star

 This month I interview Jamaican-American rising star Duane “D-WAYNE” Howard. Being born with a gift is one thing. Recognizing and utilizing that gift to it’s full potential is another. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Jamaican parents Duane Howard, better known throughout the music fraternity as D-Wayne.  SS: How long have you been singing?  Honestly, I’ve been […]

‘Rompin Shop’ Created and Manipulated Controversy

Did Vybz Kartel create a controversy to manipulate it, I wonder?  The use Ne-Yo’s successful single ‘Miss Independence’ hit rhythm by Dance Hall  maestro Vybz Kartel on his ‘Rompin Shop’ track may have been a stroke master of genius from marketing perspective given the reported 250, 000 hits on youtube to date. Kartel primary concern […]

St Croix Half-Ironman Triathlon

The St. Croix Ironman 70.3 Triathlon is one of the premier destination triathlons in the World! It combines the beauty of the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands with the challenge of an unforgettable course. The crowning feature of this race is the legendary climb on the bike course which is appropriately named ‘The Beast’. […]