Quickies

'Piece A Di Wine' for YVAs

Reggae/dancehall artiste Sanjay and ace deejay Beenie Man have teamed up to drop a collaboration called Piece A Di Wine. The dancehall song will be released at the Youth View Awards after-party tomorrow and will also feature on iTunes shortly after.

Sanjay hit it big in 2007 with Man Of My Word and has since consistently followed up with both dancehall and reggae songs.

As the carnival season draws near, Sanjay believes this song will definitely become a club banger. "I went lyrical on the last single, Harder They Fall, and now I'm going back to the ladies. This song has all the elements to become an anthem - an infectious chorus, good lyrics, Beenie Man's swag and star power and a hard-hitting, Washroom-produced, authentic dancehall rhythm. So, ladies, just get ready fi wine," he said.

Piece A Di Wine is produced by Conroy of Washroom Entertainment for Sanjay's Portland Cottage Productions.

Popcaan popping in 2012

Popcaan's popularity continues to surge, with his single Only Man She Want added to New York City's Hot 97's daily playlist and BBC 1Extra listing him as one of the Hot 20 for this year.

Popcaan is set to release a new mixtape this month, produced by TJ Records and Chromatic. Titled PopcaanYiy Change, it will be endorsed by Chromatic DJs Creep and Nicco, who have been instrumental in Popcaan's career. Popcaan's pervious mixtape Hot Skull also featured input from Chromatic sound.

Popcaan plans to release a video for his single Party Shot, produced by TJ Records, very soon. It will be premiered on popcaanmusic.com and local TV programme Entertainment Report. He will make an appearance at the Youth View Awards tomorrow, where he is up for Favourite Dancehall Artiste Male, Favourite Local Male Artiste, and Young Hot and Hype Male of The Year.

Chrisinti returns with new single

Reggae artiste Chrisinti is making a return to the music scene, after being missing in action for over a year.

He currently has a new single, 36 Bullets, available on iTunes as well as through other major digital music outlets. It is produced by Fitzroy Francis for Mightyful 13 on the Mighty in Battle rhythm. The rhythm also features Grammy award-winning veteran deejay Shabba Ranks, as well as Bushman, Black Uhuru, Fragga Ranks, Zanadu and Andrew Bees.

While not giving away much information about his upcoming major project, Chrisinti disclosed that he plans to work closely with some of the best musicians and producers reggae music has to offer. He also said that his fans can look forward to more music videos and live performances. "I am ready to return to the reggae stages of the world," Chrisinti said.

Rich Kid links with Macka

Canada-based reggae/dancehall artiste Rich Kid has released a new single, What Must I Do, featuring veteran dancehall artiste Macka Diamond.

The St Catherine-born artiste migrated to Canada, where he has been living for several years. However, he maintains that he has always remained close to his musical heritage. Rich Kid tried other means of employment outside of the music industry. However, his earnings are always channelled into the development of his career.

"I am a successful businessman, but because I love music, I always invest in my talent because that is my real passion," he said.

Rich Kid also dabbles in music production and has worked with Ghost, Buju Banton, Lady Saw, Macka Diamond, Fancy Face, Shelly J, Big G, Trudiva and Mzminiray. He has produced rhythms such as Federal, Ghetto Hype, Mad Head, Mad Kick and the Controversy rhythm. What Must I Do is also produced by Rich Kid on his exclusive Hot Skull rhythm. It will be included on his upcoming album, Heading To The Top.

A video for What Must I Do Will be shot in Jamaica in the coming weeks.

Juggla does judging

Former Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall contestant, Juggla, has moved from being judged to being a judge. The young artiste will be guest judge on this week's episode of the annual reggae-dancehall competition.

Juggla, currently signed to Jan Biggs Production, said that his return to the competition as a guest judge is a testimony to his respect on the show.

"Right now I feel elated knowing that at one point I was on Magnum stage performing for people as a contestant and I am returning now as a guest judge. Mi feel proud a miself and it just shows that hard work really pays off and that my talent was respected. I have to say big up the entire Magnum Kings and Queens staff for the opportunity too," he said.

He is also featured in the new Magnum Tonic Wine TV Advert and revealed that the advertisment marks his acting debut. "I am grateful for the endorsement and it basically unveils my acting potential, so the future can produce more growth and diversity where entertainment is concerned," he said.

Juggla is working on a new single, Hide And Seek, featuring Macka Diamond.

Along with Shane-o, he recently launched an Anti Peer Pressure campaign, geared towards promoting discipline in schools.

Backstreet Boys' Carter tours for sister

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter has dedicated the group's forthcoming tour to his late sister.

The singer - who is due to go on the road with the boy band later this spring - made the gesture following the sudden death of his sister Leslie Carter, aged 25, in New York on Tuesday. "Performing is cathartic to me and I am dedicating the rest of my tour to my sister since she loved to watch me perform," Nick said.

Nick's brother Aaron Carter, who is now set to take leave from starring in off-Broadway production The Fantasticks, also paid tribute to his sister by posting a message on her Facebook page. He wrote: "RIP MY DEAREST SISTER, I LOVE U AND YOU THE ONE THAT ALWAYS ROCKS. LOVE AARON UR LIL BRO U CALL LL AC."

An autopsy has been performed on Leslie's body, and the medical examiner found no visible signs of trauma.

Leslie was also a musician and her single, Like Wow, was featured on the soundtrack to 2001 animated movie Shrek. She signed a record deal with Dreamworks in 1999, but a planned album was never released. She leaves behind her husband Mike - who she married in 2008 - and their 10-month-old daughter Alyssa Jane Ashton.