Dancehall Artiste Waspp Home Destroyed By Fire

Monday, July 29, 2013

Dancehall artiste Waspp is now trying to pick up the pieces and move on with his life after fire gutted his three bedroom house situated at Verene Avenue, Cassia Park last week.

It’s understood the tragedy struck Tuesday afternoon while the deejay was at a studio session recording material for an upcoming project. According to accounts from family members the blaze started in the living-room area and quickly spread throughout the entire house. Amidst the melee an alarm was raised.

Despite, the best efforts of the locals, the occupants who were home at the time were forced to watch their investment go up in flames as the fire raged but was eventually brought under control by the fire department. Preliminary investigations revealed the blaze was caused by a short from an electric fan, damages are estimated to be in the millions.

According to Waspp, “It’s very disheartening to see all your years of hard work gone up in smoke, but more importantly give thanks for life. I’m just happy no one died. My mother, father and some other relatives were home at the time of the incident.”

A seemingly somber Waspp continued, “This tragedy has set us (me and my family) back significantly, we lost everything  but once there is life there is hope, so we just gonna keep pressing forward, no matter how long it takes.”

The artiste whose given name is Marvin Clarke, in May returned from a month-long promotional tour of North America where he performed at several popular spots on the U.S club circuit. He also released a new single titled 'Hardcore Vibes' accompanied by a mini documentary shot in the environs of his home town. The documentary explores the concept behind the song and provides visual insights of typical life in the inner city community seen through the eyes of Waspp.

 

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"Wasp" Shoots New Video & Collaborates With Wayne Marshall

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

 Dancehall singjay Wasp last Sunday (Oct.21st) shot the official video for his red-hot single ‘Hot Like Fiyah’ produced by JA Productions.   Segments of the visuals were filmed on location at the Sterling Sound Studio on Red Hill Roads by the team from Scorpio 21.

The project featured guest appearances from fellow entertainer Terro 3000 and members of the Ballas Productions group. Slated for release in early November, Wasp is very upbeat about the project.

 

“It’s a good look! The people love the song and radio have been giving me a big strength, so I think the timing was definitely right to shoot a video. A Scorpio 21 direct it so you know it ago shot. “

 

Wasp added that he video will be available in the next two weeks and urge fans to throw their support behind the project upon its release.

 

Meanwhile, the artiste whose given name is Marvin Clarke is expected to release a number of singles heading into the festive season including a collaboration titled ‘Mankind’ with Reggae star Wayne Marshall on the Blood Bath Rhythm produced by Baby G.  The compilation also features the combined efforts of embattled star Vybz Kartel and Gaza protégé Tommy Lee.

Another upcoming project includes the soon-to-be-released single dubbed ‘Yuh Nuh Know Weh Yah Miss’ for accomplished producer Christopher Birch. Both songs will be available via iTunes and other digital platforms.

 

LISTEN || WASP - HOT LIKE FIYAH [radio]

 

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Entertainer "Wasp" Inks Deal With Award Winning Fashion Designer

Monday, August 27, 2012

Known for his lyrical prowess and versatility, Wasp is not only focused on conquering the dancehall genre but now has his sight set on the world of fashion.

The singjay recently inked an endorsement deal with award winning fashion designer Cecilia Davana Bucknor, making him an official campaign face of the Awahsuhbrand.

Bucknor was the recipient of the 2012 Saints International Avant-Garde Designer award follow the presentation of her collection at this year’s staging of the highly anticipated annual affair.

Wasp intimates that he decided to partner with the designer because her collection exemplifies his sense of style and appreciates her fashion forward creativity. He believes through presence and growing popularity he’ll garner additional attention for the brand.

Similar sentiments were echoed by Bucknor citing that Wasp was a good look for the brand, but explained that the clothing line is not limited to men. 

“The full collection includes a casual, Dancehall, sports, formal and even a swimwear line for both male and females. We also offer custom designs for those who require something unique from what’s available in the store.”

Wasp added the store has a growing clientele and prospective clients can purchase pieces at the business branch located at 92a Church Street in Downtown Kingston.

Meanwhile, the artiste whose given name is Marvin Clarke is currently adding the final touches to his upcoming ‘Above Average’ mixtape due for release at the end of August.

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Wasp Returns From African Tour, Working On Two New Albums

Monday, November 7, 2011

Cassia Park native and Dancehall recording artiste Wasp is now back in the island after completing a two week stint on the Africa continent with fellow entertainers, Coco Tea, Beres Hammond, Fantan Mojah and Giovanni.

The tour billed the 'Lager Beer Summer Festival' saw Wasp and fellow compatriots making several stops in Harare, Zimbabwe and Johannesburg, South Africa__ electrifying the thousands in attendance at each concert.

"This was my first time visiting the motherland and it was a deeply moving and spiritual experience to see how loving and appreciative the people were of us and our music. It's an experience that I think every artiste should get at some point in their career." - Wasp intimated.

With the conclusion of the tour, the artiste whose given name is Marvin Clarke is back in the studio working on two new albums one Reggae and the other Dancehall along with several singles. According to Wasp the albums will be due for official release is the first quarter of 2012 and will featured a lot of exclusive material.

Meanwhile, his ‘Thank You’, video shot by Scorpio 21 continues to gain attention throughout the Caribbean diaspora after making its debut two weeks earlier. The song pays tribute to all the critics who have been instrumental to his continued success thus far.

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