Macka Diamond Comes Underfire for Leaked Photo for New Video

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Controversial Dj, Macka Diamond is now on the defense following a leaked picture of her upcoming video for her single, Wicked Heart. In the picture you can see the DJ hanging from a cross, mirroring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Macka Diamond

Last week social media went into frenzy over the picture that was taken from the shoot of the video. Many felt that Macka committed blasphemy by doing the act and crossed the line of artistic expression.

In a radio interview Friday, on IRIE FM, Macka made it clear that this isn’t he the case, saying the picture and meaning behind it were taken out of context.

“To be frank, I was never looking at it that way. It’s since I’m seeing the comments (that) I really started to think about it.”

‘Chu, people a crucify mi..dem nah get mi down.’ I wasn’t even thinking about this Jesus ting or nail my hand...like I dying for nobody sins. It is not as deep as everybody is thinking.”

Macka said the scene was only done as a way to depict recent criticisms made against her way. Assumptions are now made that the song is a retaliation of her lyrical clash with Lady Saw at STING recently.

The official video for Wicked Heart will be released in the coming weeks.

 

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Macka Diamond and Assistant Leesah Larmond Injuried in Crash in Martinique

Monday, October 14, 2013

Macka Diamond seen here performing in Martinique

Jamaican Deejay Macka Diamond along with her personal assistant Leesah Larmond was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Martinique on Friday evening.

The two were on their back to the hotel from a concert that Macka performed at earlier in White River. Macka received injuries to her right shoulder while Larmond to the neck and foot. Both ladies were taken to the hospital and after observation were released.

Macka Diamond in now back in Jamaica.

 

 

Photo credit:Declic Studio

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Macka Diamond Shining Bright into the New Year

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Charmaine Munroe aka Macka Diamond, Dancehall/Reggae recording artiste of Jamaica, continues to strive above and beyond limits other Jamaican female Dancehall artistes are yet to surpass.  This is a trend that could be the foundation from which the female artistes in Dancehall can draw inspiration.  Ms. Money Oooo, Mackadocious has not only appeared in a movie but landed a lead role.  Not only has she published the first Dancehall novel 'Bun Him' but will be launching a second, 'Naughty and Nice,' another first among her peers both male and female in Dancehall.

The '40 n Fabulous' Diva and Dancehall veteran has become one to admire.  Her work ethics, persistence and determination place her, among few Dancehall artistes to have gone beyond just music recording and stage performances in Jamaica. Another such is the controversial Dancehall 'Teacha' Vybz Kartel, whose reality television series, the first of its kind on Jamaican television, spiralled after his unfortunate arrest and subsequent murder charges.  Dr. Garth 'Shaka Pow' McDonald, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist and fellow Dancehall artiste said, "Macka Diamond has created a foundation from which other female Dancehall artistes can build a more sustainable and thriving business."

Known as Lady Mackerel throughout the 90s era, Macka Diamond held her own in a male dominated industry releasing several tracks that were popular among Dancehall fans and made her an household name.  Around 2003, she reinvented herself and re-emerged as Macka Diamond the 'Money Ooo' diva scoring hits including her first, 'Tek Con' a protest track to Vybz Kartel's chauvinistic, 'Tek Buddy' track then thereafter, Steam Fish, Bun Him ft. Blacker, Cow Foot, 40 n Fabulous and a catalogue of popular Dancehall tracks fans can identify her with.  

Summer 2009, Macka Diamond landed a lead role in the Caribbean inspired movie, Redemption of Paradise filmed in Antigua by Director Noel 'doc' Howell.  Macka played 'Millie' a citizen of Paradise who took the decision to form a community watch group which, among other things, encourages local businessmen to stop paying money for protection and deter the corrupt efforts of Paradise's drug kingpin.  She did well and trotted across the Caribbean with the cast to promote the movie; a stint that would later benefit her music career significantly.  In 2011, Macka Diamond emerged winner of the International Reggae and World Music Award (IRAWMA) Female DJ/Rapper of the year in Trinidad.  This is another bright moment for this persistent individual.

After writing Dancehall's first official novel entitled 'BUN HIM' in 2007, Macka Diamond has come back with the long awaited follow-up of what may very well be the most anticipated novel to date (in Jamaica's literary history) - NAUGHTY or NICE aka BUN HIM pt. 2 (Available Amazon)  A book launch will be held in Kingston, at Sangster's Books Store, December 12, 2012  between the hours of 7 - 10pm and mark, yet another milestone for the Dancehall veteran.  As Macka Diamond continues to spread her wings and create opportunities for herself, we recognize her as a role model, another Jamaican who aspires to rise above what is normal.  Shine bright Macka Diamond.

 

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Macka Diamond to launch her book NAUGHTY or NICE aka BUN HIM pt. 2 on December 12

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Dancehall artiste Macka Diamond will be launching her second book NAUGHTY or NICE aka BUN HIM pt. 2, at the Sangster's Books Store - Mall Plaza, Kingston on December 12^th from 7 – 10 pm.

 

Book Description

It all ended with an accident, but it didn't stop there...SURE DIDN'T - there was also DNA, and when the results came, the daddy who was suppose to be the daddy, literally got the shock of his life....The child he thought was his, wasn't, and that meant one thing and one thing only.... AND NOW - The Saga Continues: "Larry! ...let me, let me explain baby, let me..." Sandra was pleading, tears already running down her cheeks. Larry saw them, but he wasn't moved. He smirked, coldness and callousness covering him like skin. Desperation took over, she moved toward him, only to run into a distinct hand gesture that not only added insult to injury, but a gesture that also came with the stinging, "save your breath, okay...there is nothing to explain. You should be glad that I'm letting you live, what says take the clothes that my money bought ... And by the way, do us both a favour...please stay away from me; please...stay as far as humanly possible, for your good and mine..." Sandra swallowed hard. Princess was crying. She tried to hush her, but she only got louder. Larry heard her too, saw both their tears, but he wasn't moved, and in one swift motion was on his heels; too hurt to even look back. Sandra remembered that incident as though it was yesterday, but it wasn't... Years had passed, but the memory still lingered. She sighed as she reclined. A lot had changed since then, a whole lot. Physically she had gained a few pounds, but all in the right places, and she was at the top of her game and loving it. Life had taught her hard, but well; so much so that she even had a new M-O, because if she should tell it, Shabba was right, "If a man want it...mek him pay dung pon it..." It was that simple, pay to play or hit the highway... Love didn't live there anymore... ...NAUGHTY or NICE aka BUN HIM pt. 2 JAMAICA'S MOST ANTICIPATED NOVEL TO DATE!

Macka whose real name is Charmaine Munroe previously released BUN HIM!! in 2007 and Grown & Sexy (Macka Diamond) in 2011. The books including NAUGHTY or NICE aka BUN HIM pt. 2 were all done by publishing company Pageturner Publishing

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Macka Diamond's, 'Deh Suh Nice'

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

It was around this time last year 2011 that money Ooo Diva Macka Doh-shus Cow Foot track took off in the dancehall to later become a year long hit.  Now, the Dancehall hit maker who has proven time and time again that she has the goods, walk out with the xxx rated sex talk track "Deh Suh Nice" a counteraction to Potential Kid's hit song, 'A Yah Suh Nice.'

Sex talk lace Macka Diamond's, 'Deh Suh Nice' track,  out now on the Golden Rock Production Label.  The counteraction created quite a stir on its release in Potential Kid's camp, it was rumoured that the song was barred from playing in some 'Potential Kid' territories.  Well Macka who seem to get more competitive under pressure, decided to 'beat it beat it beat it' yup, with the support of team players Kevon Dixon and Iceman.

The result? "street creds tun up right now" said Ms. Money Ooo, "the song a mash up every whey.  Weddy, Weddy dun whey night and Nesbeth Bike Fest ova Big Buy Plaza in Portmore shell whey when Pink Panther drop it last Sunday night" she said.

Macka who 'want it in the bushes', is not wasting no time with the hype the song is getting, she has already shot a video directed by Robert Chin and Edited by Terminal 4 soon to be released.  She said "dem a run out now by the thousands and it woulda look like dem a do a whole heap a ting but when you look good everybody a follow Macka, at one point me see a video whey look like all dem change ina de treatment fi mek it different from my own, is the artiste. But me nah complain because me know me a leader plus dat good fi de business we need some fire now."

Though Macka Diamond leaves the island shortly for London where she is expected to be for a few days, the 'Steam Fish,' 'Money O,' 'Bun Him,' 'Think Bout Mi,' 'Cow Foot,' hit maker is comfortable with the buzz on 'Deh Suh Nice' and looks to once again dominate summer for a second time in a row.

Deh Suh Nice is xxx rated so we won't be featuring it here but the 18,000 plus viewers of several video slides of the song on youtube is loving it.  

A deh suh nice, a me fi tell u...DWL!!


WARNING:18 or older to listen

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