Jamaica!

SPECIAL THANKS TO AMANDA McCREATH FOR THE DESIGN OF THIS JCAN ANTHEM DESIGN

In the wake of the recent "war" between our Gov't and Gangs (basically created indirectly and directly by the Gov't), the world is quickly forgetting what Jamaica really is; whilst at the same time realizing the sad truth Jamaica has been hiding for quite some time now. But, this article is not political nor is it debating whether the J'can Gov't is capable of handling this situation; rather it is to simply remind the world of what they fell in love with: the care-free, island paradise that one would think only God dreams of. So here's a few pics that should go a long way in reminding the public what they aren't seeing on BBC, CNN, etc.

lovely images after the jump

World Cup Fever! (including Nike - Write the Future AD/FULL LENGTH HD)

With World Cup 2010 quickly approaching, we fans are now reverting back to what we know as World Cup Fever; and we here at MVLA are no different! Check out this ad Nike made:



Directed by renowned Hollywood director and producer Alejandro G. Inarritu (21 Grams, Babel), this epic football journey unfolds through a match of goal line clearances, game-winning tackles and lightning footwork that literally send a ripple effect across the world.


Some of the world's best players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney, Fabio Cannavaro, Franck Ribery, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Patrice Evra, Gerard Pique, Ronaldinho, Landon Donovan, Tim Howard and Thiago Silva, are featured. Special guest cameos are made by tennis legend Roger Federer and basketball superstar Kobe Bryant. Homer Simpson completes the star-studded cast of appearances. The film will be shown on TV for the first time on May 22nd during the European Club Final.

Speaking of the Champions League Final, another historic event is set to occur! F.C. Internazionale Milano (Inter Milan) will be giving their all to win their first European Champions' Cup since 1965!! So join us as we enjoy a summer of historic football (first WC in Africa).


My predictions:

• World Cup (Spain/Germany for the Finals - and Ivory Coast to the Semis)
• CL FINAL (INTER MILAN WIN 2-1)

Distant Relatives Review

The collab. album, from veterans Nas and Damian Jr. Gong Marley himself, was released on 4/20 2010, and I am currently enjoying it!

They combine reggae and rap sensually expressing what the album states: they are 'Distant Relatives'. Within this soulful mixture, you can basically feel the impact of the Motherland; doing this by using samples and further collabs from African artistes (such as K'naan) and African melodies. Words cannot truly express the monument of music created by these two near-legendary artistes. So let them explain it:



Here are some of my choice songs from the album, including, the music video of their first single, As We Enter:







Nas & Damien Marley - My Generation ft. Joss Stone & Lil Wayne
DOWNLOAD/LISTEN LINK: http://usershare.net/YoungMoneyHQ/fncc8n8llf5c

And finally, what started it all!!
Nas & Jr. Gong - Road 2 Zion