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Brandon Camphorcelebrates new singleBy Kingsley DouganNew York City is knownfor its parties, music, fashion,and vibrancy - lastnight’s single release partyfor Brandon Camphor &One Way had all that andmore. The packed houseat the Lower East Side’strendy Ella Lounge was fullof music industry execs,radio djs, promoters, fashiondesigners, and fans. Theparty marked the group’sdebut Music World Gospelrelease, You Are God,and the new partnershipbetween Brandon Camphor& One Way and NYC basedPR and Events Company,Brydge Media Collective.The group performedtheir new single alongwith some of their otherhits to the delight of thecrowd. Though initiallybased in Maryland, BrandonCamphor has relocated toNYC and commutes backand forth each weekend toBy Chudi ChukwudiOlympic fever has spreadthroughout Jamaica in lightof the island’s track starspainting London in black,green and gold with theirblistering performances. Oneprominent dancer turneddeejay has decided to paytribute to Team Jamaica’scause in song.In light of Olympic themesongs created by artistessuch as Masicka (JamaicaGuh Haad and Done), CherineAnderson (Jamaica Tun ItUp) amongst several others,Ovamarz recently unveiledhis own tribute to Jamaica’sOlympians with his aptlytitled track, Best Pon 2 Foot.According to Ovamarz, theENTERTAINMENTFOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/ENTERTAINMENTBrandon Camphor.rehearse with the group.The decision to have thesingle launch party in NYCsignifies that Brandon Camphor& One Way are hereto stay.The BE LIKE G.O.D. (Givingto Others Daily) Campaignis a four part, yearlongcampaign encouragingall to give back throughtheir service, resources, giving,and time. The campaigncalls on individualsContinued on Page 44Ovamarz pays tributeinspiration for Best Pon 2Foot was sparked after afemale fan declared him asthe best dancer she knew.From there, Ovamarz andhis dance crew, AboveademSquad coined Best Pon2 Foot as the new slangwithin dances and sessionsacross Jamaica and with theOlympics drawing closer,the highly acclaimed entertainerteamed with CashflowRecords to record a themesong for Jamaica’s Olympictrack team, which he insistswill be an inspiration to peopleworldwide.“I decided to do a dedicationsong for Jamaica andthe entire World because IContinued on Page 44Jamal RashannCallender andMin-Tzu Li perform,‘Locked UpLauara 5.’BALLETHISPANICOJamal Rashann Callender receives Princess Grace AwardBallet Hispanico, recognized asthe preeminent Latino dance institutionin the United States, announcesthat company member JamalRashann Callender has received aPrincess Grace Award for Dance.Awards winners exemplify bothclassical and experimental artisticdisciplines and, while still consid-ered emerging talent, already showexceptional promise in their areas ofexpertise. Princess Grace tion (PGF)-USA assists their theaterFounda-and dance studies, helps pay theirartistic fees at non-profit companiesand helps support their thesis filmprojects. The 2012 recipients hailfrom or are affiliated with organiza-tions in 17 states.The Awards for theater, dance andchoreography, and film continuethe legacy of Princess Grace (Kelly)of Monaco, who helped emergingartists pursue their artistic goalsduring Her lifetime. This year’s 25award winners will travel to NewContinued on Page 44Page 43 • Caribbean Life • Brooklyn/Staten Island • Aug. 17–23, 2012