I guess one good collabo deserves another, Wayne Marshall and Mavado linked up to do “My Heart” it’s also another well shot video.

Drake shot the “Find Your Love” video in Kingston, Jamaica and got the help of Mavado who plays a gangster in the forbidden love story. I thought Drake was an actor? Not the most convincing role from Drake but in any case here is the video. And if the patios was too much, check this for a translation.

Mavado recently did an interview for EZ Street, where he addressed some of the pressing questions facing him about Vybz, Wyclef, Haiti and the future, as well as a little impromptu performance.

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Via The Heatwave, comes this hour-long starter kit on Dancehall Reggae for all those who may need it. This follows up their celebration of Sleng Teng’s anniversary a few weeks back. Great way to start the week, I say.

Check out the mix and details below…

I couldn’t quite keep it to one tune per year as I was also trying to make sure that all the key artists from this period were represented. I think I did pretty well in the end but I’m sure I left out some notable vocalists. I KNOW that there are hundreds of BIG TUNES that didn’t get featured.

I suppose there’s always someone who gets left out at a birthday party. Big up Lady Saw, Kiprich, Cecile, TOK, Terry Ganzie, Serani, Spice and all the other artists whose invites got lost in the post.

So here’s The Heatwave’s history lesson aka bashment birthday party. 25 years of dancehall. As Benjamin points out at some point, this is one for the iPod.

Download it here: Via The Heatwave: 25 Years of Dancehall.

Tracklisting after the jump…

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I mentioned a while back that Wyclef and Mavado collaborated on the Hold On track back in the late fall of 2009. The track was already well suited for the disaster but its been altered again to speak to the quake victims in Haiti.

On Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, BBC 1Xtra headed down to St. Thomas, JA to docuemnt the event that was Sting 2009. The all-day affair included performances from Bounty, Vybz, Mavado, Kiprich and many more. For a taste of what went down, check out the gallery below….

1Xtra was at Sting 2009, bringing you all the best of the on-stage and backstage action.

An incredible line-up, electric atmosphere, amazing performances and a few on-stage clashes. One night that can make or break your career - it’s that important.

…or check out the full set here: BBC 1Xtra @ Sting 2009 on Flickr.com.

And be sure to check Robbo Ranx’s recap of the event on BBC 1Xtra tomorrow morning from 8-10AM EST and on BBC’s streaming audio thereafter. Click here to stream the show.

Federation brings you their latest podcast and last of the decade. Check out the music and details below…

Well kids, this is the last podcast of 2009. It’s been a lot of fun. Listen to Juke Boxx’s remake of the classic “Boops” riddim, “Shoulder Move” (another remake courtesy of Lenky), “Bomb Drop” (Russian), “Style And Swagga” (Ballaz), a brand new Mavado tune “Starlight”, produced by Di Genius, Buju tunes and lots more . CLICK HERE to listen through iTunes - FREE.

Download it here: Federation Podcast #136..

Is it really that serious though? I mean, REALLY? Check out the details on Jamaica’s PM, Bruce Golding, setting out to meet with Vybz and Mavado today to squash their beef….

Prime Minister Bruce Golding is to meet with dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado today as part of ongoing efforts to put an end to the rift among supporters of the two performers.

The feud between Kartel’s Gaza and Mavado’s Gully alliances has spilled over into some schools with resulting violence among students.

Information Minister, Daryl Vaz said the meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m….

For the full story click here: PM to meet with Kartel, Mavado.

Just some music to get you through the start of the week. Check the details below…

Download the music after the jump.

image via Pryere on Flickr.

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Wyclef and Mavado collaborated on the track Hold On. They also shot a video for the single, the preview is below.

Dowload here

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