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Spragga Benz Says Script For “Shottas 2” Ready, Shoots Video

Spragga Benz says he has the script for Shottas 2 ready.

Social media users have seemingly caught the Shottas bug following images of its two main stars, Ky-Mani Marley and Spragga Benz, floating around social media. Shottas the movie was written and directed by Cess Silvera and released in 2002. Popular Jamaican radio station Zip 103 FM recently confirmed that Richie Effs and Micheal Wekerle are also involved in the workings of what will be the sequel. Effs is known primarily for his work with Silvera for the original film as well as being the associated producer for 2017’s A Miami Love Story. The Canadian television personality Wekerle is best known for his work on the Shark Tank inspired Dragons’ Den and 2019’s Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series. Spragga Benz recently confirmed via Instagram that he currently has a “fifty-seven page script” for Shottas 2. Shottas was filmed in Jamaica and Miami and included the star-studded cast of Paul Campbell as “Mad Max,” the late Louie Rankin as “Teddy Bruck Shut,” Macka Diamond, Agent Sasco formerly Assassin as “Blacka”, Wyclef Jean as “Richie Effs,” DJ Khaled as “Richie’s henchman,” Flippa Mafia as

“John John,” “Spragga Benz as “Wayne,” and Marley as “Biggs.” The gritty crime-drama tells the tale of two young men who grew up in the streets of Kingston. Their love for money would eventually lead them down a path of crime and violence from a very tender age. The money garnered from robbing a soda truck eventually fuels their efforts to the States. Once there, they continue their shady practices, eventually rising to top-level roles in the criminal underworld. Wayne and Max would be deported back to Jamaica, where they continued their criminal activities. Their activities led them back to Florida to face-off against “Teddy Bruck Shut” and his associates. The graphic depiction of violence, strong Jamaican accent, and banging dancehall/reggae soundtrack has resulted in the movie being deemed a cult classic. It should be interesting to see how well the chemistry flows between the old cast members. Quite a few persons are curious about the role Spragga Benz will play in the sequel since his character was supposedly killed in action. As for the recent images of Spragga and Ky-Mani, it turns out their link was also to facilitate the shooting of a brand new music video. Yvonne rose to fame in the 1970s with her own songs and collaborations with reggae artists like Dennis Brown. She is most known for her rendition of “If You Love Me,” Oh Jah and There’s a Reward which was sung alongside Dennis Brown. Her music has made her popular in places like Brazil. Unfortunately, despite her success, she was living in poverty. Her struggles were further compounded when the outer bands of Hurricane Eta lashed the island late last year and flooded her home. Things started looking up for the songbird when DJ Waldiney, a Brazillian DJ, and Jamaican entertainers Little Lenny and Richie Stephens offered assistance. The trio was able to raise funds in Brazil via a benefits concert as Yvonne is very well loved in Brazil. Yvonne was given capital and since news of her situation went public, a new place to call home as a result of the assistance. The songstress released a song recently featuring Little Lenny and Richie Stephens called Thank You Lord. The visuals were released on YouTube Boxing Day 2020 and has racked up over 60k views. The song was heavily requested in Brazil. In an interview Yvonne did with the Gleaner that was released Christmas Eve last year, she spoke about how happy music makes her. She said, “The happiest time in my life really is when I am working in the studio or when I am onstage doing live performances. So these things happening to me now, it’s going to make a big difference in my life, I am not just thinking about the money that I will earn, but I am saying my whole life will be happier.” Unfortunately her comeback interview was her very last. She passed away January 18, 2021. Yvonne will be truly missed and we can only imagine what greatness would have emerged from her if she was still here with us. Condolences to family, friends, and fans.

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