The year 2011 was a memorable year for dancehall artiste Tifa. Not only did she score multiple hits locally but she also had a number one single on the BBC1Xtra and MTV Base charts.

"This year is going to be a busy year for me because I plan to accomplish more on the international scene. I also want to tap into other markets as well," Tifa confided in a recent interview.

 The deejay/singer whose hit list includes Move Yuh Body, Matie Wine, Dash Out and Get Flat, is preparing for the release of her debut album this summer. The album, which is still untitled, will feature collaborations as well as solo efforts.

Tifa, who late last year signed a worldwide publishing deal, says she wants the album to tell a story.

Tifa recently earned eight nominations in the Youth View Awards, which will take place on February 4 at the National Indoor Sports Centre. Commenting on the nominations, she said, "I am grateful for the recognition but I am more excited about dressing up on the night of the awards".

Tifa recently recorded songs on rhythm projects for producers Ward 21, Washroom Entertainment, ZJ Chrome and Stephen McGregor.

Sean Paul featured on Bob Sinclar's new album

Jamaican entertainer Sean Paul is the sole Caribbean act who is featured on French house music DJ/producer Bob Sinclar's 12th studio album Disco Crash.

The album is set for a February release and it is the follow-up to Sinclar's Grammy-nominated Made in Jamaica project which was released in 2010.

According to Rodney Hill, A&R representative for Sinclar, the album will feature collaborations with Pitbull, British pop singer Sophie Ellis Bextor, Dragonfly and Snoop Dogg, among others.

The album's first single Rock the Boat features Fatman Scoop, Pitbull and singer Dragonfly. The track is number one on the iTunes dance chart in France.

CHART UPDATES

We haven’t heard much lately from R&B singer Deborah Cox. However, her new single If It Wasn’t for Love is number seven on Billboard’s Dance Music Club Play chart. Right behind her at number eight is Gloria Estefan with Hotel Nacional. Estefan recently debuted at number one on Billboard’s Latin Songs chart making her the first female in the 16-year history of that chart, to debut at number one. The number one song on Billboard’s Dance music club play chart is Party People by Erika Jayne.

LMFAO continues to rule the roost at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The duo’s Sexy and I Know It is number one for a second week. Holding firm at number two is former number one, We Found Love by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris. Katy Perry is still in the wings hoping to rewrite the history books with her Teenage Dream sixth single The One That Got Away. The track holds firm at number three. Adele has a lock on the number eight and number nine slots with Set Fire to Rain and Someone Like You respectively.

Over in the UK, Paradise by Coldplay has taken over the number one spot on the UK pop singles chart. Elsewhere, Ed Sheeran hops into the number one spot on the UK album chart with the album +.