The Artiste of the Month, Beenie Man, was given the opportunity to write on a topic of his choice for publictaion in The STAR. We expected a letter on music, his many feuds, anything but the thoughts expressed below on his life, his career and his son Marco-Dean.

Zaga Zow. Blessings to THE STAR for making the king of the dancehall the Artiste of the Month once again especially with me going through such a tumultuous time in my life/ career.

Most of all, I must apologise to all my fans for all the disappointment felt in this year, mishaps with my career and personal life with Michelle 'D'Angel' Downer.

However, with all the insults and public disrespect that I have received, the request for a paternity test was at the top of my agenda, not for me to clear up whether Marco-Dean was my child, but to settle the issue for all my fans/family and friends that he is my son. Doing this was the only way to prove things.

I have never stopped loving my son, but not being able to see or speak to him is out of my control because of legalities involving D'Angel. But I am hoping that all that will change as I have to be involved in my son's life as I am with all my children.

I'm up to big things this year, as usual. I just came back from New York where Tony Matterhorn were in a sound clash and we shared the winner's title competing with some of the best. I, however, took home the trophy this year.

Paddy Cake with myself and Barbee is the name of my new single; it's out now and in heavy rotation. You can look out for Beenie Man on Pepsi Teen Splash once again. I, however, will not be on 'Sting' this year, but look out as usual for Beenie Man on other big shows for the Christmas and I am working hard for you my fans, straight into the New Year.

Blessings, from your king of the dancehall, Beenie Man.