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Bugle to make third appearance at Manchester Awards

Established dancehall artiste Bugle has commended the progression that the annual Manchester Awards, which is set to take place on March 9 at Studio 47 Club in Mandeville, has made over the years.

The deejay, known for the hit singles Exercise, Pearly Gates and Don't Blame Life, will be making his third…

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Added by G-Mark on February 19, 2013 at 12:38am — No Comments

Cops halt Dennis Brown's concert

The police yesterday advised the organisers of the annual Dennis Brown Day celebrations to postpone the event.

The concert was scheduled to be held at the inter- section of North and King streets in downtown Kingston but was called off for security reasons. The organisers have since been given the ok to keep…

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Added by G-Mark on February 19, 2013 at 12:36am — No Comments

Artistes want to 'clean up' the streets - Say homeless gays not a good look for Jamaica

Entertainers are concerned about the growing number homosexual prostitutes lurking in and around the New Kingston area.

According to the artistes, it's not a positive look for the corporate area.

Dancehall artiste Iyara says Jamaica has changed for the…

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Added by G-Mark on February 15, 2013 at 10:35am — No Comments

Tommy Lee says he's not a scammer - Distances himself from fake Sparta artiste

Recording artiste Tommy Lee Sparta is disassociating himself from an individual, who he claims is attempting to mislead the public that he is part of his Sparta unit.

According to Tommy Lee Sparta, the artiste who goes by the name Stamma Gramma Sparta, has been using his likeness and vocals in a new song about…

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Added by G-Mark on February 14, 2013 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Mavado's Assault Case Set For Mediation

Mavado’s ongoing assault trial has been set for mediation.

Vado’s attorney, Peter Champagnie tells us more.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 13, 2013 at 10:24am — No Comments

Big Wayne, Sadiki face off over slang

Slang intro man/artiste Big Wayne and fellow slang artiste/dancer Sadiki were involved in an altercation at a recent Weddy Weddy dance.

According to Big Wayne, Sadiki became upset after he counteracted a new slang which is being promoted by Sadiki, which he (Big Wayne) regards as "rubbish".…

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Added by G-Mark on February 13, 2013 at 10:21am — No Comments

Witness In Vybz Kartel's Murder Trial Uncooperative

Another trial for Vybz Kartel has been delayed.

The murder trial of the deejay involving the shooting death of Barrington 'Bossie' Burton was put off until…

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Added by G-Mark on February 12, 2013 at 9:43am — No Comments

Jimmy Cliff wins second Grammy - Reggae fans still hope for live broadcast

Reggae music pioneer James 'Jimmy Cliff' Chambers has added yet another feather to his cap after his album Rebirth won the Best Reggae Album category at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards yesterday.

The second-time, Grammy-Award winner came out on top after competing against other giants in the reggae music…

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Added by G-Mark on February 11, 2013 at 10:32am — No Comments

Freddie McGregor's album launch set for tomorrow

Fans, media personalities and industry insiders will get a chance to experience one of reggae music's legends in action tomorrow.

Icon, Freddie McGregor will host his album launch tomorrow, and the evening promises to be one filled with musical excitement. The launch for his well-produced Di Captain album will…

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Added by G-Mark on February 11, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

Dancehall welcomes oral sex

In an industry where sex sells, more dancehall artistes and fans are accepting and becoming liberal about oral sex.

Probably sparked by the increase in the number of 'freaky' songs by Vybz Kartel, many artistes are now openly singing about a more risqué lifestyle.

While…

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Added by G-Mark on February 9, 2013 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Luciano blasts young musicians for making degrading content

The self-professed 'Messenger of Reggae,' Luciano has a big issue with the current state of Jamaican music, taking aim at younger artistes for what he calls the demise of positive lyrical content within Reggae/Dancehall music.

Speaking with Bermudan newspaper, The Royal Gazette earlier this week, the veteran…

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Added by G-Mark on February 9, 2013 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Snoop Lion NOT Beaten By Rastas

Allegations that Snoop Lion was mobbed by Rastas at Bobo Hill are SO FALSE!!!

The internet was in a frenzy following fake reports on several…

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Added by G-Mark on February 8, 2013 at 10:22pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel's Lawyers Seek Bail

Lawyers representing Vybz Kartel are to appear before a judge in chambers at the Supreme Court this today to make another case for bail.

VK has been in custody since September 2011.

The dancehall deejay has been granted bail in relation to the murder case of Barrigton…

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Added by G-Mark on February 8, 2013 at 9:22pm — No Comments

Major Lazer produces Chronixx mixtape

Fast-rising reggae artiste Chronixx is celebrating yet another milestone in his career after collaborating with Major Lazer for his Start A Fire mixtape.

Major Lazer opted to work with the reggae act after hearing his music in a bus, and now the mixtape has over 125,000 hits on their sound cloud…

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Added by G-Mark on February 8, 2013 at 7:42am — No Comments

Tommy Lee Sparta Admits To Overdoing Demon Persona Now Releases “Spartan Angels”

Has Tommy Lee Sparta cast out his demons?

Well, according to the dancehall deejay, his demons are resting and he has released his Spartan angels. Tommy Lee…

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Added by G-Mark on February 8, 2013 at 7:39am — No Comments

State Department Officer Took Bribes From Jamaican Entertainer For Visa Help

A U.S. State Department law enforcement officer has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to help a "well-known" Jamaican entertainer gain a visa to enter the United States, federal prosecutors say.

According to The Washington Examiner, David J. Rainsberger, an officer with the State Department's Diplomatic…

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Added by G-Mark on February 8, 2013 at 7:37am — No Comments

Bob Marley Celebration In Full Swing

Born on February 6, 1945, in Jamaica, singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley helped introduce reggae music to the world and remains one of its most beloved artists to this day.

In celebration of Bob Marley’s 68th birthday, IRIE FM is at the Bob Marley Museum at 56 Hope Road…

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Added by G-Mark on February 7, 2013 at 8:56am — No Comments

Tommy Lee to christen his demons - New focus and direction for the artiste

Dancehall deejay Tommy Lee Sparta, who has been described by international media such as Google Play as 'the Jamaican demonic MC' and VICE magazine as the 'Antichrist deejay', is singing a different tune.

Today, he officially released his latest single, Spartan Angels. The soulful piece is a far cry from the…

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Added by G-Mark on February 6, 2013 at 10:41am — No Comments

BUSY FOR COURT TODAY

Embattled dancehall deejay Busy Signal is hoping to put his latest legal problems behind him, so that he can focus totally on his music.

The artiste who has recently returned from the United States after serving time in prison has been slapped with several charges stemming from his arrest last year on an…

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Added by G-Mark on February 5, 2013 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Vegas Child Custody Battle Postponed

Mr. Vegas’ child custody case has been put off.

Vegas is seeking full custody of his 2 year old daughter after the child’s mother was allegedly seen via surveillance cameras getting intimate with her male companion in the entertainer’s home.

The case…

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Added by G-Mark on February 4, 2013 at 11:17pm — No Comments

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