February 2012 Blog Posts (85)

MUTABARUKA CLONED

Mutabatuka is warning imposters pretending to be him on social networking sites to desist.

Muta who explains that he doesn’t have a, says the person twitting terrible messages on twitter under his name should discontinue.  …

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Added by G-Mark on February 8, 2012 at 6:44pm — No Comments

REGGAE SUMFEST TRAPPED WITH R KELLY

A firestorm seems to be brewing between the organizers of Reggae Sumfest and R&B singer R Kelly.

Music News understands that two hundred and seventy five thousand US dollars was supposedly paid to R Kelly who was expected to perform at Reggae Sumfest last year. However, it is alleged that the…

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Added by G-Mark on February 8, 2012 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Great show at the park

  WITH Rita Marley proudly sitting in the front row of the audience, Bob Marley's life was celebrated with some powerful performances at the Emancipation Park, New Kingston on Sunday evening.

Cocoa Tea, I-Octane and Judy Mowatt gave the large crowd that turned out to the free show — organised by the…

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Added by G-Mark on February 7, 2012 at 11:21am — No Comments

ELEPHANT MAN REUNITES WITH MANAGER Q45

Elephant Man and his longtime manager Q45 have rekindled their musical relationship after severing ties last year.

The move to reunite came following Elephant Man’s arrested last Monday. The dancehall deejay has been charged with rape and sexual assault of a 31-year-old woman.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 7, 2012 at 10:57am — No Comments

RITA MARLEY TALKS ABOUT BOB MARLEY'S LOVE

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 67th birthday, IRIE FM was at the Bob Marley Museum AT 56 Hope Road…

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Added by G-Mark on February 7, 2012 at 10:54am — No Comments

MAVADO GETS MARCH COURT DATE

Mavado is to return the Montego Bay R-M court on March 7 where he will answer to charges of malicious destruction of property and assault.

Music News understands that the singjay’s attorney asked for the case to be delayed so they can further assess documents submitted by the prosecution.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 7, 2012 at 10:49am — No Comments

Ambush in the night!

Today, Bob Marley would have turned 67 years old. There will be several events around the world marking the reggae legend’s birthday. In December 1976, Marley was involved in a tragic incident in which he, his wife Rita, manager Don Taylor, and a friend, were shot at his Hope Road home. Reporter Leslie Miles, then working with the Daily News, was at…

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Added by G-Mark on February 6, 2012 at 3:38pm — No Comments

Lady G Says ...'I Am Still Around'

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Veteran dancehall artiste Lady G believes she is still a hit maker. According to the foundation dancehall artiste, despite not being visible on the local platform, she is never out of the music industry.

"I have always been doing my music…

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Added by G-Mark on February 5, 2012 at 3:59pm — No Comments

A Ya Suh Nice goes viral - Underground song becomes dancehall hit

Dancehall artiste Potential Kidd has been getting much attention for his latest single Chicken Gravy (A Yah Suh Nice).

The artiste, who hails from Trench Town, West Kingston, believes he is destined to be a star.

"A yah suh Bob Marley come from and suh mi must have…

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Added by G-Mark on February 4, 2012 at 10:16am — No Comments

TARRUS RILEY RETURNS WITH FREEDOM WRITER COMPETITION

International reggae artiste Tarrus Riley has once again joined forces with radio station Irie FM to present the Tarrus Riley/Irie FM Freedom Writer competition.

The competition seeks to unearth the creativity of teenagers and their knowledge about Black History.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 4, 2012 at 10:12am — No Comments

Ity, Fancy go Back-a-Yaad

On Ash Wednesday, February 22, theatre goers are being invited to enjoy a special showing of Dahlia Harris' hilariously funny and deeply moving comedy, 'Back -a-Yaad', directed by Blakka Ellis.

It will more than just the play that evening. Special features are promised, free hugs for the ladies from Ity &…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:48pm — No Comments

Serani blazes musical trail in Europe

Dancehall artiste Serani has been blazing a trail on his European tour and has no intention of slowing down.

The singer, who is known for his popular hits including, Doh, No Games and She Loves Me, says the reception he has garnered thus far has been phenomenal.

"All the…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Chan Dizzy, Rasco's 'Anytime' climbs the charts

Newcomer Rasco and Chan Dizzy have struck gold with their collaborative single Anytime which was produced by Russian for Head Concussion Records.

The track has been getting ample airtime on radio stations here in Jamaica, as well as in the Caribbean, the UK and parts of Europe.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Shocked principal investigates ... STUDENTS 'MARRY' AT SCHOOL

The principal of a high school in St Catherine is now conducting an investigation after two students, known to be a couple, were recently allowed to 'exchange wedding vows' and kiss openly in a ceremony conducted by a security guard.

The wedding ceremony reportedly occurred last Wednesday about 2…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:43pm — No Comments

Dennis Brown - Sitting And Watching [Music Video] Parody 2012

Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 1:23am — No Comments

Keeping 'D Brown's' legacy alive

 FOR Trevor 'Leggo' Douglas, the annual concert for Dennis Brown in downtown, Kingston is more than a tribute show. It is making sure one of reggae's greats gets his just due.

Last Sunday's show at the intersection of Orange and North streets was the third staging co-produced by Douglas, and the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA).…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:26am — No Comments

GOVERNMENT TALKS BIG PLANS FOR REGGAE

State minister for Tourism and Entertainment Damian Crawford said plans are in place to further promote reggae music.

Crawford was speaking on the Entertainment Buzz Wednesday.

The newly appointed State…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:23am — No Comments

ERROL SCORCHER TO BE BURIED ON SUNDAY

The funeral for late entertainer Errol Scorcher is scheduled for Sunday at the Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church on Maxfield Avenue, St Andrew at 11 a.m.

Errol Scorcher died at the Spanish Town Hospital, St Catherine, on Thursday, January 19 from a ruptured blood vessel in his head. He was 55 years…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:22am — No Comments

FINAL FAREWELL FOR WINSTON RILEY

Songwriter and record producer Winston Riley will be buried this Friday, February 3.

The service for Winston, who is the father of radio DJ Kurt Riley, will be held at Kingston's Holy Trinity Cathedral on North Street, beginning at 1:00 pm.

Winston Riley who…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:20am — No Comments

Stein demands respect

In what came to the fore via an online rant recently, dancehall artiste Stein says he is getting a 'fight' because he is light-skinned.

In a six-minute video that was posted on January 24, which has already garnered almost 2,000 views on YouTube, Stein, formerly Einstein, spoke openly about why he believes he…

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Added by G-Mark on February 2, 2012 at 2:18pm — No Comments

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