March 2012 Blog Posts (74)

Busy's album leaked online - Manager does not believe it will affect sales

Despite more than half of Busy Signal's upcoming album being leaked online, his manager, Shane Brown, does not believe it will affect the sales significantly.

Scheduled to be released officially on April 24, at least 10 songs from Busy Signal's upcoming 17-track album, titled Reggae Music Again, have been…

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Added by G-Mark on March 14, 2012 at 7:10pm — No Comments

Bramma to give back to his community

Dancehall artiste Bramma says he wants to give back to his community. He hopes to do this by way of a treat for children and a stage show on March 24 at the Duhaney Park football field.

"It's a family thing. You can bring out the whole family. It's a community event, treat, party and stage show. Mi just a give…

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Added by G-Mark on March 14, 2012 at 7:07pm — No Comments

VYBZ KARTEL’S COURT TREK CONTINUES

Vybz Kartel is to return to court next week to answer charges of ganja possession.

The dancehall deejay was given the new date after it was cited that he could not be accommodated today (14/03/12) due to other matters on the list.

Kartel who was slapped with several…

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Added by G-Mark on March 14, 2012 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Seanizzle believes dancehall is making an international return

In recent times, many players in the music industry argued that dancehall music was on its death bed. However, with the success of the One Day rhythm produced by Seanizzle records in 2010, the music industry began to recover from what could be seen as a dancehall depression.

The STAR spoke with dancehall…

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Added by G-Mark on March 13, 2012 at 8:11pm — No Comments

Serani leaves for US tour

Dancehall singjay, Serani again left the island yesterday after only recently returning from a two-month European tour.

The singer will for the next two weeks hit the stage at a number of concert venues in Connecticut, New York, Orlando, Las Vegas Long Beach and more. He says, "The European tour was a great…

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Added by G-Mark on March 13, 2012 at 8:09pm — No Comments

MAVADO GETS APRIL 23 COURT DATE

Mavado’s ongoing battle of malicious destruction of property and assault arising from an incident in rural St James in July last year, will continue next month.

A shortage of court rooms at the Montego Bay R-M Court forced the postponement of Vado’s trial.

Mavado is to…

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Added by G-Mark on March 13, 2012 at 8:05pm — No Comments

VYBZ KARTEL'S MURDER TRIAL GOES TO HOME CIRCUIT COURT

The long-lasting wait continues for Vybz Kartel.

The controversial dancehall deejay who appeared in court this morning on the murder charge of St. Catherine businessman Barrington ‘Bossy’ Burton last year, will have to return to court on March 21 when the matter is set for mention in the Home Circuit Court…

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Added by G-Mark on March 13, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Sanchez now a producer

REGGAE singer Sanchez has not appeared on a Jamaican stage in recent times. The reason, he said, is that he has embarked on a different musical journey.

"I'm a full-time producer now," Sanchez told the Sunday Observer.

Sanchez, whose real name is Kevin Jackson, said his…

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Added by G-Mark on March 12, 2012 at 6:51pm — No Comments

Buju's lawyer won't quit - Markus files response to US Government

Buju Banton's lawyer has responded to the United States' government's request to have the courts ignore his appeal to have the artiste's guilty verdict overturned.

Last month, David Oscar Markus had filed an appeal, saying in essence, that the State had failed to bring…

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Added by G-Mark on March 12, 2012 at 6:49pm — No Comments

JAH CURE APOLOGIZES TO ST. VINCENT FANS

Jah Cure was forced to disappoint fans in St. Vincent last weekend after the organizers of an event allegedly failed to meet their contractual obligations.

Jah Cure apologized to fans on his twitter.com page. The singer tweeted; “St Vincent, I’m sorry for everything that happened tonight due to the lack of…

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Added by G-Mark on March 12, 2012 at 6:45pm — No Comments

CELEBS PREP FOR COURT

The courthouse has become a place frequently visited by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Tomorrow (13/03/12) the Montego Bay R-M court will see Mavado while Vybz Kartel will make his appearance in Kingston.

Vado is defending himself following…

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Added by G-Mark on March 12, 2012 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Closing the book on reggae

REGGAE music suffered another blow recently with the decision of veteran booking agent Peter Schwartz of the Agency Group, to cut back on the number of Jamaican artistes his company represents.

Schwartz is a vice-president at the New York City entity which has offices in major music markets around the…

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Added by G-Mark on March 10, 2012 at 8:52am — No Comments

4.8 Magnitude earthquake felt in Jamaica

 A 4.8 Magnitude earthquake occurred at 03:34: AM this morning, 102 km NNE of Port Maria, Saint Mary, and 140 km (87 miles) NNE (17°) from KINGSTON, Jamaica.

The quake was reportedly felt in sections of Kingston, St. Andrew, Portmore and Spanish Town.…

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Added by G-Mark on March 10, 2012 at 8:48am — No Comments

Khago drops 'Wine Pon the Pole' single to rave reviews

International recording artiste Khago is bubbling with confidence, given the huge reaction to his latest 'Wine Pon The Pole' single on the 'Aurora Skies' rhythm for So Unique Records label.

The highly anticipated single hit radio with gale force last week.

"The single…

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Added by G-Mark on March 9, 2012 at 5:59pm — No Comments

JAHCURE'S BABY GIRL IN PICTURES

JAH CURE'S BABY GIRL

JAH CURE WHO IS WITHOUT A US VISA, WATCHED HIS WIFE AND NEW BABY VIA SKYPE…

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Added by G-Mark on March 9, 2012 at 5:54pm — No Comments

FREDDIE MCGREGOR WORKING ON NOVEL

Veteran entertainer Freddie McGregor has a novel in the pipeline.

Music News understands that the book dubbed I Will Wait For You is currently a work in progress and will be published this this year by Pageturner Publishing House.

They are the…

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Added by G-Mark on March 9, 2012 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Producer disappointed in Popcaan...after deejay declined to voice on new rhythm

Dancehall producer Elvis Redwood says Popcaan has refused to record on his latest rhythm the Aurora Skies, which is a follow-up to The Lost Angel rhythm. The Lost Angel rhythm brought the artiste relative international recognition with the single Only Man She Want.

According to Redwood, Popcaan was one of the…

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Added by G-Mark on March 8, 2012 at 7:21pm — No Comments

BOUNTY KILLA WARN MOURNERS TO BE ON BEST BEHAVIOUR

Bounty Killa is urging mourners to be on their BEST BEHAVIOUR at his mother’s funeral on Saturday, March 17 at the Swallow Field Baptist Church.

A stern Bounty, explains to Music News that Miss Ivy was a decent Christian woman and warns…

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Added by G-Mark on March 8, 2012 at 7:19pm — No Comments

MAVADO TO TESTIFY IN ASSAULT TRIAL

Mavado is expected to take the stand next Tuesday when he returns to the Montego Bay RM court to answer charges of assault and malicious destruction of property.

Vado was arrested and charged on July 22, last year following allegations that he and members of his entourage assaulted a man and his son, and…

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Added by G-Mark on March 8, 2012 at 7:16pm — No Comments

BOUNTY KILLA TO FACE GUN COURT

Bounty Killa is to answer to allegations of assault in the Gun Court on March 20.

The Alliance leader appeared in court yesterday (06/03/12) for trail but the matter was delayed.

Bounty Killa is charged jointly with…

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Added by G-Mark on March 8, 2012 at 7:00pm — No Comments

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