June 2012 Blog Posts (60)

No Sumfest For Ninja Man?

Ninja Man may not perform at Reggae Sumfest despite being advertised.

The veteran dancehall deejay who had a curfew order imposed as one of the terms and conditions of his bail in March, is not to be seen on the street between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 22, 2012 at 12:30am — No Comments

Freddie's Di Captain sets sail in August

FREDDIE McGregor is scheduled to release his 36th studio album, Di Captain, in August.

The 15-track set is his first album of original songs since Mr McGregor which was released in 2009 by VP Records.

In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, McGregor said singer Etana…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 20, 2012 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Aidonia set to become a father - The deejay's fiancé said to be nine weeks pregnant

Dancehall star Aidonia is soon to become a father. A source close to the entertainer confirmed the rumours that Aidonia's fiancé, Kimberly Megan, is pregnant were true, and that she is approximately nine weeks pregnant with her first child.

"Is a happy feeling because Deablo (another JOP member) also just got…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 20, 2012 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Busy Signal Extradited

Busy Signal was extradited to the United States this morning.

The dancehall deejay is to face criminal charges in Minnesota.

Busy Signal was picked up by the Fugitive Apprehension Team, United States Marshals and representatives of the British High Commission at the…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 19, 2012 at 8:09pm — No Comments

BEENIE MAN gears up for big summer

International recording artiste Beenie Man is gearing up for a busy summer with an armada of new singles and a couple of videos, as he ramps up his promotional presence in the dancehall marketplace.

The deejay's monster hit, Dweet Again, on the Chase Millz Records label, just hit the FIWI Choice charts on CVM…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 19, 2012 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Buju's son takes to the mic ... Releases single with Ninja Kid

He took on music production only months ago, but already Buju Banton's son, Markus Myrie, has released his first song.

The song, Dem, is a collaboration with Ninja Kid, released about a month ago.

Speaking with THE STAR, Myrie said the song was initially intended to be a…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 18, 2012 at 9:50pm — No Comments

Summer War... Sizzla VS Khago?

Ravin, flossin, fun music and feel good parties are usually the trend for summer, therefore the musical warfare we’re experiencing now, thou not new, it is however, a little unusual for this time of the year…

Well, it started with Chand Dizzy and Masicka, then the Demarco, Popcaan vibe that didn’t really get…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 18, 2012 at 9:40pm — No Comments

PopCaan Issues Statement Addressing His Association With Gaza

This statement is addressed to all media and my fans. Because of facts mixed with persistent rumors I feel that I need to set the record straight. I will not be making any further statements or conducting any interviews on these subjects.

Portmore Empire

The world already…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 18, 2012 at 9:36pm — No Comments

Uprising Roots inks VP Records deal

 UPRISING Roots, the five-piece Rastafarian outfit, has landed a distribution deal with VP Records for their 2011 album Skyfyah.

Publicist Bridgett Anderson said she was elated at the deal and such a move would extend the fan base of the group.

“It…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 17, 2012 at 7:40pm — No Comments

[Pictures] Popcaan On The Set Of His Video Medley Shoot

Popcaan and friends on set by the poolside for the party scene of the video.

Top rated deejay Popcaan shot a video medley of his recent girls' songs.

The video was directed by famed local director Jay Will and features the songs: She A Gwaan Good ( TNS Riddim - ZJ…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 17, 2012 at 7:36pm — No Comments

Popcaan not part of PG 13

Following the recent disbanding of the Portmore Empire by embattled deejay Vybz Kartel, a new group called PG 13 has surfaced which is alleged to only feature a small fraction of the original Portmore Empire artistes.

After weeks of speculation that Popcaan was not a part of the new PG 13 group, Tommy Lee may…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 16, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee in UK for promotional shows

Fast-rising dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee, is now in London on a busy promotional tour.

The Some Bwoy deejay has several appearances scheduled for UK radio, TV, as well as live performances.

The performer is very enthused about the warm welcome he received upon arrival. He…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 16, 2012 at 9:07pm — No Comments

Richie Spice set to drop acoustic album

Reggae superstar Ritchel Bonner, aka Richie Spice, is looking forward to the completion of his latest full length project. The singer, who is known worldwide for his soothing melodious brand of reggae, says he is very excited about the project and he expects it will be ready for release before the end of the year.…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 15, 2012 at 10:08pm — No Comments

Bounty Killa, Lady Saw And Protoje Added To Reggae Sumfest

Entertainers Bounty Killer, Lady Saw and Protoje have been added to the Reggae Sumfest lineup.

Organizers of the festival sent an advisory informing the media that Bounty and Saw have been added to dancehall night. The two will now join the likes of Beenie Man, I-Octane, Cham, Konshens, Pop Caan, Ninja Man,…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 15, 2012 at 10:03pm — No Comments

Terror Fabulous Gets 90 Days 'Hard Labour'

Entertainer Terror Fabulous has served two days and counting of a 90 day jail sentence.

The deejay was sentenced following his guilty plea when he appeared in the Spanish Town R-M Court Tuesday for malicious destruction of property. Terror Fabulous was sentenced to 90 days' hard labour’.…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 14, 2012 at 8:01pm — No Comments

Shabba Ranks For Reggae Sumfest

World renowned dancehall deejay Shabba Ranks is slated to perform on International Night 1 at Reggae Sumfest 2012.

Other acts on the bill for International Night 1 are Trey Songz and Tarrus Riley. The night will also feature a Jamaica 50 Tribute featuring John Holt, Yellow Man, U-Roy, Leroy Sibbles, Mighty…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 14, 2012 at 7:57pm — No Comments

R Kelly And Trey Songz For Reggae Sumfest

International entertainers R Kelly and Trey Songz have been added to the 20th anniversary staging for Reggae Sumfest 2012.

R Kelly who was billed for the event last year was a…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 13, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Deva Bratt Gets Bail After Days In Lockup

After a few days in police lockup, dancehall deejay 'Deva Bratt' was granted bail yesterday (12/06/12) in the sum of $150,000 in the Spanish Town R-M Court on sex-related charges.

Bail was granted after the deejay’s lawyer expressed that his client is not a flight-risk.…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 13, 2012 at 9:06pm — No Comments

AEG Plans London Leg Of Jamaica 50 Celebrations

Will dancehall heavyweights be sidelined from the Jamaica 50 celebrations slated to take place in London?

Well, Music News investigated and found that AEG the company that is…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 12, 2012 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Aidonia makes time for charity

It wasn't quite the usual Friday for dancehall entertainer Aidonia who took part in the recent charity effort organised by Janelle Gordon at The Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre (formerly the Mona Rehabilitation Centre) on Friday.

The artiste believes that charity efforts play an important role in giving…

Continue

Added by G-Mark on June 12, 2012 at 12:05am — No Comments

Monthly Archives

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

© 2024   Created by G M P.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service