November 2011 Blog Posts (104)

No escape for Vybz Kartel

Cops dispel rumour that deejay and seven others stage prison break



POLICE have thrown cold water on claims that embattled Deejay Vybz Kartel has escaped from the New Horizon Adult Remand Centre early this morning.

Reports have gone viral on the…

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Added by G-Mark on November 30, 2011 at 3:53pm — No Comments

NO FOUL PLAY IN SMILEY CULTURE'S DEATH

An investigation into the police operation during which reggae singer Smiley Culture died has found no evidence of a criminal offence.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigated the actions of the individual officers, as well as the planning of the operation as a…

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Added by G-Mark on November 30, 2011 at 7:39am — No Comments

BLAK RYNO'S PASSPORT RETURNED

Following the theft and subsequent appeal for the return of his travel documents, Blak Ryno is elated his passport was returned.

The dancehall entertainer, who has an upcoming tour of the Caribbean, gives Music News the 411 on how the travel documents were…

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Added by G-Mark on November 30, 2011 at 7:36am — No Comments

LA LEWIS TAKES NSWMA TO SUPREME COURT

La Lewis’ ongoing battle with the National Solid Waste Management Authority has been dragged to the Supreme Court.

La’s lawyer, Hannah Harris-Barrington tells Music News that she submitted a declaration to the Supreme Court, citing that the NSWMA acted illegally and unlawfully against her…

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Added by G-Mark on November 30, 2011 at 7:34am — No Comments

BUJU BANTON TRANSFERRED TO MIAMI PRISON

Buju Banton is today (29/11/11) being relocated to another prison.

The reggae entertainer, who went from Florida to Oklahoma to Texas, then back to Oklahoma is en route to the Federal Correctional Institution in Miami,…

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Added by G-Mark on November 30, 2011 at 7:33am — No Comments

Bounty Killer and Aidonia reunite - Artistes release new collaboration

Dancehall artistes Bounty Killer and Aidonia have officially buried the hatchet and recently recorded a collaboration called…

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Added by G-Mark on November 29, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

Mavado for Xmas Extravaganza

DANCEHALL artiste Mavado is the headliner for the annual Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza scheduled for Christmas Day.

The event will mark Mavado's first performance locally in months.

 "We were very happy to secure Mavado for the…

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Added by G-Mark on November 29, 2011 at 11:29am — No Comments

I-Octane recommits as Digicel ambassador

 FOR a second year, Digicel signed artiste I-Octane as its Brand Ambassador. The signing was held at the Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records restaurant in St Andrew last week.

The event also coincided with the launch of I-Octane's debut album Crying To The Nation which is being released on the…

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Added by G-Mark on November 29, 2011 at 11:03am — No Comments

Me Watching The Internet [ Facebook Statuses/Twitter ] Nov 2011

Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2011 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Lyrical warfare unleashed ... ahead of Wednesday's Sting launch

Only days remain before the launch of the highly anticipated Sting show and already the lyrical shots have been sounding.

Sting Face-Off Wednesdayz erupted in lyrical flames when Ryno,…

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Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2011 at 12:10pm — No Comments

All-star cast for Levy’s new album

 BARRINGTON Levy has some big-name guests for It's About Time, his new album which will be released this week by the singer's Black Roses Entertainment.

Rappers Snoop Dogg, Jada Kiss, Busta Rhymes and the late Heavy D make appearances on the set, as well as Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley. It is Levy's most anticipated album since 1998's Living…

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Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Blak Ryno robbed

Garrison recording artiste Blak Ryno was robbed on the weekend after his motor vehicle was broken into and several items stolen.

The incident occurred last Friday night (November 25) in the vicinity of Burlington Avenue near…

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Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Fantan Mojah breaks finger in accident

 REGGAE artiste Fantan Mojah is today recovering from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident over the weekend.

Reports are that the artiste was travelling with his crew from the Reggae Fever event held at Puerto Seco Beach in St. Ann when the vehicle in which they were travelling overturned.

The entertainer suffered a…

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Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2011 at 11:55am — No Comments

Tuff Gong going strong

 INTERNATIONAL artistes of all genres have landed in Jamaica with the sole purpose of using Bob Marley-built Tuff Gong International Recording Studio on Marcus Garvey Drive in St Andrew.

So far this year, the list of artistes includes Flamingo from New Caledonia (South Pacific); Polish band Star Muffin Guard; Senegalese Meta Dia; American rock…

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Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2011 at 11:53am — No Comments

Shaggy, Sly & Robbie collab coming

 DIAMOND-SELLING Jamaican artiste Shaggy and the Grammy-nominated duo Sly and Robbie are collaborating on a project to be released next year.

It was an excited Shaggy who told the Sunday Observer of the album for which about seven of the tracks have already been recorded.

 "It's Shaggy like you have never heard…

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Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

JUNIOR REID TO ASSIST 2 YEAR OLD WITH SURGERY

Junior One Blood Reid is in the mood for giving as the seasoning approaches.

The veteran entertainer is assisting to raise funds for a two-year-old child who needs to undergo surgery for a new liver. Junior Reid tells…

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Added by G-Mark on November 25, 2011 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Sean Paul releases 'Material'

Grammy-winning deejay Sean Paul continues to spread his wings musically with the release of his latest rhythm production, 'Material'. 'Material' is the follow-up to his debut beat 'Blaze Fia', which was released in the summer. So far, the rhythm has been making a big impact in the singles-driven industry.…

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Added by G-Mark on November 25, 2011 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Chris Martin - gives to hospital in belize during visit

Chris Martin recently returned from a trip to Belize where he said he was shown a lot of love and where he gave back by helping out a local hospital.

The singer…

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Added by G-Mark on November 25, 2011 at 12:23pm — No Comments

YouTube deletes DeMarco's video?

Weeks after dancehall singjay DeMarco passed the 20 million mark on YouTube.com for his single 'Love My Life', the site has deleted both versions of the upload claiming that the site received complaints from users.…

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Added by G-Mark on November 25, 2011 at 12:18pm — No Comments

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