December 2011 Blog Posts (87)

Buju Banton appeals his conviction

 MIAMI (AP) — Grammy-winning reggae star Buju Banton claims in an appeal of his federal drug conviction there was not enough evidence to prove he was involved in a cocaine conspiracy.

The appeal filed Friday by attorney David O Markus also says Banton was relentlessly pursued by a federal…

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Added by G-Mark on December 18, 2011 at 2:51am — No Comments

Promoter promises safe Sting ... despite election tension

Despite the 'war atmosphere' with the announcement of four clashes at Sting, promoter Isaiah Laing of Supreme Promotions guarantees patrons another safe staging of the event.…

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Added by G-Mark on December 16, 2011 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Chino tops Japan sales again

Reggae and dancehall singjay Chino McGregor has done it again - he has ended the year with the number-one sold single for the Japanese site, Reggae Zion.

Reggae Zion,Japan's most established ring tone site, has named Chino's exclusively released…

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Added by G-Mark on December 16, 2011 at 3:56pm — No Comments

G-Whizz's 'Bartender' nominated for Song of the Year in Africa

Bartender peaked the MTV Dancehall Charts at number two and has been getting heavy rotations on air, both locally and overseas.

The On and On hitmaker, has also been creating major waves with tracks, Life Sweet, Who…

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Added by G-Mark on December 16, 2011 at 3:55pm — No Comments

NAVINO HAVING A 'CHILLING TIME'

Recardo Fraiser, known to fans as Navino, is set to release a tsunami of hit songs for 2012 and beyond.

The Work For Mine artiste has been putting extra time in studio, which can be heard in his…

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Added by G-Mark on December 16, 2011 at 3:54pm — No Comments

Assassin proud of his 2011 accomplishments

As the year 2011 draws to a close, veteran rhyme slinger Assassin can look back at the past 12 months and mark it as the point where he finally staked his claim as one of the top dancehall acts in Jamaica.

With incredible verve and hard work, he has generated so much momentum that he has…

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Added by G-Mark on December 16, 2011 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Gyptian performs in Times Square... at MTV Iggy's 'Best New Band in the World'

Singjay Gyptian might not have won at the 'Best New Band in the World' contest from MTV Iggy, but the artiste did come out on top performing in New York's Times Square for fans across the…

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Added by G-Mark on December 15, 2011 at 5:15pm — No Comments

Gramps Morgan debuts exclusive Caribbean food line

Roy 'Gramps' Morgan, a member of the internationally renowned reggae group Morgan Heritage, is now venturing beyond music and into one of his personal love, food.…

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Added by G-Mark on December 15, 2011 at 5:13pm — No Comments

POLICE SEEKING ANOTHER GAZA MEMBER

Vybz Kartel led Portmore Empire is being sought by police.

Ealon Powell, Head of the Criminal Investigation Branch said Pim-Pim is yet to surrender to police. The assistant Commissioner believes that Gaza associate  is part of a conspiracy involving dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel and Gaza…

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Added by G-Mark on December 15, 2011 at 5:11pm — No Comments

Reduced ticket prices for Sting

 THERE is good news for patrons attending this year's staging of the annual one-night reggae festival, Sting.

The organisers have announced that ticket prices have been reduced by up to 20 per cent when compared to last year's fees.…

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Added by G-Mark on December 15, 2011 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Dubai shoot for the 'Cure'

 REGGAE singer Jah Cure has just wrapped up filming for a music video in the gulf state of Dubai.

Cure, whose real name is Siccature Alcock, was in Dubai for three weeks to shoot for the video for the single Looking at Me.

 A report in…

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Added by G-Mark on December 14, 2011 at 9:09pm — No Comments

JAH VINCI PREPS FOR VIDEO SHOOT WITH CANADIAN DJ EYESUS

Canadian dancehall entertainer Eyesus is currently on the island for the video shoot of the single “We Hate You First” featuring Jah Vinchi.

The video will be shot on Thursday in and around the capital city. Eyesus gives Music News the 411.…

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Added by G-Mark on December 14, 2011 at 9:07pm — No Comments

Khago, Jahvinci and Ryno rock St Lucia

Khago, Jahvinci and Ryno were in top form in St Lucia last week when they thrilled the Saamans' Park venue on the island with some good performances.

Hitting the stage singing Blood a Boil, recording artiste Khago pranced onto the stage, waving a white…

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Added by G-Mark on December 14, 2011 at 3:53pm — No Comments

GYPTIAN TO PERFORM LIVE IN TIME SQUARE

In a few hours, Gyptian is expected to perform in Time Square on MTV live.  

Over 2 million viewers will view the Billboard Screen in Manhattan. The “Hold Yuh” hitmaker spoke with Elise Kelly during the Easy Skanking show earlier today.…

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Added by G-Mark on December 13, 2011 at 10:18pm — No Comments

GAZA SLIM REMANDED

Portmore Empire member Gaza Slim was remanded in custody when she appeared in the Corporate Area R-M Court this morning.

Gaza Slim who is also known as Vanessa Bling was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of…

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Added by G-Mark on December 13, 2011 at 10:16pm — No Comments

Macka releases Don't Disturb Me

 FEMALE dancehall artiste Macka Diamond is optimistic her recently released album, Don't Disturb Me, will do well. The 15-track album, produced by her label — Money O Productions — and distributed by VP Records, was digitally released last month. The hard copy hits the stores in January.

A…

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Added by G-Mark on December 13, 2011 at 2:01pm — No Comments

ELECTION PUSHES BACK SHAGGY'S SHOW - Event to be held on January 7

Organisers of the Shaggy and Friends Benefit Concert have announced a new date of January 7 for the staging of the event.

Solid Agency's Sharon Burke, one of the organisers of the event, said the date has been changed because it would have been too close to the election date that falls on December…

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Added by G-Mark on December 13, 2011 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Khago launches charity - hopes to offer educational support for the less fortunate

Reggae/dancehall artiste Ricardo 'Khago' Gayle has formed a new education based …

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Added by G-Mark on December 12, 2011 at 4:17pm — No Comments

MORE CHARGES FOR VYBZ KARTEL?

Troubled dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel may be slapped with another charge.

According to Ealon Powell, Head of the Criminal Investigation Branch, Kartel could be charged this week with perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. The assistant Commissioner was…

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Added by G-Mark on December 12, 2011 at 4:15pm — No Comments

Marley Legacy in jeopardy?

 THE latest controversy surrounding the family of reggae legend Bob Marley has caught the attention of the influential financial publication, Forbes Magazine.

In a feature story captioned, 'Are Marley's heirs destroying his legacy?', the husband and wife team of Andy and Danielle Mayoras examine the legal rift between nine of Marley's children and…

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Added by G-Mark on December 11, 2011 at 3:47pm — No Comments

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