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Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes record 'patios' song

International rap artistes Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj have created history by becoming the first American rap/hip hop artistes to release a song done entirely in Jamaican patois.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 10, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Shawn Storm Remanded!

Jailed Gaza deejay Shawn Storm was denied bail.

Lawyers representing the dancehall entertainer failed in their bid to have him released on bail today(07.06.13).

His attorneys argued that there is no evidence linking him to the murder and that he will turn up for his trial…

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Added by G-Mark on June 10, 2013 at 2:31am — No Comments

Miss Kitty is back - Popular media personality moves to Nationwide 90FM

After weeks of bated breaths and pines for her return, the 'Fluffy Diva' Khadine 'Miss Kitty' Hylton will be back on afternoon radio on July 1.

The effervescent radio/TV personality will return to…

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Added by G-Mark on June 8, 2013 at 11:00am — No Comments

Gyptian’s ‘Hold Yuh’ certified gold

Accomplished Reggae/Dancehall star, Gyptian has made a bit of history thanks to arguably his biggest hit as his 2010 single, Hold Yuh is now certified gold.

On Thursday, it was announced that Hold Yuh…

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Added by G-Mark on June 8, 2013 at 10:50am — No Comments

Inner Circle Tour Bus Crashes In Louisiana

Billboad.com is reporting that the tour bus of reggae band Inner Circle crashed Tuesday (June 4) outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

According to…

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Added by G-Mark on June 6, 2013 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Jr Reid's road manager is dead

Amid preparations for his upcoming album and North American tour, tragedy has struck leaving Reggae stalwart Junior Reidstricken by the sudden death of his close friend and international road manager Mikey Jarrett Jr.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 6, 2013 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Konshens Road Manager In Car Crash

Konshens road manager, Miguel Noble is recuperating following a motor vehicle accident along Constant Spring Road in St Andrew Monday night.

Noble who is feeling minor back pains…

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Added by G-Mark on June 6, 2013 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Dancehall artistes balance hardcore, radio-friendly lyrics

Following the Broadcasting Commission's move to ban beeped songs from local radio, dancehall artistes have been forced to find more creative ways to tell their stories.

However, while some music enthusiasts are comfortable with the situation, there are others who feel that dancehall has been gagged, and is less…

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Added by G-Mark on June 5, 2013 at 10:51pm — No Comments

Jamaicans sell sex abroad - Women fly overseas for lucrative ventures

Prostitution has become a lucrative venture for many Jamaican women who travel to other small islands, THE STAR understands.

Despite the illegality of the hustling, it is reported that some of these women go to do prostitution under the pretence that they are strip dancers, while others are…

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Added by G-Mark on June 4, 2013 at 12:59am — No Comments

Shaggy’s Former Manager Manages Jah Cure

Singer Jah Cure is jubilant about his partnership with Shaggy’s former manager, Robert Livingston.

Jah Cure who has been without a manager for over two years says he spoke with the Big Yard entertainment CEO who had plans to retire from the entertainment business to manage a cultural…

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Added by G-Mark on June 4, 2013 at 12:39am — No Comments

Toots Sues Former Manager For US$1.25 Mil

Toots Hibbert of the legendary reggae band Toots and the Maytals is suing his former manager for $1.25 million US dollars.

Andrea Davis, publicist for Toots Hibbert tells Music News that the law suit was filed over the singer’s publishing. According to Davis, Toots said he was taken advantage…

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Added by G-Mark on June 4, 2013 at 12:32am — No Comments

Ishawna continues to rise

Downsound recording artiste Ishawna is unstoppable; the talented beauty is rapidly emerging as one of the hottest female acts on the local music scene.

Ishawna recently scored her second number-one…

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Added by G-Mark on June 1, 2013 at 11:44am — No Comments

Cherine Anderson Launches Scholarship Programme

Cherine Anderson through her Reach One Child Foundation,…

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Added by G-Mark on June 1, 2013 at 3:30am — No Comments

Anthony B Cancels South American Tour

Anthony B was forced to cancel his upcoming South American tour.

Music News understands that the tour was unable to get off the ground because Anthony B has not been able to secure the necessary waivers to travel outside of the…

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Added by G-Mark on June 1, 2013 at 3:30am — No Comments

Romain Virgo Addresses Critics

Romain Virgo is not deterred by his detractors who have branded his recent video for Scary Movie as demonic, devilish and disturbing.

Virgo explains that he’s surprised that some people missed the creative element in the video. He is…

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Added by G-Mark on June 1, 2013 at 3:30am — No Comments

Producer demands US$20,000 from Mr Vegas

Veteran dancehall producer Shane 'Shines' Richards is demanding that Mr Vegas pay him US$20,000, claiming that the 90s Black Widow rhythm, of which he was the executive producer, was…

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Added by G-Mark on May 31, 2013 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Shawn Storm To Make Bail Application June

After years behind bars, jailed dancehall deejay Shawn Storm will make an application for bail on June 7.

The entertainer has been in lockup since September 2011.

Shawn Storm was jointly charged with…

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Added by G-Mark on May 30, 2013 at 12:12pm — No Comments

US Promoter Bashes Chronixx...

Chronixx management is setting the record straight following confusion about an event slated for the US.

Daddy Barnes of Chronixx’s management team says that a delay with paperwork is the source of…

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Added by G-Mark on May 30, 2013 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Vegas Baby-Mama A No Show In Family Court

Mr. Vegas’ child custody battle will be dragged into September.

The case was set for mention on Monday, but was again put off after his baby-mama was a no-show. The matter is set for mention on September 17.

Mr. Vegas speaks with Music News.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 30, 2013 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Toots Postpones Tour To Get Checkup

Toots Hibbert of the legendary reggae band Toots and the Maytals has postponed his Acoustic Tour in the US.

With five shows remaining, Toots who was recently struck in the head with a vodka bottle while performing at a festival in Virginia recently has put-off the concert to seek additional medical treatment.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 30, 2013 at 11:56am — No Comments

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