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More airplay demanded for Reggae music

Music industry players are begging members of the media, in particularly radio, to share air time evenly between reggae, dancehall and foreign music.

They claim reggae is not getting sufficient air time to make a positive impact on the market and that playing reggae music should be seen as a social…

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Added by G-Mark on December 10, 2012 at 8:14pm — No Comments

Judge Rules In Bounty's Favour On Gun Charge

Bounty Killa is breathing a sigh of relief after charges of illegal possession of firearm, assault at common-law and unlawful wounding were dismissed.

The charges lingered for five years before the judge made the ruling in Bounty’s favour when the deejay appeared in the Gun Court today…

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Added by G-Mark on December 10, 2012 at 8:11pm — No Comments

Machel Montano Guilty...

Trinidad and Tobago Soca Star, Machel Montano has been found guilty of five criminal offences by a Magistrate Court on Monday.

According to CMC online, Machel Montano, the reigning Power Soca Monarch and Road March king, along with a few others are charged with a series of criminal offences arising out a fracas…

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Added by G-Mark on December 10, 2012 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Markus Myrie signs two new artistes

Currently dominating the airwaves with a plethora of hits, including his recent number one for Bounty Killer and I-Octane's Badmind Dem A Pree, Markus Myrie has expanded his portfolio with the signing of two new acts to his label and the release of a compilation for the festive season.

Up-and-coming deejays…

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Added by G-Mark on December 7, 2012 at 8:37pm — No Comments

Busy to bring the crowd at Sting

Sting 2012 co-producer Josef Bogdanovich believes that he can convince members of the middle class and upper middle class to attend this year's staging of the Sting concert because of the incredible wholesome appeal of Busy Signal, and the theatricality and fun-loving entertainment that this year's showcase will offer on December…

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Added by G-Mark on December 7, 2012 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Crime Stop Offers Reward For Information On Killer(s) Of Voicemail Member, Oniel

Crime Stop is offering a $100,000 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and charge of the person or persons who shot and killed Voicemail member, Oniel Edwards.

Oniel was shot and injured on May 10, 2010 at his home in Belloc Avenue, Kingston 20. He succumbed to his injuries sixteen days later on…

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Added by G-Mark on December 7, 2012 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Barbados Gives Mavado Green Light After Ban

Mavado has been given the green light to enter Barbados.

Two years ago, Vado was barred after talks that the entertainer’s lyrics had a negative influence on the youth.

The controversy also resulted in the…

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Added by G-Mark on December 7, 2012 at 8:23pm — No Comments

Nicki Minaj loves to 'Bruk It Down' ... Says the single is her favourite dancehall song

Having charted on both local and international charts, 'Bruk It Dung' is now listed as international superstar Nicki Minaj's favourite dancehall/reggae song.

During an interview with DJ Prostyle on Power 105, the first lady of Young Money Cash Money Billionaires (YMCMB) gushed about Mr Vegas' chart-topping single.

went buck…

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Added by G-Mark on December 6, 2012 at 9:43pm — No Comments

Mr. Vegas To Write Novel About Cheating

Is Mr. Vegas milking his baby-mama’s infidelity?

Well, the dancehall deejay who suffered public humiliation following the saga captured on camera is said to be writing a book titled Bare Tingz.  

Mr. Vegas who also shot a video dubbed…

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Added by G-Mark on December 6, 2012 at 9:40pm — No Comments

Tag Team clashes set for Sting

With patrons anxiously awaiting this year's staging of Sting, organisers have stepped up their game by intensifying the competitive spirit with the introduction of tag-team clashes.

The already monstrous anticipation being carried for this year's event is now amplified, as patrons can expect to witness…

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Added by G-Mark on December 5, 2012 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Children Sickened By Marley Drink

A Bob Marley drink scandal is brewing after several students at two New Jersey schools were reportedly made sick by the beverage.

Officials have since removed Marley's Mellow Mood named after reggae icon Bob Marley. The relaxation drink is promoted to reduce stress.

Also,…

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Added by G-Mark on December 5, 2012 at 3:15pm — No Comments

Lady Saw's Christianity questioned - 'Her church thing caan frighten me', says Macka Diamond

Dancehall artiste Macka Diamond believes that her fellow artiste Lady Saw needs to stop advertising her Christianity and just practise it instead.

In a release to THE STAR, Macka Diamond said that Lady Saw should go deeper in her spirituality.

"I believe that it is a good…

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Added by G-Mark on December 4, 2012 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Wayne Wonder's "My Way" Hit Stores

Wayne Wonder’s “My Way” was officially released today.

The album produced by his own label, Singso Music has 14…

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Added by G-Mark on December 4, 2012 at 6:54pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee Sparta Booed Twice For Dissing Bounty Killa

It was a weekend of boos for entertainer Tommy Lee Sparta.

The GAZA deejay was booed twice in one night at two separate events for dissing Bounty Killa. It all started at Rum Bar Chug it… Tommy Lee Sparta had the support of the crowd until he decided to diss Bounty Killa and then… the boos came…

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Added by G-Mark on December 3, 2012 at 11:28pm — No Comments

Iyara calls out Munga for Sting face-off

At least two songs have been recorded by Bounty Killer's Alliance Next Generation (ANG) members aimed at dancehall artiste Munga. The songs are regarded as dis songs and are a reflection of the current disdain that the Alliance camp feels for dancehall artiste Munga Honourable since he sent a derogatory tweet to Bounty Killer in a recent Twitter rant…

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Added by G-Mark on December 2, 2012 at 1:36pm — No Comments

Etana Talks About Motherhood And Music

Singer Etana is enjoying motherhood.

The entertainer who gave birth to her second child earlier this month, shares with Music News a special moment with her baby girl.

Etana…

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Added by G-Mark on November 30, 2012 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Fantan Mojah Dropped From Sting?

More controversy continues to surround Sting.

Fantan Mojah was reportedly axed from the lineup of Sting 2012.…

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Added by G-Mark on November 30, 2012 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Munga answers 'Bounty dis tweets'

The warlord Bounty Killer has once again stepped forward to defend his legacy. The 'Grung Gaad' appears to be on the warpath after members of his Alliance team were said to be disrespected by artiste Munga Honorable in his latest song titled, Haffi Dead.

In his song, Munga issues a challenge to the Alliance,…

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Added by G-Mark on November 29, 2012 at 2:11pm — No Comments

Black Ryno Not Dead

“I am alive and kicking” says entertainer Black Ryno following rumours suggesting he’s dead.

Ryno, whose close friend was shot and killed on the weekend, says he wants the rumours to cease.…

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Added by G-Mark on November 29, 2012 at 2:07pm — No Comments

"No Sting" Says Bounty Killa

With the deposit returned and an invalid contract, Bounty Killa says he will not do Sting 2012.

Admitting that the Boxing Day event is a concert he likes, Killa tells Music News that the event’s organizer, Isaiah Laing is the main reason for his decision…

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Added by G-Mark on November 28, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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