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The Real Turth About Vybz Kartel Murder Charge! Agree or Disagree?

The present charge against Vybez Kartel that stemmed from the murder in Havendale only added to the previous investigation, and charges the police had as they had other evidence of crimes committed allegedly by Kartel.

The young men…
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Added by G-Mark on October 29, 2011 at 4:15pm — No Comments

KHAGO BUZZING OVERSEAS

Khago

 

Since parting ways with his former manager, dancehall artiste Khago says he has been getting much buzz overseas.

Speaking with THE …

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Added by G-Mark on October 31, 2011 at 3:29pm — No Comments

GAZA SAGA CONTINUES.... ANOTHER CHARGED

Vybz Kartel is to return to court this Thursday to answer charges in the second murder charge brought against after a co-accused was not brought to court by the police.

The dancehall deejay’s lawyer, Christian Tavares-Finson tells Music News that the defense was told that a number of other people are to be charged in connection…

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Added by G-Mark on October 31, 2011 at 9:10pm — No Comments

CHALICE RAISE FUNDS WITH "WALKING TO SOMALIA"

Veteran reggae group Chalice has joined in the fight against famine in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

Through the release of the single “Walking To Somalia,” Chalice hopes to raise funds as well as create awareness at the grassroots level about the plight of the people of Eastern Africa.

“Walking To Somalia” was written by…

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Added by G-Mark on November 1, 2011 at 4:17pm — No Comments

T'was a night of romantic music

 Love was in the air on Saturday after reggae act Singing Melody and R&B star Freddie Jackson treated fans to a night of soulful performances .

Both artistes were the featured acts at the Caribbean Model Search concert held at the Pulse Centre in New Kingston.

 It was approximately 9:50pm when opening act Singing Melody entered…

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Added by G-Mark on November 1, 2011 at 4:19pm — No Comments

Ity & Fancy Cat for 14 parishes? - New season will possibly be filmed around the island

Ity and Fancy

With season five expected to start earlier than usual, Ian "Ity" Ellis said there is a possibility that the Ity and Fancy Cat show could be filmed in all 14 parishes of …

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Added by G-Mark on November 1, 2011 at 4:21pm — No Comments

Alliance Portmore Regime launched

Dolla Koin (left) and Bounty Killer - Contributed

 

Since Bounty Killer formed the Alliance, the group has had a strong base, however, there will now be a new element to the group, the Alliance Portmore Regime.

The group is endorsed by Bounty Killer and led by Portmore-based upcoming artiste Dolla Koin.

According…

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Added by G-Mark on November 1, 2011 at 4:23pm — No Comments

SHAWN STORM POINTED OUT IN IDENTIFICATION PARADE

Shawn Storm was pointed out in an identification parade yesterday at the Constant Spring police station.

The entertainer who is a member of the Vybz Kartel led Portmore Empire has not yet been charged. However, his lawyer Michael Dean says he will know by Thursday if his client will be charged.

Inspector Paul Thompson from the Constant Spring…

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Added by G-Mark on November 2, 2011 at 4:44pm — No Comments

PRODUCER WINSTON RILEY SHOT

Songwriter and record producer Winston Riley is currently in hospital nursing gunshot wounds.

Winston who is the father of Kurt Riley was shot in the head and arm this morning (01.11.11) at his home in Kingston 8. Music News understands Winston Riley is currently being treated at…

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Added by G-Mark on November 2, 2011 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Veteran bemoans today's selectors

 VETERAN selector Danny RAS, formerly Danny Dreadlocks, says most selectors today are pandering to the works of the devil and have abandoned the righteous path set by himself and other selectors, who are largely responsible for the early growth of the dancehall idiom of Jamaica's popular music.

"We started out burning out the devil and imploring…

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Added by G-Mark on November 2, 2011 at 4:52pm — No Comments

VYBZ KARTEL REFUSED BAIL

Vybz Kartel was denied bail.

The dancehall deejay was seeking bail relating to the murder of Barrington 'Bossie' Burton for which he is charged. Vybz Kartel’s lawyer Christian Tavares-Finson says Resident Magistrate Opal Smith did not immediately give her reason for refusing bail but said she…

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Added by G-Mark on November 3, 2011 at 3:26am — No Comments

WAS SHAWN STORM CHARGED WITH MURDER?

Despite reports suggesting entertainer Shawn Storm has been charged for murder, the singjay’s attorney says he’s not aware of such claim.

Michael Deans tells Music News that he has not been advised by the police that Shawn Storm has been charged. Deans explains that he and his client are expected to return to…

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Added by G-Mark on November 3, 2011 at 3:29am — No Comments

THIEVES BREAK INTO ELE'S CAR - Deejay pleads for return of travel documents and other items

With a tour scheduled to start this weekend, dancehall artiste Elephant Man is appealing for the return of documents that were stolen from his vehicle on Monday night.

The artiste said he was at an event in New Kingston on Monday night and his vehicle was in a parking lot nearby. Upon returning to…

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Added by G-Mark on November 3, 2011 at 3:32am — No Comments

VIDEO AND PHONE EVIDENCE AGAINST VYBZ KARTEL IN MURDER CHARGE

The Police say they have technical evidence in the murder case brought against self-proclaimed world boss Vybz Kartel.

The prosecution this morning told the court that they have video evidence and evidence from telephone communications to support their case.

Vybz…

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Added by G-Mark on November 3, 2011 at 2:50pm — No Comments

MUSIC TODAY LACKS SPIRITUALITY SAYS ZIGGY MARLEY

Ziggy Marley says the spirituality and mystic vibration is the magic that is absent in some of the music being produced today.

Ziggy explains in an exclusive interview with Music News.

Ziggy Marley is currently promoting his fourth…

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Added by G-Mark on November 3, 2011 at 9:19pm — No Comments

FORMER DANCEHALL QUEEN CARLENE DISMISSES FORECLOSURE CLAIMS

Former dancehall queen Carlene is disputing claims that a house belonging to her and her significant other Danhai Williams was foreclosed by a local bank recently.

According to Carlene who vacated the premises last month, the house was put up for public…

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Added by G-Mark on November 4, 2011 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Cedella Marley pens another children's book

 SINCE its original release more than 30 years ago, Bob Marley's song One Love has been a source of joy, pride, and inspiration for millions people worldwide. Now, Marley's daughter Cedella brings One Love to a new generation in the form of a children's book.

Adapted by Cedella and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, One Love depicts one…

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Added by G-Mark on November 5, 2011 at 11:16am — No Comments

Yellowman collabs with up-and-coming artiste

 A few years ago, Connecticut-based reggae producer Mike Jones made a splash with a reggae version of the R&B hit song Shower Me With Your Love by US singer Bernard Jackson.

The song charted in Jamaica and enjoyed rotation on various radio programmes in the tri-state area. Jones, whose Wagon Music Works recently merged with Pure and Clean…

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Added by G-Mark on November 5, 2011 at 11:19am — No Comments

is reggae relevant?

 This was the moot question on a radio interview in which I participated last Thursday morning.

Ironically, the public discussion occurred during a week in which we were honouring the tremendous song-writing accomplishments of Keith 'Bob Andy' Anderson. Also I'd been spending time at the Harry J Recording Studio observing the sheer…

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Added by G-Mark on November 6, 2011 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Former sound system selector now worth millions

 It's so nice I had to name it twice

I call it Reggae Reggae Sauce,

hot Reggae Reggae Sauce.

So nice with your friend chicken,

make burgers finger-licking,

in your rice and peas or fish,

just put Reggae Reggae Sauce on your lips.

So nice…

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Added by G-Mark on November 6, 2011 at 7:26pm — No Comments

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