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Laing pulls plug on Clarendon Sting

Promoter and deejay Celcius got a harsh lesson in copyright infringement after Supreme Promotions Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Isaiah Laing pulled the plug on his October 24 stage show, Clarendon Sting, with a stern warning that the full force of the law will be unleashed if there is any further infringement of Supreme Promotion's…

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Added by G-Mark on October 19, 2014 at 6:13am — No Comments

Conman pretends to be Gyptian

CEO of Music Industry Achievers (M.I.A.) Production, Nackesha Doyley, wants the public to be aware of an individual she describes as malicious and dishonest. The individual, she claims, has been pretending to be recording artiste Gyptian and has been contacting her to do bookings and to set up interviews for him.…

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Added by G-Mark on October 19, 2014 at 6:10am — No Comments

Aidonia launches scholarship and foundation

Dancehall artiste Sheldon Lawrence, better known as Aidonia, launched a new initiative geared towards educating youth and providing support for the disenfranchised.

Last Friday morning, the deejay and members of his JOP camp invaded Maxfield Park Primary School on Langard Avenue in Kingston for the launch of…

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Added by G-Mark on October 19, 2014 at 6:05am — No Comments

Ms Ting baptized, engaged and quits music...

Female dancehall deejay Ms Ting has made several changes to her life.

Baptized, engaged and pulling the plug on her music career are some of the changes the female dancehall deejay has implemented.

Music News was reliably informed that Ms Ting who has being attending…

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Added by G-Mark on September 25, 2014 at 3:44am — No Comments

Vanessa Bling celebrates FREEDOM; conspiracy case ends...

Vanessa Bling and Pim-Pim are breathing a sigh of relief following an end to the perverting the course of justice case which also involves jailed entertainer Vybz Kartel.

An elated Vanessa Bling speaks with Music News.

Directors of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn…

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Added by G-Mark on September 25, 2014 at 3:37am — No Comments

Conspiracy case against Kartel, gaza Slim dropped, for now

KINGSTON, Jamaica:

State prosecutors have, for now, dropped the conspiracy case against convicted entertainer Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer and Gaza Slim.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn this morning entered what is called a nolle prosequi, officially…

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Added by G-Mark on September 25, 2014 at 3:29am — No Comments

Foota Hype, Harry Toddler, Don Husky and others dropped by label...

Independent label Down Sound Records has officially closed their St. Andrew Park headquarters and will soon make an announcement regarding their relocation and expansion plans for 2014 and beyond.

CEO Josef Bogdanovich has decided to fully comply with orders issued by the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation,…

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Added by G-Mark on September 19, 2014 at 9:49am — No Comments

Vybz Kartel and Gaza cronies to return to court Monday

Monday, September 23 will see jailed dancehall deejay ‘Vybz Kartel’, and Gaza associates Vanessa Bling and Pim-Pim in court for another mention of their attempting to pervert the course of justice case.

All three are facing the charge in relation to the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’…

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Added by G-Mark on September 19, 2014 at 9:46am — No Comments

Mr Vegas mourns mother’s passing

Mr. Vegas is today mourning the loss of his mother, affectionately referred to as Mama Lucille.

Music News understands that Vegas’ mom developed Pneumonia and was hospitalized in critical condition at the University Hospital of the West Indies after suffering a stroke.…

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Added by G-Mark on September 3, 2014 at 12:02am — No Comments

Jamaicans set for BET show

On August 27, BET will play host to some of the Caribbean's top recording artistes, as part of their Carnival Take-over show. The artistes will be featured on 106 and Park and will each get a chance to perform and do interviews.

Among the list of artistes slated to perform are Elephant Man, Gyptian, Wayne…

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Added by G-Mark on August 24, 2014 at 1:43pm — No Comments

Spice prepares for US tour

Dancehall artiste Spice is getting ready to create a musical tidal wave in the US.

The So Mi Like It artiste can't wait to perform for her US fans during her upcoming October- November tour.

"It will definitely be a great time. I always have so much fun performing for my…

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Added by G-Mark on August 24, 2014 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Marshall shows his Tru Colors

WAYNE Marshall showcased the musical strength of Tru Colors at the album's launch at the Triple Century Sports Bar in New Kingston, on Wednesday night. Also attending were several collaborators on the project.

"Tru Colors contains songs that are a blend of elements that inspire me. It shows a more eclectic side…

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Added by G-Mark on August 24, 2014 at 1:41pm — No Comments

JAMAICAN RAPPER HOT IN THE US - Sparks new dance craze

Jamaican rapper Bobby Shmurda has sparked a dance craze called the Shmoney Dance with his single Hot Nia. The rapper is based in New York and has received over 10 million views for the song and was recently signed by Epic Records.

Controversial cultural Hip Hop critic and media…

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Added by G-Mark on August 24, 2014 at 1:39pm — No Comments

Alkaline Faces Resistance From Guyanese

Controversial dancehall deejay Alkaline is set to perform at the Jamzone Summer Break in Guyana but an outreach organization has made it clear that they don’t want the deejay performing there.

Joshua Generation, the Youth Arm of Love and Faith World Outreach Ministries have said they do not support the moves by…

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Added by G-Mark on August 24, 2014 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Voicemail To Split

Rumours have surfaced that dancehall group voicemail is splitting after one member decided to do a name change and both are currently working on separate projects.

Kevin Blair didn’t confirm nor deny the split to Music News but promised to send a press release next week. He is scheduled to release his first…

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Added by G-Mark on August 24, 2014 at 1:11pm — No Comments

Scammers target Masicka - Use fake Facebook, Twitter accounts to rob promoters

Dancehall deejay Masicka is warning that there are unscrupulous persons seeking to cash in on his success by setting up fake Facebook and Twitter pages.

The scam artists have reportedly stepped up their activities since his Heaven single became a big hit at events in the Corporate Area.…

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Added by G-Mark on August 13, 2014 at 11:26pm — No Comments

Sizzla bashes gays at MVP series

Whenever he touches the stage, expect him to stir up trouble with his words. On Friday night, it was no different.

Patrons who attended part 2 of the MVP series, held at Pulse headquarters, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston, St Andrew, came out to see one person, dancehall artiste Sizzla, so their patience was…

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Added by G-Mark on August 13, 2014 at 11:24pm — No Comments

Europe in the summer

Europe is the bubbling epicentre for reggae music this summer.

As Europeans take full advantage of the warmer weather, Jamaican acts are front and centre at many of the reggae festivals now underway on that continent.

Perhaps the busiest act this season is fast-rising…

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Added by G-Mark on August 13, 2014 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Policeman charged with murder of Mavado’s associate granted bail

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A policeman charged with the murder of an associate of popular dancehall artiste Mavado was granted bail when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.

The court heard that on June 13, 2011, 34-year-old policeman Neil Gordon was hired as a security…

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Added by G-Mark on August 13, 2014 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Agent sasco collabs with another US Rapper

Dancehall artiste Agent Sasco, otherwise known as Assassin, has made another step into the hip-hop music industry, following his collaboration with Kanye West in 2013 called 'I'm In It', which was featured on the gold-selling album 'Yeezus'.

The deejay has been featured on another rap record, this time with…

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Added by G-Mark on August 13, 2014 at 1:28am — No Comments

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