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Uprising Roots inks VP Records deal

 UPRISING Roots, the five-piece Rastafarian outfit, has landed a distribution deal with VP Records for their 2011 album Skyfyah.

Publicist Bridgett Anderson said she was elated at the deal and such a move would extend the fan base of the group.

“It…

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Added by G-Mark on June 17, 2012 at 7:40pm — No Comments

[Pictures] Popcaan On The Set Of His Video Medley Shoot

Popcaan and friends on set by the poolside for the party scene of the video.

Top rated deejay Popcaan shot a video medley of his recent girls' songs.

The video was directed by famed local director Jay Will and features the songs: She A Gwaan Good ( TNS Riddim - ZJ…

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Added by G-Mark on June 17, 2012 at 7:36pm — No Comments

Popcaan not part of PG 13

Following the recent disbanding of the Portmore Empire by embattled deejay Vybz Kartel, a new group called PG 13 has surfaced which is alleged to only feature a small fraction of the original Portmore Empire artistes.

After weeks of speculation that Popcaan was not a part of the new PG 13 group, Tommy Lee may…

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Added by G-Mark on June 16, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee in UK for promotional shows

Fast-rising dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee, is now in London on a busy promotional tour.

The Some Bwoy deejay has several appearances scheduled for UK radio, TV, as well as live performances.

The performer is very enthused about the warm welcome he received upon arrival. He…

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Added by G-Mark on June 16, 2012 at 9:07pm — No Comments

Richie Spice set to drop acoustic album

Reggae superstar Ritchel Bonner, aka Richie Spice, is looking forward to the completion of his latest full length project. The singer, who is known worldwide for his soothing melodious brand of reggae, says he is very excited about the project and he expects it will be ready for release before the end of the year.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 15, 2012 at 10:08pm — No Comments

Bounty Killa, Lady Saw And Protoje Added To Reggae Sumfest

Entertainers Bounty Killer, Lady Saw and Protoje have been added to the Reggae Sumfest lineup.

Organizers of the festival sent an advisory informing the media that Bounty and Saw have been added to dancehall night. The two will now join the likes of Beenie Man, I-Octane, Cham, Konshens, Pop Caan, Ninja Man,…

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Added by G-Mark on June 15, 2012 at 10:03pm — No Comments

Terror Fabulous Gets 90 Days 'Hard Labour'

Entertainer Terror Fabulous has served two days and counting of a 90 day jail sentence.

The deejay was sentenced following his guilty plea when he appeared in the Spanish Town R-M Court Tuesday for malicious destruction of property. Terror Fabulous was sentenced to 90 days' hard labour’.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 14, 2012 at 8:01pm — No Comments

Shabba Ranks For Reggae Sumfest

World renowned dancehall deejay Shabba Ranks is slated to perform on International Night 1 at Reggae Sumfest 2012.

Other acts on the bill for International Night 1 are Trey Songz and Tarrus Riley. The night will also feature a Jamaica 50 Tribute featuring John Holt, Yellow Man, U-Roy, Leroy Sibbles, Mighty…

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Added by G-Mark on June 14, 2012 at 7:57pm — No Comments

R Kelly And Trey Songz For Reggae Sumfest

International entertainers R Kelly and Trey Songz have been added to the 20th anniversary staging for Reggae Sumfest 2012.

R Kelly who was billed for the event last year was a…

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Added by G-Mark on June 13, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Deva Bratt Gets Bail After Days In Lockup

After a few days in police lockup, dancehall deejay 'Deva Bratt' was granted bail yesterday (12/06/12) in the sum of $150,000 in the Spanish Town R-M Court on sex-related charges.

Bail was granted after the deejay’s lawyer expressed that his client is not a flight-risk.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 13, 2012 at 9:06pm — No Comments

AEG Plans London Leg Of Jamaica 50 Celebrations

Will dancehall heavyweights be sidelined from the Jamaica 50 celebrations slated to take place in London?

Well, Music News investigated and found that AEG the company that is…

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Added by G-Mark on June 12, 2012 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Aidonia makes time for charity

It wasn't quite the usual Friday for dancehall entertainer Aidonia who took part in the recent charity effort organised by Janelle Gordon at The Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre (formerly the Mona Rehabilitation Centre) on Friday.

The artiste believes that charity efforts play an important role in giving…

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Added by G-Mark on June 12, 2012 at 12:05am — No Comments

Konshens Signs Major Deal With Vp Records For Smash Hit 'Gal A Bubble

Konshens has made a significant step in the right direction as far as his career is concerned. His Subkonshus Music label has signed an exclusive deal with New York based independent label VP Records, for the chart…

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Added by G-Mark on June 11, 2012 at 11:59pm — No Comments

Mr. Vegas' album seven on Billboard's chart

 MR Vegas' double CD, Sweet Jamaica, has debuted at number seven on Billboard magazine's Reggae Album chart.

It is Vegas' fourth entry on the chart.

His 1998 album, Heads High, which won him a MOBO Award in Britain, peaked at number…

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Added by G-Mark on June 10, 2012 at 9:24pm — No Comments

'Jah Cure' does European gig

   JAH Cure recently completed a pre-Summer European tour that saw him doing five gigs between May 16 and 25 in Sweden and France.

He performed in Stockholm on the 16th, before jetting to Paris for a sold-out concert on the 19. On the 20th, the tour went to Lyon, then to Bordeaux on the 24th before an…

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Added by G-Mark on June 9, 2012 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Gullyside group shrinks

Like the once powerful Gaza Camp, Mavado's Gullyside appears to be shrinking with the exit of another member, Savage, who was featured on the Christmas collaboration with Mavado called Gully Christmas.

According to Savage, the Flexx-led Fagan Fraternity and the Alliance are his only group…

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Added by G-Mark on June 9, 2012 at 8:39pm — No Comments

Macka Diamond featured on iTunes

Up-and-coming record label Nicko Rebel Music recently scored big when mega digital music marketplace iTunes featured its production Looking Good in its 'New & Noteworthy' feature section for dance music.

Looking Good, a dancehall-house fusion song by Macka Diamond and distributed by Zojak Worldwide, was…

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Added by G-Mark on June 9, 2012 at 8:37pm — No Comments

LA Lewis to auction his underpants at art show

Dancehall and Graffiti artiste LA Lewis has decided to try his hand at conceptual art. According to the popular dancehall personality, the LA Lewis brand has gone commercial and his aim is to exploit new ventures.

"Over the years I have noticed that everything I do always sell off. I notice that when I go in a…

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Added by G-Mark on June 9, 2012 at 12:13am — No Comments

Flippa Moggela thrills Miami fans

Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela (formerly Flippa Mafia) was a hit with fans in Miami over the recent Memorial Weekend.

The artiste was quite visible on the social and entertainment scene as he made his presence felt at several events which he either hosted or performed at.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 9, 2012 at 12:11am — No Comments

Popcaan's busy summer starts with Europe

Deejay Popcaan kicks off a busy summer by heading to Europe, where he plans to get his growing European fan base raving this month. Popcaan, real name Andrae Sutherland, heads off to Europe next week for a two-week stint.

The deejay, who is known for songs like Party Shot and Ravin, will be thrilling fans in…

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Added by G-Mark on June 9, 2012 at 12:05am — No Comments

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