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Busy Signal's Lawyer Tightlipped On Extradition

“No comment!” is how Busy Signal’s lawyer KD Knight is responding following a slew of internet reports suggesting that the dancehall deejay is expected to be extradited to the United States by the end of the week.

Busy is currently in police lockup waiting to face a charge of absconding bail in…

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Added by G-Mark on June 5, 2012 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee's mixtape to drop this summer

 BESIDES putting together songs for a mixtape, dancehall artiste Tommy Lee says he is looking forward to gigs in Europe and the Caribbean this month.

The mixtape is scheduled to be released this summer and will feature songs for different labels.…

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Added by G-Mark on June 4, 2012 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Beenie Man Gets Work Permit For US

Following his public apology to the lesbian and gay community, Beenie Man can now work in the United States.

Music News understands that the dancehall deejay had his work permit reinstated sometime last week. Beenie Man is expected to headline the 'Groovin In the Park' concert…

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Added by G-Mark on June 4, 2012 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Statement from Adidjahiem Records: Vybz Kartel Has Not Been Recording in Jail

Adidjahiem Records would like to make it clear, that Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer has not recorded any material since his arrest in 2011. Any songs containing material from Vybz Kartel that were released after his arrest, were recorded by the artist in previous years.

Various songs containing material…

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Added by G-Mark on June 2, 2012 at 1:55pm — No Comments

Cutty Ranks comes out Full Blast

SIX more albums and then it is time to call it quits, says old school deejay Cutty Ranks. Once he accomplishes that feat, he plans to throw in the towel.

"I already have two (albums), they are clean and are meant to consolidate my career and take it to the next level," said Ranks in an interview with Splash. He…

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Added by G-Mark on June 1, 2012 at 10:39pm — No Comments

I-Octane conquering local charts

Singjay I-Octane seems to be having the time of his life where his career is concerned. He is presently sitting pretty atop several charts with the single L.O.V.E Y.O.U.

So far the video has spent three weeks in the number one position on the reggae video chart on CVM's Hitlist, and that's not all, it is…

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Added by G-Mark on June 1, 2012 at 10:35pm — No Comments

Roy Wilson is dead

 ROY Wilson, half of the trailblazing Jamaican singing duo Higgs and Wilson, died last Saturday in Palm Beach, Florida. He was 72 years old.

The cause of Wilson's death has not been disclosed but the Jamaica Observer learnt he had been ailing for some time.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 31, 2012 at 11:26pm — No Comments

Quick Cook denies feud with Chi Ching

Rising dancehall artiste Quick Cook is denying rumours that he and fellow artiste Chi Ching Ching are involved in a feud.

The artiste, who has been on tour in the United States, said he made an appearance on the Memorial Day weekend at a barbecue event in New York, that he was booked for, and that is where the…

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Added by G-Mark on May 31, 2012 at 11:24pm — No Comments

Wayne Wonder Merchandise In The Pipeline

Entertainer Wanye Wonder is busy sharpening his entrepreneurial skills.

Clothes, shoes and sunglasses are just a few items fans can lookout for. Wayne Wonder…

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Added by G-Mark on May 31, 2012 at 11:22pm — No Comments

Fans will be kept 'Busy' - Until the Signal returns, says manager

Shane Brown, the manager of artiste Busy Signal, says he does not believe the artiste's incarceration will affect the success of his recently released album.

The album, Reggae Music Again, was released in April with tracks like Come Over, Running From The Law and Kingston Town. However, early last week, news…

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Added by G-Mark on May 30, 2012 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Tarrus Riley Backup Singer Dead

Connie Campbell, former back-up singer for Tarrus Riley is dead.

Connie died on Saturday in Jamaica. She suffered multiple strokes…

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Added by G-Mark on May 30, 2012 at 7:19pm — No Comments

'Mine You Own Business' - Natural Black tells Assassin

Agent Sasco, also known as Assassin, seems to be the target of one more artiste's lyrical shots.

Singer Natural Black has released a song titled Mine You Own Business, which he says is aimed at Assassin.

"From mi trim mi locks, dem interested inna me. Mi nuh know how my…

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Added by G-Mark on May 29, 2012 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Mr. Vegas Lashes Out On Show Promoters

Mr. Vegas is expressing disappointment with show promoters who fail to properly organize and run efficiently and effectively their events.

Vegas shares with…

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Added by G-Mark on May 29, 2012 at 10:41pm — No Comments

Dancehall's greatest 50

One of Jamaica's biggest brands, Guinness, is to recognise and celebrate the 50 most influential and iconic persons behind dancehall music.

The Guinness brand, which has been a major player in the Jamaican dancehall culture for over 20 years, will offer a platform for its consumers to select their choice of the…

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Added by G-Mark on May 28, 2012 at 11:47pm — No Comments

Ghost Disgruntled With Best Of The Best Promoters

“Disorganized and unprofessional” is how entertainer Ghost is describing the organizers of Best of the Best.

The singer who was billed for the event held on Sunday in Miami, Florida USA claims that the organizer’s lack of stage management is what prevented him from performing. Ghost tells Music News that the…

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Added by G-Mark on May 28, 2012 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Artistes try to keep 'Gaza' alive

When Vybz Kartel formed the Portmore Empire in 2007, he told The STAR that he was trying to develop the talents of a group of artistes in order to propel them to successful careers in the music business.

"Portmore Empire is about a group of artistes coming together for the betterment of music, a musical unit…

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Added by G-Mark on May 27, 2012 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Bounty says ...'I didn't diss any artiste' - Beenie apologised for money

Dancehall artiste Bounty Killer has dismissed claims by Beenie Man that Jamaican artistes will witness an increase in overseas shows because of the recent video footage showing remorse for his previous lyrics bashing the gay community.

The deejay said that if put in a similar position, he would never have…

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Added by G-Mark on May 25, 2012 at 10:39pm — No Comments

Flippa Mafia Changes Name To 'Flippa Moggela'

Flippa Moggela is the name entertainer Flippa Mafia is now going by.

The “Flossin King” tells Music News that the name change came…

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Added by G-Mark on May 25, 2012 at 10:34pm — No Comments

Busy Signal Overwhelmed By Fans Support

Despite his sudden arrest, Busy Signal is reportedly in good spirit.

In an exclusive interview, Busy’s manager Shane Brown tells Music News that the…

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Added by G-Mark on May 25, 2012 at 10:32pm — No Comments

Busy Signal To Face US Court

Busy Signal has approximately one month before he will be extradited to the United States.

The entertainer, who appeared in court today wearing full black,…

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Added by G-Mark on May 25, 2012 at 12:28am — No Comments

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