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Blak Ryno drops first solo album

Recording artiste Blak Ryno has officially released his first solo EP album titled 'Cyaan Programme Me.'

Ryno, who is currently on tour in the United Kingdom, says the tour has been going well. In a release, the artiste said, "So far, the tour has been doing great, the fans have been very receptive and we just…

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Added by G-Mark on April 10, 2012 at 7:24pm — No Comments

BMI Adds Reggae Genre to Roster

After almost one year of persistent efforts, “The Official Worldwide Reggae Embassy” has finally achieved recognition during the song registration process for Reggae, Dancehall and Soca from BMI (Broadcast Music…

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Added by G-Mark on April 10, 2012 at 7:19pm — No Comments

Tarrus Riley for NY jerk fest

 REGGAE singer Tarrus Riley is scheduled to perform at the second staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in New on Sunday, July 22.

The event will be held at the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.

The one-day family-friendly food festival will bring…

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Added by G-Mark on April 9, 2012 at 8:14am — No Comments

Tony Rebel, DJ Sunshine not at odds

Both Tony Rebel and radio-station host DJ Sunshine have dismissed rumours circulating that they have been at odds regarding comments she made on her show recently that is aired on Irie FM.

"It's just a misunderstanding. Tony Rebel is one of the few people that I'll sit down and reason with; we were friends…

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Added by G-Mark on April 8, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Entertainment Quickies

'Rumfire Ochi' line-up improved

The line-up for Rumfire Ochi Explosion has been further improved with the addition of several well known acts.

Jevaughn Laing, of Laing Events Management, the promoters of the show, said that with the additions the event has become even…

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

Sean Paul and Rémy Martin score

IN addition to winning a three-day getaway experience at Sandals Grande Riviera and Villa Golf Resort over 40 prize-winners and their guest were also treated to a Remy Martin Fly Away Concert. The show was held last Saturday and featured international Grammy-winning reggae artiste Sean Paul.

Entering the stage…

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Added by G-Mark on April 7, 2012 at 11:23am — No Comments

Ninja says ... 'Don Gorgon Is Back' - Records new song with KipRich

The Don Gorgon is back. That is the name of the new single that will be released on the weekend by Ninja Man and artiste KipRich.

In an interview with THE WEEKEND STAR, KipRich said that he was compelled to do a song with the self proclaimed 'Don Gorgon' because he knew it would be a hit.…

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Added by G-Mark on April 5, 2012 at 9:26pm — No Comments

Gramps Morgan to donate to slain teen's family... A portion of the proceeds from the iTunes sales of his new single

Reggae star Gramps Morgan has announced that he will be donating proceeds from his latest single to the family of murdered teen Trayvon Martin, who was killed in Florida in February.

The single Life Too Short was penned with his brother Peetah Morgan and was co-produced by Gramps Morgan…

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Added by G-Mark on April 5, 2012 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Strong support for D'Angel on her birthday

D'Angel smiles as she cuts her birthday cake with close friend G-Whizz during Dancehall Diva, D'Angel's birth-night party, atop the roof of Cookie's nightclub, Port Henderson Road, in Portmore, on Sunday, April 1, 2012.Anthony Minott photos

Dancehall Diva, D'Angel, real name Michelle Downer, received strong…

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Added by G-Mark on April 5, 2012 at 9:21pm — No Comments

The 'female Vybz Kartel'

Controversial female dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper has come out boldly stating her claim to be the 'female Vybz Kartel' in dancehall music. This after the release of 876 Mhaad, which is a cover version of Nicki Minaj's Yu Mad single, featuring Lil' Wayne.

The deejay, born Felecia Gooden, had always been close…

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Added by G-Mark on April 5, 2012 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Dutty Rock birthday celebration for Aidonia

Internationally acclaimed dancehall superstar Sean Paul, along with Leftside, will be pulling out all the stops tomorrow (Friday, April 6) as their club series Dutty Rock will be celebrating the dancehall maestro Aidonia's birthday at Club Riddim.

Throngs of fellow artistes namely, Beenie Man, Konshens, Tifa…

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Added by G-Mark on April 5, 2012 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Potential Kidd Agrees With LIME's Decision To Drop Him?

A promotional deal between Tele Communications Company LIME and Entertainer Potential Kidd has turned SOUR resulting in the premature end of the partnership with the Trench Town…

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Added by G-Mark on April 4, 2012 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Cops return Kartel's benz - Deejay's assets released to family

Crystal Harrison/ Livern Barrett, Star Writers

A source close to the high-profile case against embattled dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel has revealed that the artiste's 2010 S-Class Mercedes-Benz among other assets, have been released to his family.

THE STAR understands…

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Added by G-Mark on April 3, 2012 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Queen Ifrika Gives Birth To Baby Boy

Queen Ifrika on Friday (30.03.12) gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.

Our Music News source confirms that the baby’s name is Malawi and he was born in Florida, USA.

Keep it locked for more deets. Congrats…

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Added by G-Mark on April 3, 2012 at 9:16pm — No Comments

Cocoa Tea gets back to basics

SINGER Cocoa Tea says his latest album, Wey Di Reggae Dey, was inspired by a question he has been asked regularly on recent tours.

“Dem sey, ‘how no reggae coming outa Jamaica?’, a jus’ pure dancehall,” Cocoa Tea told the Jamaica Observer. “Wi want to address dat.”

Cocoa…

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Added by G-Mark on April 2, 2012 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Summer album for Wayne Wonder

 WAYNE Wonder will be releasing a yet-to-be titled album this summer. The effort consists of collaborations with Grammy-winning artiste Shaggy, as well as female rap star Kalena of Diddy’s Dirty Money fame.

“There is a lot of buzz on Wayne Wonder’s album and now, he is fine-tuning the…

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Added by G-Mark on April 2, 2012 at 7:29pm — No Comments

New collab for Ele, Lady Saw

Dancehall's 'energy god' and 'queen' have combined efforts to release a single they think will blow up in the dancehall arena.

Elephant Man and Lady Saw have teamed up to record a follow-up to the '90s dancehall classic, Backshot, which was originally a collaboration between Saw and Spragga…

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Added by G-Mark on April 2, 2012 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Beenie Man Forced to Cancel 106 and Park Performance

Not having a work permit has forced Beenie Man to cancel a performance on BET’s 106 and Park with rapper Nicki Minaj.

The doctor who was…

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Added by G-Mark on April 2, 2012 at 7:17pm — No Comments

Entertainment quickies

Busy Signal's new album set for digital release

Busy Signal's benchmark album Reggae Music Again will be available digitally and in stores throughout the Caribbean on April 10. The US in-store release date remains on April 24. This forthcoming album on VP Records shows the dancehall artiste in a new light as he…

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Added by G-Mark on March 31, 2012 at 5:42pm — No Comments

Popcaan hits US Billboard chart

Dancehall artiste Popcaan has once again tasted success with his Only Man She Want song debuting at # 89 on the R&B/HipHop Billboard charts.

Of the achievement, Popcaan told The STAR, "Entering the Billboard charts is a good achievement and also can help keep international focus on dancehall music. We are…

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Added by G-Mark on March 31, 2012 at 5:38pm — No Comments

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