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VYBZ KARTEL MURDER CASE PUT-OFF

Vybz Kartel’s ongoing court battle continues.

The controversial dancehall deejay is to return to court on 13th of March after the case in connection with murder of St. Catherine businessman Barrington ‘Bossy’ Burton was put-off.

Despite being granted a…

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Added by G-Mark on February 24, 2012 at 8:59pm — No Comments

2012 RELEASE FOR VOICEMAIL'S 'NEXT LEVEL'

Dancehall reggae group Voicemail recently completed work on its latest album Next Level which is to be released by Captive Music. 

The album which is set for release later this year is led by the first single I Got Love which has now gone into rotation on Germany’s Big FM pop radio…

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Added by G-Mark on February 23, 2012 at 11:40pm — No Comments

Will Liquid ever return to radio?

With a suspension that has been longer than usual, questions are being raised about whether or not ZJ Liquid has been fired from ZIP FM.

Liquid's absence from the airwaves has been evident for some time. This was after he reportedly breached directives issued by the Broadcasting Commission that led to the…

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Added by G-Mark on February 23, 2012 at 11:39am — No Comments

‘Squiddly’ Cole drops next album

FORMER Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers drummer Wilburn 'Squiddly' Cole recently released his second album Bloodline.

The 16-track set features collaborations with a variety of acts including contemporary roots singer Sizzla, Cole's father, ska singer StrangeJah Cole and his uncle, Mighty Diamonds lead…

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Added by G-Mark on February 23, 2012 at 11:32am — No Comments

Tad’s eyes double album for Ja 50

MUSIC producer distributor Tad Dawkins plans to release a double album to mark Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of Independence from Britain.

The set, titled Jamaica 50, is scheduled to be released in July, one month before Independence celebrations in Jamaica. It will be distributed by Dawkins’ Tads Records and…

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Added by G-Mark on February 22, 2012 at 11:55am — No Comments

Romain Virgo secures four Linkage Awards nominations

Reggae, rising-star Romain Virgo secured a whopping four nominations for the 2011 Linkage Awards.

Virgo made international headlines last year when he became the first-ever reggae artiste to perform on one of country music's most revered stages, the Country Music Awards in Nashville,…

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Added by G-Mark on February 21, 2012 at 3:35pm — No Comments

JAH CURE CELEBRATES BABY GIRL

“I am now a daddy. I’m so happy” tweet an overjoyed Jah Cure.

Following the arrival of his daughter, the singer made the announcement via twitter telling fans “She’s finally here. She’s so beautiful.”…

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Added by G-Mark on February 20, 2012 at 9:44pm — No Comments

Entertainers endorse Tarrus' Freedom Writers competition

As the deadline for entries in the Tarrus Riley Freedom Writers competition approaches, a number of entertainers and media practitioners have acknowledged their endorsement of the move to sensitise the younger generation to Black History.

TOK member and producer Roshaun 'Bay C' Clarke who produced Riley's Shaka…

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Added by G-Mark on February 20, 2012 at 11:04am — No Comments

D'Angel launches 'An So Thursdays' at Cookies nightclub

Dancehall artiste D'Angel, has launched a new weekly event dubbed 'An So Thursdays'.

Born from a new collaboration with the Cookies nightclub in Port Henderson, Portmore, D'Angel promises hardcore entertainment.

"Mr Cookie and I have agreed on a partnership for this event…

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Added by G-Mark on February 20, 2012 at 11:01am — No Comments

Me Watching The Internet [In A Relationship For The Image]

Added by G-Mark on February 19, 2012 at 11:30pm — No Comments

'So much tings to say' - Stephen Marley dismisses Forbes story

 A member of the Marley family has finally come out against a recent cover article by influential financial publication Forbes magazine which questioned whether the heirs to the Bob Marley estate were destroying the legacy of the late reggae icon.

Speaking with the Sunday Observer last…

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Added by G-Mark on February 19, 2012 at 3:33pm — No Comments

Wayne Wonder makes Marley tribute song

SINGER Wayne Wonder has released a tribute song to reggae icon Bob Marley. Get Red Now is Wonder's way of 'highlighting the marijuana plant'.

According to Wonder, marijuana or ganja as it is commonly known in Jamaica, is a beautiful plant and should not always be tied to just 'getting high'.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 19, 2012 at 3:25pm — No Comments

VYBZ KARTEL REMANDED ON MURDER CHARGE

Despite being granted bail on two separate charges, Vybz Kartel was this morning remanded when he appeared in the Home Circuit Court in relation to the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

The embattled dancehall deejay and five other men are charged in connection with the killing. Fellow Gaza member Shawn Storm…

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Added by G-Mark on February 18, 2012 at 8:18pm — No Comments

NINJA MAN AND SON REMANDED

Veteran dancehall deejay Ninja Man was today remanded in custody.

The entertainer’s son was also remanded while the other two men who are jointly charged with murder are out on bail.

The men are charged with murder, conspiracy to murder, shooting with intent and…

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Added by G-Mark on February 18, 2012 at 8:14pm — No Comments

Luciano's US visa restored

Reggae icon Luciano is finally free once more to spread his musical message in the United States. The artiste who has not set foot in the U.S., for over three years now, had his United States visa restored, and is now in Miami to do his first performance.

The STAR spoke to Luciano's manager,…

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Added by G-Mark on February 18, 2012 at 8:07pm — No Comments

Drug use and entertainment

 MUSIC lovers are still in shock and mourning the death of R&B superstar Whitney Houston who died last Saturday in Los Angeles, California.

Her body was discovered by a personal assistant at the Beverley Hills Hotel where she was to attend a party for her mentor, music industry legend…

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Added by G-Mark on February 17, 2012 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Chino keeps them coming - New singles released before tour, album

Singer, Chino McGregor has been racking up a string of new singles prior to his upcoming tours and an album slated for release in Japan this summer.

The new singles include the Chimney Records-produced So Do I alongside Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor, Low We produced by Serani of the DASECA family and People Dem…

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Added by G-Mark on February 17, 2012 at 11:58am — No Comments

PREPARATIONS FOR PETER TOSH CELEBRATION UNDERWAY

In celebration of Jamaica’s 50th, Reggae month and Black History month IRIE FM will hit the road again to pay homage to the legendary Peter Tosh.

On Feb 26 IRIE FM will have a special outside broadcast at the Peter Tosh Museum in Bluefield, Westmorland…

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Added by G-Mark on February 16, 2012 at 11:02pm — No Comments

POPCAAN SNUBS SHOCKING VIBES

Entertainer PopCaan says Creative Source is 100% in charge of all bookings.

Late last year Shocking Vibes CEO, Patrick Roberts claimed they were the official Booking Agency for the Portmore Empire deejay and that dialogue of managing artiste was in the pipeline.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 16, 2012 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Snoop Dogg recording in Jamaica

Popular American rapper Snoop Dogg is currently in the island for recording purposes.

Snoop Dogg, who is known for songs like What's My Name and Gin and Juice, is reportedly doing recordings at Geejam Studios in Portland, a well-placed source has said.

Although THE STAR…

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Added by G-Mark on February 16, 2012 at 9:38am — No Comments

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