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A Ya Suh Nice goes viral - Underground song becomes dancehall hit

Dancehall artiste Potential Kidd has been getting much attention for his latest single Chicken Gravy (A Yah Suh Nice).

The artiste, who hails from Trench Town, West Kingston, believes he is destined to be a star.

"A yah suh Bob Marley come from and suh mi must have…

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Added by G-Mark on February 4, 2012 at 10:16am — No Comments

TARRUS RILEY RETURNS WITH FREEDOM WRITER COMPETITION

International reggae artiste Tarrus Riley has once again joined forces with radio station Irie FM to present the Tarrus Riley/Irie FM Freedom Writer competition.

The competition seeks to unearth the creativity of teenagers and their knowledge about Black History.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 4, 2012 at 10:12am — No Comments

Ity, Fancy go Back-a-Yaad

On Ash Wednesday, February 22, theatre goers are being invited to enjoy a special showing of Dahlia Harris' hilariously funny and deeply moving comedy, 'Back -a-Yaad', directed by Blakka Ellis.

It will more than just the play that evening. Special features are promised, free hugs for the ladies from Ity &…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:48pm — No Comments

Serani blazes musical trail in Europe

Dancehall artiste Serani has been blazing a trail on his European tour and has no intention of slowing down.

The singer, who is known for his popular hits including, Doh, No Games and She Loves Me, says the reception he has garnered thus far has been phenomenal.

"All the…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Chan Dizzy, Rasco's 'Anytime' climbs the charts

Newcomer Rasco and Chan Dizzy have struck gold with their collaborative single Anytime which was produced by Russian for Head Concussion Records.

The track has been getting ample airtime on radio stations here in Jamaica, as well as in the Caribbean, the UK and parts of Europe.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Shocked principal investigates ... STUDENTS 'MARRY' AT SCHOOL

The principal of a high school in St Catherine is now conducting an investigation after two students, known to be a couple, were recently allowed to 'exchange wedding vows' and kiss openly in a ceremony conducted by a security guard.

The wedding ceremony reportedly occurred last Wednesday about 2…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 2:43pm — No Comments

Dennis Brown - Sitting And Watching [Music Video] Parody 2012

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Keeping 'D Brown's' legacy alive

 FOR Trevor 'Leggo' Douglas, the annual concert for Dennis Brown in downtown, Kingston is more than a tribute show. It is making sure one of reggae's greats gets his just due.

Last Sunday's show at the intersection of Orange and North streets was the third staging co-produced by Douglas, and the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA).…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:26am — No Comments

GOVERNMENT TALKS BIG PLANS FOR REGGAE

State minister for Tourism and Entertainment Damian Crawford said plans are in place to further promote reggae music.

Crawford was speaking on the Entertainment Buzz Wednesday.

The newly appointed State…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:23am — No Comments

ERROL SCORCHER TO BE BURIED ON SUNDAY

The funeral for late entertainer Errol Scorcher is scheduled for Sunday at the Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church on Maxfield Avenue, St Andrew at 11 a.m.

Errol Scorcher died at the Spanish Town Hospital, St Catherine, on Thursday, January 19 from a ruptured blood vessel in his head. He was 55 years…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:22am — No Comments

FINAL FAREWELL FOR WINSTON RILEY

Songwriter and record producer Winston Riley will be buried this Friday, February 3.

The service for Winston, who is the father of radio DJ Kurt Riley, will be held at Kingston's Holy Trinity Cathedral on North Street, beginning at 1:00 pm.

Winston Riley who…

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Added by G-Mark on February 3, 2012 at 12:20am — No Comments

Stein demands respect

In what came to the fore via an online rant recently, dancehall artiste Stein says he is getting a 'fight' because he is light-skinned.

In a six-minute video that was posted on January 24, which has already garnered almost 2,000 views on YouTube, Stein, formerly Einstein, spoke openly about why he believes he…

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Added by G-Mark on February 2, 2012 at 2:18pm — No Comments

The raving continues - Popcaan making strides in 2012

Popcaan, the 23-year-old deejay with the unmistakably catchy voice, distinctive swagger, and up-to-the-minute street slang, was propelled to the highest echelon of Jamaican music's elite in 2011.

As his popularity continues to surge, the 'Raving King' is ready to get 2012 on and…

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Added by G-Mark on February 2, 2012 at 2:16pm — No Comments

New album coming for Leftside

Dancehall recording artiste and head of the KeepLeft Records label, Craig Parks, more popularly known as Leftside, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated debut studio album Split Personality due out in May.

The 12-track album comes on the heels of several successful projects from…

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Added by G-Mark on February 2, 2012 at 2:14pm — No Comments

REGGAE MONTH ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY

Reggae Month Celebrations continue.

The festivities which began on Sunday January 29 with a tribute to Dennis Brown on Orange Street will run until the end of this month.

Reggae Month 2012 will feature at least one event per day. Weekly Events include programmes…

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Added by G-Mark on February 1, 2012 at 6:04pm — No Comments

ELEPHANT MAN GRANTED BAIL

Dancehall Deejay Elephant Man was granted bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the Corporate Area R-M Court this afternoon.

Ele is charged with the rape and sexual assault of a 31-year-old woman. Police say the incident happened at his St Andrew home.

Elephant…

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Added by G-Mark on February 1, 2012 at 6:02pm — No Comments

VYBZ KARTEL REMANDED....

The Vybz Kartel court saga continues!

The jailed dancehall deejay, who appeared in the Half Way Tree RM Court this morning, is to return to court on May 8 to answer to charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and attempting to pervert the course of justice.…

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Added by G-Mark on February 1, 2012 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Elephant man on rape charge

Dancehall deejay Elephant Man, whose real name is Oniel Bryan, has been charged with grevious sexual assault and rape.

The entertainer was taken into police custody yesterday for allegations that he raped a 31-year-old female at his Hillcrest Avenue, St Andrew home this month.…

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Added by G-Mark on January 31, 2012 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Khago scores with 'Tun Up De Ting'

International recording artiste Khago has scored another number one with his breakout crossover single, 'Tun Up De Ting', on the Overproof riddim, which has been #1 on the Boston Hot 97 dancehall charts for six consecutive weeks.

"He's been number one on the Boston Hot 97 HOT 5 charts for the past six…

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Added by G-Mark on January 31, 2012 at 12:11pm — No Comments

MERCILESS AND PAUL ELLIOTT GET PHYSICAL AT D BROWN CONCERT

Veteran entertainers Merciless and Paul Elliott had a physical altercation at the free concert held Down Kingston on Sunday (29/01/12) in memory of the late Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Emanuel Brown.

According to Paul Elliott he was peeved after Merciless said some disparaging things to…

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Added by G-Mark on January 31, 2012 at 12:07pm — No Comments

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