TWO Saturdays ago, the dancehall deejay Assassin, aka Agent Sasco, put in another masterful performance at the Shaggy and Friends chartity show on the lawns of Jamaica House.

His engaging, workman-like performance with tracks such as Hand to Mouth, Something's Gotta Give and Late — a…

 VERY soon there will be a new Jamaican flick lighting up the big screen featuring dancehall deejay Spragga Benz.

Jamaican-born director Cleon James tells Splash that an official release date hasn't been set yet for the movie as he is now the process of securing premiere venues in…

Jamaican artiste and producer Trackstarr is currently working on his latest project - the Tri-State Riddim, which will feature the best dancehall artistes out of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

The main goal of the riddim is for additional promotion for Trackstarr's productions in the US and to…

Busy Signal's manager, Shane Brown, has fallen victim to a scam as he says unscrupulous persons have been impersonating him and collecting money for shows, dubplates and songs.

Speaking with THE WEEKEND STAR recently, Brown explained that this is the not the first time persons have collected money…

Since the release of her reggae single Brand New Page last week, dancehall artiste Spice says she is pleased with the response the track has garnered thus far.

The reggae song, which was …

Songwriter and record producer Winston Riley has died.

Winston, who is the father of radio DJ Kurt Riley, was in a coma after he was shot in the head and arm in November last year (01.11.11). Winston Riley died at hospital yesterday (19/01/12).

Winston was plagued…

Organizers of Reggae Month say there is a significant need for funds.

According to Charles Campbell executive director and Vice-chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), the entire budget for Reggae Month has not been covered. In celebration of Jamaica’s 50^th, Charles…

Deejay Bridgez has left the Alliance Next Generation Camp (ANG) and will be focusing on her membership with the Alliance.

The announcement was made on Monday by Alliance boss Bounty Killer via his social-networking site on Twitter.com. He tweeted, "Effectively as of today now Lady Alliance…

 BORN and raised in the crime-ridden St Andrew neighbourhood of Admiral Town, Rayon Walker knows a thing or two about area dons. But not even in his wildest dreams did he envision becoming one.

For one month last year, Walker played a don in producer Diavallan Fearon's low-budget movie,…

The year 2011 has been a whirlwind for dancehall/reggae artiste Teflon. After a somewhat turbulent past few years, Teflon finally is in a happy frame of mind.

In 2011, Teflon made his presence felt all over the island, performing on stage shows like Follow Di Arrow, St Mary Mi Come From, GT Taylor…

Dancehall artiste Kiprich believes veteran artiste Merciless caused his own demise at Sting. According to the artiste, who flew to Africa after tasting victory at Sting, "Merciless talk too much!

"Merciless is a man weh love a bag a talking, and mi nuh guh a Sting fi dat," Kiprich…

 CONTRARY to media reports, the assets of embattled deejay Vybz Kartel have not been seized.

According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Elan Powell, head of Criminal Investigation Bureau, he was unaware of this.

 "I don't know anything…

Khago has inked a production and booking deal with Stashment Records. 

The entertainer who had been linked with Corey Todd Records last year following a high profile split with his previous management team, talks about his new project with Stashment.   …

 REGGAE artiste Luciano says his career is alive and well.

Speaking with the Observer after his abbreviated set at last Saturday's Rebel Salute at Port Kaiser Complex in St Elizabeth, he sought to dispel rumours that his career has taken a downward spiral since he was charged for…

 Produced by TJ Records on his 'Smudge' rhythm, since its release late last year the song has been gaining speed at events in the streets, and on radio. The deejay teamed up with fast-rising video director Mykal Cushnie for the first time on Sunday to shoot the video for the song. The video was shot in Hellshire Heights…

A pregnant Queen Ifrika addressed Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller’s stance to review the buggery law during her performance at the 19^th staging of Rebel Salute held on Saturday in St. Elizabeth.

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Portmore Empire associate PIM-PIM has been offered two hundred thousand dollars bail.



Pim-Pim, who appeared in the corporate area R-M court today, is charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.



As a bail condition, he should report to the constant spring police station every Monday and Thursday.



Pim-Pim…

Producer Notnice says his decision to sever ties with businessman Corey Todd was mutual.

The producer who became popular by Vybz Kartel claims there is no bad blood between him and Todd. Notnice explains the move was triggered as a result of his own need for independence.…

The examiner.com has uncovered a story where Grammy Award-winning artiste Sean Paul has slammed critics for not supporting his efforts.

The story broke on Saturday, just days after Sean Paul celebrated his 39th birthday at The Fiction Lounge's Brand New Machine, held every Wednesday at the trendy…