After almost weeks behind bars, entertainer Villa Dutch was offered a $200,000JA bail.

The dancehall deejay who has been charged with rape was offered bail in the Linstead R-M court yesterday (23/11/11) under strict conditions. The entertainer…

Mavado Fans Breathe Easy, Anno Him US Government a Pree, Its Reggae/roots Singjay..

Once word got out that the US Government were seeking extradition for a well know singjay artist from Jamaica, many fans instantly think.. Mavado, oh no.

First Vybz Kartel now Mavado. But…

Barry Llewellyn, from Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal…

 HAD it not been for sheer intelligence and the strength of his musical catalogue, the performance of singjay Konshens at Studio 38 in New Kingston last Friday could have fallen flat on its face.

The event, which was part of the venue second anniversary celebrations, saw one of the weakest…

He has explored all aspects of the 'wifey and matey' battle, so now selector turned artiste ZJ Liquid says he is tackling different topics.

The artiste recently released a more controversial Beat Skinz on Seanizzle's 'Sunrise'…

THE STAR has learnt that United States (US) officials are also probing a roots/reggae singer for drug-related allegations.

Reports are that the singer has appeared on the US radar as officials continue their investigations in the alleged involvement of local artistes in drug…

Talks of another extradition request for a popular entertainer have created much chatter among members of the music fraternity.

In October, Music News reported that the United States Justice Department was expected to make an announcement soon.

Today, the Jamaica gleaner…

Aiming to be different and capitalising on what the Internet has to offer, dancehall artiste Konshens has launched his own mobile App.

Speaking with THE…

Mavado will enter the New Year battling his ongoing legal troubles.

Vado, who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm following a shooting incident which resulted in the death of his friend at Bounty Killa’s party in June this year, is to return to court on May 16, 2012.…

Having been named a person of interest by the police, dancehall artiste Flexxx said he had to cut short his stint in the United States in order to clear his name.

The artiste, whose name is Omar Henry, was listed as a person of interest by the St Andrew North Police Division two weeks ago. However, at…

The ill-fated Toyota Coaster bus outside the Ferry Police Station yesterday. - Winston Sill

The driver of a Toyota Coaster bus that overturned with Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters who were coming from the party's annual conference yesterday, has been warned for prosecution by…

Just when you think Vybz Kartel’s legal troubles couldn’t get any worse, it did.

Jamaican law enforcement officials have indicate that the deejay could be facing up to 5 additional murder charges.

Kartel, whose government name is Adidja Palmer, is currently facing a two…

  JAMAICA-BORN, American-based deejay Papa Biggy is to release a new single entitled Careless Fearless. The track features the talent of 10-year old singer, Nikia.

Papa Biggy, whose real name is Courtney Porteous, said he was moved to record this song…

Mel Cooke - Dr Donna Hope-Marquis, senior lecturer, Cultural Studies, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus.

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

With the police probing into the lives of some artistes in the music industry, and the recent…

Reggae and dancehall singjay Chino is already in preparation mode for yet another album.

The artiste, who released is sophomore Japan album, Never Change, last summer and a…

Teacha's Pet contestant Lola Mack. - Contributed

Two of the contestants from reality dating show Teacha's Pet, which stars deejay Vybz Kartel, have utilised the show to launch their own careers in the music industry.

'Brooklyn', aka…

Director Jay Will claims that the incarceration of deejay Vybz Kartel has caused the reality dating show 'Teacha's Pet' to be even more popular than expected.

The director claims that the deejay's arrest has caused the show to be the "hottest ting a road".…

 THE continent of Africa has always been a cherished place for many Jamaicans, particularly those whose foreparents were brought forcibly to this part of the world.

Through cultural forces including the work of Rastafari and the power of reggae, the African continent has been maintained…