For reggae artist Lutan Fyah touring is a very vital part of his career, the deejay who is known for songs such as St Jago Dela Vega, Save the Juvenile and Crystal Clear said that touring over the years has…

(l - r ) Isaiah Laing, Merciless, KipRich - File

Long standing dancehall…

Artiste denies being managed by Shocking Vibes

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

A week after the arrest of Gaza strong man Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, rumours have already begun to surface in the music fraternity that the Gaza prefect 'Popcaan', has signed to Shocking Vibes. However, the dancehall artiste denies such allegations.

"I work with…

Vybz Kartel’s Reality series, Teacha’s Pet is set to continue on local television despite rumours of a suspension.

The highly anticipated episodes will continue airing on CVM TV. The station confirms that the reality series will be aired later this evening.

CVM’s Programming Director Ransford Ricketts…

VYBZ Kartel pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana when his case was called up the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court today.

His female companion Alicia Jackson pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $500 or thirty days for the offence.

Kartel's attorney, Christian Tavares-Finson says the matter is set for mention on…

 FOR one reason or another some of our entertainers have issues when it comes to staying on the right side of the law. For some, it is viewed as a case of art imitating life, based on their sometimes violent lyrical content. While, others see it as a case of a citizen, like any other crossing the line of the law.

Issues of…

 TWO separate venues, appreciative audience and a high-energy performance is said to have been the elements which came together for singjay I-Octane as he performed in St Kitts and Costa Rica.

His first of the two performances came in Costa Rica where he performed on More Life Fest 2K11 on September 30 alongside fellow Jamaican Tanya…

Frankie Paul is the latest entertainer to find himself on the wrong side of the law.

FP is to appear in the Montego Bay R-M court tomorrow (07/10/11) after the veteran singer and his son were accused of beating up a man. Frankie Paul who was also fined for ganja possession talks with Music News about the…

Alborosie has copped the MOBO Award for Best Reggae act.

The Italian reggae entertainer won the coveted title ahead of Damian Marley & Nas, Khago and Mavado. Jah Cure who was once a contender got the boot after organizers found out about his rape conviction.

The 16^th annual MOBO Awards was held in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday (October 5,…

Did PopCaan jump ship?

Music News understands that Shocking Vibes is currently the official and exclusive booking agency for the Portmore Empire member.

Shocking Vibes CEO Patrick Roberts says the partnership with PopCaan came about a few weeks before the…

“I don’t wish to continue the case” is what Ninja Man told the court yesterday in his case involving another inmate.

Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey told the veteran deejay that the decision was not his to make and that she had to see the medical…

Another attempt will be made today to have controversial dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel appear before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court to answer murder and other criminal charges.

At the same time, the police disclosed yesterday that a news conference planned for this week to outline possible criminal charges against other entertainers has…

 MOBO-nominated deejay Khago will be one of the headline acts at the family event, Busta Food Festival on Heroes Day. The 11th staging of the event will be held at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay.

"I am looking forward to the event because it is a major fundraiser for the 4-H movement in Jamaica, and we must support…

 GRAMMY Award-winning pop star Sinead O'Connor recorded a new single with famed roots-reggae producer Kemar 'Flava' McGregor last Friday at a Dublin, Ireland studio.

The single, a feminist dance-club reggae anthem, will be released shortly and is to be included on McGregor's Club Dance riddim album this fall.

 Reminiscent of her…

Is the Beenie, Bounty musical war fake?

Well, Bounty Killa and Beenie man comforted fans at Killa’s Money Mondays at Club Impulse in New Kingston last night. Bounty Killa and Beenie Man went on stage and declared to fans that it’s a friendly musical warfare as that the two are good with each other hinting that fans should not take it…

Vybz Kartel’s Teacha’s Pet has gotten the boot.

LIME has taken the decision to discontinue its broadcast of the dancehall deejay’s reality series “Teacha’s Pet” on Mobile TV with immediate effect. 

In a statement LIME says its decision came due to the serious nature of the charges brought against Vybz Kartel.

Meanwhile a representative of CVM TV…

 RICHMOND, St. Ann — Preparations for the second annual Jamaica Curry festival slated for Sunday, October 16 at Richmond Estate near Priory in St Ann is said to be moving apace.

Dancehall artiste Bounty Killer is slated to head the list of entertainers being billed to perform. Other entertainers include Romain Virgo, Christopher Martin, Jahvinci,…