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I do what's best for me!

Dem say anno everyting good fi eat good fi talk but sometimes yuh haffi talk fi clear yuhself and clear yuh conscience. Is not all the while we must suffer in silence or be the burden bearer, especially when we know we have done nothing wrong.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 18, 2013 at 8:48pm — No Comments

No copyright for dance moves

JIPO not yet able to facilitate

CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Following arguments put forward by several of Jamaica's dancers that they want to be able to copyright their…

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Added by G-Mark on May 18, 2013 at 8:10pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee denied Canadian visa; mini tour for this weekend cancelled

Dominant dancehall deejay, Tommy Lee Sparta will not be performing in Canada this weekend at a much hyped three-show series of concerts scheduled for Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls. This makes it the second time in two months that…

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Added by G-Mark on February 25, 2013 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Artistes want to 'clean up' the streets - Say homeless gays not a good look for Jamaica

Entertainers are concerned about the growing number homosexual prostitutes lurking in and around the New Kingston area.

According to the artistes, it's not a positive look for the corporate area.

Dancehall…

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Added by G-Mark on February 15, 2013 at 10:35am — No Comments

Jimmy Cliff wins second Grammy - Reggae fans still hope for live broadcast

Reggae music pioneer James 'Jimmy Cliff' Chambers has added yet another feather to his cap after his album Rebirth won the Best Reggae Album category at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards yesterday.

The second-time, Grammy-Award winner came out on top…

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Added by G-Mark on February 11, 2013 at 10:32am — No Comments

Freddie McGregor's album launch set for tomorrow

Fans, media personalities and industry insiders will get a chance to experience one of reggae music's legends in action tomorrow.

Icon, Freddie McGregor will host his album launch tomorrow, and the evening promises to be one filled with…

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Added by G-Mark on February 11, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

Luciano blasts young musicians for making degrading content

The self-professed 'Messenger of Reggae,' Luciano has a big issue with the current state of Jamaican music, taking aim at younger artistes for what he calls the demise of positive lyrical content within Reggae/Dancehall music.

Speaking with Bermudan…

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Added by G-Mark on February 9, 2013 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee to christen his demons - New focus and direction for the artiste

Dancehall deejay Tommy Lee Sparta, who has been described by international media such as Google Play as 'the Jamaican demonic MC' and VICE magazine as the 'Antichrist deejay', is singing a different tune.

Today, he officially released his…

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Added by G-Mark on February 6, 2013 at 10:41am — No Comments

Serani reveals big plans for 2013

With a new company and his new recording studio finally complete, singer and producer Serani plans to make some major moves for 2013, a year in which he intends to significantly increase his musical output.

Born Craig Marsh, Serani received acclaim for…

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Added by G-Mark on January 27, 2013 at 9:40pm — No Comments

Mr. Vegas to fight for custody of daughter in court

The ongoing saga involving prominent Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Mr. Vegas and his baby's mother, Shellian McBayne continues as they will fight for custody of their young daughter.

According to multiple reports, Vegas is expected to appear in court on…

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Added by G-Mark on January 19, 2013 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Women wrestle for Darrio - New reality series to feature a number of artistes

On the heels of the success of his 'Gal Siddung' collaboration with Konshens, dancehall artiste Darrio has secured a spot on an upcoming reality TV series, Stars Among Stars Reality Challenge, that will be aired on MDTV in a matter of weeks.…

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Added by G-Mark on January 15, 2013 at 9:53am — No Comments

Promoter apologises for 'bottling' incident

Promoter of the annual family fun day event, Somerset Falls stage show, Harvel 'Gadaffie' Hart, is expressing his sincerest apologies after an abrupt ending at the show's 7thstaging.

The event, which was held in Hope Bay, Portland, on New…

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Added by G-Mark on January 5, 2013 at 11:10pm — No Comments

Macka Diamond willing to pay Spice for clash

With both artistes saying they won't clash at Sting unless they are being paid big bucks, artiste Macka Diamond says she is willing to pay Spice to clash her at her upcoming birthday party.

Macka Diamond told THE STAR that she believes that Spice…

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Added by G-Mark on December 20, 2012 at 9:27am — No Comments

'Tis the season for dancehall rivalry

Sadeke Brooks, Staff Reporter

'Tis the season to be jolly, but it is also the time when word-throwing and diss songs among dancehall rivals seem to…

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Added by G-Mark on December 19, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments

L.A. Lewis calls for Ninja's head at Sting

Dancehall artiste L.A. Lewis is furious over insults hurled at him by fellow dancehall artiste Ninja Man after he extended an invitation for a clash to him recently.

According to L.A. Lewis, a clash between him and Ninja Man would provide Sting with…

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Added by G-Mark on December 17, 2012 at 12:56pm — No Comments

More airplay demanded for Reggae music

Music industry players are begging members of the media, in particularly radio, to share air time evenly between reggae, dancehall and foreign music.

They claim reggae is not getting sufficient air time to make a positive impact on the…

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Added by G-Mark on December 10, 2012 at 8:14pm — No Comments

Tag Team clashes set for Sting

With patrons anxiously awaiting this year's staging of Sting, organisers have stepped up their game by intensifying the competitive spirit with the introduction of tag-team clashes.

The already monstrous anticipation being carried for this…

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Added by G-Mark on December 5, 2012 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Iyara calls out Munga for Sting face-off

At least two songs have been recorded by Bounty Killer's Alliance Next Generation (ANG) members aimed at dancehall artiste Munga. The songs are regarded as dis songs and are a reflection of the current disdain that the Alliance camp feels for dancehall artiste Munga Honourable since he…

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Added by G-Mark on December 2, 2012 at 1:36pm — No Comments

Unfair gov't - Artistes slam $60-million budget for cars

Dancehall artistes have slammed the Jamaican Government for its recent decision to spend $60 million on high-end vehicles for some of its ministers.

According to the artistes, the money should have been used to assist the victims of Hurricane…

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Added by G-Mark on November 27, 2012 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Video album, new documentary for Spragga Benz

Having released his album 'Shotta Culture' in 2010, dancehall artiste Spragga Benz is now getting ready to release a video album with all the songs on the CD, as well as a documentary.

On the album that was produced by American producer Salaam Remi, ZJ…

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Added by G-Mark on November 26, 2012 at 1:55pm — No Comments

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