G-Mark's Blog Posts Tagged 'the' (51)

Juggling rhythms on the decline?

Since the success of the One Day and Overproof rhythms, arguably no one dancehall juggling has made a solid impact on the Jamaican dancehall over the last year.

Instead, what the industry has experienced is a rise in the production of…

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Added by G-Mark on May 16, 2013 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee Sparta Creates Captain Sparta For the Children

From Uncle Demon, to Spartan Angels, Tommy Lee is now Captain Sparta.

In what seems to be an…

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Added by G-Mark on March 22, 2013 at 10:06am — 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

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

Snoop promises to give back to Jamaica... Despite criticism, some locals defend the US rapper

Members of the Rastafarian community have criticised Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg), alleging that the rapper turned reggae artiste is not sincere in his conversion to the Rastafarian movement.

According to the anti-Snoop Lion…

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Added by G-Mark on January 29, 2013 at 12:22pm — No Comments

Markus Myrie raises the bar with new rhythm

MARKUS Myrie, son of dancehall great Buju Banton, recently released the Bar Bounce rhythm on his Markus Records.

Myrie, who had a prolific 2012, is confident this latest project will maintain his momentum.

Songs by…

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Added by G-Mark on January 26, 2013 at 2:11pm — 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

Busy to bring the crowd at Sting

Sting 2012 co-producer Josef Bogdanovich believes that he can convince members of the middle class and upper middle class to attend this year's staging of the Sting concert because of the incredible wholesome appeal of Busy Signal, and the theatricality and fun-loving entertainment…

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Added by G-Mark on December 7, 2012 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Nicki Minaj loves to 'Bruk It Down' ... Says the single is her favourite dancehall song

Having charted on both local and international charts, 'Bruk It Dung' is now listed as international superstar Nicki Minaj's favourite dancehall/reggae song.

During an interview with DJ Prostyle on Power 105, the first lady of Young Money Cash Money Billionaires (YMCMB) gushed about Mr…

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Added by G-Mark on December 6, 2012 at 9:43pm — No Comments

I'll Do The Marrying You Do the Carrying Says Lady Saw To Matie

Following Vegas’ public rant, other celebs are using the same medium to voice their emotions about their personal relationships.…

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Added by G-Mark on October 18, 2012 at 5:47pm — No Comments

Deejay fears for his life - Friends of the artiste warn that men are after him

Dancehall artiste Wasp is now fearing for his life after friends of the artiste warned him that men from a neighbouring community were after him.

According to Wasp, this all started after an incident occurred in Cassia Park, which left one man…

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Added by G-Mark on September 25, 2012 at 12:32pm — No Comments

Fans turn out for the launch of Kartel's book

"Babylon can incarcerate the messenger but not the message."

These are the words of Vybz Kartel which echoed throughout the launch of his debut book, last Friday.

The incarcerated deejay, launched The…

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Added by G-Mark on July 11, 2012 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Tanya Stephens for Behind the Screen Series

Singer Tanya Stephens will be the highlight of a new event, Behind The Screen Series, that kicks off at Tracks and Records, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, tomorrow.

Stephens will be the first performer of the series that will take place every…

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Added by G-Mark on July 10, 2012 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Buju's son takes to the mic ... Releases single with Ninja Kid

He took on music production only months ago, but already Buju Banton's son, Markus Myrie, has released his first song.

The song, Dem, is a collaboration with Ninja Kid, released about a month ago.

Speaking with THE…

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Added by G-Mark on June 18, 2012 at 9:50pm — No Comments

Fans will be kept 'Busy' - Until the Signal returns, says manager

Shane Brown, the manager of artiste Busy Signal, says he does not believe the artiste's incarceration will affect the success of his recently released album.

The album, Reggae Music Again, was released in April with tracks like Come…

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Added by G-Mark on May 30, 2012 at 7:23pm — No Comments

'Gaza' artistes react to the news

With news forthcoming that the 'World Boss' has disbanded the Portmore Empire, artiste Sheba says she is in shock since she was not informed about the decision.

"I was not personally informed about this. Mi just wake up and see a broadcast message…

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Added by G-Mark on May 25, 2012 at 12:10am — No Comments

Reggae hits the track with J'can athletes - Shabba, Shaggy, Richie Stephens make Grand Prix appearance

Shabba, Shaggy, Richie Stephens make Grand Prix appearance

Jamaica's most celebrated dancehall artiste, Rexton Rawlston Gordon, popularly known as 'Shabba Ranks', is set to perform at the 'Adidas Jamboree' concert, Randall's Island, New York, on…

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Added by G-Mark on May 23, 2012 at 10:36pm — No Comments

LA Lewis - the new 'Gaza' boss?

Just when you think L.A. Lewis is finished, he always comes with something new.

This time around, it isn't so much about a beef with an artiste or about his islandwide graffiti, it's about his latest idea, the Gaza Federation.…

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Added by G-Mark on May 6, 2012 at 10:27am — No Comments

Iyara making progress in the music industry

Dancehall artiste Iyara believes he is making progress in the music industry, after making a positive impact on his recent one-month tour of England. According to the Alliance Next Generation artiste, he feels grateful for his latest progress.

The…

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Added by G-Mark on May 3, 2012 at 9:11pm — No Comments

Mavado endorses new Grants Pen label - Abroad, he continues to work with the big names

international dancehall artiste Mavado is back in Jamaica fresh from his successful European tour and says he is now ready to contribute to the development of upcoming record label, Claims Records, based in Grants Pen.…

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Added by G-Mark on April 20, 2012 at 9:48pm — No Comments

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