G-Mark's Blog – March 2014 Archive (36)

KARTEL COULD STILL RECORD BEHIND BARS

While fans and family of convicted dancehall artiste Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer anxiously await his sentencing fate, there is still a glimmer of hope as Justice Lennox Campbell is looking into options that would allow the deejay to record while behind bars.

Campbell made the pronouncement yesterday in the Home…

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Added by G-Mark on March 28, 2014 at 11:20pm — No Comments

Sentence hearing for Vybz Kartel and 3 co-convicts delayed

A sentence hearing for Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and his three has been postponed until April 3. The sentence hearing was delayed after Justice Lennox Campbell reiterated that written submissions should be given to him before he hands down his sentence on the convicted men. Vybz Kartel whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, Kahira Jones o/c “Mad…

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Added by G-Mark on March 27, 2014 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Scammers take aim at KipRich

As social media websites become increasingly popular, dancehall artistes continue to fall victim to online scams. The latest victim is KipRich.

The artiste says he recently became aware of someone who has been impersonating him on Facebook.

"Somebody create a Facebook…

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Added by G-Mark on March 27, 2014 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Aidonia doing well on european tour

Dancehall superstar, Aidonia, is no stranger to Europe.

The lyrically potent deejay has been performing in Europe since his early years in the entertainment industry. Aidonia is again on tour in Europe for a month and a half and has been performing at soldout venues and has also been introduced…

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Added by G-Mark on March 27, 2014 at 4:06pm — No Comments

Jah Vinci returns from tour in Ghana

Intent on leaving an indelible mark in 2014, Triple Dose recording artiste Jah Vinci was nothing short of brilliant at a recent concert on the African continent.

Dubbed the All Star Live Series, the 14th staging held at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana on Saturday, March 8 saw the Watch Yuh Friends singer…

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Added by G-Mark on March 27, 2014 at 4:04pm — No Comments

FOLLOWING KARTEL'S GUILTY VERDICT ... Vanessa Bling says life goes on

Saddened by Vybz Kartel's guilty verdict, dancehall artiste Vanessa Bling says she is picking up the pieces while keeping her career afloat.

Upon hearing that her mentor had been convicted of murder over a week ago, Vanessa Bling (also called Gaza Slim) said she was in complete shock.…

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Added by G-Mark on March 27, 2014 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Pamputae Brags About Relationship With Married Man

Pamputae has come clean about her relationship with a married man.

Pamputae who recently gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, has released a song titled “Mi Have Yuh Man Lock” which speaks of the ordeal. Further checks made by Music News uncovers that it is not just a song, but a situation the female dancehall…

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Added by G-Mark on March 26, 2014 at 1:06am — No Comments

Wiz Khalifa 'Play Hard' for Reggae Sumfest

The 2014 staging of Reggae Sumfest from July 13-19 will welcome United States Rapper and Black and Yellow hitmaker Wiz Khalifa.

Anticipation has been building as to the line up for this year's show, which is fast approaching and which will be held at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.…

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Added by G-Mark on March 26, 2014 at 12:54am — No Comments

Alkaline Pulls Out Of Boys & Girls Champs After Party

Controversial fast rising dancehall deejay Alkaline has announced that he will not perform at the Boys and Girls Champs after party because he was not officially booked.

According to the deejay’s new management, there is some confusion surrounding the date that was booked by the deejay’s former management team…

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Added by G-Mark on March 26, 2014 at 12:51am — No Comments

"Don't come nasty up di dancehall" - Bounty

Guinness Greatest Dancehall Icon Bounty Killer has finally broken his silence on the taboo sexual direction which dancehall has taken in recent months, courtesy of the new crop of dancehall artistes.

The likes of J Amsterdam and Alkaline are perhaps front-runners as it relates to artistes who have pushed the…

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Added by G-Mark on March 26, 2014 at 12:18am — No Comments

Wayne Wonder promotes 'Let Me Love You Tonight' in Jamaica

International Grammy-nominated artiste, Wayne Wonder, is currently in Jamaica promoting his new single, 'Let Me Love You Tonight', produced by Natures Way Entertainment.

Let Me Love You Tonight is currently receiving a steady buzz and attracting many people as the composition and mix…

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Added by G-Mark on March 26, 2014 at 12:11am — No Comments

Chronixx makes New York City debut

Chronixx, one of Jamaica's fastest rising reggae stars, will make his outdoor concert debut at New York City's flagship reggae/ rhythm and blues summer concert, Groovin' in the Park, on Sunday, June 29 in Queens.

"Chronixx is the hottest reggae artiste on the circuit right now and we are extremely pleased to…

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Added by G-Mark on March 21, 2014 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Ryno, Gage in fiery battle- Artistes at each other's throat lyrically

A bitter lyrical battle is ensuing between dancehall artistes Blak Ryno and Gage.

Not mincing their words, the artistes have been involved in a lyrical showdown since January, with neither entertainer opting to quell the growing dispute.

According to Gage, Blak Ryno was…

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Added by G-Mark on March 21, 2014 at 3:46pm — No Comments

LA LEWIS OFFERS $1.6 MILLION REWARD FOR EVIDENCE PROVING THAT LIZARD IS ALIVE

Local source have reported LA Lewis has done it again, however this time, he is offering a 1.6 million reward for any evidence that shows the location of Lizard. He said his "intelligence" has pointed in the direction of Ocho Rios where the former dancer was allegedly spotted more than once. And that a 1.6 million dollar sum will be given to whoever…

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Added by G-Mark on March 21, 2014 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Konshens is Pepsi brand ambassador

Konshens’ manager Miguel Noble (right) and the entertainer (second right) look over and sign a contract with Pepsi Jamaica making Konshens the company's official brand ambassador.  Miguel Alameda (left) general manager Celebration Brands and Mitchell Watson Marketing Manager look on. The signing took place at the company's head office on Spanish Town…

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Added by G-Mark on March 20, 2014 at 3:49am — No Comments

Give Kartel 50 years — Adams

FORMER glamour cop Reneto Adams is advocating that convicted entertainer Vybz Kartel be locked up for no fewer than 50 years.

Adams, who expressed delight at the guilty verdict against Vybz Kartel for murder last week, said he bore no grudge against the artiste in particular, but said the country had been done…

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Added by G-Mark on March 20, 2014 at 3:45am — No Comments

Twin of Twins claim ... Kartel used as scapegoat

Following the Vybz Kartel guilty verdict last week, dancehall duo Twin of Twins have come out blasting the 'system' for using Vybz Kartel as a scapegoat.

"Looking back and assessing this whole Vybz Kartel situation, the justice system has spoken and at the end of the day we must respect their…

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Added by G-Mark on March 18, 2014 at 3:38pm — No Comments

Distributor Blamed For Dancehall's Death

Hapilos Entertainment Group has responded to a controversial press release which has set tongues wagging in the entertainment industry.

The press release was sent to various media houses via SHUZZR PR from an anonymous writer and blames the poor standard of dancehall music being distributed worldwide…

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Added by G-Mark on March 18, 2014 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel sentencing March 27

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Convicted entertainer Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused will be sentenced on March 27.

The four men were found guilty of the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams on Thursday in the Home Circuit Court, downtown Kingston.

Shawn 'Shawn Storm' Campbell,…

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Added by G-Mark on March 14, 2014 at 7:03am — No Comments

Juror arrested after bribery attempt

A male juror who attempted to offer a bribe to the foreman of the jury in the just-concluded Vybz Kartel murder trial was arrested minutes after the trial ended yesterday.

The number three juror is now facing a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice. The afternoon session of the trial was held up…

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Added by G-Mark on March 14, 2014 at 7:02am — No Comments

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