G-Mark's Blog – April 2012 Archive (56)

Cali P Heads To Switzerland

Entertainer Cali P has a number of busy days ahead as he prepares to fulfill obligations in Switzerland, London and Germany.

Just two days ago, Cali P…

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Added by G-Mark on April 30, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

The Wait Continues For Vybz Kartel

It was a busy court day for dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel.

In the case involving the murder of Clive Lizard Williams, the deejay is to return to court on June 8. In that matter Vybz Kartel is represented by attorney at law Valerie Neita Robertson. No bail application was made but as the directed by the judge at…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Matterhorn in money mix-up - Promoter demands that deposit be returned

A disgruntled promoter has come forward demanding that selector/artiste Tony Matterhorn return his deposit of $90,000.

According to Wrenroy Smith, he contacted Matterhorn in December to do a show in Annotto Bay, St Mary. Smith said he and Matterhorn agreed on a price and he sent him the money through Western…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 10:57pm — No Comments

Junior gong makes music available for LIME customers

Following on the success of Affairs Of The Heart, Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley is making more of his work available to LIME customers first.

This time customers can access the pre-release of his latest single Set Up Shop, which is available now and Make It Bun Dem, which will be released today. Make it Bun Dem…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 10:49pm — No Comments

Quick Cook says DeMarco set him up

Questions Popcaan, 'How yuh a go ask a fish how di party look?'

Dancehall entertainer Quick Cook wants to set the record straight as to his involvement in DeMarco's Kingston City music video in which lyrical shots were fired at deejay Popcaan.

According to Quick Cook, he…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 10:47pm — No Comments

Sanchez to release gospel and dancehall albums

Veteran reggae crooner Sanchez said he is back to reclaim what is rightfully his.

In an interview with THE WEEKEND STAR, Sanchez revealed that he was working on two new albums.

"I'm working on two new albums. One is a dancehall one Like a General and the other is a gospel…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Buju nominated for two IRAWMA awards

Despite the fact that embattled Reggae superstar Buju Banton is currently in a Miami Federal Prison, his music continues to garner positive attention, locally and overseas.

The incarcerated artiste copped a pair of nominations for the 31st annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), scheduled…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 12:56am — No Comments

Protojé Preps For US Tour

Entertainer Protojé is back on the island following a string of performances in Dubai.

The singer is now preparing for a 10 date tour of California before…

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Added by G-Mark on April 27, 2012 at 12:52am — No Comments

Denyque lashes out - Demands that blog be shut down and operators jailed

Female singer Denyque has come out in defence of females, who like herself, have had their nude pictures and videos posted on a new social blog without their consent.

The now infamous blog has very explicit pictures of mostly women and a few men. In some instances, there are even videos of persons…

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Added by G-Mark on April 25, 2012 at 9:26pm — No Comments

Laza Morgan Hooks Up With Tifa

Laza Morgan has hooked up with dancehall deejay Tifa for a new collab.

Laza says he was blown away by Tifa’s performance at last year’s Reggae Sumfest and knew immediately that he wanted to work with. The singjay of the world renowned Morgan Heritage family, talks with Music News about the new song Love Me…

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Added by G-Mark on April 25, 2012 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Mavado is to have a major role in Shottas 2

DANCEHALL recording artiste Mavado is to have a major role in Shottas 2 which began filming last Friday.

The movie is the sequel to the 2002 urban classic Shottas, which starred Ky-Mani Marley, Carlton 'Spragga Benz' Grant and Munair Zacca.

According to a post via…

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Added by G-Mark on April 24, 2012 at 8:10am — No Comments

Lisa Hyper enjoys US tour

Lisa Hyper In recent days, female dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper has been enjoying her travels to the United States.

Coming as a result of the 'renewed life' that has been pumped into her overseas presence after receiving her work permit last November, the Bills deejay is extremely elated that she can finally get…

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Added by G-Mark on April 23, 2012 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Tommy Lee Charged In Grenada

Entertainer Tommy Lee was fined EC$500 (US $185) after he appeared in a Grenada court today (23/04/12) for possession of marijuana.

According to a senior…

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Added by G-Mark on April 23, 2012 at 9:50pm — No Comments

Rita Marley Addresses Controversy At 'Marley' Premier

Rita Marley has addressed the controversial issue surrounding the red-carpet affair held last week at the Emancipation Park to celebrate the premier of the documentary Marley.…

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Added by G-Mark on April 23, 2012 at 9:48pm — No Comments

Flexx drops new track

DANCEHALL artiste Flexx has teamed up with Kiprich on his latest single Party Liad. The single was produced by DJ Frass on the Riva Stone riddim.

According to him, the song as well as the music video, which was produced by IMEJE House Video Production and directed by Clint Smith/Stashment, has been enjoying…

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Added by G-Mark on April 23, 2012 at 8:50am — No Comments

Yendi Phillipps is Pregnant

Yendi Phillipps, first runner-up in the 2010 Miss Universe, announced that she is expecting her first child with dancehall artiste Daniel 'Chino' McGregor, last night.

In less than an hour after the announcement on Facebook, over 1,500 fans 'liked' or commented on her page, which she posted with a photograph of…

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Added by G-Mark on April 23, 2012 at 3:17am — No Comments

Lady Saw to guest judge on Mission Catwalk

Grammy Award-winning dancehall diva Lady Saw will serve as a guest judge on episode five of Caribbean fashion designer reality series Mission Catwalk which airs Tuesday, April 24 on Television Jamaica.

She will join executive producer/host Keneea Linton-George and other judges in critiquing the work of the…

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Added by G-Mark on April 21, 2012 at 11:02pm — 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.

According to Mavado, he is happy for the opportunity to give back to his humble beginnings by…

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

Entertainment Quickies

Voicemail drops new mixtape



Craig Jackson (left) and Kevin Blair of Voicemail. -…

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Added by G-Mark on April 20, 2012 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Will The Police Meet The Deadline In Vybz Kartel's Murder Case?

The prosecutors in Vybz Kartel's murder case have until Monday (April 23) to release the tapes to defense.

Last week, the judge ordered the prosecution to handover to the…

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Added by G-Mark on April 20, 2012 at 9:39pm — No Comments

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