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Minor earthquake felt in Jamaica

The Earthquake Unit has confirmed that a minor earthquake was felt in several sections of the island this morning. Nine parishes reported feeling the effects of the tremour. “The unit quake struck at 6:45 am approximately four kilometres northwest of Guys Hills in St Catherine, close to the border with St. Ann. It had a […]

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Adonvi Cries a ‘Ghetto Prayer’

Deejay Adonvi is getting excellent feedback to his single, ‘Ghetto Prayer’, which was released earlier this month on the J1 Production and Ybrec labels. “The early feedback on ‘Ghetto Prayer’ has been fantastic, it is definitely a hit given the response in the streets, my fanbase in Waltham and on social media, that’s why we […]

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DJ Walshy Fire inks huge million dollar publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing

International DJ and producer Walshy Fire, best known as one-third of Diplo’s massively-influential, reggae/dancehall-inspired EDM outfit, Major Lazer has inked a global publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing, the worldwide independent leader in music publishing. (PHOTO BY OMAR CRUZ) “I’ve been working in Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Hip Hop Latin and EDM music production for some […]

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Concrossis gets ’30 Billion’ buzz on the Bad Liquid riddim

US-based dancehall artiste Concrossis is amping up promotions in Jamaica on a single called “30 Billion’ on the Bad Liquid rhythm for Natural Bridge Records. The single was released in July. “The response has been phenomenal so far, we’re getting airplay on reggae stations in the tri-state area, Philadelphia and even Florida. We’re shooting a […]

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Seven police officers shot by gunman barricaded in house in Philadelphia

For over an hour, a single gunman opened fire, injuring seven officers with non-life threatening injuries after the officers engaged the suspect in a prolonged fire fight fight. Officers returned fire at the shooter, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said at a press conference Wednesday. Some of the officers who were responding to the incident […]

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6IXX not booked for Summer Sizzle

Junior ‘Heavy D’ Fraser, manager for Squash and spokesperson for the 6ixx, says the clique’s absence from Saturday night’s Summer Sizzle show was a result of “unprofessional negotiations”. Fraser said he was contacted by the ‘Blue’ Smith, Beenie Man’s manager, the day before the festival to book Squash. “Dem never mek no negotiations for Chronic […]

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