Jamaicans have always had a fascination with gangsters. That is why El Gringo Records boss Reece is seeking to promote a new book, Son of the Cali Cartel, in Jamaica as it sets out in riveting detail the life story of William Rodriguez Abadia, the former head of the infamous Cali Cartel in Colombia. “I […]
Read MoreNeville Garrick has stage 4 prostate cancer
Neville Garrick, a Jamaican-born Los Angeles-based graphic artist, and photographer, is reportedly ailing as he has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). As Bob Marley’s close friend and art director during the 1970s and early 1980s, Neville Garrick created some of the […]
Read MoreStuchie Bless explodes with ‘Ramp Ruff’
Talented singjay Stuchie Bless is mesmerizing audiences across the country with her bold new sound showcased on her debut single, ‘Ramp Ruff’. “The early feedback to the song has been amazing so far, people love the sound which is a mix of R & B and dancehall delivered in a new style,” the artiste whose […]
Read MoreVybz Kartel and co-defendants get tentative Privy council date
IRIE FM broke the story that Vybz Kartel and his co-defendants may soon find themselves en route to the Privy Council in the United Kingdom, seeking to appeal their murder convictions. The Privy Council has set aside tentatively scheduled dates for April 16th to 18th in 2024 to deliberate the World Boss’ case. Speaking with […]
Read MoreTeejay ‘Drifts’ apart from Dj Mac after fallout over who owns the Summer banger song. DJ Mac sent under his matriarch by TEEJAY
It was only a matter of time. Dancehall star Teejay has fallen out with producer DJ Mac over the single, Drift after the latter’s management team reportedly called Warner Music to lodge a financial claim against the song. Taking to IG Live, Teejay lambasted DJ Mac. “Yah go have your people dem now a reach […]
Read MoreOmi mourns his mom
Singer Omi is mourning the loss of his mother. The singer took to social media on Saturday to share the news. “It took me this long to publicly announce the passing of my dear mother. I guess I was afraid the R.I.Ps and condolences would confirm that this was our reality,” he posted on Saturday. […]
Read MoreThree underage juveniles grabbed before sex romp with three men in ‘Back Road’ motel
Three juveniles are now in state care after a concerned citizen spotted three men attempting to book a room at a popular hotel on Port Henderson Road, an area with the ignominious title, ‘Back Road’ in Portmore, St Catherine. One876 understands that three girls, aged 11, 12 and 13, were held in the company of […]
Read MoreBuju Banton is “Born For Greatness”
Global reggae superstar Buju Banton is gearing up for the release his 12th studio album – Born For Greatness. His last album came three years ago in the form of the intuitively named Upside Down 2020. Among those featured on the album are Stephen Marley (on Feel A Way), Snoop Dogg (on High Life), DJ […]
Read MoreBob Marley biopic trailer attracts massive interest
Within 10 hours of its release the Bob Marley: One Love – Teaser Trailer blew up on the Internet, racking up more than 14 million views on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram combined – a global tsunami of interest about the late reggae singer. Bob Marley: One Love stars Kingsley Ben Adir as the reggae icon, […]
Read MoreJahshii pick up shot up by bike-riding gunmen
The St. Andrew Central police have confirmed that a pickup in which dancehall artiste Jahshii was travelling in was attacked by armed men last night. Six men, members of the 25/8 artiste’s entourage, were shot and injured but Jahshii emerged from the incident unscathed. “At about 4:15 a.m, a pickup type vehicle with Jahshii and […]
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