Dancehall artiste Dadre is distancing herself from the actions of social media star Ivany who provoked the ire of the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA), with a video that appeared to be a split on a male shih-tzu while promoting Dadre’s song, ‘Lucky Gal’. “I do not condone any activity […]
Read MorePush a Yute hosts successful listening party for new albums
Push a Yute Entertainment label recently hosted a listening party for albums for two of its flagship artistes, dancehall deejay Al’Qual and poet Simone Dewar with an event held at the label’s Red Hills Road headquarters. The event featured live performances from acts such as Simone Dewar and Al’Qual which excited the small gathering. Industry […]
Read MoreFerdinand Maynard of Iza Young Boy Productions carves out space in reggae industry
When you do what you love, it’s hard to go wrong. And when you have the support around you also magical things can happen. That’s the mantra that Ferdy from Iza Young Boy Productions lives by. He’s been making music from his heart and from his soul throughout his whole career. That music and genre […]
Read MoreRegg Stewart salutes mothers on new track
UK-based reggae artiste Regg Stewart is a staunch advocate of the importance of mothers. He believes that he has a unique story to tell about mothers with his single, “Know Mama”, one of five tracks from his EP “Facts Of Life”. The song is a reminder of where we’d be without our moms (hint: nowhere), […]
Read MoreDona-V releases Dennis Brown classic, ‘Should I’ , via VPAL Music
Dennis Brown may be the most-covered reggae artiste given his amazing catalogue of reggae and lover’s rock songs. Talented reggae singer Dona-V is a D. Brown super-fan who stands out among the legend’s legion of fans, and he showed that dedication by paying homage to the Crown Prince of Reggae with a cover of the […]
Read More‘Videoropes’ gets rave reviews for ‘Reality of the Dancehall Pt. 2’ film in England
Dancehall videographer-turned-film-director ‘Videoropes’ locked into promoting his two hour film, ‘Reality of Dancehall pt. 2’ in the black community in England and in the Caribbean. Starting this month, he will be releasing snippets of the film online in an episodic format. The film is a sequel to his 2012 film, ‘Reality of the Dancehall’. “Reality […]
Read MorePerjah sings about the life of a ‘Choppa’
Reggae-Dancehall artiste Perjah has stepped into the spotlight in a major way, generating major attention with his latest single, Choppa, which was released on May 1st on the Ballaz Ent Records imprint. “Everyone wanna be a choppa, this song addresses the get-money fast culture in Jamaica, there is a lot of poverty in Jamaica so […]
Read MoreCops bar Buju Banton from Moore Town on election day
Why was Buju Banton momentarily barred by soldiers and police from entering the Moore Town Maroon settlement in Portland on Sunday?Gargamel was en route to casting his ballot in favour of Lomora “Hope” Dillon in the Maroon elections. Dillon was challenging the incumbent Moore Town Chief, Colonel Wallace Sterling, who has held the position for […]
Read MoreJohnny Depp plays ‘Exodus’ on court arrival as Amber Heard defamation trial drags on
American actor Johnny Depp appears to be a fan of Bob Marley, after turning up to court last week with Marley’s 1977 hit Exodus blaring from speakers in his black SUV. According to a Daily Mail video, the defendant in an ongoing defamation trial, Amber Heard—who also happens to be Depp’s ex-wife, is seen making […]
Read MoreJEALOUSY – that green eye’d bitch
By Claude Mills: Staff Reporter Jealousy is always born with love, but does not always die with it † LaRochefoucald. Last week, I was home watching the talk show programme, Maury, which forthat episode, focused on the violent experiences of women who had beenkilled or maimed by their lovers and ex-husbands. I dont normally watch […]
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