Trench Town is a community steeped in the tradition of Jamaican music artforms and culture. Branded as the birthplace of reggae, a widespread belief commemorated in several songs by Bob Marley and The Wailers such as ‘No Woman No Cry’ and ‘Trench Town Rock’ among others, the community has been dubbed the ‘cradle of Jamaican […]
Read MoreBGAR – a US black-owned brand – seeks to gain foothold in Jamaica
The black-owned fashion Black, Gorgeous and Rich (BGAR) is at the forefront of a movement of black-owned businesses pushing to generate national attention and access via national retailers in a marketplace that has not always been receptive towards ethnicity in the United States. “We reject negative self hatred programming of black people. Never give anyone […]
Read More‘Slaughtatone’ is killed on Molynes Road
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of a man known as Cleon ‘Slaughtatone’ Jones, who was killed by persons unknown in a drive-by shooting off Molynes Road on Saturday at about 3 p.m. The man, who had resided in Atlanta, Georgia for several years, is a former selector who is now a […]
Read MoreUS-based label makes major moves in reggae market
Music producer Troy Montgomery is getting a lot of positive feedback with the release of the Climax rhythm project which features a host of up-and-coming artistes as well as a host of savvy veteran stars like Macka Diamond, Roundhead, Jigsy King and Powerman. “I had produced a song for Jigsy before, but this is my […]
Read MoreDaddy U-Roy is dead
Fans of the legendary toaster known as U-Roy have taken to social media to mourn his passing. While details on his death are unknown at this time, tributes flowed freely on social media last night as artistes, musicians and Jamaicans expressed sorrow at the death of a pioneering godfather of Jamaican music. He was 78 […]
Read MoreMan suspected of chopping woman to death now in police custody
A man suspected of chopping a Clarendon woman to death in Crooked River in the parish on Monday, is now in police custody. The suspect was picked up Tuesday afternoon in Kingston by the St Andrew Central Police. Sharon Cole, 61, was chopped to death about 5:10 pm Monday during a dispute. Reports from the […]
Read MoreCardi B and Offset vibe to Alkaline’s ‘Move Mountains’
American rapper Cardi B and her husband Offset were spotted vibing and dancing to Dancehall deejay Alkaline’s hit song ‘Move Mountains’ while on vacation over Valentine’s Day weekend. Vendetta fans went nuts after Cardi uploaded a series of videos for her 82 million Instagram followers, which showed herself and her husband Offset enjoying the 2014 track, […]
Read MoreRihanna poses topless to Popcaan song
The nine-time Grammy Award winner, who is currently dating rapper A$AP Rocky, posted a risqué topless photo of herself while wearing purple silk tap shorts from her Savage X Fenty line. It seems the singer, who turns 33 in five days is already getting into birthday mode. She was also dripping in amethyst jadeite jewels […]
Read MoreCalabar coach Nicholas Newville is dead
Police investigators are now at a scene in Portmore, St Catherine where the bodies of a man and a woman were found this morning. The man has been identified as Nicholas ‘Soapman’ Neufville, a coach at Calabar High School, while the woman’s identity is not yet known. Neufville is a former athlete turned coach at […]
Read MoreChristopher Martin celebrates 34th birthday on Valentine’s Day
Christopher Martin, who celebrated his 34th birthday on Valentine’s Day, said that this year’s celebration would be low keyed and shared between family and close friends. Badgyalcecile, the mother of his daughter Nana, was one of several persons who wished him happy birthday. She commented: A Martin birthday enuh, big him up dey. Happy birthday […]
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