Reggae artiste Kerone is amping up the promotion of a new song entitled ‘Style’ to coincide with this year’s Reggae Month festivities. “Jamaica music is and will always be the sound of choice. I am bringing melodies and much more substance to reggae music leading the way to a brighter future. I have learnt to […]
Read MoreIjahmar has a ‘Thousand Reasons’ to smile
On the rise dancehall artiste Ijahmar is a big believer in the power of optimism, especially in this, the age of the pandemic which has brought so much suffering and depression to millions of people across the world. That is why his latest release, the sunny dancehall single, ‘Thousand Reasons’ has struck the right chord […]
Read MoreIntence scores monster hit for Countree Hype Entertainment with ‘AIDS Test 2’
On-the-rise producer Taugea ‘Countree Hype’ Dayes has been steadily making his name as the creative force behind the rise of independent record label, Countree Hype Entertainment. He is the producer of Intence’s ‘AIDS Test’, one of the hottest singles released this month. The song, released with accompanying visuals, has racked up 523,000 views since its […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 cluster at New Kingston office of Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has confirmed a COVID-19 cluster at its headquarters in New Kingston. The Ministry says the discovery has triggered the necessary health protocols including testing and quarantine of staff, contact tracing, and deep cleaning of the facility. Several members of staff have since been asked to work from […]
Read MoreEmeterians tackle the ‘World Crisis’
Since forming in Madrid, Spain several years ago, the reggae trio, the Emeterians, have consistently delivered reggae albums with an electrifying verve combined with a stirring mix of lyrical, soulful, thought-provoking roots reggae anthems. The Emeterians consists of members Maga Lion, Brother Wildman and Sister Maryjane. They believe that now, more than ever, the world needs a powerful voice […]
Read MoreSkillibeng surges to 2.4 million views with COKE in less than a week
Eastsyde Records, the label behind Skillibeng’s new drug-running hit ‘Coke’, is ecstatic that the video has racked up over 2.4 million views since its release almost a week ago. “So far, the views for the ‘Coke’ song is the most he has ever done in one week, normally it takes him two weeks to get there, […]
Read MoreMi nah bow to Muta – Fantan Mojah refuses to apologise
He should have called me first before him decide fi go bun me out on air. Two ah we ah public figures and there should be mutual respect, and him never deal with me with respect. Mi nah bow to Muta,” a determined Fantan said.
Read MoreFantan Mojah disses Mutabaruka, calls him a ‘hypocrite’, and a ‘racist’
Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah launched an expletive-laden tirade against radio broadcaster and poet Mutabaruka, chastising him for the broadcaster’s harsh on air critique of his ‘Fire King’ video. In a video now circulating on social media, the ‘Fire King’ artiste “Muta is an elder wah we rate from mawnin and we naw disrespect Muta, ah […]
Read MoreRytikal remanded in custody
Eastsyde Records dancehall artiste Rytikal was remanded in custody when he appeared in the Gun Court via Zoom this morning. Attorney-at-law Able-Don Foote, who represents the artiste, is expected to make a bail application on March 4. When contacted, Mr. Foote declined to comment by saying “the matter is before the court and should run […]
Read MoreDamoy Samuels, Roach’s son, defends his musical legacy
“I am definitely doing this to keep his legacy alive and because of the love I got for dancehall music. Before he died, he had wanted to do a label called Time Travel, so I am fulfilling that dream he had. The name of my first project is Island Boom. It has a couple songs, Chronic Law, Gyptian, Teejay, Cregis and more,” the 23 year-old Damoy Samuels said.
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