Fast-rising dancehall singjay Tashina McKenzie is making an urgent call for Jamaicans to recognise that all lives matter, especially those from inner city communities. “I do recognise that today is a day of mourning for the police and my condolences go out to the families. It is really sad that the people who protect us […]
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Beenie Man returns to the Billboard Reggae top ten after Verzuz clash
Patrick Roberts, chief executive officer of Shocking Vibes Production, has hailed the return of Beenie Man’s ‘Best of Beenie Man album’ to the top ten of the Billboard Reggae charts as an affirmation of the greatness of that era of dancehall music. “That album was more like a compilation, and it is a remarkable achievement […]
Read MoreInmate dies after 40 years in prison system without being charged
The general public has reacted with a mixture of dismay and horror at the death of an 81 year-old inmate, who had severed 40 years in prison without being tried or convicted for an offence. Photos emerged on Twitter that showed the emaciated, insect-bitten body of the 81 year-old man who seemed to have been […]
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It’s easier than ever for artistes to make their own music, and that means a lot of aspiring artists are making and sharing music right now. A lot of it is half-baked and unoriginal, but every now and then we come across something really cool, and there’s still nothing as satisfying as hearing something early, […]
Read MoreRT Boss instructs the girls to ‘Mek It Jump’
SINGJAY RT Boss is generating a buzz with his latest single, Survivor. Released last month on the RT Boss imprint, the single is aimed at giving inspiration to persons who may be affected mentally, spiritually, or financially by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “It’s an inspirational song overall that speaks to the will of human […]
Read MoreVYBZ KARTEL APPEAL: NO INDICATION WHEN JUDGMENT WILL FALL
Legions of Gaza fans are anxiously awaiting the verdict of the Court of Appeal judges who will decide whether the World Boss will be released from prison or remain incarcerated on murder charges. The wait is proving to be almost interminable for die-hard fans. But despite all the hand-wringing and frantic speculation, there is no […]
Read MoreFans speculate that US label has shelled out US$75,000 on new Iyara ‘Rich and Wealthy’ video
The streets have been responding to dancehall deejay Iyara’s new image, lyrical content and branding since his departure from the Alliance several months ago. The artiste’s latest music video, ‘Rich and Wealthy’, released on the Peterkey Music Production has had tongues wagging and sparked speculation that the artiste’s new label shelled out a staggering amount […]
Read MoreCrocodile killed in Clarendon
Twenty-four-year-old Dushane Henry, otherwise called ‘Crocodile’, of Thompson Town district, Clarendon was shot on Shepherd main road in the parish on Saturday, November 9. Reports from the Four Paths Police are that about 9:30 p.m., Henry was driving his motorcycle along the roadway when a motorcar drove alongside him and opened gunfire hitting him several […]
Read MoreByron Murray is dead
Well-known music industry manager, producer and distributor Byron Murray is dead. “This morning I was informed by a former colleague who also worked at In Di Streets Records that he died yesterday. So I called his home and one of his sisters confirmed that it was true. I am very sad because I’ve lost a […]
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