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Gullyside group shrinks
Like the once powerful Gaza Camp, Mavado’s Gullyside appears to be shrinking with the exit of another member, Savage, who was featured on the Christmas collaboration with Mavado called Gully Christmas. According to Savage, the Flexx-led Fagan Fraternity and the … Continue reading
Popcaan’s busy summer starts with Europe
Deejay Popcaan kicks off a busy summer by heading to Europe, where he plans to get his growing European fan base raving this month. Popcaan, real name Andrae Sutherland, heads off to Europe next week for a two-week stint. The … Continue reading
Specialist says… Jealous girlfriend destroyed his property
Dancehall artiste Specialist is now fuming after losing some house appliances and furniture following a feud with his girlfriend. The feud reportedly started because of his girlfriend’s jealousy and her belief that she was ‘getting bun’. “Man a ghetto yute, … Continue reading
Top reggae acts for Sumfest 2012
Several top reggae acts are set to ignite the Reggae Sumfest stage when the event dubbed, ‘the greatest reggae show on earth’, returns to Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, for its 20th staging from July 15 to 21. It was this week revealed … Continue reading
Beenie Man mourns father’s death
Dancehall artiste Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis and his manager/brother Rohan Smith, aka ‘Blue’, are mourning the loss of their father who is more affectionately known as ‘Bragga’. Information reaching The STAR is that he died at the University Hospital of The … Continue reading
Dancehall film for June 2-7
Hit Me With Music, a documentary on Jamaican dancehall music, will be featured at the annual WeBeat Festival, scheduled for June 2-7 in Trinidad and Tobago. According to the guardian.co.tt website, the documentary is part of the Trinidad and Tobago … Continue reading
Fans will be kept ‘Busy’ – Until the Signal returns, says manager
The album, Reggae Music Again, was released in April with tracks like Come Over, Running From The Law and Kingston Town. However, early last week, news broke that the entertainer had been nabbed by the Fugitive Apprehension Team at the … Continue reading
‘Mine You Own Business’ – Natural Black tells Assassin
Agent Sasco, also known as Assassin, seems to be the target of one more artiste’s lyrical shots. Singer Natural Black has released a song titled Mine You Own Business, which he says is aimed at Assassin. “From mi trim mi … Continue reading
The Rebirth of Lisa Hyper
SINGJAY Lisa Hyper is best known as a member of deejay Vybz Kartel’s Empire crew, but she is eager to step out of her mentor’s shadow with her debut album, The Rebirth. The 15-track set is driven by Life Changes, … Continue reading
‘Beenie was brave’ — Festival promoter lauds deejay
A spokesperson for the Rototom Sunsplash festival says Beenie Man’s olive branch to gays last week took “incredible courage” and is calling on Jamaican artistes to follow the deejay’s lead by mending fences with the homosexual community. Filippo Giunta is … Continue reading
Dancehall stalwarts honoured
THREE dancehall stalwarts were recognised by Chiney K Productions for their contribution to the genre at the popular Weddy Weddy dance, last week. They are Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell, founder of the Stone Love sound system who received the Lifetime … Continue reading
The importance of copyright
Most players looking to get their break in the music business are excited about scoring that big song. Unfortunately, a lot of artistes lose out in the all-important areas of copyright and publishing. There are many stories of pioneer performers … Continue reading
Bad Gal Shawnte takes a shot at dancehall music
American rappers are being increasingly drawn to dancehall music. The latest is Bad Gal Shawnte from AC Money Records, a hip-hop artist/songwriter from Virginia who mixes up the game with her different reggae-inspired styles, sick raps, and that sexy bad-girl … Continue reading
Gaza artistes react to the news
With news forthcoming that the ‘World Boss’ has disbanded the Portmore Empire, artiste Sheba says she is in shock since she was not informed about the decision. “I was not personally informed about this. Mi just wake up and see … Continue reading
Vybz Kartel officially disbands the Portmore Empire
After five years in existence and stamping their place as one of Dancehall’s most dominant crews, the Portmore Empire has officially disbanded. The shock announcement was made early Wednesday morning by Portmore Empire leader, Vybz Kartel, who issued a statement … Continue reading
Boom Boom happy with Hype TV gig
Local disc jockey Boom Boom is celebrating what he sees as some acceptance from Corporate Jamaica after being hired as the resident DJ on Hype TV’s weekly television show Gully Fridays. According to Boom Boom, this gig is the first … Continue reading
Mr. Vegas’ ‘Heads High’ featured on Britain’s Got Talent
Mr. Vegas’1998 hit, Heads High was included on Simon Cowell’s top UK talent competition, Britain’s Got Talent. A part of the song was featured during last week’s semifinal of the hugely popular television show by contestant Twist and Pulse Dance … Continue reading
Akon Plans Reggae Album
International superstar Akon is planning to release an all-reggae CD after wrapping up his upcoming album Stadium. This idea was said to have been sparked after his January visit to the island where he hangout with the Marley brothers, Damian, … Continue reading
KONSHENS ‘JAMAICAN DANCE’ GETS GLOBAL RECOGNITION ON INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY
Jamaican Dance, a track recorded by Jamaican dancehall star Konshens, was recently recognized by dance and music lovers across the world during the celebration of International Dance Day (April 29). The song was featured as the soundtrack in a YouTube … Continue reading
UK Based Reggae Star Tenza Released Third Studio Album
Ever since she choose to end her contract with Universal Japan and Def Jam, UK based reggae star Tenza has work been endless over the last 18 months to define her solo musical career, Tenza continue to push forward with … Continue reading
Konshens rocks Portmore Seafood Festival
DJ Konshens was an instant hit as soon as his vocals were heard over the microphone and the overzealous women and children in the crowd clapped and screamed at a stage show that took place at the Portmore Seafood Festival … Continue reading
Lady Saw to guest judge on Mission Catwalk
Grammy Award-winning dancehall diva Lady Saw will serve as a guest judge on episode five of Caribbean fashion designer reality series Mission Catwalk which airs Tuesday, April 24 on Television Jamaica. She will join executive producer/host Keneea Linton-George and other … Continue reading
Yung Quincy’s ‘Raving’ hits TV in the UK
YardBack TV’s resident presenter, Choice FM’s Friday night DancehallWorld sensation and now recording artiste, DJ ‘Yung’ Quincy has hit the TV in the UK with his new music video ‘Raving’. Yung Quincy’s comeback single is the first of many tracks … Continue reading
Music Industry Achievers Awards Nominations 2012
Another exciting year and MIA is gonna be bigger & better. But First here are the nominations. Music Industry Achievers Awards Nomination List 2012 To vote for your Nominees Text their name and category to +1(876)-534-7289 Text Only, Cost $4JMD!! … Continue reading
Popcaan featured in New York Times
Deejay Popcaan continues to blaze trails with a feature in the coveted American newspaper, The New York Times. The artiste, real name Andrae Sutherland, was featured in the newspaper’s ‘Music’ section on the weekend. The article looks on Popcaan’s recent … Continue reading
Sean Paul and Rémy Martin score
IN addition to winning a three-day getaway experience at Sandals Grande Riviera and Villa Golf Resort over 40 prize-winners and their guest were also treated to a Remy Martin Fly Away Concert. The show was held last Saturday and featured … Continue reading
Summer album for Wayne Wonder
WAYNE Wonder will be releasing a yet-to-be titled album this summer. The effort consists of collaborations with Grammy-winning artiste Shaggy, as well as female rap star Kalena of Diddy’s Dirty Money fame. “There is a lot of buzz on Wayne … Continue reading
Beenie Man unable to make BET performance
International Dancehall artiste Beenie Man, was unable to perform on BET’s 106 & Park alongside Nicki Minaj last weekend. The deejay was left disappointed after he attempted to board a flight to the United States but was informed by officials … Continue reading
Vybz Kartel’s gets back his Benz
A source close to the high-profile case against embattled dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel has revealed that the artiste’s 2010 S-Class Mercedes-Benz among other assets, have been released to his family. THE STAR understands that the assets were released to the … Continue reading
Sean Paul Gives Remy VIPs A Good Show
Twenty-two VIP guests from The United States flew into Jamaica, courtesy of Atlantic Records and Remy Martin Cognac, to see dancehall superstar Sean Paul perform at Sandals Grande Riviera Beach and Golf Resort, last Saturday night. They joined scores of … Continue reading