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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Since the release of a video with Grammy winning artiste Beenie Man’s video statement to the gay community, many artistes have also voiced their opinions on the matter. Bounty Killer, leader of the Alliance and Beenie Man’s long-standing nemesis, recently … Continue reading →

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 →

Marred by a bottle-throwing incident last year, promoter Dexton Ennis says he is cancelling this year’s Follow The Arrow in protest against the actions of patrons who caused the premature ending of the show. The event was in full flight … Continue reading →

Reggae artiste Beres Brown, who made a controversial exit form Digicel Rising Stars in 2010, has found a musical home at Payday Music. The artiste, however, disclosed that it has been a rocky journey. “Since Rising Stars I went through … Continue reading →

Veteran dancehall sound Stone Love paid tribute to some of dancehall’s core participants at its awards show held at Weddy Weddy on Wednesday night. According to veteran selector Geefus, Stone Love is legendary, hence their job is to lead by … Continue reading →

SPORTING a new hairdo and outlook on life at age 37, Harry Toddler has shed his Scare Dem Crew persona and lyrics for a more sober and mature image, a move which has surprised even some of his closest dancehall … Continue reading →

The management of dancehall heavyweight Bounty Killer is making it public, that the artiste is being falsely advertised for several shows in Europe next month. According to a statement sent to THE STAR from Killer’s management and booking company, Solid … Continue reading →

Dancehall artiste Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis says he is now focused on doing positive music and there will be no more war between himself and longtime rival Bounty Killer. According to Beenie, Bounty Killer is “a thing of the past”. … Continue reading →

The promoter of Sting, Isaiah Laing, says that the winners of the four staged clashes were miles ahead of their competitors. Usually after Sting hours are spent among patrons and fans debating the winners of the various clashes. This year, … Continue reading →

There was no Mavado, no Kartel, no Assassin, no Octane, no Beenie Man and no Spice but dancehall is still alive and well. As the old adage goes: ‘music no sleep ah no man yard’. No man is dancehall, and … Continue reading →

With Sting just a few days away, some of the artistes billed to clash at Jam World have revealed that they are ready for musical warfare. According to the artistes, the aim is to please fans and conquer their opponents. … Continue reading →