Buju Banton – Lose Your Love [Feb 2012]

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 →

Jamaican Government sources last night said that all the necessary case files related to the Busy Signal extradition matter are in order and they expect to have the entertainer before the court on May 24. The artiste, whose real name … Continue reading →

STEPHEN Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, won the Grammy Award in Best Reggae Album category at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, yesterday. Marley’s album, Revelation Part 1: Root of Life, which is largely unknown in Jamaica, … Continue reading →

HAVING a famous father like Buju Banton does not necessarily guarantee your musical exploits smooth sailing. But for Markus Myrie, producing music is something he always wanted to pursue. At 17, the lanky Myrie is Buju’s eldest son. He has … 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 →

Songwriter and record producer Winston Rileyhas died. Winston, who is the father of radio DJ Kurt Riley, was in a coma after he was shot in the head and arm in November last year (01.11.11). Winston Riley died at hospital recently … Continue reading →

Federal prosecutors have until February 10 to counter arguments made in the 17,000-word appeal by Buju Banton’s lawyer. According to reports, the Department of Justice should have filed a response to Buju Banton’s appeal on Friday, but the government is dragging … Continue reading →

Garrison recording artiste Blak Ryno and former Portmore Empire labelmate Jah Vinci, after a challenging 2011, earlier this week reunited to record a brand-new collaboration, courtesy of fashion designer-turned-producer Romeich Major. The song, a sequel to the very popular Feel … Continue reading →

Promoters are making a combined effort to lend their support to incarcerated Reggae and dancehall icon Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie. According to an article posted on examiner.com, dated November 24, 2011, the support comes in the form of a benefit … Continue reading →

Since exiting the Portmore Empire, Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry. Aside from overcoming many challenges following his departure, the deejay also became an entrepreneur … Continue reading →

Carrying on his father’s legacy, Buju Banton’s son Mark Myrie has started producing under his own record label, Markus Records. The 17-year-old former student of Meadowbrook High School, who goes by the name Markus, said he has been producing for … Continue reading →

Dancehall artistes Black Ryno and Popcaan have been at odds since Ryno left the Portmore Empire camp and recorded the Gaza diss song Mi Lef in 2010. Popcaan counteracted the song with Dem Sell Wi Out and the two have … Continue reading →

Grammy winner Buju Banton will serve his ten year prison sentence at the Limestone County Correctional Institution in Groesbeck, Texas. Banton was transferred by air from a holding facility in the state of Oklahama to the facility on Friday. He … Continue reading →

Morgan is reported to be now in police custody after it was alleged that he was found in possession of 25 pounds of Marijuana on Wednesday afternoon in Bronx, New York. According to an article published in The Daily News … Continue reading →

Telecommunications giant LIME introduces Peppa — a brand new entertainment channel on LIME Mobile TV during the launch of Shaggy’s new album Summer in Kingston tomorrow. Peppa — dubbed TV with Hottitude — will be available on channel one on … Continue reading →