What was your most memorable experience of Rototom Sunsplash 2010 and did it meet your expectations? The crowd chanting ETANA, ETANA over and over for an encore, that was surreal to me. I still remember the big loud horns that can be heard from miles away. Based on the change of venue I didn't expect to see that many people or for it to be better than it was when I performed in Italy 2008. Describe the set up of […]
UNITED STATES authorities have removed Reggae singer Buju Banton to another holding facility following the revelation that one of his co-defendants has decided to testify against him. Banton, James Mack and Ian Thomas are facing charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilos or more of cocaine. The move was confirmed by Banton's lawyer David Markus. Markus told the Observer that after news surfaced last week that Thomas had struck a deal to testify against Banton, the […]
(Kingston, Jamaica) In an age when the local entertainment fraternity is dominated by mostly male artists and professionals who has built a career on representating recording artists in areas such as Management, Public Relations, Bookings and Publishing, Elvey Johnson better Known as Empress Christine is looking to create the well need balance as one of only a handful of female contenders. Christine as she is often called by her friends and clients wears many hats in the industry. She is […]
Monday, September 13, Kingston, Jamaica (A.I.M Inc): Finding the perfect mixtape is hard work, often proving to be a tiring process to the purchasing public; it is equally as hard for sound systems and selectors to build or put one together. However the attentive and ever meticulous “Dynamic Duo” known as Razz & Biggy continuously try to raise the bar when it comes to compiling mixtapes that are not only of supreme quality but also of a standard that makes […]
Nationwide 90FM is pleased to announce that Ragashanti Live, hosted by Dr. Kingsley ‘Ragashanti’ Stewart, will now be aired on this station effective Wednesday, October 5, 2010. The programme will be heard weekdays from 1pm to 5pm. Executive Producer of Nationwide 90FM, Cliff Hughes says, “This marks a new era in the history of Nationwide 90FM. In a sense, it’s like Kingsley is coming home. Many people don’t realize that he first started on radio as a co-host of Nationwide […]
Deejay Vybz Kartel feels targeted. He strongly believes that there are some persons who are conspiring to see him behind bars once again. Speaking to THE WEEKEND STAR, the deejay, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, said: "I feel like someone, or a group of people are conspiring to try to get me arrested. On Monday, I got a call from a friend who works at Greater Portmore Police Station telling me that there's a rumour over there that I […]
Reggae song bird, Shauna McKenzie better known as Etana has broadened her list of attributes in entertainment. The Reggae Ambassador has secured an acting role in the soon to be released film, “Ghett’a Life”. The movie’s official premiere is scheduled for Summer 2011. This will debut Etana as an actress and marks her arrival to the film industry. Fans can expect a different side to the performer in her fresh role, acquired through a succesful audition. Etana plays the role […]
She is the current Queen of the dancehall industry with mega hits under her belt like “I got your man” and “Man is the Least” and many others. This dynamic and versatile queen can do no wrong according her fans and many of the music industries legends and has survived many storms in the industry to maintain the top position. Lady Saw is undoubtedly a woman to be reckoned with. Her new album “My Way” now in major record stores […]
VH1 debuted their “100 Greatest Artists Of All Time” program this week, chronicling the best artists in music history. Jay-Z ranked fairly high on the list, coming in at 47. His wife Beyonce came in at number 52, while the top spot was taken by The Beatles who beat out Michael Jackson and Bob Dylan for number 1. Uhhh… NWA, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Outkast, Tupac and Biggie also made the list. Check out Vh1's “100 Greatest Artists Of […]
