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Jay-Z Confirms Book Deal

Jay-Z has confirmed his hopes to release a series of books, with one book describing the meaning behind some of his most disputed songs on track to hit shelves first. During an interview on Atlanta radio station V-103, Jay told radio personality Ryan Cameron all about his literary plans. Ã¢â‚¬Å“Well itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s not done, the other two books, it hasnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t kicked in yet, I havenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t signed that deal,Ã¢â‚¬Â he said about the rumored three book contract. Ã¢â‚¬Å“But IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve done a deal […]

July 14, 2009 19

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Degree's triple threat – Rave new single, Manchester Fiesta, RehGeh clothes line

Musically, dancehall artiste General Degree has been quiet locally but says he is upbeat about three significant things in his career currently. The deejay, who burst on to the music scene in the early '90s with Granny, has been busy promoting his August 8, Manchester Fiesta event, which will be held at Kirkvine in Manchester. Degree, born Cardiff Butt, has also been getting rave reviews for his new single I Can't Stop Loving You, which he recorded at Super Sonic […]

July 13, 2009 14

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Charly Blacks – Ready to prove himself

This talented upcoming artiste is steadily making a name for himself on the dancehall scene. Which is no doubt one of the reasons he caught the eyes of the Sumfest organisers who have him confirmed as one of their young acts on the festival. Charly Blacks will be making his Sumfest debut Dancehall Night on Thursday, July 23 at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex. Charly Blacks stamped an indelible mark on the dancehall scene since his hit single Nuff Nuff Luv […]

July 13, 2009 21

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Bounty Killer Turns Self In

Popular deejay Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Price, is to appear in the Gun Court today following a ruling by the director of public prosecutions (DPP) to have him charged in connection with an assault incident in New Kingston in September 2007. Price, accompanied by his lawyer, Tom Tavares-Finson, and manager, Julian Jones-Griffiths, turned himself in at the Half-Way Tree Police Station yesterday and was taken into custody. The deejay, who is known for songs such as Poor […]

July 10, 2009 20

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Drake Explains His Balance Between Rapping, Singing

While Drake works on his debut LP, Thank Me Later, the Toronto MC said there is no method to any of his madness. If he gets inspired to spit rhymes on a track, he'll get to it. If he wants to croon to a beat, that's what it will be. "The balance of singing and rapping has been blurred ever since I did So Far Gone," he said of his breakthrough mixtape. "I mean, I don't really have a formula […]

July 9, 2009 24

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SUPERCLUBS RESORTS OFFERS DISCOUNTED RATES FOR DREAM WEEKEND ARMBAND HOLDERS

SUPERCLUBS RESORTS OFFERS DISCOUNTED RATES TO ARMBAND HOLDERS FOR RED STRIPE DREAM WEEKEND Kingston, Jamaica Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Always on the lookout for ways in which to better serve their patrons, the Superclubs All Inclusive Resorts will be offering rooms at special rates for armband holders for the Red Stripe Dream Weekend set for Independence Weekend, August 6 to 9, 2009. Two of the hotels in the chain Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Hedonism II and the Grand Lido Negril Ã¢â‚¬â€œ will slash rates on a […]

July 5, 2009 17

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Chino enjoying Spain

Dancehall artiste Chino has been creating a ruckus in England and Spain thus far. The artiste who left the island last week for a three-month tour in Europe and the USA has consistently performed in front of a full house each night. "The experience has been good so far.Europe, but Spain inparticular has a good vibe. The fans areloving the songs and performances and I have to say Spain is my favourite place so far.The best thing about European culture […]

July 3, 2009 12

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Charly Black shoots new videos

Multi-talented artiste Charly Black shot two new videos for his chart-topping single, 'Money Dreama', and his buzzing single, 'Nah Pay Mi Rent'. The videos were directed by Nordia Rose at Coppershot Studios, Tivoli Gardens, Flava Squad Studio and Twin Gates Plaza. There were cameo appearances by Sean Paul, Konshens, Coppershot Mark, Clarendon's Super Phonic Sound, Tony Matterhorn, Swatch International Sound, Biggy, DJ Flex, Diamond and G-Fuss from the immortal Stone Love, Nitty Kutchie, Nico Bam Bam and Scratchy B from […]

July 3, 2009 23

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Sumfest dedicated to Michael Jackson

MONTEGO BAY, ST James - This year's staging of Sumfest, the most successful reggae festival globally, will be dedicated to the memory of the late Michael Jackson, 'King of Pop'. "This year is going to be dedicated to Michael Jackson. Just like the BET awards, performers will sing some of Michael's songs and some of them are going to do some special songs in memory of the greatest entertainer I have ever seen in my lifetime and, I am sure, […]

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