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Demarco Pays Tribute to J Capri Releases Fallen Friends

Dancehall artiste Demarco recently released a brand new single titled Fallen Friends. Demarco said the song was influenced by a number of recent incidents, chief among them the passing of his late friend and colleague, J Capri. "Around this time last year, my mom passed, and now my good friend J Capri is gone. It's always very painful to lose the people who you love. After I had heard the news about J Capri, I began thinking about a lot […]

December 19, 2015 29

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Lady Saw Open Letter: Asks Tifa, Spice and Macka Diamond for Forgiveness

Though a week has not yet elapsed since Lady Saw got baptised, the former queen of the dancehall is wasting no time where "getting it right with God and man" is concerned. In an open letter, Lady Saw bears it all, answering questions that well-wishers and critics have thrown at her since she gave her life to the Lord on Monday, December 14. Since my conversion to the Christian faith earlier this week, a lot of people have suggested that […]

December 19, 2015 22

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Judge Rules Meek Mill Violated His Probation x Sentencing Delayed Until Feb. 2016

Meek Mill's latest legal drama took a turn today when a judge announced that Meek had indeed violated his probation. Meek has been in court the past two weeks for allegedly disobeying his travel restrictions and turning in a fake drug test. Sentencing in the case has been delayed until Feb. 5, though it's currently unclear what kind of punishment Meek is facing in the matter. Meek testified on his own behalf earlier today, and said that he doesn't want […]

December 17, 2015 23

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Sizzla Replaces Lady Saw for Yush

Former dancehall artiste Lady Saw is keeping her word to cancel all her upcoming dancehall shows following her baptism with Yush being one of the first. Promoters of the popular party, that will be held on December 24, have confirmed that Saw, who was one of the headline acts for the show, will not be performing as was previously advertised. Promoter of Yush, Phillip Palmer, told THE STAR that while Lady Saw's recent decision to convert to Christianity came as […]

December 17, 2015 17

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Keznamdi for Bongo Reggae Festival 2015, Tanzania

Reggae artiste Keznamdi has made it onto the roster for the Bongo Reggae Festival in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on December 23. The concert, which will play a part of Dar es Salaam’s festive season celebrations, will also feature Yung Jr, son of the legendary Junior Reid, along with several African acts. Keznamdi is no stranger to Tanzania, having lived there between ages 13-16, and is excited to return to a place he once called home. “When I lived in […]

December 17, 2015 24

Press Release

Omari Banks Records New Music in Jamaica, Takes in Welcome To Jamrock Cruise

Closing out an eventful successful year, soulful singer Omari Banks recently traveled to Jamaica to work on new music with some of the island most talented musician. The former professional athlete who has crafted a name for himself in the music arena, spend time at the legendary Tuff Gong studios and soaked in the vibes while penning new music. Speaking of his time in Jamaica, Omari stated "The week in Jamaica was a really productive one. I got four records […]

December 16, 2015 16

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Erykah Badu Hilariously Shuts Down Beef With Iggy Azalea

Erykah Badu has been everywhere lately, from The Breakfast Club to the Complex office to talk about her newest mixtape, But You Cain't Use My Phone. She also hosted the Soul Train Awards, where she fired a shot directly to rapper Iggy Azalea, as she pretended to say to Iggy over the phone that what she's doing "is definitely not rap.” Recently, Iggy responded to the diss on Twitter before Badu hilariously shut it down once again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2AjR8AiwkU

December 12, 2015 31

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Soulful Songstress Nefatari Celebrates Life with Star Studded Celebration

Multi-talented singer songwriter Nefatari is closing the year with a star studded birthday celebration in Queens, NY. Conjointly with being blessed with another year, the event will also celebrate the culmination of a successful year that has seen the songstress top the charts with the Armzhouse Records produced hit song "Rail Up". Hosted by dancehall and reggae recording artists Future Fambo, Dovey Magnum and Xyclone, popular music promoter Gaza Prince, media personality DJ Black Barbie, and famed dancer Caution Hours, […]

December 7, 2015 17

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Thieves Rob Big Sean’s Home Of $150K In Jewelry & Unpublished Music

While Big Sean was out of the country last week his home in the states was robbed. According to TMZ, the thieves stole $150,000 in jewelry and unpublished music from the rapper’s safe. Assuming the jewels were insured that shouldn’t be that big of a deal, but the loss of unpublished music could spell disaster for Sean, especially if it’s leaked and was planned for a forthcoming album. Sean‘s people think the thieves knew he was out of town and […]

December 5, 2015 20