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Always an audience favorite, RiseUp, a documentary on the Jamaican underground music scene, has toured festivals and special events around the world screening in over 25 countries and winning awards such as the AFI/DISCOVERY SILVERDOCS Best Music Documentary Award. The film transcends genre and niche, seamlessly weaving three distinct stories into one inspiring feature-length movie that is both dramatic and vibrantly explosive. Upon viewing the film at a private screening on the Island, Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records and […]

As we begin the year 2011 one of dancehall/reggae artist is still surviving the drought. As one of the CEO of the independent record label EDB Entertainment, Exile Di Brave this time has collaborated with GMPRO music to bring you their new reggae one drop riddim for the 2011. They have just shooted the first medley off the riddim which includes a few upcoming artist, Kamar I and Ras Kali. Videos for each individual songs will be out soon and […]

When THE STAR visited the crime scene Thursday night, scores of persons had gathered on both sides of the police tapes. Stephens was being consoled by members of the entertainment industry, family and friends. Some of those present were Mr Lex, Khago, Sharon Burke, Scatta, Wee Pow, Singing Melody, KipRich, members of the Ruff Kutt band, Stevie Face, Heavy D, Jimmy Riley, Beres Hammond, Gyptian, Twin of Twins, DYCR, Frisco Kid, Danny Champagne and others. A teary-eyed Stephens was rather […]

With all his worries now behind him, the artiste is already in a no-nonsense mood about several aspects of his life such as his music, his company and his goals. Speaking with THE STAR recently, Deva Bratt said, "To the people that thought I was guilty, I don't blame them because people believe most things that they hear or see, but really and truly it's not everything you hear or see is how it guh," he said. But for all […]

(Kingston, Jamaica) With beauty and talent both working in her favor, fast rising recording artist Nefatari is in no way flying under the radar. Her music is already in rotation all across the world and everyone who has had the pleasure of hearing her live have nothing but praise for her vocal abilities. Nefatari is here to stay and so its now time to get acquainted. With the start of a new year Nefatari is formally introducing herself to the […]

Analysts are claiming that Facebook and Google may have more in common than previously believed, especially when it comes to how Facebook handles advertising. In new results from eMarketer, Facebook is raking in quite a bit of revenue based on advertising through the site. But, what’s most surprising to analysts, is not so much how much money that Facebook is drawing in, but the fact that it’s not coming from major advertising agencies, but more from small- and medium-sized businesses. […]

Flippa, who's real name is Andrew Davis, was arrested in March 2010 after he was allegedly caught trying to enter the United States illegally from The Bahamas via a boat. He was released from the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, Philadelphia, in September and since then little has been heard from the 'Flossing King'. Speaking to THE STAR yesterday while in transit from Miami, Flippa said persons can expect to see more of him in the near future. "Flippa get comfortable again, […]

(Kingston, Jamaica) Reggae recording artists Sophia Brown is showing no signs of slowing in 2011 this as she continues to reign on reggae and international music charts across the world. The latest chart information comes from Media Guide sources which list Brown in the Top 10 Urban and Top 50 Pop Charts. The source also shows where Brown has a number of songs in rotation on premier radio stations Kiss 103.1FM, The Beat 96FM and Hot 103 Jamz. On the […]

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Reggae singer, Romain Virgo has continued to increase his fan base in countries as far away as Alaska. The program, “Vibes of the Time” on Anchorage, Alaska’s KRUA 88.1 FM compiled a list of their Top 30 reggae tracks for 2010 and Romain’s, Murderer holds the number 17 position. Also among the top 30 are Beres Hammond, Jah Cure, Queen Ifrica, Busy Signal and Tarrus Riley. The list however, is dominated by overseas reggae acts such as […]