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Energy drink Red Bull is constructing a modern $25 million recording studio and loft in Kingston in order to enter the local music industry by early 2011. The Haining Road-based studio should open in February and allow the brand to make marketing inroads by linking lifestyle and music. Total expenditure represents construction and equipment costs, management said in response to the Sunday Observer's queries. "It represents a substantial investment. It is very modern and environmentally friendly studio," stated William Mahfood, […]

After only months since his last name change, the former Portmore Empire member, Ryno Di Stinger, has changed his name yet again. This time he drops 'Di Stinger' and now goes simply by the name Ryno. The move he said, was made with the future of his musical career in mind. gang affiliated name "Mi a come under a lot of pressure from the Jamaica Defence Force and a lot of other official people. Yuh know I originally got that […]

Kingston, Jamaica - The promoters of Appleton Rum Punch have pulled out all the stops for what they have dubbed, the 'first day of Christmas' on Sunday, December 5. The day-night event which will be staged at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, will have several exceptional 'Christmas gifts' for their patrons. These great treats will include water slides, a beach park, and a 5-star bar, phenomenal food selections like: garlic shrimp, barbecue chicken, sweet and sour fish and some of […]

Kingston, Jamaica - The LIME Campus Crew Tour finale came to quite a zesty end on the grounds of the Bridgeport High School last week Friday afternoon. The show which commenced with performances from the students and giveaways from the telecommunications giant quickly escalated with some of the hottest performances from the island's top artistes. Among them was newcomer Denique known for her recent single, Summer Love, another newcomer, a very versatile Ikaya, the saucy Timberlee, the hilarious Tanto Blacks, […]

Talk about a tumultuous year. Christina Milian became a mom -- daughter Violet was born in February -- and a divorcee within a few months' time, as her marriage to singer-songwriter-producer The-Dream (Terius Nash) officially ended. The album she was about ready to launch, titled 'Elope' -- as in their romantic Las Vegas wedding -- is now back to work-in-progress status. "It was called 'Elope,' but I'm going to have to change it. That was my life in 2009. I […]

Inclusive Saturdays, proved yet again the place to be on the weekend for all party lovers and those looking for a good time! Stone Love & Code Red rocked the Building juggling new and old tunes together to send the already charged crowd into a frenzy. Over 750 patrons were seeing singing their best Buju Banton and favourite Mavado and Vybz Kartel tunes back to back! Street Vybz + Tru Juice kept the people coming back for more! This weeks […]

Lil Kim has been going at her, but now, Nicki Minaj has another female enemy ... her name is Khia. Who, you ask? She had that smash from 2002, "My Neck, My Back, Lick It." Remember? Well, the Florida rapper penned a blog on Monday (November 29), in which she reviewed Nicki's debut Pink Friday, titling the post "Nicki Minaj's Feature-Creature Album Review... The Sh** is Trash, Straight Monday Morning Pick up!" Khia didn't hold any punches when it came […]