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(Kingston, Jamaica) - It almost seems like a gross understatement to say, 'Reggae/Dancehall artiste Chino has been hard at work'. This is so because the singjay has released more than seven impressive songs over the past few weeks and has no intention of slowing down. Among Chino's new releases which have already started to heat up radio-land, are Before Dem Gone produced by Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor on the Big Ship label; No Gyal on the Catalogue Riddim also produced […]

TUNE IN TONIGHT ON http://www.iriefm.net/ AT 8:30PM -10:00PM EST AS Richie Loop AND THE ONE AND ONLY BADGYAL OF DANCEHALL Ce'cile ....TAKES YOU INSIDE THE ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ.... Richie Loop At 23 years old, one of the newest rising artist, Richard 'Richie Loop' Webb, has begun to make his audience sit up and take notice as he makes strides toward solidifying his name in the music history. With a budding catalogue, the singer, songwriter and producer currently has three singles in […]

From May 4 to July 27, 2010, singer and producer, Italee Watson and entertainment media guru/promoter (Whaddat.com, RETV, YUSH) Carrie "Quizz" Sigurdson get together as RPM Promotions to revamp what was the original current live music night in Kingston - Tuesday nights at Village. Steve Mullings, the new owner of Village Blues Bar (formerly Village Café), approached Quizz in April to help him get his once hugely popular hang out back on the party map. The bar had been given […]

Reggae balladeer and award winning crossover artist Da’Ville scores another SMASH hit record with the release of “Hey Now!” With a musical similarity to the original song by Australia’s 80’s group Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” DJ’s around the world have destined “Hey Now” to be a spring and summer hit for the award winning singer. Released on the singers Fashozy label, the production team says "the feedback from the DJ’s has been crazy. We knew certain DJ’s would […]

Singjay Mavado is stepping forward to "fight for peace" in garrison communities throughout Jamaica alongside Rev Al Miller and the Peace Management Initiative (PMI). The singjay met with Rev Miller, who is the director of the National Transformation Programme (NTP), three weeks ago at Jamaica House to discuss peace initiatives between his Cassava Piece community and the neighbouring Big Yard community, which is located off Mannings Hill Road. Motivated by the success of the meetings in his own community of […]

Despite throwing words at Deva Bratt and Chino in a new song, Munga says he was merely voicing his opinion but had no intention of clashing with the artistes. The song, Some Bwoy A Talk, surfaced on the Internet on Monday. However, Munga said it was done a month or two ago. In the song, he says: "We hear some bwoy a talk/ We know dem bwoy deh soft/ Mi nuh have time fi war wid rapist/ Fi go war […]

The artiste christened Lotoya Alecia Jackson, more popularly known as Toya, has music in her veins and says she will be doing all in her powers to remain relevant yet different in the music industry. Raised in Washington Gardens, the 26-year-old said her current success with the art form comes through being persistent. ''While going to Edith Dalton James, I used to be a good singer so I was placed on the choir, and was also doing drama. Therefore, my […]

Foxy Brown appeared on The Monique Show Wednesday to update fans on where she's been alongside famed Blaxploitation actress Pam Grier from whom she took the Foxy Brown name. Things quickly turned emotional for the Brooklyn emcee and she broke down in tears after being greeted by the audience. When asked by the talk show host about when she lost her hearing in 2005, the ill na na broke it down saying, “It was 100 percent gone overnight. They don't […]

Virgin Island born reggae sensation PRESSURE will be hosting a CD release party for his new album "Coming Back For You" in Costa Rica on May 15. The party put on by Rising Sound will feature the likes of Jahrico, Noah, and the Rising Sound DJ’s Chris, Jeren and Jah Chris. This is Pressure’s third full-length release and he once again teams up with Dean Pond, producer of his legendary first album on 'Coming Back For You". The 14 track […]