Reggae singer Gyptian has debuted on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts with his recent hit song Hold Yuh. The song entered the Billboard charts on March 27 at number 78 and has since peaked at the number 69 position. The single is also number one on Billboard's recently launched Digital Genre charts, reggae chart. Gyptian has reach on Billboard's reggae charts, peaking at number 13 and number four, respectively, for the songs My Name Is Gyptian and I Can Feel […]
At a time when the reggae music industry is being buffeted by numerous artiste controversies and challenges, internationally known singjay Mr Vegas has earned a major honour in the Central American country of Honduras, where he was presented with the keys to the city of La Ceiba. "I got a great welcome from the governor over there. They gave me the keys to the city and said that my music was an inspiration to the people of Honduras," Vegas said […]
Dancehall diva Ce'Cile left the island on Tuesday for Europe where she is set to perform at three shows in France and one in Germany. Meantime, the dancehall 'badgyal' will also be promoting another single from her European album. The fashion-forward singer is down to perform in Lyon on April 2, Toulouse on April 3, and in Marmande at the Festival Garorock on April 4. She will then hop over to Germany where she is to perform at Manheim. While […]
One of dancehall's newest songbird Bridgez, said that she will be looking to take full advantage of each lesson learned, as she continues her steady rise to music stardom. This melodic singer/songwriter has been working behind the scenes for the past four years, while knocking heads with some of music's top producers namely, Sly and Robbie, Jack Scorpio and Jah Snowcone. Bridgez is more popularly known for the songs Tun It Up, Take My Breath Away and So Fine, but […]
Erykah Badu's new video is raising more than just a few eyebrows, it could be raising charges. Police in Texas are investigating whether to charge the singer with indecent exposure for her "Window Seat" video. While some people call it art and others call it freedom of expression, police are calling it a crime. According to NBC affiliate, Dallas KXAS while police were not on the scene, if one witness comes forward to police, she can be charged with indecent […]
Deejay Vybz Kartel surely knows how to grab head lines (no pun intended.) He has positioned himself as the top deejay locally and last year released a slew of songs which ensured that he claimed the coveted DJ of the Year title for 2009. Kartel, as the self-proclaimed President of the Gaza and the leader of the now crumbling Portmore Empire, has had his fair share of criticism as being a 'gangsta', just like many deejays of this era have […]
Kingston, Jamaica :-- Next month, Juke Boxx Productions releases its version of the popular Stalag riddim often referred to as Stagalag. The updated version of the phenomenally successful Stagalag features tracks from Busy Signal, Elephant Man, Assassin, Kip Rich and DeMarco. Tarrus Riley, Chuck Fenda, I-Octane and Romain Virgo also take turns on the riddim cover. Timeka Marshall and Spice represent for the ladies, while singjays Chino and G Whizz bring their youthful flair to the iconic riddim. "There was […]
(Kingston, Jamaica, Blueprint Publicity & Promotions) - Andrew and Wada Blood are currently wrapping up the final leg of their tour in the USA and are scheduled to be back in the this Saturday. The brothers who are currently on a promotional tour to promote their newest singles: Irie and Find A Way have been spreading their music across California and are very excited and grateful for the response they have been receiving. The tour took the brothers to areas […]
(Kingston, Jamaica, Blueprint Publicity & Promotions) - After performing at the opening ceremony for one of the most anticipated events in high school history, the annual ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys & Girls Athletic Championships earlier this week at the (Jamaican) National Stadium, Dancehall artiste Chino left the island yesterday (Friday) for New York. Chino's New York performances this weekend will also be geared toward promoting his upcoming US album. He says, "I'll be there getting the ground work started, doing some […]
(Kingston, Jamaica, Blueprint Publicity & Promotions) -- In a time when dancehall has become almost synonymous with the words "banned" and "controversy", Dancehall singjay G-Whizz made quite the impression on Bermudan youngsters and several ministers of government when he traveled to the island last week. G-Whizz whose correct name is Garland Rowe was summoned to the island by well-known promoter Kendricks Zuill, to not only perform but also to speak to young teens and students about life and staying on […]
