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Buju Banton Rasta Got Soul Release Date Set

Gargamel Music, Inc. is pleased to announce the North American release date for Jamaican music icon Buju Banton's highly anticipated roots reggae album, Rasta Got Soul. Recorded over a seven year period at Buju's own Gargamel Music studio, the long-awaited project is finally set for physical and digital release in the United States and Canada on April 21, 2009. Coincidentally, the date marks the 43rd anniversary of the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie's historic visit to Jamaica in 1966. His […]

April 6, 2009 44

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Red Stripe apology for Assassin

Beer Company Red Stripe has apologised to deejay Assassin via a release yesterday for ending his set prematurely at the Red Stripe Live concert. In a release sent to THE STAR by the company's media contact, Kim Lee, Red Stripe expressed regret for what transpired on Saturday, March 28 at the concert. The short release said: "Red Stripe apologises to Mr Jeffery Campbell, aka Assassin, for the premature end to his performance on Red Stripe Live last Saturday, March 28. […]

April 2, 2009 10

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STOParazzi Says Rihanna Over-exposed From Leaked Photo

With upcoming Chris Brown court appearance scheduled for Monday, April 6th, the media and fans anxiously await each move by Rihanna and (ex)-boyfriend Chris Brown. Celebrity Rights Advocacy Group STOParazzi (www.stoparazzi.com ) contends the Rihanna photo allegedly leaked by LAPD has over-exposed Rihanna to the detriment of her endorsement value. STOParazzi is backing a bill to outlaw the release of photos or information which exploits victims of crimes. Ã¢â‚¬Å“RihannaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s LawÃ¢â‚¬Â has taken on a life of its own. The huge […]

March 31, 2009 35

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Humble Is…Everything!

March 28th 2009 will forever be a date remembered by Humble and his entire team as he took home the Juno for Ã¢â‚¬Å“Best Reggae Recording of the YearÃ¢â‚¬Â. Humble is no stranger to awards and accolades however this one was the biggest of his career thus far. In 2007 his song Hi Grade won the Global Marijuana Music Award for Ã¢â‚¬Å“Best Reggae SongÃ¢â‚¬Â from Sydney, Australia and he also has 2 Reggae Music Achievement Awards to boast from the same […]

March 31, 2009 10

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Assassin says he was not at fault – Artiste's set ends prematurely at 'Red Stripe Live'

Deejay Assassin is furious following his abrupt removal from the stage while performance at 'Red Stripe Live' on Saturday at Sabina Park. Assassin's set was supposedly cut short because of the use of the word 'fish' in a song he performed called Pre This. In the release, Assassin states: "My performance was ended prematurely and abruptly as I was stripped of my microphone and escorted off stage." His reputation Assassin says he had spent many years of hard work and […]

March 31, 2009 11

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Rihanna Wants Chris Brown to Apologize on 'Oprah Winfrey Show'

Rihanna reportedly wants Chris Brown, who has been charged with felony assault and making criminal threats following his alleged assault on the Barbadian singer in February, to apologize to her on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". She believes the 19-year-old hunk should appear on Oprah Winfrey's famous show to publicly denounce his behavior, Look magazine reports. "Oprah suggested Rihanna tell Chris that despite their recent commitment ceremony, she's been having second thoughts about them being back together," the Look insider reveals. […]

March 30, 2009 30

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I-Octane Energy that knows no bound

I- OctaneÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s music and stage performance hand in hand, sets the tone for a major break-tru for the 22 year old Reggae artiste. Since the release of his first hit song Ã¢â‚¬Å“Different PageÃ¢â‚¬Â he has performed on almost every major Reggae/Dancehall event held in Jamaica and continues to live up to the expectation of a promising artiste with zeal for international recognition. In 2008, I-Octane performed from January through to December on events such as the award winning 2008 Best […]

March 29, 2009 30

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Beenie's reality show to have international appeal

Filled with scandals, feuds and public relationships, the life of the self-proclaimed King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, has often held the local public's attention. Now, Beenie Man will be parading his colourful personality to an international audience with his reality television series where he searches for love. Tentatively entitled 'Girls Dem Suga', Beenie Man plans to film his own reality show where he would live in a house with 20 females from across the world and at the end, […]

March 28, 2009 17

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Etana introduces 'Caltariba System'

Reggae songbird Etana is ready to bring the message of her recently released single, Caltariba System, to the television screen through a video she recently shot. Caltariba System, which is on Etana's debut album, The Strong One, is a powerful reminder of the harsh realities of the world and the importance of never giving up. The video, which has already gained popularity on social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace, features a solem-looking, soulful-sounding Etana bringing across the message of […]

March 28, 2009 15

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Vegas' new video launched

"It's different and not something I expected Jay Will to come with." -Vegas There was an intimate atmosphere at the launch of Vegas' 'I Am Blessed' video at the Indies Bar and Grill in New Kingston on Tuesday evening. Eyes were glued to many television screens in the small and cozy venue upon entry. On these screens, Vegas' many past videos were being played. During this time, the guests rocked to songs like Taxi Fare, Heads High, Daggering, Good Loving […]

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