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Mavado, Serani build up heat in America

Alliance artistes Mavado and Serani continue to make strides on the international scene, as both their videos made New Joint of the Day in the same month on BET's 106 & Park. Mavado's So Special and Serani's No Games also made appearances on Billboard and other magazines. Manager of both artistes, Julian Jones-Griffith, is very pleased with the way things are developing. "Space is very limited on radio playlists and charts, etc, for dancehall, so to have two artistes with […]

March 25, 2009 28

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Chris Brown and Rihanna Are Taking A Break

After all the media coverage, regarding their February domestic spat, and then their reunion in Miami shortly after, the couple is reportedly taking some time off from each other. A source told Us Weekly recently that the two plan to spend some time apart. At least for the time being. "They're taking a break," the source said. "Jay-Z told Rihanna she needs to cut things out with Chris, at least in public." While things are looking bad for Chris Brown, […]

March 25, 2009 21

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Ms. Triniti is "Riding High"

Ms. Triniti has released a new single entitled Ã¢â‚¬Å“Walk OutÃ¢â‚¬Â on the Hot Spankin rhythm produced by Hugh Ã¢â‚¬ËœnoseÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Lynch of 357 Records. Already in rotation, Hot Spankin rhythm features other popular artistes such as T.O.K, Charlie Blacks and up and coming controversial female Dancehall artiste Katrini. Ms. Triniti has had a good year in 2008 topping most of the local top 10 and 20 music and video charts. The video for her popular Ã¢â‚¬Å“Burnin BurninÃ¢â‚¬Â single is also in […]

March 21, 2009 19

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Etana still feeling 'Solid'

Songstress Etana is still with booking agent Solid Agency despite speculation that the singer had left the camp. Rumours have been circulating for more than a week that Etana had left the Sharon Burke-run agency because of conflicts between the two. When contacted, however, Burke said that Etana was still with Solid Agency and advised THE STAR to speak with the artiste. Etana also confirmed that she was still with Solid Agency, but has expanded her team to include Junior […]

March 18, 2009 22

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Laden's 'Time To Shine' under investigation by BC

Laden's Time To Shine is currently being investigated by the Broadcasting Commission (BC). When contacted, Nicole Morrison, information and public relations officer at the Broadcasting Commission said the song was being investigated but was not banned by the BC as was being speculated. "No ban is coming from the Broadcasting Commission on any song. I understand that there is an investigation because an expletive was played in that song on the radio," Morrison told THE STAR. The lines in the […]

March 16, 2009 13

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Mavado Tops Billboard's Reggae Album Chart

Mavado's latest VP Records album Mr Brooks . A Better Tomorrow raced to the top of Billboard's Reggae Album chart. The album, which was released via iTunes more than a week ago, was officially released on compact disc earlier this week. The album contains some of Mavado's recent chart hits as well as a few exclusive tracks. Among the more familiar tracks are Don't Worry, On the Rock and the recent Billboard R&B singles chart hit I'm Special. Mr Brooks..A […]

March 12, 2009 91

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Bramma is red hot in the streets!!!

Dancehall artiste BrammaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s music is hot in the streets and getting heavy rotation on all radio. Bramma has released a number of tracks and singles produced by Steven McGregor and Jordan McGlure that have proven that this artiste is a cut above the rest. The singles Ã¢â‚¬Å“Its Wat EvaÃ¢â‚¬Â, Ã¢â‚¬Å“Guided by tha mastaÃ¢â‚¬Â, Ã¢â‚¬Å“WhyÃ¢â‚¬Â, Ã¢â‚¬Å“Value of a ladyÃ¢â‚¬Â and Ã¢â‚¬Å“Voice of the GhettoÃ¢â‚¬Â are currently Ã¢â‚¬Ëœburning up the airwavesÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ and are at the top of every DJÃ¢â‚¬â„¢S playlist, popular among […]

March 12, 2009 11

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Rick Ross Finally Admits Prison-Guard Past

After months of denials and flat-out refusing to address the subject, Rick Ross has admitted to being employed as a correctional officer. In the May issue of XXL magazine, the Miami rap star finally owns up. "Me not answering or addressing that situation has nothing to do with my career," he's quoted as saying. "I've accomplished enough, and I've made enough money for me to be good. ... Yes, it was me in those pictures. But I'mma tell you this. […]

March 12, 2009 61

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Chris Brown, Rihanna Back In The Studio Together Recording Duet

They're reunited, and now, it seems as though Chris Brown and Rihanna are back in the studio together, working together. According to E! Online, Brown and RiRi have been in the studio working on a duet that will be included on his next studio album, due in stores later this year. Superproducer Polow Da Don has reportedly been in a studio with the couple for the past few days in Santa Monica. Rihanna has been in the studio, recording by […]

March 10, 2009 19

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Rihanna Will Testify Against Chris Brown … If Subpoenaed

Although Rihanna has reportedly refused to press charges against her boyfriend Chris Brown after reuniting with him in Miami over the weekend, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office has, and now he's facing two felony charges. So, will Rihanna stand by Chris, as he faces possible jail time? Los Angeles defense lawyer and former prosecutor Steve Sitkoff told People magazine on Friday (March 6) that Rihanna is no longer cooperating, which could "make or break the case," he said. However, […]

March 7, 2009 15