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Agent Sasco Gets Major Highlight at 2016 Grammy Awards

Though dancehall artiste Agent Sasco didn't attend the Grammys, his presence was surely felt inside the Staples arena, Los Angeles where the event was held. Sasco's big moment came when rapper Kendrick Lamar, the biggest act at the 2016 Grammys (with an overall 11 nominations) performed his politically-charged hit single The Blacker The Berry which features Agent Sasco. Lyrics like: "Remember this, every race start from the black" which Agent Saco delivers in the song rang out inside the venue […]

February 21, 2016 28

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Masicka: Foota Carry Feeling Because of Song with Ishawna

Dancehall artiste Masicka was not mincing words when he expressed that dancehall selector Foota Hype was harbouring "kitty" feelings towards him. Masicka was speaking in an interview with Winford Williams on Onstage when he made the statement. Masicka Onstage TV Interview 2016 Williams referred to comments made by Foota in a previous interview. "Foota Hype rate yuh, but him no know wah yuh up to," he said. But Masicka believed that Ishawna was the basis of Foota's assessment. "Foota Hype […]

February 21, 2016 20

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Gully Bop Part Ways With Manager

Dancehall artiste, Gully Bop and his manager, Karl Durrant are today at odds over whether Durrant still holds the above position. The news follows a revelation made by Bops’ ex-fiancé, Shauna Chin who told the STAR that the entertainer was no longer being managed by Durrant. Chin was being interviewed by the STAR after news surfaced that she and Bop were headed for a re-union. New Music: Gully Bop – Test However, while answering questions regarding her and Bop’s apparent […]

February 21, 2016 18

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Kanye’s Album Sales For ‘The Life Of Pablo’ Are Very Hard To Measure

It was clear from the many studio sessions Kanye West had for The Life of Pablo that he recorded a lot of music for the project. That is even more evident today as several demo tracks have made their way online. The demos include “FML," which now features vocals from Travi$ Scott, the once-title-track “Waves,” a slightly altered version of “Wolves" from the one we heard yesterday, “Fade,” “Highlights," and an OG version of "Famous." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36fNZ_dD4xE On top of the […]

February 20, 2016 30

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Dr. Dre to Star in Apple’s Very First Original Television Series

Dr. Dre has officially signed on to star in Apple's first original series, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The series, entitled Vital Signs, is reportedly a semi-autobiographical drama series that follows Dre's character through his responses to "different emotions." Paul Hunter, the legendary music video director behind classic videos from Puff Daddy and Gwen Stefani, has been set to direct the series' six-episode debut season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dhpp_aPW9s Billed as a "dark drama,' Vital Signs will reportedly show no shyness with regards […]

February 18, 2016 9

Press Release

Mink Jo covers Rihanna’s Work

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then international pop star Rihanna should be impressed by Jamaican recording artiste Mink Jo, who has released an impressive cover of 'Work'. Work is the latest hit single from the Barbadian Rihanna's platinum-selling eighth studio album, ANTI featuring the vocals of star rapper Drake. Mink Jo's cover is produced by Dre Day and is her first-ever remix. Since the release of her debut single, No Friend Zone, featuring Konshens, in 2015, it […]

February 18, 2016 27

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Nikki Z Ignores Ishawna Diss

Dancehall artiste Ishawna has slammed media personality and radio host Nikki Z, labelling her as a hypocrite. In a recent song, Social Media Hot, which has been labelled as a response to her former fiance's statements that she was only 'hot on social media', Ishawna blasted the radio host, stating that she needs no support from her. "Big up social media, a it help put me weh me deh/ Me nah look nuh bly nor support from nuh hypocrite like […]

February 18, 2016 19

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J. Cole’s Entire Discography Now Certified Platinum

It has to be a great day to be J. Cole. The North Carolina rapper recently received some very welcome good news from the RIAA that both his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story and the follow-up Born Sinner have both been certified as platinum records in the U.S. Additionally, it's been revealed that Nicki Minaj's album The Pinkprint has been declared double-platinum while Future's Dirty Sprite 2 has been certified gold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_3M7xrh2dM

February 15, 2016 13

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Drake Receive the Key to the City of Toronto at the 2016 All-Star Celebrity Game

NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off in the freezing cold city of Toronto, with none other than Drake himself coaching Team Canada against Kevin Hart's Team USA in the Celebrity All-Star Game. Of course, the majority of people in attendance were rooting for Drizzy, and his home team pulled out the victory despite some late-game antics from Hart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPZpvRcrFVs Before the big game, we chopped it up with some players from each team, including Race star Stephen James, former NBA player […]

February 14, 2016 19

Press Release

Chris Martin Releases “Beauty to My Life” Valentine’s Song

Recording artiste Chris Martin has released a Valentine's Day-inspired single titled 'Beauty to My Life'. The singer, who rose to fame after winning Digicel Rising Stars, has accrued many accolades with his distinctive voice and memorable lyrics, climbing the charts with songs like Big Deal, Mama and Chillspot, among others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XikpVwEXUv4 According to record label KirkleDove Records, who produced the single, Beauty to My Life, is intended to be a Valentine's Day favourite and will be available for purchase on […]

February 12, 2016 14