Let Live Music Live, the annual free Christmas concert promoted by singer and songwriter Tarrus Riley, is set for its third staging this evening at the Emancipation Park in New Kingston. The concert starts at 5 pm and will end at 10:30 pm. There will be a special tribute to the late music producer and artiste manager Philip 'Fattis' Burrell, who died on December 3. According to saxophonist Dean Fraser, a member of Riley's management team and one of the […]
Female rapper Eve is the latest act to be added to the Shaggy and Friends Benefit Concert line-up. After changing the date from December 30 to January 7, Ne-Yo was one of the previously confirmed artistes who could no longer perform on the show. However, replacement is coming in the form of Eve, who has had hits like Who's That Girl, Tambourine and Let Me Blow Ya Mind. Solid Agency's Sharon Burke, one of the organisers for the Shaggy and […]
Well-renowned Jamaican television personality, Pepita Little aka Chica Pepita has been relieved of her duties as host of the popular Television Jamaica (TVJ) program, Intense. The curvaceous personality, who’s hosted the TVJ entertainment show over the last three years, was axed from Intense on Monday following an altercation with a fellow co-worker last week; leading to her departure. Pepita made the surprising announcement in a press release issued via her official Facebook page on Monday night. "Last week at TVJ, […]
Garvin Scrappy Johnson is no stranger to music. His love for music since the age of 5 led him to win the first ever Jr calypso competition in Montserrat at the age of 11. Since then Scrappy has been flying high on the Soca radar in England and Europe. His brand new songs out NOW called “Slow Wine” and “Put Dem Up” are in heavy rotation on the airwaves. Always one to give back he recently started a new […]
Embattled Dancehall superstar, Adidja Palmer, more popularly known as Vybz Kartel, now faces two additional charges in one of his murder cases. On Wednesday morning, the prominent entertainer was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and attempting to pervert the course of justice regarding the Clive “Lizard” Williams murder case. Kartel’s Portmore Empire protégé, Vanessa Saddler, otherwise known as Gaza Slim, also stands charged with the same offences. Law enforcement officials insist that they possess a cellular […]
Internationally-acclaimed Reggae superstar, Gyptian will perform at the upcoming New Year’s Ever celebrations at Times Square in New York City. The popular singjay is one of the headliners slated to perform on MTV’s coverage of the New Year’s celebrations on December 31. Regarded as one of the largest New Year’s celebrations worldwide, over 2 million viewers on average view the Billboard screen in Manhattan for all the performances and happening during the celebration preluding the traditional dropping of the ball […]
Embattled Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Mark Myrie, more popularly known as Buju Banton, feels relieved and encouraged following his switch to a Miami prison. The Grammy-winning Reggae artiste was moved from the Limestone County Correctional Facility in Groesbeck, Texas late last month where he served some of his ten year sentence for drug-related charges. The move, triggered through efforts put forth by the Jamaican Consulate and the judge in Buju’s trial, James Moody, resulted from public concerns over his safety at the […]
Persons in the corporate area were on Friday stunned when promotional girls for the event JB Rum Bill$ - The Ultimate $100 Party started handing out free money. That's right. Free money! JB Rum Bill$ - The Ultimate $100 Party, which recently launched its Ultimate Island Tour series, is an event held by New Dawn Entertainment and the first event in the series happens on Friday, December 16 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. The stunt took place between 12noon […]
Nicko Rebel Music makes their debut with the first riddim compilation from Nicko Rebel. Titled "She's My Heart," this riddim is the definition of contemporary one drop, with a melodic bassline made to takeover radio and dancehalls worldwide. Consisting of an All Star cast of veterans such as Voicemail, Lutan Fyah, Delly Ranx, Nikesha Lindo, and Pressure Buss Pipe, as well as talented upcoming artists such as Toi, Teflon, and Alexander Star. This riddim is sure to please reggae and […]
If you are not familiar with the name just wait after Jamaica's "Sting 2011" and you won't forget this conscious and righteous princess of Reggae. “I make music to uplift the masses. I strive to make today better for the children. My album, "Zion's Lullaby," is more than music. It is my experiences, my struggles, my joys, and my hopes for the world.” - Khalilah Rose Khalilah Rose is an exceptional talent. Her lyrics, penned to inspire a generation, articulated […]
