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Nicki Minaj and Drake turned the tables on each other, becoming "journalists" in an interview for MTV. The Young Money cohorts interviewed one another during a stop in New Orleans for the I Am Still Music tour. Drizzy was one of the night's special guests, and rather than answer questions from MTV's Sway Calloway, decided to put the microphone in front of the 'Pink Friday' creator himself. The Toronto native, who is the most notable Young Money member not on the bill, got […]

Party enthusiasts across Jamaica, the Caribbean and the world over are gearing up for what many know will be a action packed summer with promoters and sponsors alike promising never before experienced themes and concepts for their intended patrons. Appleton Jamaica Rum has formed an Alliance with some of Jamaica’s most innovative promoters and by extension events. From this alliance emerged the ‘A Team’, an undeniable force of conceptually brilliant promoters coupled with Jamaica’s favorite rum – Appleton. Good Company, […]

A Party Animal Weekend starting with Impy Skimpy "Bare As You Dare", Shore Vibes the Ultra Sex Wet Party and Touch "Lets Flirt" the official after party for DayDreams.

Last month, news spread of Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell's taking an even deeper dive into the politic tank. Now, the former member of controversial hip-hop group 2 Live Crew is one of dozens to file the necessary paperwork to run for mayor of Florida's Miami-Dade County, hoping to improve the quality of life the section of the Sunshine State. While filing to have his name placed on the May 24 special election ballot, the 50-year-old ex-rapper spoke to a crowd on taking […]

Fast rising reggae crooner Hezron and international superstar have shot the video for their hit Two Places. The song places on the riddim of the same name were produced by Danny Champaign of Champaign Records and have been doing well on the airwaves. It was Danny Champaign who was instrumental in bringing Hezron and Shaggy together to record the song. Danny Champaign says he is confident that the song is a hit and the video will only make it better: […]

2010 was a quiet year for Billboard charting producer TJ Records. However, he managed to keep the momentum going with the inescapable Touch a Button by Vybz Kartel and the DNA rhythm project. TJ is off to a good start in 2011 as he recently released the Bottle Party and Star a Star rhythm projects. Both rhythms are among the bombs being unleashed upon unsuspecting dancehall fanatics. The Bottle Party features Hear Dem a Talk by Popcaan; More than Neo […]

With summer just around the corner, international reggae/pop singer Da’Ville’s latest single “Blowing up My Phone” has garnered steady airplay at American urban and mainstream radio since its release more than a month ago. In the April 5 issue of the respected North American publication USA Today, “Blowing up my Phone was highlighted as one of the Top Music Picks of the Week. Music reviewer Steve Jones had this to say about Blowing Up My Phone. ‘The reggae star delivers […]

Of lately one may be hearing and seeing the name 'Young Veterans' in various sources of dancehall/reggae media; Sheldon, Sekou, Maverick, & Opal make up this group that has been putting in non stop hours of hard-work into Jamaica's music industry. Having produced songs such as 'Young Black & Powerful' by Konshens which served as the theme song for the Jamaican Olympians at the Berlin Games, Young Veterans' productions are sure to be in rotation on local & overseas, airwaves. […]

The last year has been an uphill battle for Lupe Fiasco. From conflict with his record label and subsequent fan boycott to his 'Lasers' album finally scoring a release date, Lupe appears to have lots to be happy about, especially since he landed at the top of the Billboard charts with the effort. Yet, in the May issue of XXL magazine, the rapper opens up about some of his demons. The Chicago MC, who also covers the publication, spoke candidly […]