Sting patrons saw a stellar performance from the strong one. She left the stage a few minutes after 5am emerging the most dominant of the female acts and measuring up with the overall performances of the night. Packaged with the headlining acts, “the 13 Warriors”, she brought fire works to the stage saving the day with a complete 30 minute set delivered in fine style. Responses roared from the crowd as she disbursed her latest and greatest, with hit after […]
Bob Marley gave his final concert, in Pittsburgh, in 1980. The next year, the Jamaican-born reggae singer died of cancer in Miami at the age of 36. On Feb. 1, Universal Music Enterprises/Tuff Gong International will release the recording of that last public concert, “Bob Marley & The Wailers–Live Forever: The Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa.” The performance, long prized by collectors but unavailable in any official form in the U.S., includes “No Woman, No Cry,” “Get Up, Stand Up” and […]
Rapper Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, is housed in a mental-health unit at an Arizona State Prison Complex facility called Alhambra near 25th street and Van Buren. DMX was sentenced to a year in jail (minus 113 days served) on December 16, after he pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his probation. At his sentencing, Judge Christine Mulleneaux told him she believes he has "an undiagnosed mental condition," possibly bi-polar disorder. DMX's manager, Nakia Walker, wouldn't comment specifically […]
Bounty Killer did not show up to collaborate with former rival Beenie Man at Sting 2010 at the Jamworld Entertainment Centre this morning. By and large the performances were disappointing with the exception of Sizzla and Etana who gave solid performances for the less than impressive crowd. Sizzla bounded on the Jamworld stage at approximately 6:15 and brought life to an otherwise dreary concert. There were brief cameos from Beenie Man, Agent Sasco and Kip Rich. The much hyped 13 […]
For deejay Tifa she has her family traditions to end her year with a bang as she said, "we have a tradition of having a big Christmas cookout on the lawn, filled with food, drinks, liquor, music and games. It's a time of fun, excitement and love. We all catch up on things we've missed and what is to come in the future as we give God thanks for another year bringing our family and friends together." Tifa, who had […]
The 'Winterfest Tour' kicked off last Tuesday night at Club Oceana in Kingston, Surrey, where Mavado was accompanied by Gully Squad member Chase Cross, selector Boom Boom and producer DJ Frass. Mavado delivered a fiery performance in Club Oceana that was packed with students from all nations. "I sang about eight songs in total and the response was unbelievable," said Mavado. "It was the first time I've had the opportunity to sing in front of such a mixed crowd in […]
The deejay, alongside entertainers G-Whizz, Khago and QQ, visited the various wards and spread some Christmas cheer on Tuesday. Having been a donor to the hospital for many years, Shaggy, while not hosting his now-annual Shaggy and Friends concert this time around, was not deterred from continuing to give to the children at his annual treat. Starting after 3 p.m., Shaggy and his friends, as well as the KFC mascot, Scotiabank volunteers and others, made their way from ward to […]
Grammy nominated reggae singer Wayne Wonder, having finally secured his release from VP Records, says he is now ready to soar and is eagerly anticipating a wealth of success starting now and into the New Year. An affable artiste, known for his quick smile which goes all the way to his eyes, has been battling challenges which have resulted in his career being put temporarily on pause for close to two years. "It was quite unfortunate that the dispute with […]
Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel Jamaica’s Bigger, Better Network has added a new member to its list of Brand Ambassadors - Miss Universe 2010-First Runner Up, Yendi Phillips. The announcement was made at the telecommunications company’s Grenada Way Head Office in New Kingston during to presentation to Yendi. Yendi joins an already exciting line up of some of Jamaica’s most talented and loved artistes like Gospel artiste Jermaine Edwards, Disc Jockey and artiste Bambino, Certified Diva Tifa, Digicel Rising Star 2010 winner […]
