For Your Eyes Only, the collaborative single recorded by diamond-selling reggae act Shaggy and singer Alaine, has hit the number one spot on the New York Reggae chart. The song was produced by Tony 'CD' Kelly and released the K-Licious label. In a release to the media, Alaine was all excited about the track. "I am grateful for the response to the song so far and am looking forward to more. It's an honour to work with Tony Kelly and […]
Getting even better, week after week, 'Inclusive Saturdays' will again go 'Uptown' in the Building. After the first successful staging of 'Uptown Invasion!" The promoters, C.D.C Events have decided to bring back the vibe again this weekend. Known for its crazy vibes, yummy mixes and non-stop hits, patrons can enjoy FREE Street Vybz Mixes All Night! Stay posted to www.facebook.com/inclusivesaturdays for something special this weekend! ***Inclusive Saturdays :: Uptown Returns!*** Live till Five! Another 'Inclusive' tagline, means di Building Buck […]
Energy drink Red Bull is constructing a modern $25 million recording studio and loft in Kingston in order to enter the local music industry by early 2011. The Haining Road-based studio should open in February and allow the brand to make marketing inroads by linking lifestyle and music. Total expenditure represents construction and equipment costs, management said in response to the Sunday Observer's queries. "It represents a substantial investment. It is very modern and environmentally friendly studio," stated William Mahfood, […]
"Music knows no boundaries" Recently I came across a song by Haitian born international recording artist Wyclef Jean by the name of "Election Time" and immediately I knew that my fellow Jamaicans would not only appreciate this song for its honesty but also for the power of hope and courage it is sure to invoke into their hearts. As the first official single from Wyclef's upcoming album "If I Were President: My Haitian Experience" Election Time removes the subliminal cloaks […]
After only months since his last name change, the former Portmore Empire member, Ryno Di Stinger, has changed his name yet again. This time he drops 'Di Stinger' and now goes simply by the name Ryno. The move he said, was made with the future of his musical career in mind. gang affiliated name "Mi a come under a lot of pressure from the Jamaica Defence Force and a lot of other official people. Yuh know I originally got that […]
Kingston, Jamaica - The promoters of Appleton Rum Punch have pulled out all the stops for what they have dubbed, the 'first day of Christmas' on Sunday, December 5. The day-night event which will be staged at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, will have several exceptional 'Christmas gifts' for their patrons. These great treats will include water slides, a beach park, and a 5-star bar, phenomenal food selections like: garlic shrimp, barbecue chicken, sweet and sour fish and some of […]
Kingston, Jamaica - The LIME Campus Crew Tour finale came to quite a zesty end on the grounds of the Bridgeport High School last week Friday afternoon. The show which commenced with performances from the students and giveaways from the telecommunications giant quickly escalated with some of the hottest performances from the island's top artistes. Among them was newcomer Denique known for her recent single, Summer Love, another newcomer, a very versatile Ikaya, the saucy Timberlee, the hilarious Tanto Blacks, […]
Kingston, Jamaica: Half Way Tree Live – Bringing Culture to the Capital, promises the delivery of premium cultural content to the Jamaican masses through its five highly developed cultural spaces. These spaces are Pickney Pen for the children, The Food Market, The Craft Market, the amateur stage One Side and, the aptly named main stage, Cotton Tree Theatre. The event is being held through collaboration with The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Nanook Enterprises Limited and The Wright Agency. […]
Talk about a tumultuous year. Christina Milian became a mom -- daughter Violet was born in February -- and a divorcee within a few months' time, as her marriage to singer-songwriter-producer The-Dream (Terius Nash) officially ended. The album she was about ready to launch, titled 'Elope' -- as in their romantic Las Vegas wedding -- is now back to work-in-progress status. "It was called 'Elope,' but I'm going to have to change it. That was my life in 2009. I […]
