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Singjay I-Octane, who recently severed ties with his management team, Arrows, has signed a deal with Khool International as his exclusive booking agency. According to the artiste as of April 1 the company will be responsible for all of his bookings. He says he is looking forward to the working relationship with them. "After careful consideration, I think this is the way to go," he said of his decision to hire Khool. Meanwhile, I-Octane is now gearing up for the […]

Popular trini sensation Destra Garcia and her band are set to continue the soca revelry at Bacchanal Jamaica's last Bacchanal Fridays at Mas Camp on March 26, which promises to be a memorable performance. Under the theme Treasures of Kashmir-sponsored by Digicel, from 8 p.m.-2 p.m., patrons will be in for a soca-filled treat with music for the night provided by 'The Party Animal' DJ Kurt Riley and Omar C of Sparkles Productions. The event is set to climax with […]

Kingston, Jamaica (Blueprint Publicity & Promotions) -- Dancehall artistes Andrew and Wada Blood were among the thousands who experienced the 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Los Angeles, California shortly after 4 a.m. today (Tuesday). "We are here and safe. I was asleep when the earthquake happened, but it woke me up. We jus' grateful and give thanks that it wasn't bigger or worse than that," said Andrew Blood this morning. Thus far there have been no reports of damage, injuries and […]

Only months after being booted from the Vybz Kartel-led Portmore Empire, Lisa Hyper has formed her own group, 21 Bad Gal. "Yuh going to have Lisa Hyper and 21 Bad Gal. Seven young females, a mi artistes dem," she told THE STAR. The group members include Mercedes, Stylish, Tu Cute, Ski, Platinum, Princess Natisha and Lisa Hyper. The leader says there is a mix of cultural singers, R&B crooners and hard-core dancehall artistes. She said she decided to start the […]

Kingston, Jamaica -- Reggae and Dancehall artiste Chino has scored yet another achievement. The artiste who has accumulated a number of awards including those at the EMEs, Youth View Awards and Magnum Stone Love Awards in recent months, has again been nominated, this time for an IRAWMA award. Chino, whose correct name is Daniel McGregor, was nominated in the category 'Most Improved Entertainer' at this year's 29th International Reggae & World Music Awards, (IRAWMA). Chino says, "When I heard I […]