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Flippa gets EME Awards DJ of the Year nomination

DANCEHALL deejay Flippa Mafia has come a long way in one short year. In December 2008, he was the new kid on the dancehall block, capturing the imagination of the massives with his money-throwing, champagne-poppin' gimmicks, while taking the term 'flossing' to dizzying heights. However, by December 2009, he was acknowledged as the Flossing King and had enjoyed a year in which his career soared and saw him having a presence on local and international charts, even securing # 1 […]

January 20, 2010 8

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India Arie to attend EME Awards

International singer India Arie will be making an appearance at the Excellence In Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards in February. On Friday, the show's organiser Richard 'Richie B' Burgess confirmed that the singer will be attending the event, which will be held in February at the gardens of the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. He said that the singer will be accepting her award for International Friend of Reggae. The other awardee in the category will be Melanie Fiona, a Canadian Rhythm […]

January 19, 2010 7

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Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz and Bono Come Together For Haiti Relief Track

In support of the current disaster in Haiti, three music superstars are coming together to record a new track, as a plea for Haiti relief funds. In a series of tweets over the weekend, producer Swizz Beatz revealed that he, Jay-Z and U2's Bono have laid down a record about the tragedy in Haiti, but as of press time, its title was unknown. "ME, BONO, HOVA, HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT HAITI," Swizzy wrote on his Twitter page (@THEREALSWIZZZ). "STAY […]

January 18, 2010 9

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Sophia Brown Nabs Eme Nomination

With a distribution deal for Universal Records in the bag and a brand new video in circulation, "Weak to you" reggae recording artist Sophia Brown is this week showing gratitude for her recent nomination in the "Female Vocalist Of The Year" category of the Excellence In Music EME Awards slated for February 4th. The prestigious annual award ceremony is back this year and will once again seek to honor the outstanding contributions of dancehall and reggae artists alike in some […]

January 15, 2010 6

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Mystikal Released From Jail

After serving six years in a Louisiana prison, former No Limit star Mystikal has now been released from jail. Mystikal (born Michael Tyler) was convicted January 15, 2004 for sexual battery, after being charged in 2002 for forcing his former beautician to perform oral sex on him and two bodyguards at his apartment in Baton Rouge. The rapper was also charged with extortion, but charges were later dropped. He reportedly paid the victim $350,000 due to a civil suit. The […]

January 15, 2010 22

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Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz Deny Any Satanic Link To "On To The Next One" Video

Jay-Z's new avant-garde video for "On To the Next One" Ã¢â‚¬â€ with images of ram skulls, black crows and a Joker-like clown Ã¢â‚¬â€ has some bloggers talking that Jay is dabbling in demonic imagery and Freemason symbolism. Hov thinks that's ridiculous. "I got a lot of money," Hov told Power 105.1 radio host Ed Lover Wednesday. "When people get a lot of money, they start getting those rumors like Tom Cruise, Willie Smith. That's ridiculous." Hov is also the subject […]

January 14, 2010 80

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Michelle Williams Fires BeyonceÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Dad, Mathew Knowles, As Manager!

Daddy Knowles is being sent Ã¢â‚¬Å“To The Left, To The Left.Ã¢â‚¬Â Michelle Williams has become the latest former Child of Destiny to part ways with BeyonceÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s manager dad Mathew Knowles. The singer has been managed by her former bandmateÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s father since she joined the now defunct girl band in 2000, but on Tuesday, Michelle announced that she is parting ways with Knowles and his Music World Entertainment company so she can take her career Ã¢â‚¬Å“in a new direction.Ã¢â‚¬Â The move […]

January 14, 2010 24

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Aidonia selected for Youth View Awards

Popular dancehall deejay Sheldon Lawrence, better known as Aidonia, now on the resurgence to reclaim the top spot in dancehall, has already started the new year on a high note. Last week, at the launch of the 2010 Youth View Awards (YVA) held on the roof of the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston, it was revealed that the JOP leader was nominated for 'Male Dancehall Artiste of The Year', going up against fellow heavyweights Mavado and Vybz Kartel. The YVA […]

January 11, 2010 52

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Janisa's "Jamaican Boy"- A Perfect Love Song!

Push-A-Pen Entertainment announces it has officially released Multi-talented Reggae Artist Janisa's new single "Jamaican Boy". Produced by renowned producer Paul "Jazzwad" Yebuah, who is a distinguished producer in the Reggae Industry responsible for hits such as "Bounty Killer's break out classic "Copper Shot" and Damian Marley's Grammy nominated "Beautiful". Revamped with a trendy, chic hairstyle, Former NYC Reggae Rising Star Contestant Janisa re-emerges with her distinct musical approach, stunning, unique image in tow. Motivated by thousands of eager fans who […]

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