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President of Buju Banton`s record label, Tracii McGregor, is urging the world to remember that the `Rasta Got Soul` singer is `innocent until proven guilty.` In an exclusive interview with CaribWorldNews Friday, McGregor, the head of Buju`s Gargamel Music, Inc., warned against a rush to judgment. She insisted the singer, born Mark Anthony Myrie, is `innocent` and that the label will pursue the best legal team to prove this. `It`s on an poppin,` said McGregor, revealing that she has been […]

Singjay Mr Vegas is having perhaps his most successful European tour ever as his highly anticipated pre-album tour is drawing big crowds. However, the artiste ran into what could have been a huge 'roadblock', but he made what some would call the "politically correct" move in the best interest ofhis career and the music. "Yo the thing mad I had to meet with the Mayor of Berlin and sign a paper not to discriminate, or perform any songs advocating hatred […]

(Kingston, Jamaica) - On Saturday night, Dancehall and Reggae artiste, Chino walked away with the prestigious award for 'Best New Artiste' at the Stone Love 37th Anniversary staged at the Mas Camp, New Kingston. He says, "I put in a lot of hard work and I feel very happy but humbled that it is being recognized in the industry. So nuff blessings and thanks to everybody and Stone Love for seeing that." In addition, Chino also recently released the video […]

MIAMI — Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton will fight a drug charge against him in Tampa instead of Miami. Banton waived his bail hearing Wednesday in Miami federal court. His case is being prosecuted in Tampa, where he will be transferred. U.S. Magistrate Judge William Turnoff issued a temporary order of detention for the 36-year-old singer, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie. Banton did not speak at the hearing, except to reply, "Yes, sir," to the judge's […]

Reggae star Buju Banton's attorney says his client "vigorously denies" charges that he tried to buy a large amount of cocaine from an undercover police officer. In an e-mail to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Herbert E. Walker III said he looks forward to representing Banton in court, but he would not discuss the case further. A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration affidavit says Banton and two others traveled to Sarasota last week to make the purchase. Walker said Banton "vigorously […]

International reggae superstar Buju Banton is facing the fight of his life with the revelation that United States drug enforcement agents have recordings of his participation in a cocaine deal. Buju has been arrested on charges of dealing in illegal drugs and could spend more than 20 years in a federal prison in the US if he is found guilty. The reggae star is scheduled to appear in court in Tampa, Florida, tomorrow for the first round of what attorney-at-law […]