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I-Octane Energy that knows no bound

I- OctaneÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s music and stage performance hand in hand, sets the tone for a major break-tru for the 22 year old Reggae artiste. Since the release of his first hit song Ã¢â‚¬Å“Different PageÃ¢â‚¬Â he has performed on almost every major Reggae/Dancehall event held in Jamaica and continues to live up to the expectation of a promising artiste with zeal for international recognition. In 2008, I-Octane performed from January through to December on events such as the award winning 2008 Best […]

March 29, 2009 26

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Beenie's reality show to have international appeal

Filled with scandals, feuds and public relationships, the life of the self-proclaimed King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, has often held the local public's attention. Now, Beenie Man will be parading his colourful personality to an international audience with his reality television series where he searches for love. Tentatively entitled 'Girls Dem Suga', Beenie Man plans to film his own reality show where he would live in a house with 20 females from across the world and at the end, […]

March 28, 2009 16

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Etana introduces 'Caltariba System'

Reggae songbird Etana is ready to bring the message of her recently released single, Caltariba System, to the television screen through a video she recently shot. Caltariba System, which is on Etana's debut album, The Strong One, is a powerful reminder of the harsh realities of the world and the importance of never giving up. The video, which has already gained popularity on social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace, features a solem-looking, soulful-sounding Etana bringing across the message of […]

March 28, 2009 15

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Vegas' new video launched

"It's different and not something I expected Jay Will to come with." -Vegas There was an intimate atmosphere at the launch of Vegas' 'I Am Blessed' video at the Indies Bar and Grill in New Kingston on Tuesday evening. Eyes were glued to many television screens in the small and cozy venue upon entry. On these screens, Vegas' many past videos were being played. During this time, the guests rocked to songs like Taxi Fare, Heads High, Daggering, Good Loving […]

March 28, 2009 7

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Mavado, Serani build up heat in America

Alliance artistes Mavado and Serani continue to make strides on the international scene, as both their videos made New Joint of the Day in the same month on BET's 106 & Park. Mavado's So Special and Serani's No Games also made appearances on Billboard and other magazines. Manager of both artistes, Julian Jones-Griffith, is very pleased with the way things are developing. "Space is very limited on radio playlists and charts, etc, for dancehall, so to have two artistes with […]

March 25, 2009 25

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Chris Brown and Rihanna Are Taking A Break

After all the media coverage, regarding their February domestic spat, and then their reunion in Miami shortly after, the couple is reportedly taking some time off from each other. A source told Us Weekly recently that the two plan to spend some time apart. At least for the time being. "They're taking a break," the source said. "Jay-Z told Rihanna she needs to cut things out with Chris, at least in public." While things are looking bad for Chris Brown, […]

March 25, 2009 18

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Ms. Triniti is "Riding High"

Ms. Triniti has released a new single entitled Ã¢â‚¬Å“Walk OutÃ¢â‚¬Â on the Hot Spankin rhythm produced by Hugh Ã¢â‚¬ËœnoseÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Lynch of 357 Records. Already in rotation, Hot Spankin rhythm features other popular artistes such as T.O.K, Charlie Blacks and up and coming controversial female Dancehall artiste Katrini. Ms. Triniti has had a good year in 2008 topping most of the local top 10 and 20 music and video charts. The video for her popular Ã¢â‚¬Å“Burnin BurninÃ¢â‚¬Â single is also in […]

March 21, 2009 19

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Etana still feeling 'Solid'

Songstress Etana is still with booking agent Solid Agency despite speculation that the singer had left the camp. Rumours have been circulating for more than a week that Etana had left the Sharon Burke-run agency because of conflicts between the two. When contacted, however, Burke said that Etana was still with Solid Agency and advised THE STAR to speak with the artiste. Etana also confirmed that she was still with Solid Agency, but has expanded her team to include Junior […]

March 18, 2009 18

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Laden's 'Time To Shine' under investigation by BC

Laden's Time To Shine is currently being investigated by the Broadcasting Commission (BC). When contacted, Nicole Morrison, information and public relations officer at the Broadcasting Commission said the song was being investigated but was not banned by the BC as was being speculated. "No ban is coming from the Broadcasting Commission on any song. I understand that there is an investigation because an expletive was played in that song on the radio," Morrison told THE STAR. The lines in the […]

March 16, 2009 11