Dancehall yet to get respect in Jamaica – PR specialist
When Popcaan and his mentor, Vybz Kartel, released notable albums this year, they were touted as dancehall acts who could possibly make the final five...
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Low-key birthday as Sanchez turns 56
Kevin Anthony Jackson, better known as Sanchez, turns 56 today, and unlike previous birthdays, the highlight of the reggae artiste’s day will be the cutting...
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Halsey the latest singer to criticise Grammys
Entertainer Halsey thinks achieving a Grammy nomination is all about “knowing the right people”. The 26-year-old singer, who released her latest album, Manic, earlier this...
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Glitches, but virtual Reggae Sunsplash delivered
It was not the grand return many expected as it had to be executed via livestream, nonetheless, this year’s staging of Reggae Sunsplash served up...
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‘Poor Country Boy’ Wesrok gives back to his home town
When reggae recording artiste Wesrok realised that his home town community of Swamp Lane in Bog Walk, St Catherine, was feeling the economic pressures of...
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Askelle firing number one songs – Happy to choose Sizzla’s project over Rihanna’s
In 2010, musician, beat-maker, and producer Michael ‘Askelle’ Fairman was a final-year student at The University of the West Indies, pursuing a first degree in...
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Dancehall/murder link, a broken record? – Crime and violence goes well beyond dancehall, says Hope
In a recent Instagram post, dancehall artiste, Bounty Killer, condemned the recent execution-style killing of an 81-year-old grandmother and her two grandchildren aged ten and...
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Toots honoured at Kingston Creative mural presentation on Water Lane
54-46 That’s my Number,Pressure Drop, Funky Kingston, Bam Bam, Fever and Pomp and Pride. Those are only some of the songs embedded in the incredible...
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Junior Moore explores art with ‘Broken Pieces’ – Tamlins member pays homage to reggae’s ‘fallen soldiers’ in Water Lane mural
Veteran reggae artiste Junior Moore has been working on a new melody these days. Moore’s ‘Broken Pieces’ was one of 10 murals unveiled on Wednesday,...
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Reggae Sunsplash set to sizzle tonight – Jesse Royal, Romain Virgo, Agent Sasco and Masicka performers for Night 2
Following great performances from Tanya Stephens, Richie Spice, Ras-I, and show-closer Capleton on Night 1, Reggae Sunsplash brings the curtains down on its two-day virtual...
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‘Inna De Yard’ for virtual Last Sundays
For its virtual Last Sundays November 29, the National Gallery of Jamaica, in association with the Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA), will feature an...
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Lesley Hayles’ one-woman show – PR specialist and manager moving into production
Lesley Hayles is opening a new chapter as a music industry professional by venturing into production. Known in music and social media circles as Lesley...
