Archive by category Jamaica

JAMAICAN DANCE HALL & REGGAE MUSIC

<strong>Stream Jimmy Cliff New Album “Rebirth” Trojan Records</strong>

Stream Jimmy Cliff New Album “Rebirth” Trojan Records

Trojan Records announced the release of Rebirth, a new Jimmy Cliff album after seven years! ‘Rebirth’ is the fruit of the collaboration between Jimmy Cliff and award-winning producer Tim Armstrong, from The Clash, who produced the whole album, which includes thirteen tracks. Stream Jimmy Cliff New Album “Rebirth” Trojan Records Rebirth features  his brand new single […]

<strong>Music Industry Achievers Awards Rescheduled To July 11</strong>

Music Industry Achievers Awards Rescheduled To July 11

CEO Nackesha “Queenie” Doyley of MIA productions has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances the 2012 Music Industry Achievers Awards (MIA) will be rescheduled to July 11th 2012. The 2nd staging takes place at the Mona Conference Center in Kingston, Jamaica. The red carpet and celebrity studded event will be hosted by Jade of Zip […]

<strong>Reggae Gold 2012 – Deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition Out – June 26 2012</strong>

Reggae Gold 2012 – Deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition Out – June 26 2012

REGGAE GOLD 2012 – DELUXE 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION – OUT NEXT WEEK JUNE 26 ON VP Records 2 CD Set Includes This Year’s Biggest Hits from Sean Paul, Melanie Fiona, Popcaan, Konshens and Busy Signal & Damian Marley +The Series’ Most Crucial Songs from Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Sizzla, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Beres Hammond & […]

<strong>Jamaican Music News: Lisa Hype Vs Gaza Slim</strong>

Jamaican Music News: Lisa Hype Vs Gaza Slim

Within the past week both Jamaican artists Popcaan and Gaza Slim have taken to the media to speak out against each other with several allegations, following the arrest of their mentor World Boss Vybz Kartel, the founder of Portmore Empire. [ Read Popcaan statement here– Read Gaza Slim statement here ]. Several members of the dancehall fraternity have offered […]

<strong>Jamaican Star Busy Signal To Be Extradited To The U.S. Today</strong>

Jamaican Star Busy Signal To Be Extradited To The U.S. Today

Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Glendale Goshia Gordon, more popularly known as Busy Signal will be handed over to United States law enforcement officials today in his ongoing extradition case. The Jamaican singjay, who faces criminal charges in the state of Minnesota, will be escorted there this afternoon by a team of U.S Marshalls. Listen To Busy Signal […]

<strong>Popcaan’s Statement About The Empire, Kartel, PG13 & More</strong>

Popcaan’s Statement About The Empire, Kartel, PG13 & More

Jamaican recording artist Popcaan, real name Andre Sutherland, released a long statement, where he addresses all the rumors about his status in the Portmore Empire and Gaza, Vybz Kartel, PG13 and much more.  READ THE FULL POPCAAN STATEMENT BELOW This statement is addressed to all media and my fans. Because of facts mixed with persistent […]

<strong>Watch Tommy Lee’s Interview On Live BBC Xtra1 Studio June 2012</strong>

Watch Tommy Lee’s Interview On Live BBC Xtra1 Studio June 2012

Following the recent disbanding of Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire from World Boss himself many fans have speculated whether or not Popcaan remains a part of the Gaza. It’s been after an interview with another former Empire deejay, Tommy Lee, that has been interviewed by Young Lion on BBC 1Xtra’s Dancehall M1X, in which Sparta addressed […]

<strong>Mission Catwalk Turns Up Drama with ‘Wild Card’ Finale Watch Episode 12</strong>

Mission Catwalk Turns Up Drama with ‘Wild Card’ Finale Watch Episode 12

Check out your favorite fashion designers from Mission Catwalk 2 showcasing their collections at Caribbean Fashion Week, with more surprises and drama guaranteed! Catch up with the full episode and stay tune for the grand finale! Some Mission Catwalk viewers were in for a surprise on Tuesday’s episode of the Caribbean reality series when instead of […]

<strong>Lauren McClure For Miss Jamaica World 2012</strong>

Lauren McClure For Miss Jamaica World 2012

As Jamaica celebrates her 50th Anniversary of Independence, we celebrate 50 years of outstanding achievements that has mounted a little island to considerable worldly recognition. This year the onus is upon us, as Jamaicans, to put our best foot forward & exemplify, in essence, what we have continuously done for the past 50 years – […]

<strong>Ryan Chan Wins Again ‘Mission Catwalk 2’ Rebecca Stirm Eliminated</strong>

Ryan Chan Wins Again ‘Mission Catwalk 2’ Rebecca Stirm Eliminated

After a taste of victory with his first win last week, Ryan Chan of Trinidad has won yet another challenge on Caribbean fashion reality series ‘Mission Catwalk’; a win which qualifies him for some enviable prizes including the chance to show at London Fashion week.  His scores also put him in the top three ranking, […]

<strong>“Hit Me With Music” A Documentary On Jamaican Dancehall Music</strong>

“Hit Me With Music” A Documentary On Jamaican Dancehall Music

Dancehall student can’t miss out the fascinating realities of Jamaica’s musical experience told and described in the acclaimed film, Hit Me With Music. Released in 2012, the 74-minute “Hit Me With Music” is directed by Barcelona-born Miquel Galofré and cleared for audiences 16 years and over. This documentary explores the various facets of Dancehall culture, including […]

<strong>Vybz Kartel Music ‘Back To Life’ & ‘Money Box Riddim’ 2012</strong>

Vybz Kartel Music ‘Back To Life’ & ‘Money Box Riddim’ 2012

Re-posting one of the latest Vybz Kartel’s  single -Back to Life released by UIM Records and distributed by 21st Hapilos. Even after being incarcerated for almost a year, top selling Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel is still stirring controversy. The single “Back To Life” produced by Adidjahiem Records has been the buzz on social media. With […]

<strong>Vybz Kartel Trial News: Remanded Again To June 29</strong>

Vybz Kartel Trial News: Remanded Again To June 29

Nothing new yesterday when World Boss Vybz Kartel appeared again before the court to respond of the alleged murder charges and was remanded again until later this month. Adidja Palmer appeared before the Home Circuit Court yesterday, Friday June 8, the same day Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, was sentenced to 23 years in prison from US prosecutors. […]