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JAMAICAN DANCE HALL & REGGAE MUSIC

<strong>Shaggy, Stephen & Ziggy Marley Topping Reggae Grammy Nominations 2011</strong>

Shaggy, Stephen & Ziggy Marley Topping Reggae Grammy Nominations 2011

The 54th annual Grammy Awards is scheduled for February 12, 2012. The first Reggae album awarded, 28 years ago, was ‘Anthem’, Black Uhuru while the last Reggae artist that won a Grammy was Buju Banton with his album ‘Before The Dawn’. This year nominees list for Best Reggae Album at the 54th annual Grammy Awards include […]

<strong>No Bail Yet For Vybz Kartel</strong>

No Bail Yet For Vybz Kartel

Vybz Kartel will have to wait until December 19 to know if he will be released on bail. Mr Palmer appeared in the Corporate Area Resident magistrate’s Court this morning expecting that a bail application would be filed by his attorneys on his behalf but a spanner was thrown into the works after it was […]

<strong>Vybz Kartel Bail Set To $3 Million.Gaza Slim Wanted</strong>

Vybz Kartel Bail Set To $3 Million.Gaza Slim Wanted

Vybz Kartel was finally  granted $3 million bail in the Supreme Court yesterday. The bail was in relation to the alleged murder  of Barrington ‘Bossie’ Bryan. He could be out on bail today. The bail application was made by defense attorney Tom Tavares-Finson, who appeared in chambers with Michael Deans and Chris Tavares-Finson. The attorney took […]

<strong>Top 10 Dancehall Singles Inna Jamaica Dec 2011</strong>

Top 10 Dancehall Singles Inna Jamaica Dec 2011

Check out the Top 10 Dancehall Singles in Jamaican Music Charts for the month of December 2011. Mavado is everywhere. Gully God is all over the first positions in November/ December chartS for Dancehall Singles inna Jamaica, taking  he number one spot with Settle Down on Overproof Riddim for 2 weeks. Follow down by another […]

<strong>I-Octane New Ep – Straight From The Heart – Out Dec 6 [Reggae Dancehall Music]</strong>

I-Octane New Ep – Straight From The Heart – Out Dec 6 [Reggae Dancehall Music]

Jamaican Reggae Dancehall artist I-Octane is about to release his EP titled “Straight from the Heart”. The Reggae dancehall project will features six carefully chosen tracks that will undoubtedly resonate with people despite their class, color or creed. I-Octane is proud of the production and support behind this EP. “As artists we spend so much […]

<strong>Vybz Kartel Didn’t Escape From Jail He Was In Court Today & Remanded Again</strong>

Vybz Kartel Didn’t Escape From Jail He Was In Court Today & Remanded Again

Despite rumors that he escaped custody early this morning, Jamaican superstarVybz Kartel, was remanded again when HE APPEARED in the Gun Court Division of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court today. He will return to court on December 21, for the case regarding the murder of Barrington ‘Bossie’ Bryan, when the documents related  will be […]

<strong>Latest News: Vybz Kartel Didn’t Escape From Jail</strong>

Latest News: Vybz Kartel Didn’t Escape From Jail

Ahwoe!!!!It really sounded like a movie for a couple of hours! Vybz Kartel’s own script! Dancehall star Vybz Kartel was reportedly broken out of prison after holding an officer at gunpoint. The fake news were all over European sites. On how Mr Adidja Palmer, Vybz Kartel, allegedly was able to start a riot at the Horizon Adult Remand […]

<strong>Jamaican Movie ‘Man Free’ Special Trailer</strong>

Jamaican Movie ‘Man Free’ Special Trailer

Check out this special cut trailer for the Jamaican Documentary “Man Free” by Kinsey Beck and David Garonzik and with some latest footage of Perry Henzell before he died. A group of people was trying to screen the movie during a popular Miami’s reggae festival and the movie producers got out of their ways to […]

<strong>Jamaican Reggae Artist Alex Marley</strong>

Jamaican Reggae Artist Alex Marley

Do you know  Alex Marley? He is Jamaican, he plays Reggae, but he also composes, writes,  and acts…There’s more than just music to mention about him. Let’s start with the music. He has a familiar last name, right? Born on  July 1987 in Kingston, Jamaica he was called to music at a very early age […]

<strong>Watch ‘Take Over Riddim’ Special Video Edition</strong>

Watch ‘Take Over Riddim’ Special Video Edition

Check out episode #5 of Swag Tv Lirikz, with a special on Notnice Take Over Riddim. Jamaican Dancehall artists Dotta Coppa, Armani Paris and more are voicing on it. Check out Dotta Coppa and Doza Medicine doing some crazy freestyles! Hosted by: NotNice and featuring also Armani Paris and a bonus scene with Aidonia. This Riddim is […]

<strong>Strictly The Best Volumes 44 & 45 VP Records Out Now</strong>

Strictly The Best Volumes 44 & 45 VP Records Out Now

The party for Strictly The Best Album release concert was held in Boston last night and announcing a new NYC date on December 14th with performances by Sean Paul, Wayne Marshall, Demarco & Laza Morgan in honor of VP A&R Joel Chin. VP Records releases their latest installments of  “Strictly The Best series– Vol. 44 […]

<strong>Konshens Goes Digital With His Own App</strong>

Konshens Goes Digital With His Own App

Konshens continues to raise the bar: he recently unveiled the ‘Konshens App’. Check this out! Currently available on the Android smart phone, the new App allows Konshens fans to have access to him on the go. The new App supports a wide range of Konshens content, giving fans the opportunity to stay connected to him by receiving […]

<strong>Dancehall Music News: Mavado’s To Perform In MIA For Dj Khaled B-Day Bash</strong>

Dancehall Music News: Mavado’s To Perform In MIA For Dj Khaled B-Day Bash

Jamaican Gully God Mavado was in Miami at club Liv with Dj Khaled and Ace Hood, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Busta Bus this past Sunday for MTV Sucker-Free Awards. Since gaining back his US work permit Mavado has been on the rise with his career signing for Khaled’s label, WE THE BEST MUSIC GROUP, […]

<strong>Watch ‘Babylon’ A Film By Franco Rosso [Reggae UK Cult Movie]</strong>

Watch ‘Babylon’ A Film By Franco Rosso [Reggae UK Cult Movie]

Babylon is the story of a young black man in UK during the 80′. A classic and one of the most highly regarded cult British films of the 1980. Babylon has been recently remastered on dvd and it’s avialble also digitally, clicking on the banner posted on this page. The movie tells the story of David, […]