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<strong>Jamaican Music News Youth View Awards 2012 List Of Winners</strong>

Jamaican Music News Youth View Awards 2012 List Of Winners

The fifth annual Youth View Awards provided a bit for every taste in this 2012 edition. The event was hosted by Kruddy and Tami Chynn this past Saturday in Kingston, it  was packed with a lot of big names and celebrities and took place at the National Indoor Sports Center. Kartel, that scored big last year, […]

<strong>Bob Marley’s Documentary At Berlin Film Festival</strong>

Bob Marley’s Documentary At Berlin Film Festival

Tomorrow will be Bob Marley’s Earth Strong.   He was born on Feb 6 1945 in Jamaica. 2011 was the 50th anniversary of the formation of his legendary band the Wailers. It’s 30 years since Marley succumbed to cancer. 2012 is the year that marks half a century of Jamaican Independence. Which better occasion than […]

<strong>Vybz Kartel Latest News: Remanded Again Today Til Feb 24</strong>

Vybz Kartel Latest News: Remanded Again Today Til Feb 24

Incarcerated Jamaican star Vybz Kartel was remanded again, during his outgoing trial for murder, when the preliminary inquiry against him failed to get off the ground this morning. Adidja Palmer went again before the Gun Court section of the Corporate Area Criminal Court, in downtown Kingston, Jamaica. The Gun Court was told that the Director of […]

<strong>Reggae & Dancehall News February 2012 Popcaan, Lisa Hyper, Shaggy </strong>

Reggae & Dancehall News February 2012 Popcaan, Lisa Hyper, Shaggy

Fans of the young Unruly King Popcaan need to know the dancehall star is really Ravin’ right now! After being featured in Complex Magazine the young artist is continuing to make his mark on the international scene. His latest hit – Only Man She Want, was this week added to New York’s HOT 97 playlist. […]

<strong>New Jamaican Reggae Riddims Songs & Music Videos 2012</strong>

New Jamaican Reggae Riddims Songs & Music Videos 2012

Check out posted below the biggest dancehall and reggae riddims coming out of Jamaica featuring top Jamaican artists ranking big right now in Jamaica and the rest of the world. Jamaican recording artist Dwayno released his tribute song to incarcerated World Boss Vybz Kartel titled Don A Road, posted below with official video. Dwayno deejays […]

<strong>Popcaan Latest News: Poppi Dismiss Rumors Of Threats In Trinidad</strong>

Popcaan Latest News: Poppi Dismiss Rumors Of Threats In Trinidad

Dancehall’s rising star Popcaan is dismissing rumors that he received threats from party promoters on the island of Trinidad when he went there for a concert over the weekend! According to the promoter who had booked Popcaan for the show, he had placed the artist in a hotel far away to remove him from harm’s […]

<strong>Jamaican Star Vybz Kartel Bail Denied & Remanded Again To Next Week</strong>

Jamaican Star Vybz Kartel Bail Denied & Remanded Again To Next Week

Jamaican star Vybz Kartel, currently incarcerated, appeared yesterday before Senior RM Judith Pusey in the Half-Way Tree Resident Magistrate’s Court. The Gaza Boss, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is charged jointly with Portmore Empire artist Vanessa Saddler, more popularly known as ‘Gaza Slim’ & his associate Andre Henry also known as ‘Pim Pim’, of conspiracy […]

<strong>Jamaican Dancehall Artist Elephant Man Is Free</strong>

Jamaican Dancehall Artist Elephant Man Is Free

Jamaican Dancehall music artist Elephant Man was released on bail after appearing before the court today on some sexual assault charges. He was greeted by is family and fans and he also spoke to reporters and he remarked his innocence. Check out this video where you can hear his own words to the reporters right […]

<strong>Latest News & Music From Popcaan [2012]</strong>

Latest News & Music From Popcaan [2012]

Jamaican recording artist Popcaan has been in the news for some problems he was having in Trinidad last week. The family of the rising Jamaican Dancehall artist, real name Andre Sutherland, has been  worried about the artist’s own safety, since  his departure to Trinidad on Friday (January 27). Reports are that five concert promoters have issued threats […]

<strong>Jamaican Artist Elephant Man Before Court Today</strong>

Jamaican Artist Elephant Man Before Court Today

Jamaican Dancehall artist  Elephant Man, real name Oneil Bryan, has been charged with rape and grievous assault. According to reports, Elephant Man is now being questioned by Detectives from the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offenses and child abuse (CISOCA). Detectives from CISOCA stated that the DJ was being questioned in relation to a number […]

<strong>Listen To “UK Riots Riddim” Reality Shock Records</strong>

Listen To “UK Riots Riddim” Reality Shock Records

Listen to Uk Riots Riddim, which voices the concerns and worries about our society and all the social problems the modern urban living can bring. Deep lyrics on a very cool new reggae riddim from UK to vibe with. Couldn’t skip this riddim inspired from last summer UK’s riots. It comes from England and it’s called – […]

One Love Nutrifest 2012 Miami [Music Festival]

Check out the One Love Nutrifest 2012 Miami! Launched to supplement the postponed Bayside Rocks Festival of November 2011 Miami get ready for the One Love Nutrifest 2012, scheduled for Sat 18th Feb 2012. A music appointment designed  to bring the knowledge of need, through music. Reggae icon Luciano had recently, just last week to […]

Reggae & Dancehall Music News Recaps Jan 2012

Reggae & Dancehall Music News Recaps Jan 2012

Good News! Veteran Reggae artist Jepther Washington Mclymont, better known as Luciano “The Messenger” has been re-issued his US visa. Luciano‘s visa was taken away after he was charged last year for harboring a fugitive at his home.  The charge was later dismissed on the grounds of insufficient evidence! It has now been officially confirmed that Luciano has […]