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Reggae star Buju Banton begins drug trial
Posted 26 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
According to an Associated Press report, attorneys for the United States government claim Buju Banton was an established drug trafficker before the singer allegedly tried to buy cocaine from an undercover officer in Florida last year.
These arguments were made as the trial against the singer began yesterday.
"Do ...
Beenie to answer to LA Lewis assault charge
Posted 26 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Dancehall artist Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis faced the court yesterday to answer to the charge, assault occasioning bodily harm.
Davis was charged along with Jeremy Wade, otherwise known as 'Rolex', who was charged with assault at common law, for an incident involving Horace 'LA' Lewis.
It was alleged that on June 5, Davis assaulted fellow entertainer Lewis after they ...
Bounty remains in jail - Set to appear in court this week
Posted 26 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Deejay Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Pryce, should appear in court by Wednesday, following his arrest by police on Saturday night.
Deputy Superintendent Altermoth Campbell of the Constant Spring Police Station, told THE STAR the deejay will remain in custody until his court date.
Pryce was arrested and charged with wounding after a woman turned up at the police station and reported that ...
Part 2: Interesting facts about Buju's Informant
Posted 05 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
In two weeks (hopefully!) Buju's trial will begin. To keep our followers informed, Lionmix is featuring information about the case, so you the readers can make your own judgement! Is Buju guilty or was he set up?
Here are some interesting facts about the Informant:
• He was paid more than $35,000 for his cooperation in the case against ...
Read: Fyah Bun - Semaj questions Rasta and Reggae
Posted 04 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
PSYCHOLOGIST Dr Leahcim Semaj argues that the popular theme of 'fyah bun' may have transformed Rastafari into an irrelevant movement that contradicts its origins.
"Is it possible that Rasta has fulfilled its promise and is now a spent force?" questioned Semaj, as he addressed the recent Rastafari Studies, Conference, a four-day expose on the movement.
"This conference ...
Sizzla’s Harare base up for sale
Posted 04 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Jamaican dancehall artist Sizzla Kalonji’s Borrowdale base, where he stayed during his visit to Zimbabwe and set up a high-tech recording studio a few months ago, is now on sale. A number of local reggae groups, including Rassie-I and Transit Crew, have been using the studio for their sessions. An insider close to the ...
Drama as Sean Paul arrives in Zimbabwe
Posted 04 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
There was mayhem at the Harare International Airport Friday afternoon after Jamaican dancehall king, Sean Paul touched down aboard a British Airways plane as hordes of fans breached the security cordons and scrambled to touch the mega star. “Akuuya! Akuuya! (He’s coming! He’s coming!),” a fan cried out as Sean Paul approached the ...
Buju Banton Trial Update: Date changed to Sept 20th 2010
Posted 04 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
THE TRIAL of reggae superstar Buju Banton has again been pushed back, leaving the Jamaican to spend more time in an American jail before getting a chance to clear his name.
This has left the legal team of the reggae icon frustrated.
"The trial was pushed back to September 20 despite our objection," David Oscar Markus of Buju's legal ...
Spragga Benz Set To Release “Shotta Culture” Aug 31st
Posted 02 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Miami Beach - August 31st marks the big day when Spragga Benz digitally releases one of his greatest creations, “SHOTTA CULTURE” on iTunes. Some may wonder, what is ‘Shotta Culture’? So we went straight to the source for answers. Spragga Benz stated, “It is the culture that I live, the culture that I’m from. ...
Video coming for Macka Diamond's Can't Talk To Mi
Posted 02 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Macka Diamond recently shot the video for her single Can't Talk to Mi with the help of talented director Robin Chin.
According to the Money Goddess, "This is my first video in a while because I've been so busy. I have been recording, but trying to fit in a video with my busy schedule is almost impossible."
Can't Talk ...
Lutan Fyah encouraged by response to reggae in Europe
Posted 02 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Singer Lutan Fyah who recently returned from a short summer tour to Europe, says he is awed by the way in which fans there openly show their appreciation for reggae and how easily the music that comes from Jamaica transcends language and cultural barriers.
The singer, born Anthony Martin, who grew up wanting to emulate reggae ...
Sugar Minott's children recording tribute album
Posted 02 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
SUGAR Minott may be gone, but as far as his son Lincoln Jr is concerned, his legacy will be living on forever.
"My dad's dream was for his children to carry on the musical legacy... and that's what we will be doing," he told the Observer. The siblings are now in the studio recording some of their dad's tunes. ...
Ambassador Bounty Killer?
Posted 02 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
The summer is practically over and I can now happily report that, during the performances at most events, we detected a significant reduction in lyrics glorifying the gun and violence from the major dancehall artistes. Even the usually constant diet of graphic, crude, vulgar lyrics and subject matter seems to have been less on display.
I believe ...
Free Expressions is the new album from Etana
Posted 02 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Reggae singer Etana is gearing up for the release of her sophomore set, Free Expressions. The album is due on November 9 and it features production work from the Free Mind label, and Kemar 'Flava' McGregor among others.
Free Expressions is the follow up to Etana's debut album The Strong One which was released in June of ...
Bails extended for men charged with Mad Cobra assault
Posted 29 August, 2010 | Comments: 0
Two men charged with the injury of entertainer Ewart 'Mad Cobra' Brown had their bails extended when they appeared in court yesterday.
Appearing before the Gun Court are Jahleel Johnson and Ryan McLaughlin, both of Braeton Phase One, Portmore, St Catherine.
The accuseds were told to return for their trial on September 29.
The appearance of Johnson and McLaughlin arose ...
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