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Baby Cham's back in the game
Posted 11 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
DAMIAN Beckett, aka Cham, is a deejay on a mission. His plan is to get dancehall back to the good old glory days.
The 33-year-old dancehall stalwart has again teamed up with acclaimed producer, songwriter and musician Dave Kelly to produce dancehall hits, similar to that which the, duo ...
Bounty back in court January 11
Posted 11 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
THE trial involving popular dancehall deejay Bounty Killer accused of using a hammer, a gold chain and mosquito zapper to beat his girlfriend, was yesterday postponed for January 11, after the woman failed to show up for the trial.
The entertainer, whose real name is Rodney Price, was arrested in September on a charged of unlawful wounding ...
Disc jocks take a stand
Posted 11 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
Over the years, several disc jockeys have been on the receiving end of physical assaults relating to accusations of playing too much or not enough of an artiste's songs at events.
Disc jockeys are now deciding to take what they say is a stand against artistes who continually disrespect the ethics and morals of dancehall music.
The ...
Gyptian promotes 'One Love'
Posted 11 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
Mobo award-winning reggae star Gyptian will headline Tuesday's One Love Reggae Concert at the Negril Escape Resort.
This will be Gyptian's first appearance in Negril since he shot to international prominence earlier this year, with the smash Billboard hit Hold Yuh and his many fans in the west will be expecting a very exciting performance from him.
Gyptian came to ...
Mr Lexx releases 'Let It Pop'
Posted 11 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
Not much has been heard from Mr Lexx recently.
However, the artiste might be back in the limelight after recently releasing a new single, Let It Pop featuring Esco da shocker.
The song, according to a release from Mr Lexx's publicist, gives listeners "a splash of pop spiked with a heavy hand of reggae, fusing into the perfect crossover ...
Mr Vegas for Soul Train Awards
Posted 11 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
Soul Train Awards 'Best Reggae Artist' nominee Mr Vegas has been added to the first annual Soulfusion, the official Soul Train Awards pre-show concert, slated for today at the Atlanta Civic Center in Georgia.
The Reggae superstar will share the stage with soulstress Erykah Badu, Hip Hop giant Rick Ross, R&B siren Chrisette Michelle, and ...
Ryno Sings About Arrest
Posted 07 October, 2010 | Comments: 0
Since his getting bail on Thursday afternoon, dancehall artiste Ryno Di Stinga has already penned a song about his altercation with Vybz Kartel's business partner Corey Todd.
Speaking with THE STAR yesterday, Ryno said the song was recorded on Saturday but it was not done as a 'diss' for anyone.
"It is no disrespect. It's not a diss, just a ...
Tony Rebel court case settled
Posted 07 October, 2010 | Comments: 0
The court battle for increased child support between Jamaica popular reggae artiste Tony Rebel and his former common-law wife has been settled.
Rebel, whose real name is Patrick Barrett, was taken to court by Alicia Lawson.
The case came before the Supreme Court in March and it was reported then that Tony Rebel was paying approximately $88,000 monthly for the ...
Buju’s dad hoping, praying
Posted 07 October, 2010 | Comments: 0
BUJU Banton’s dad is hoping that his son will be granted bail when he again faces the United States courts next week.
The father, Benjamin Myrie, told the Observer this morning that strong prayers were going out for the entertainer, who is detained in the Pinellas County Jail in Tampa, Florida.
“Bwoy all I can do is just pray and ...
Gyptian joins forces with Mary J Blige
Posted 07 October, 2010 | Comments: 0
Reggae act Gyptian continues to sizzle this year as he now joins forces with the iconic Mary J. Blige. Gyptian will be breaking from his tour schedule to join the R&B queen on the England leg of her UK tour.
He takes the stage on November 2 at The O2 Arena in London, the same venue Michael Jackson ...
Before the Dawn - Buju's new album released today
Posted 28 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Despite his current incarceration, Buju Banton was heavily involved in putting together this latest album, Before The Dawn. From choosing the final track listing and labouring over the phone with the producers and engineers to get the mixes just right, as well as to conceptualising the project's distinguished packaging, was the level of his involvement.
Hard copies ...
Buju optimistic, entertainment industry rests easier
Posted 28 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
News of yesterday hung jury in the Buju Banton drug trial has been met with relief among the local entertainment fraternity, while the artiste at the centre of the trial is said to be upbeat following yesterday's developments.
Vice president of Buju's Gargamel Music, Tracii McGregor, noted that the deejay is optimistic in light of yesterday's decision ...
Drums beat for Buju Banton
Posted 27 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
RASTAFARIAN elders gathered at Buju Banton's Carlisle Avenue Gargamel Studios and chanted nyahbinghi all night Saturday and Sunday. The drums — the kette, funde, and bass — pounded all night as the Rastafarians chanted for Buju's freedom.
Banton is awaiting a verdict in his drug-related case in Florida.
"Black liberation day. Oh what a great day this will be ...
US Judge declares mistrial in Buju Banton cocaine case
Posted 27 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
A US judge has declared a mistrial for reggae star Buju Banton, accused last year of conspiring to buy cocaine from an undercover police officer.
Jurors in the US state of Florida were unable to reach a verdict.
The four-time Grammy nominee may be re-tried in December. A defence lawyer asked he be freed on a bond.
Banton, a Jamaican national, ...
Christopher Martin will 'come where you going'
Posted 26 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Reggae sensation Christopher Martin will next week shoot the video for his current hit Come Where You Going. The song was produced earlier this summer at Big Yard Studios in Kingston by new dancehall riddim duo Richard 'Mosiah' Pearson and Hanif 'Rizzla' Chito of Mosiah Musik.
Pearson says he is happy with the reception and wants to use ...
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