BY DWAYNE RICHARDS Observer writer Timing of Usain Bolt’s exit demonstrates smarts, shrewdness If it were up to his father, his coach, his sponsors, the people and the Government of Jamaica, Usain Bolt would not quit track and field at the end of the 2017 season. No one wants to see the legendary sprinter exit the stage just yet at the “tender” age of 30 years. Ever since 2007 when he finish... »
Popcaan may be feeling like it’s time to fully move on from the Gaza and from Vybz kartel shadows. The Unruly Boss fully cut ties with his former protege and is now embracing his own Unruly Gang and Drake’s OVO. Popcaan quietly covered up his Gaza tattoo with something that more represents his own group, but dancehall fans are just taking note. Sources inside Unruly told us on Thursday that the co... »
After spending the past few years establishing himself as a producer with enough range to cross genres, Jamaican producer Tarik ‘Rvssian’ Johnston has entered the big leagues, shelling out US$360,000 on a Rolls-Royce Wraith. “Range Rover was the first big purchase, but this is another level. Exotic foreign. I chose the Wraith because it’s comfortable and exotic … and ... »
Ishawna finds herself again at the center of some fresh controversies that have nothing to do with her music . Last weekend, the “Equal Rights” singer posted a smoking hot photo of herself on her Instagram page and captioned it, “Mi nuh dress inna tablecloth like Miss Lou #RipMissLou.” Her Jamaican fans think that she was disrespecting the late Jamaican icon who is celebrated as the mother of Jama... »
Nicki Minaj either confirmed her pregnancy or is simply trolling us when she posted a baby emoji on Twitter last night. Every couple of months or so rumors flare up about Nicki Minaj pregnancy but we have yet to have a baby. Now that she is a single woman there haven’t been any baby on the way rumors so perhaps Nicki is giving the rumor mill a jump start on this one. After all its midway into the ... »
Majority of dancehall fans would agree with Chonnixx request for Mavado and Popcaan to make peace and work together to push the genre globally. During his lengthy Instagram Live session last weekend where he spoke with his fans about his new album Chronology, he spoke about the infamous Mavado and Popcaan beef. Chronixx think that if these two dancehall heavy weights unite they can take dancehal... »
Raymond Graham Alec Wilson LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Jamaicans can rise to any occasion worldwide and they are able to make a big impact in any situation they choose. One Jamaican who is making a big and positive impact overseas is 26-year-old Alec Wilson, who is the fastest man in Switzerland. He is the National champion and record holder in the men’s 100 metres after posting 10.08 seconds las... »
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter Last year’s Festival Song Competition winner Oneil ‘Nazzleman’ Scott in performance at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew. His winning entry was entitled No Weh Like Jamaica. FOR the second time in its 50-year history there will be no Festival Song Competition as part of Jamaica’s Independence celebrations. Howev... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Opposition Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns says that what Jamaica needs in order to reduce the spate of violence and murders is “Jesus” and not a new crime Bill. “Jesus is what we need and the Bible” Frazer-Binns told Parliament in the debate on the new “Zones of Special Operations” Crime Bill today. The Senate met at Gordon House in an effort to complete the debate on the bill, bu... »
Demarco is the newest signee to Akon’s label KonLive label. The dancehall deejay inked a three-album deal with the label founded by the hip hop star. Demarco also signed on to En-Treeg Management which is an artist management company founded by Akon’s wife Rozina Negusei who is a well-connected music business executive in the U.S. Demarco also relocated back to Atlanta earlier this year where he h... »
ALKALINE was questioned by lawmen at the Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) headquarters located at the NCB Towers on Oxford Road in St Andrew yesterday. The session was aimed at determining whether the guns used in the dancehall deejay’s video, After All, were real or props, and the role the uniformed police, who appeared in video, played. “ACP Elan Powell is leading the investigation in r... »
Vybz Kartel lawyers will likely submit their skeletal argument to the appeal court judges sometime this month. The Jamaica Appeal Court set the highly anticipated appeal trial for February 19. But before the date arrives, lawyers representing the defendants and the prosecution were ordered to submit their skeletal arguments and file their authority in July or the latest sometime throughout the su... »
Police say ‘Wangiri’ phone scam not a push by international terrorist group By Shanica Blair Online report The police have dismissed speculations of a possible nexus between ISIS and the ‘Wangiri Phone Scam’, which resulted in hundreds of Jamaicans receiving missed calls from the +48 area code, originating in Poland, over the weekend. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) ... »
The cops in Alkaline controversial music video ‘After All’ are facing disciplinary action from the commissioner of police. At the beginning of the video, Alkaline and one of his co-stars were driving a BMW through the ghetto when they came upon a police check point. The cops had on police uniforms, guns and a marked police car. The cops in the video have been reportedly taken off fron... »
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda government Monday said it regrets the decision of the Canadian government to end visa-free travel for nationals of the twin island. In a statement, the Gaston Browne administration said that “this decision relates to concerns over persons who obtain passports under Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIP) in the Caribbean”. Under the CIP, several Car... »
Saint Lucia has been listed as one of the top 3 vacation destinations in the Caribbean by the US News & World Report. The publication just released its World’s Best Places to Visit and it ranks Saint Lucia as the third best Caribbean island for the ultimate holiday. According to US News, Saint Lucia is ‘a lush, unspoiled island’ with ‘a growing fan base’ that spans honeymooners, thrill seekers... »
by Curtis Campbell Dancehall legend Ninja Man has lashed out against fellow artistes for using props which appear to be guns in their music videos. According to the deejay, who currently has a murder case before the courts, the artistes promoting violence in their videos should discontinue the practice, since it can bring no good to the music industry. “You have Masicka and Vybz Kartel video... »
Tony Matterhorn recently revealed that he is not the bioligical father of a 3-year-old baby girl he has been taking care of since birth. In Jamaica this is popularly known as getting a jacket. Seems the veteran dancehall sound system selector took it up on himself to do a paternity test and got the shocking news that he is not the father. Since breaking the news on his Instagram account, Matterhor... »
Rihanna broke the internet with her new relationship this week. Who knew that people were so interested in Rihanna’s love life. The Barbadian beauty was spotted locking lips with her new man in a hot tub in Ibiza, Spain and the internet lost it. Let’s be clear about this, Rihanna herself or the guy she was kissing have not confirmed that they are in a relationship. Clearly, the two were enjoying e... »
Vybz Kartel and Masicka found themselves under the police microscope for their violent video ‘Infraed” To be clear, Vybz Kartel did not appear in the music video since he is currently incarcerated, but he is featured on the single which has been a big hit in dancehall over the past couple weeks. The song itself has racked up over 5 million views on YouTube. The video starts out with Ma... »
Alkaline is being investigated for totting guns in his ‘After All’ music video. The active investigation is coming from the highest command in the police force. Commissioner of Police George Quallo himself has ordered an investigation into some aspect of the video. The short filmed was directed by Jay Will and starred by Alkaline and some members of his Vendetta crew. The video contain... »
Sibling sound system selectors Platinum Kids continue their upward trend by playing the Sound Fest Vibez In The Park at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York on July 30. According to Marcus and Paul Gavin, their stocks have risen since topping six rivals to win the US Rumble competition at Amazura nightclub in Queens in April. “We have definitely seen an increase in calls from overseas. We have rec... »
Kalado raised a couple eyebrows recently when he made a post about suicide on Instagram. The dancehall deejay revealed in December in an interview that he has been battling depression and has in the past contemplate sucide A few days ago Kalado posted a photo of himself on Instagram with a caption of the hashtag #suicidal. Some fans shared their concerns for the deejay in the comment section whil... »
Spice catches some heat from some of her fans on social media on Sunday when she dished out a major diss towards her baby daddy. The dancehall diva posted a photo of herself and her two beautiful kids with Nicholas Lall on Instagram on Sunday while wishing herself a happy Father’s Day. She also posted some more photos of some of her male friends including Foota Hype and Romeich Major wishing them ... »
Monn Deep rap legend Prodigy is dead. New York rapper Nas was among the first people to confirm Prodigy’s death on social media on Tuesday afternoon. The legendary member of the rap duo Mobb Deep reportedly passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Las Vegas, TMZ reported. The “Shook Ones” rapper performed with his Mobb Deep band member Havoc on Saturday night in Vegas. He was rushed to a local hosp... »
