Following the renewed war of words between Mavado and incarcerated entertainer Vybz Kartel it appears the Jamaican prison authorities have stepped in to quell the lyrical unrest. According to information gathered by 876ENT, prison officials at Horizon Adult RemandCentre have relocated Vybz Kartel from his original cell at the maximum security facility to solitary confinement. Solitary confinement ... »
Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt has donated 10 million dollars to help rebuild Haiti, after the island nation was slammed by HurricaneMatthew this week. The donation which will be utilized through his foundation was announced today after he travelled to Haiti to ascertain the damage caused by the hurricane. The money will directly be used to rebuild homes after Matthew, which has destroyed some 3,200... »
Three years ago Kunley of Ward 21 produced a song for Bounty Killer “Season of the Year” and a year later pop star Santigold sampled the track for her hit single “Kicking Down Doors.” Seems now Kunley is reaping more rewards from his labor after Nike featured the cut in one of their new ads. “I am delighted because this is the dancehall general that we are talking about, and this means a piece of ... »
Bobby Shmurda was sentenced to seven years in prison despite trying to get out of his plea deal. The New York rapper received the sentencing on Wednesday when he appeared in court with his lawyer. But before the judge could hand down the sentence, Shmurda requested in court that he want to back out of the plea deal that he took last month. “I want to drop my plea and fire you,” the “Hot N**ga” rap... »
Gentleman and Ky-Mani Marley reflect on social unrest around the world in their new video “How I feel.” The black-and-white clip was directed by Henning Brix and features the two reggae stars singing about their true feelings about social and political issues facing the world. The powerful single was produced by Shane Brown at Penthouse Studio in Kingston. Gentleman and Ky-Mani Marley previously c... »
Shabba Ranks is among a handful of musicians to receive Jamaica’s Order of Distinction. Ranks has been widely credited for helping shape modern dancehall and bringing it to the world stage in the 1990s. His many hit songs remained a symbol of hardcore dancehall some two decades later. The dancehall legend receives the Order of Distinction (OD) at the rank of officer by the Jamaican government for ... »
Demarco is no fan of Mavado right now and he is sounding off about his beef with the Gullyside singer. During a recent interview with Anthony Miller of ER, Demarco says that Vado is not talented and only relied of Vybz Kartel feud to build his career. “His thing is hype its not talent,” Demarco said. But when pressed by Miller if he believe that people will agree with him that Mavado is not talent... »
Spice isn’t hear to give up any of her good good despite being single. The “So Mi Like It” deejay split with her baby daddy, who she dated on and off for year, earlier this year and has since been linked to a mystery man. She raised a few eyebrows this week with a post on Instagram where she posted a very revealing photo with the caption “Going Celibate for a year #Single and loving it.” Spice say... »
TOMMY Lee Sparta’s deportation case from Dominica in 2014 has taken a new twist. Party promoter Cabral Douglas, who launched a US$3-million lawsuit against the Dominica Government, has retained one of England’s top barristers — Dr Leslie Thomas — to lead the litigation phase of the case due to commence in Trinidad on October 20. “I am pleased to announce that I have retained the services of Leslie... »
Singer Shuga has cut ties with longtime manager Donovan Germain and Penthouse Records. “He was a great manager, he is my father and my foundation, but it is time to move out and move forward,” Shuga said, adding that she was “going through with the legalities now” to formalise the split. The St James-born artiste joined the Penthouse camp shortly after winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition ... »
LOVERS’ rock giant Gregory Isaacs, who had a massive following in England, will be honoured with a Blue Plaque at the house in which he died in London six years ago. The plaque will be dedicated at 59 Weald Lane, Harrow, his widow June Isaacs told the Sunday Observer. “This mean’s a lot…I feel honoured, very proud that Gregory has joined his predecessors Bob Marley and Dennis Brown being awa... »
Hurricane ravaged Haiti is to receive a donation valued at over J$2.5 million in non-perishable food items from GraceKennedy Ltd. This donation is bound for Haiti through Food For the Poor (FFP) Jamaica which recently made a public appeal for donations following the direct hit from Hurricane Matthew earlier this week. Don Wehby, Group Chief Executive Officer, GraceKennedy Ltd, said that the Compan... »
Vybz Kartel and Popcaan were among the biggest winnners at last weekend’s International Reggae and World Music Awards, IRAWMA, 2016. Vybz Kartel is still rocking up accolades from behind bars. The incarcerated dancehall deejay won Best Male DJ/Rapper at the IRAWMA awards while his former protege Popcaan won Entertainer of The Year. Despite being incacerated since 2011, Vybz Kartel manages to stay ... »
Dancehall singjay Nesbeth (left) collecting his award for Best Song at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) from event founder Ephraim Martin at the Coral Gables Center in Florida last Saturday. (Photos: Contributed) My Dream, singjay Nesbeth’s anthem of self-belief, won Best Song at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) at the Coral Gables Arts Center in Fl... »
Vybz Kartel has not yet instructed his legal team to start his appeal process, raising questions on whether or not he is giving up. Reliable sources inside the incarcerated deejay’s camp told Urban Islandz that his appeal docs are still under review and not yet filed with the court of appeal. “There are a lot of documents to go through like boxes of documents so that is mostly what is holding up t... »
The Meteorological Service has downgraded the hurricane warning for Jamaica, replacing it with a tropical storm warning. This as the island is now expected to be outside of the range of hurricane-force winds associated with Hurricane Matthew. “This means that tropical storm conditions, including possible sustained wind speeds of 63-118 km/h (39-73 mph), are expected to affect Jamaica in 36 hours o... »
Shamara Grant aka Ratty, the mother of one of Elephant Man’s children, was shot dead at her Standpipe home in St. Andrew earlier this morning. Sources shared that she was found with 8 gunshot wounds to her VAG1NAL area, abdomen and arms. No word on any incidents leading up to her death. »
As of 11 am Sunday, while hurricane Matthew continued to meander, the storm was expected to move northwest to northward, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). According to local meteorologists, if the storm stays on the projected path, it could have a serious impact on Jamaica. Matthew is reportedly drifting towards the northwest, near three miles per hour and a slow northwestward moti... »
Caught up in a deadly fight over the spoils from the lottery scam, some scammers in western Jamaica have turned to the world of the occult, obeah and black magic for protection. Reports out of western Jamaica reveal that the scammers are taking part in blood rituals, getting midday ‘baths’ from spiritual healers (as this has to be done when there is no shadow), and wearing special clothing or ring... »
Vybz Kartel wants a reputable “reader man” to help get read of his demons in the video for “Miracle.” The track also features guest appearances from Demarco and Keda. The cinematic video was directed by True Gift Entertainment owned by Demarco while the catchy single was produced by TJ Records. “Miracle” is one of two music videos released by Vybz Kartel’s camp today as the deejay gets ready to un... »
Transport Minister Mike Henry is urging legislators to consider a $30,000 fine for the offence of using a cell phone while driving. The new Road Traffic Bill which is now before Parliament is proposing that persons be jailed for one month if the fine is not paid. Henry’s stern position is reportedly as a result of the continued carnage on the nation’s roadways. Since the start of the year, s... »
Jamaicans are being urged to look out for crocodiles which are likely to be displaced by activities associated with the passage of Hurricane Matthew, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has advised. The Category 4 hurricane — down from Category 5 — is moving across the Caribbean on a path that could take it over Jamaica by Monday morning. NEPA urged members of the public to be extr... »
Due to the anticipated effects of Hurricane Matthew on Jamaica, the United States Embassy in Kingston will be closed for routine Consular Services on Monday, October 3 and Tuesday October 4. According to an advisory from the embassy, visa interviews will not be conducted and routine American Citizen Services appointments will not be kept on the days specified. Individuals who had nonimmigrant visa... »
Matthew has intensified in a Category 5 hurricane, the highest intensity classified on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale. At 11:00 PM ET, Data from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter plane indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 160 mph (260km/h) with higher gusts. Some fluctuations in intensity are possible this weekend, but Matthew is expected to remain a powerful hurri... »
Some Criminals use call centers in Jamaica to flood the US with lies about lottery millions won by unsuspecting victims. U.S. law enforcement teams up with Jamaican authorities to try to shut them down »
