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Shenseea, Vybz Kartel Earns First Solo Reggae Grammy Nomination
The Grammys announced five albums as nominees for Best Reggae Album, with Shenseea earning her first solo nomination and Vybz Kartel receiving his first Grammy nomination since being released from prison earlier this year. The albums that are nominated are Take It Easy by Collie Buddz, Never Gets Late Here by Shenseea, Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired by the Film (Deluxe) soundtrack album by Various Artists, Party With Me by Vybz Kartel and Evolution by the Wailers. The Grammy criteria for selection in this category is that albums must contain greater than 75% playing time of new reggae recordings. Collie Buddz / via @realcolliebuddz Of the nominees, Vybz Kartel stands out as he earns h... »
Beenie Man and Bounty Killer Honored With ‘Order Of Distinction’ OD
Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Nadine Sutherland are the two newest recipients of the prestigious “Order Of Distinction” award in Jamaica, the nation’s sixth highest honor. The dancehall legends attended the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards on Monday, October 21, looking dapper. Beenie Man, real name Moses Davis, dressed in a black tuxedo and attended the awards ceremony at the National Indoor Sports Arena in Kingston with his fiancee Camille ‘Lee’ McIntosh, and five of his children. “Honoured and grateful!” Beenie said. “A huge thank you to the Governor General for presenting my OD to me. Also, a heartfelt shoutout to Prime Minister Andrew Holness and ... »
Vybz Kartel Freedom: Appeal Court Details Reasons For Denying DPP Retrial
Vybz Kartel can rest assured that he will never be tried again for the murder case that landed him in prison for over a decade. The dancehall legend, real name Adidja Palmer, was released from prison on July 31, 2024, after being incarcerated for almost 13 years. Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Andre St. John, and Kahira Jones, were found guilty of the murder of Clive Williams in 2014 in what was Jamaica’s longest trial in history. Despite their conviction, the four men maintained their innocence and had fought for their freedom through the appeal court system over the past decade. Defense attorneys had argued that there were numerous things wrong with the case that t... »
Beenie Man Donates to His Former School, Pembroke Hall High: 70 Students Assisted
Beenie Man is the latest among a host of entertainers who have given back to students at the start of the new school term. Two weeks after classes resumed, the ‘King of the Dancehall’ is seen blessing 70 students at the Pembroke Hall High School located in St. Andrew. The initiative was carried out by The Beenie Man Foundation, a charitable organisation that is focused on Education, Entrepreneurship, and Youth Mentorship. The footage was shared on his Instagram page Tuesday night, showing the activities. The deejay and his team which consisted of several of his family members including his wife and kids handed over the items. During the proceedings, Beenie Man interacted with several of the ... »
More Calls for Jamaicans to Get Access to Local Beaches as Foreigners are Prioritised
Jamaican beaches and hotels have been dubbed the new plantation by activist Dr Devon Taylor, as major companies seize control of the island’s shoreline, cutting off free beach access to Jamaicans. Tourism is touted as a major component of the Jamaican economy, with foreign nationals flocking to the island’s hotels in their thousands each year. However, with hoteliers claiming Jamaica’s most picturesque locations on the island’s coastline, less than 1% of the country’s coastline is accessible to the Jamaican public. This was highlighted and discussed on an episode of the Al Jazeera news network’s programme The Take, with Dr Taylor sharing his thoughts on the growing issue. Taylor, who is the ... »
