DEC 2015
Junior Reid Disses The Game, Says He Never Working With Him Again
Reggae Star Junior Reid says it was good working with Rapper Game back in 2006, on his hit single “It’s O.K, One Blood”, however their relationship has been non-existent following a performance. Junior Reid, who assisted The Game with one of the biggest songs of his musical career, says that he and the “Compton” rapper fallout over a tour that went bad. While explaining how that unfolded, on the ... »
USAIN BOLT NOMINATED FOR BBC’S OVERSEAS SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Usain Bolt’s impressive performance in track and field this year has landed him yet another international sports nomination.Jamaican Superstar Usain Bolt is one of six athletes nominated for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC’s) Overseas Sports Personality of the Year 2015. Bolt, 29, is one of six athletes nominated for the award. The award recognises the overseas athlete who has made... »
Bounty Killer sends message to Donald Trump, Andrew Holness and Portia Simpson-Miller
Veteran Dancehall artiste Bounty Killer, 43, real name Rodney Price had a few choice words for Donald Trump, Andrew Holness and Portia Simpson-Miller during his recent performance. »
Mavado Denies Dissing Alkaline Says They Are Still Friends
Mavado is shooting down rumors that he recently took a jab at Alkaline. The rumors have been spreading online since last week that a recent post on Instagram from the Gully Gad was directed towards Alkaline. “Some boy a get bright,” Mavado wrote on his official IG. Some folks ran with the statement claiming that he was referring to the “Champion Boy” deejay. “Why would Vado diss Alka when they hav... »
Musican Gladdy Anderson Death
Gladstone ‘Gladdy’ Anderson, a prolific musician who made his mark in the rocksteady era, died on December 3 at age 81. A keyboardist, Anderson mainly worked as a session musician for producer Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid’s Treasure Isle label where he started his career in the late 1950s. In the 1960s, Anderson was a member of several high-profile bands including the Jets, Harry J All Stars, Superso... »
Funeral Arrangements For J Capri
a wake is planned for Little Copa in Bull Bay, St Andrew, this Saturday. “We want both the wake and thanksgiving service to be a joyful occasion. My daughter was a happy soul and we want to always remember her for that,” Kenneth Phillips, father of the late artiste Monday’s service will feature live performances from singers Chris Martin, Alaine, and Cherine Anderson. J Capri, whose given name is ... »
Jah Cure, Barrington Levy Gets Reggae Grammy Nomination
Jah Cure and Barrington Levy among three others are nominated for a Grammy for Best Reggae Album. Undeniably this year saw some quality reggae albums from both reggae and dancehall artists. On Monday, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced their top four picks for the reggae category naming Jah Cure’s The Cure, Barrington Levy’s Acousticalevy, Luciano’s Zion Awake, Morgan He... »
Shebada blast ‘dancehall hypocrites’ for labeling him gay but not Konshens, I-Octane or Nuffy
Keith ‘Shebada’ Ramsay is furious at the Jamaican music industry, this after the comedian took to his facebook recently to say they “spread rumours and try mash up my career” but not other Dancehall artistes that are now “copying my style.” Since getting his big break in 2007 with “Shebada Comes to Town,” Shebada has been the subject of homophobic lyrics from the likes of Bounty Killer, Beenie Man... »
