Gyptian is stunting on his haters in the video for his single “Stunta.” The catchy dancehall joint was produced Ricky Blaze while the video was shot by Empire Motion Pictures. The video starts out with Gyptian hanging with his crew and rolling through the streets in Lamborghini. source: urbanislandz »
Foota Hype did his first TV interview on OnStage since his breakup with Ishawna earlier this year. Foota Hype sat down with Winford Williams last week and opened up about why he and the dancehall diva split. According to the veteran sound system selector, Ishawna is lying about a lot of things and he is now ready to spill the tea. “I am embarrassed to what she is doing to herself,” Foota Hype said... »
Downsound Records head Joe Bogdanovich says Foota Hype is defaming his character and he may take legal action. Foota Hype recently did an interview where he revealed that Joe has been smashing his ex-girlfriend Ishawna. Bogdanovich denied the allegations calling them an absolute lie. With regards to me and my actions that is an absolute lie and I will have to take some legal actions because you ca... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Local disc jockey ZJ Wah Wa has had a change of date for his return to federal district court in North Dakota where he plans to plead guilty. His new date is October 24. ZJ Wah Wa, whose given name is Deon-Ville O’Hara, is charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. He originally pleaded not guilty on all charges when... »
Jah Cure takes us on a ride through paradise in the official music video for his single “Life We Live.” The video starts out with Jah Cure riding in the back of a old school pickup truck while singing the vocals for the catchy single. CHECK OUT JAH CURE NEW VIDEO BELOW: »
Ishawna has confirmed that she is giving it up to Skatta Burrell. The dancehall diva made the revelation during an interview with Ragashanti today. Last week Foota Hype made some scathing statements about his ex-girlfriend. According to Foota Hype, Ishawna has been in a relationship “Me and Skatta Burrell are friends,” Ishawna told Ragashanti. “Yes we did the those things because Skatta has always... »
Beyonce pregnancy has always being scrutinized since she announced that she is carrying her first child Blue Ivy Carter. But now the mega pop star is releasing photos of her baby bump for the first time and silencing her critics. But of course there still will be some folks who think the photo is photoshopped. The image show Beyonce showing off her bare pregnant belly with Jay Z hugging her from b... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica–The perverting the course of justice case against entertainer Vybz Kartel and his co-accused has ended. Directors of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn today entered a nolle prosequi ending the matter on the ground that Vybz Kartel’s murder conviction and sentence is being appealed. Attorney Tom Tavares-Finson made an application previously that it wouldn’t be ... »
This car probably won’t be able to drive in Jamaica, but Mavado is now living in the United States. The dancehall singjay posted these images on Instagram showing off his tricked out Lamborghini at his home in South Florida. Mavado found himself back on U.S. charts thanks to his new collaborative single with rap icon LL Cool J “The Hustler.” Vado also has another hot new single “High Life” off the... »
At only seven years old Kareem Billings is the youngest to host of a radio show in Jamaica. Kareem, who resides in Portmore, St Catherine, is the presenter for the Read and Win programme on SunCity 104.9FM on Saturdays. “I love reading and I had to choose a programme that encourages reading and the use of the English Language” shared the grade three student. Kareem who attends the Arde... »
Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused were back in court on on Friday and also today for their ongoing conspiracy trail. Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, Gaza Slim, real name Vanessa Saddler, and a man name Andre “Pim Pim” Henry are all charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and perverting the course of justice. In court on Friday, Vybz Kartel lead attorney, Tom Tavares-Finso... »
Three police officers and two civilians accused of the controversial killing of Robert Hill, popularly known as “Kentucky Kid” have been charged. They were charged on Monday morning. A bail hearing is set for 2 pm in the Home Circuit Court. Last month, a Coroner’s jury ruled that Special Corporal Uriel Anderson, Constable Gary Thomas and Special Constable Norval Warren be charged with... »
The saga between Ishawna, Foota Hype and Joe Bogdanovich is getting crazier by the day. Earlier this week Foota Hype did an interview with British radio personality Gibbo, where he put his ex-girlfriend and baby mother on blast. According to the veteran sound system selector says he found out that Ishawna has been intimately involved with with head of Downsound Records Joe Bogdanovich and also Dow... »
Sean “Diddy” Combs is still a free man and Tupac Shakur’s murder is still unsolved. Over the last week there is a viral article posted on a website has been circulating claiming that hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested for the shooting death of the lat rap icon Tupac Shakur. The website claims that sources close to the Bad Boy rapper confirmed that he was arrested for the 1996 murder of ... »
Keyshia Cole was arrested yesterday after she reportedly assault another female inside a condo owned by Birdman. Over the last few months, Keyshia Cole and Birdman have been rumored to be dating. This has been the best evidence yet that the two are involved. According to TMZ, Keyshia Cole turned up at Birdman’s condo in West L.A at approximately 5 AM to see the Cash Money honcho. Security let her ... »
The Foota Hype and Ishawna saga is growing intense. The veteran sound system selector has responded to his ex-girlfriend diss songs and he is spilling all the tea about what has been going on inside their camp at Downsound Records. During an interview with Gibbo, Foota Hype opened up about leaving Downsound Records, why he and Ishawna broke up, and a host of other things. “As everyone know Ishawna... »
Gucci Mane will stay in prison a little longer after pleading guilty to aggravated assault on a fan at a nightclub in Atlanta. The Atlanta rapper was sentenced to 39 months for copping the plea deal. He was already serving time behind bars for another crime and will serve his times concurrently. According to reports, Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis, hit a male fan in the head with a vo... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Entertainer Macca Diamond was involved in a three-vehicle crash along the Old Harbour Road, St Catherine shortly after 12 noon today (Friday, September 19). Reports are sketchy at this time however it is said that the entertainer was driving a white Honda motorcar in the vicinity of the Sydenham housing scheme when the incident occurred. The entertainer, with no obvious s... »
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Belize, Bishop Dorrick Wright Friday spoke out against a planned concert this weekend by Jamaican artist, ‘Alkaline’. “As the Bishop of Belize, I strongly oppose this event, which represents a serious error in judgement on the part of the Administration of Sacred Heart in allowing it to take place on their campus,” said Bishop... »
Vybz Kartel baby mother Tanesha “Shorty” Johnson is mourning the death of her mother. Sources close to the Shorty told Urban Islandz that her mother popularly known as Miss Valery or Miss V, passed away yesterday. Details surrounding her death are not yet known, but fans of the dancehall hitmaker have been sending their condolences on social media. Vybz Kartel, who is now serving a life sentence, ... »
Chronixx premiere hisnew music video for his single “Capture Land,” off his new EP Dread and Terrible. Chronixx has been having the best year of his career with massive success for the EP, a sold out European tour and an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. “Capture Land” is the latest single from Chronixx to receive a visual shot in Jamaica by Jerome D. “Lord America a capture land /... »
In this August 28, 2014 photo, legalisation advocate and reggae legend Bunny Wailer smokes a pipe stuffed with marijuana during a “reasoning” session in a yard in Kingston, Jamaica, decorated with Rastafarian colours and images of former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. Wailer, a founder of the iconic Wailers reggae group with late superstars Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, and fellow Rastafarians hav... »
Vybz Kartel legal troubles are far from over. The embattled dancehall deejay and his two co-accused Gaza Slim, and Andre “Pim Pim” Henry will be back in court next week Monday. Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, Gaza Slim, real name Vanessa Saddler, and Henry will have to report to the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s court for another mention of their ongoing conspiracy case. All three co-accus... »
Junior Reid is breathing a sigh of relief following the arrest of a robber who robbed the reggae singer. According to reports, 20-year-old Jevon Barnett forced himself inside a property belonging to Junior Reid and stole several bottles of alcoholic beverages including Hennessy, Ciroc, Rose Moet, and Grey Goose valued at JM$150,000. Security personnel spotted Barnett leaving the premises on the ni... »
Buju Banton could be a free man as early as this year. The embattled reggae star’s legal team, headed by Harvard law professor Charles Ogletree, will be making a case for a new trial in the U.S. court of appeal. Ogletree says he is expecting the judge to reverse Buju Banton conviction based on two main problems with the case. “I will be arguing somewhere in the 11th circuit it can be in Miami or o... »
