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... »
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 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... »
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... »
Nicki Minaj’s older brother Jelani Maraj has been arrested on charges of first-degree rape and first-degree course of sexual conduct against a 12-year-old child, reports Newsday. Maraj, 37, got married in August, has a good relationship with his YMCMB rapper sister. She has posted pictures with him to her Instagram page and mentioned him in the song “All Things Go” — “And I know Jelani will always... »
The Jamaican music fraternity went into shock this morning with news thatfemale dancehall artiste Jordan Phillips more popularly known as J Capri has died. The 23-year-old Dancehall artiste was involved in a serious car accident on Barbican road over 2 weeks ago. She had received serious head damage and also lost a lot of blood! Which lead to doctors putting he in a coma. She died early this morni... »
Busy Signal live lavish in Zimbabwe in his new video “Out A Many (One).” The track was produced by Turf Music. Clip starts out with the dancehall deejay dressing in a traditional Arab outfit while his Rolls Royce picked him up at his mansion and took him to a business meeting. Watch the video below. »
Vybz Kartel team just release the lyric video for his new single “Si Dwn.” The track was produced by Anju Blaxx for UIM and Adidjahiem Records. RD Studios is responsible for the video production. Kartel has been busy behind bars running his empire and dropping a consistent supply of new music making him still one of the hottest artists in dancehall. The incarcerated deejay is currently working on ... »
Did Alkaline refused an offer from Sting promoters to perform on the show for $2.5 million? The rumors started circulating last month as the show draws near, but Isiah is calling it BS. “I have not spoken to Alkaline or any of his people in the last two years,” Laing told us. The promoter also said that Alkaline is simply looking for attention and he has no time for that. “I’ve reached out to his ... »
Dancehall artiste Radijah was in for a surprise when he went to the National Blood Transfusion Service to give blood for fellow artiste J Capri. He did not know that if you have had a tattoo in the past 12 months, then you can’t give blood, and his donation was refused by the officials there. “I really wanted to give blood for J Capri because she is an artiste like me but I was shocked when they t... »
If you thought that crazy waist training craze that these Instagrammodels love to promote was just an American thing, you’re in for a surprise! An aspiring Ghanaian actress who has been identified as Moesha Boduong reportedly fell flat on her ass butt this afternoon while window shopping at Ghana’s biggest mall-West Hills. It turns out Moesha was wearing 4 waisttrainers at the same damn time?! Che... »
Singer. Born on November 30, 1981 in Kingston, Jamaica. Mavado’s net worth is estimated at USD 7 million dollars. Birth name: David Constantine Brooks Mavado’s Wife: Monique McKenzie (married 2012) Nationality: Jamaican Began career: 2004 Associated acts: Alliance, Gully Squad, Bounty Killer, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled, French Montana, Vybz Kartel, Iggy Azalea. How much is Mavado worth? Mavado’s net w... »
Born on: January 7, 1976 Born in: Jamaica Marital status: Single Occupation: DeeJay, Street Vybz Rum, Cake Soap Vybz Kartel Net Worth Vybz Kartel net worth is estimated at $5.5 million. Palmer, famous as s Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist, songwriter and businessman. Vybz Kartel net worth came from his album releases as a singer and from his own liquor line business, Street Vybz R... »
J Capri is still in a medically induced coma at a hospital in Kingston. The dancehall diva has been hospitalized for a week now following her involvement in a serious car accident. A rep for the singer siad that she has since undergo multiple surgeries for fractured bones and other injuries. “She is still in critical but stable condition,” her rep said. “After the surgeries things have been lookin... »
Downsound Records recording artiste Ishawna is letting all the haters know that she’s a “Big Deal,” and her life is very much wonderful. The singer took to Instagram earlier this week to upload a video of her driving her Mercedes-Benz which was seized a few weeks ago. “Good morning!!! #I‘mABigDeal #NotAOnePeiceWidLikkleFries #LoL” She captioned the post. The singer’s Mercedes-Benz was among severa... »
Renee’s guest this week is Dancehall Queen Carlene. “Butterfly, butterfly, mek me see yuhbutterfly … ” You remember dat? Yup, that’s her dance, but when we spoke she did notjust talk about dancing, she answered questions on relationships, motherhood and thefriendship she shares with her ex and father of her child, Beenie Man. Renee: What kind of mother are you? Carlene: I think I am a cool mom. I’... »
US prosecutor: J’can lottery sentence should send message BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota sentenced a Jamaican man to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for a lottery scam that authorities say cost victims around the country millions of dollars. A jury in May convicted 26-year-old Sanjay Williams, of Montego Bay, Jamaica, of 35 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud and m... »
Comedian Wally British and Versatile seems to be the talk of social media. 3Jamaica understands that leakedimages of the comedian and Reggae Dancehall artiste Versatile, surfaced after the release of their steamy, seductive new single “Love Zone.” The raunchy photos showcases the two in a very compromising position, both appearing to be partially naked posing together for a few bedroom selfies. Ve... »
Beenie Man has been removed from the line up of the Ragamuffin Festival after gay activists objected to him appearing. The concert is slated for February 20 in Auckland, New Zealand. Beenie Man, like many other Jamaican dancehall acts, has been targeted for perceived homophobic lyrics. He has been replaced by lesbian reggae singer Diana King, the first Jamaican artist to publicly come out as gay, ... »
Gaza fans going at octane saying he is a badmind dread because of his recent interview on er haired on television Jamaica (TVJ) While Vybz Kartel might be the #1 dancehall reggae artist in Jamaica, that is not the case outside the shores of Jamaica. This is according to the hot touring fellow dancehall artist, I-Octane. I-Octane says outside of dancehall it is Romain Virgo who is carrying the danc... »
A representative for Alkaline is dismissing reports that dancehall deejay’s eyes are infected. Reports circulating on the net are that, Alkaline is going blind as a result of his eye tattoo which allegedly cause the deejay’s eyeballs to be infected. However, checks made by Music News reveal that the claims are untrue. According to a rep for the artiste, the deejay is not going blind and his eyes a... »
The sweet life that Michael Mitchell* dreamt of when he ran off in the United States (US) more than 20 years ago has not materialised, and now he, like many other Jamaican immigrants, is homesick with a burning desire to return home. But, like so many other illegal immigrants, Mitchell has no documents and finds himself stuck in New York living a life that he is desperate to escape from. Mitchell,... »
Dancehall diva J Capri is currently in the hospital in serious condition following a deadly car crash. Sources are telling us that the accident took place on Barbican Road in Kingston on Sunday night. “It seems like she lost control of her car and it flipped several times before coming to an halt,” sources told us. J Capri, whose real name is Jordona Phillips, was taken to the UWI hospital where s... »
Alkaline maybe going blind as a result of his eyeball tattoo. Multiple sources are telling Urban Islandz that the dancehall deejay’s camp is worried that he could permanently loose his eyesight. One sources also told us that the “Champion Boy” deejay recently had to visit the doctor for a eye infection. A rep for the deejay is dispelling the rumors telling us that they are not true. “Vendetta is d... »
Bounty Killer won’t be performing on any Sting show anytime soon. The dancehall legend is on social media clowning the the promoters of the iconic dancehall show. Bounty Killer is billed to perform on two other shows around the the time Sting will be showing. “This is what sting’s line up shoulda look like but dem Budget look like it nuh Budge Yet,” Killer wrote on Instagram. “The Biggest Concerts... »
