Down Sound Records chief executive officer Josef Bogdanovich has shelled out the big bucks to buy a white Benz for Ishawna, who is one of the top acts on the Down Sound Records label. “She deserves it, she was so surprised when we presented it to her, she wanted to cry. She worked hard, and she got the results, and she was rewarded by management. We treat our people right,” Bogdanovich... »
Vybz Kartel was taken to a hospital in Kingston last month for an unknown illness. Video footage showing the dancehall artist being escorted from the hospital with a heavy police detail. Sources close to the self-proclaimed World Boss told us that he is now fully recovered from the mystery illness. “Addi is feeling much better now because it was just a minor illness,” sources said. Vybz Kartel, bo... »
The New Century Global Center inChengdu, in Sichuan in western China, is so big that it’s got its own artificial sun. Indeed, at 500 meters (1,640 feet) long, 400 meters (1,310 feet) wide and 100 meters (325 feet) high, it’s massive enough to hold 20 Sydney Opera Houses or three Pentagons, according to local authorities. Of course, you won’t find any Sydney Opera Houses or Pentagons inside this 1.... »
Reggae powerhouse label VP Records is getting called out once again for shady business . This time the label is beingaccuse by Mr Vegas for failing to pay him is royalties and stealing millions from other Dancehall and Reggae artists . Vegas took to his facebook page to detail VP Records shady business practices and warn other artists not todo business with VP, These type of allegations are nothin... »
After opening the first major platform to Gully Bop at Sting 2014 in an effortto solidify the viral sensation as a true recording artiste and performer, Heavy-D Promotions has severed all ties. In a media release, Heavy-DPromotions sought to explain the decision. “Gully Bop is out of control and is making it impossible to work with. He is not listening to me, Chin or anybody else. He does not want... »
Gully Bop says Heavy D and Nuffy have been robbing him, and he does not want them to do his bookings anymore. »
The President of the United States turns 54 today! The White House is probably buzzing with a little more activity than usual this morning because the man of the hour is celebrating his big day. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that the POTUS has affected some positive changes during his tenure in office. Birthday Big Up celebrates the president’s birthday by sharing 8 facts about his life... »
Wha Yuh Nuh Bout “Pressure” Blazing Hot New Video by Vybz Kartel is shot on Location in Kingston Jamaica,The Story Line Plays Out Like a Hollywood Movie. Video Directed By Simeon Hedge and Produced By Real Youths Entertainment. watch video below: »
Forget nude videos, black eyes, hair extensions, tattoos, horn implants and lewd lyrics__ gone are the days when any of the aforementioned would have landed you on the cover of the nationaltabloids and have tongues wagging for days. Apparently it seems with every crop of new talent emerging in dancehall they are trying to outdo their predecessors by pushing the boundaries of what will be tolerated... »
Video of Controversial, imprisoned dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, Playing football in the Prison yard help making social media go crazy. A Video was released of him Playing with other Inmates has been making rounds on all social mediaplatforms. Vybz Kartel is serving a life sentence for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Watch Video below: »
After back and forth insults and social media posts between dancehall deejays Gully Bop and Tony Matterhorn, Gully Bop’s fiancée, Shauna Chin, says she is now considering a lawsuit. Chin, who was described by Tony Matterhorn as a ‘dog’, told THE STAR that the remarks are damaging to her career. “I have my music career now and he’s slandering my name and my image! I have all rights to pursue a defa... »
Nigeria’s Timaya heading to Barbados for 1Love concert “Some ‘o dem, dem no know me,” sings Timaya on his hit track, Sanko. But after the 1Love concert on August 2, thousands of Barbadians and others in the island for the climax of the 2015 Crop Over Festival will have a much better idea. In recent years, afrobeats music has been tearing up the charts around the world and Caribbean people have sho... »
A Jamaican man, said to be a member of a Rema-based gang and who allegedly ran afoul of the law in the United States, has been held in Cincinatti, Ohio. He has been identified by cops in the city as 40-year-old Andrew Backit. Backit was wanted on charges of drug trafficking and attempted murder. He was collared on Friday by US Marshals. The Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team na... »
Drake who has an ongoing beef with Meek Mill been in the news so often in recent times. Drake has always expressed his love for reggae and dancehall music, on his last mixtape, he featured intros and skits from dancehall superstar Popcaan. MUST WATCH VIDEO: »
Jamaica TakeOut recently released an article “Top 10 Richest Reggae/Dancehall Artistes Alive” as expected, there was lots of buzz surrounding it. Persons were expecting some artists to be included while wondering how others did not make the list! Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, comprising the third-largest island of theGreater Antilles. The island, 10,990 sq... »
Vybz Kartel home in Havendale that became famous for being the scene of the murder that he was convicted for has been demolished. The incarcerated dancehall artist attorney, Christian Tavares Finson, says the deejay secured all the required permits from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other government authorities. Vybz Kartel is currently serving a life sentence in a m... »
Ishawna drop the long awaited video for her single “Vroom Vroom.” The track is featured on the Cute Bubble Riddim, produced by Misik Muzik. The clip starts out with Ishawna and her boyfriend heading off to work but she wants him to call in sick. But he said he had to go to work and she had a music video. The banging dancehall diva then ride off on her motorcycle to make it on set. Ishawna is fresh... »
Is Tommy Lee Sparta heading for the same fate as his mentor Vybz Kartel? Cops are saying that Tommy Lee Sparta is a gang leader in Montego Bay. Senior Superintendent of Police -SSP Steve McGregor, who is in charged of the St. James police division, says that the dancehall star is the second in command of the vicious Sparta gang that is wrecking havoc in the city. Earlier this month, cops barred To... »
Jah Cure drop the video for his single “Made In California” featured on his new album “The Cure” in stores now. The clip was directed by Gareth Cobran “The Truth” and saw Jah Cure walking on the beach while singing the lyrics to the lovers rock love ballad. Cure’s new 13-track album is now available and features singles including Rasta,” “That Girl” “Life We Live” “No Friend Of Mine,” and “All of ... »
At least that’s what one specialist is saying. Move over smoking…according to a leading Australian doctor kissing is now the leading risk factor for head and neck cancers. What? Dr Mahiban Thomas, who is head of maxillofacial and head and neck surgery at the Royal Darwin hospital, said that the human papilloma virus (HPV) can be passed on via French kissing. According to Thomas approximately... »
Dancehall selector Tony Matterhorn has told rising deejay Gully Bop and emcee Nuffy to “expect anything” when he comes ‘face to face’ with them. Matterhorn made the statement in a video posted on his social media pages on Monday night. He was responding to insults thrown at him by Gully Bop and Nuffy over photos which surfaced a few weeks ago, showing the selector al... »
Beijing Police have shut down a factory that produced more than 41,000 fake iPhones. The phones which are believed to be worth as much as $19 million, include some that reached the United States. Nine suspects have been arrested in the counterfeiting operation so far. The persons arrested include a married couple who led the operation, after a raid in May on the factory, run under the guise of a g... »
GEORGIA, USA (AP) — A representative for the Houston family has said Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late entertainer Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown, has died, about seven months after she was found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub. She was 22 years old. Kristen Foster said Sunday, “Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away July 26, 2015, surrounded by her family. She is ... »
Beenie Man says that he is the reigning King of the Dancehall and he is back to reclaim his throne. The Doc is fresh off a successful performance at last week’s Reggae Sumfest where he closed the show. But after loosing some traction in dancehall to incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel, Beenie says that he is back to sit on his throne. “Who say dem a run the place, nah run the place,” Beenie said. “And... »
Bobby Shmurda has pleaded not guilty to charges of promoting contraband in prison. The Brooklyn rapper, whose real name is Ackquille Pollard, is accused of having his girlfriend smuggle a knife into prison for him to protect himself. Shmurda, 20, is being held without bond on charges of gun charges and gang conspiracy. The rapper is facing felony and misdemeanor charges for promoting contraband, a... »
