Dancehall veteran Tanya Stephens is hopping mad with Montego Bay Mayor Homer Davis’ for his decision to deny access to an LGBT group who wanted to stage a pro-gay event at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre. On Friday Stephens posted a Gleaner article on her Instagram page in which the Mayor declared that he would […]
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Brother beheads brother
The dead man has been identified as Dale Hylton, 25, while his 33-year-old brother, Kevin McLeod is now being sought by the police. Their mother said that shortly after 8:30 a.m., both brothers were at home when an argument developed between them. As the argument escalated, Kevin, the older brother, used a machete to chop […]
Read MoreChuky Theoutcome defends dancehall with ‘Jamaica Jamaica’
Dancehall artiste Chuky Theoutcome believes that the recent trend of authorities locking off entertainment events at 12 midnight has a negative impact on the wider community, and has recorded a song called ‘Jamaica Jamaica’ which articulates his beliefs. “I disagree totally with the locking of off dancehall parties at 12 am when it is widely […]
Read MoreKurtici scores big with Money to Di Link
Dancehall artiste Kurtici is heating up the streets buzzing with his new dancehall trap song ‘Money To Di Link’ which was released on the Icon Records label on August 17th. “The song is making a real impact on the dancehall scene after my dancing song ‘Real Way’ gave me recognition with music fans. This song […]
Read MoreLONG ARM OF LAW SQUEEZES NECK OF TRAFFIC OFFENDERS
The taxi man and bus operator who were arrested in the Corporate Area on Friday, September 13 by members of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) for having a combined total of more than 1,100 unpaid traffic tickets, were fined during their appearances in the Kingston and St Andrew Traffic Court on Monday, […]
Read MoreIsiah Mentor says leave all vengeance to God with new song
Reggae artiste Isiah Mentor has a message for would-be vigilantes and citizens who engage in reprisal killings: leave all vengeance to God. The song, ‘God ah Go Deal with Them’, will be released officially on iTunes on his own Village Roots label in October. “I wrote the song because I know that the ultimate punishment […]
Read MoreKrysie mourns death of sister
Warriors Musick recording artiste Krysie is mourning the death of her younger 16 year -old sister who died in a drowning mishap a few months ago. “She drowned trying to save a friend. It happened two days after her birthday, it was just so tragic, I can’t stop thinking about my sister Brianna,” Krysie said. […]
Read MoreShould Masicka ignite a Gaza-Genahsyde feud? Corey Todd says yes, Masicka is the new heir apparent to Kartel’s throne WRITTEN: Claude Mills
Hardcore Genasyde fans were largely conflicted regarding a statement made this week by the artiste’s manager Corey Todd that suggested that there was no permanent Gaza-Genahsyde alliance, and that “Genahsyde stands alone”. Todd, who played an instrumental role in Vybz Kartel’s career, went on to muse that he would love if incarcerated dancehall kingpin Vybz […]
Read MoreKingseyes says Jamaican music needs to return to its roots
Reggae artiste Kingseyes believes that local artistes have lost some of their significance and cultural significance on the Dark Continent because of the current glut of songs that glorify trigger-pulling, gang violence, misogyny and the sexual exploitation of women. “As an African who truly loves Jamaica and the people of Jamaica, Jamaican music and the […]
Read MoreByron Murray is dead
Well-known music industry manager, producer and distributor Byron Murray is dead. “This morning I was informed by a former colleague who also worked at In Di Streets Records that he died yesterday. So I called his home and one of his sisters confirmed that it was true. I am very sad because I’ve lost a […]
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