Grammy Award-winning Jamaican music pioneer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry is dead. He reportedly died on Sunday morning (August 29) at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Western Jamaica after battling illness. Born Rainford Hugh Perry in March 1936, he was 85 years old. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed his passing. “My deep condolences to the family, […]
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Robert Minott scores big with ‘Can’t Hold Back’ featuring Mr. Lexx
Talented reggae singer Robert Minott is ecstatic about the progress made by his latest project, ‘Can’t Hold Back’ featuring deejay Mr. Lexx. The single is a hybrid track fusing Minott’s deep seated reggae roots with Afrobeat and R&B, along with the witty dancehall stylings of Mr. Lexx. “The feedback has been phenomenal so far, so […]
Read MoreNahrez believes in ‘Hard Work’
The single, ‘Hardwork’ is a track that narrates the story of many young people with dreams across the world. A hard-hitting reality track that is a certified “must play” among tastemakers, DJs and music connoisseurs alike. Nahrez may be new to the Jamaican music industry but this Sing-Jay, Songwriter and Recording artist has an extensive […]
Read MoreWesrok, the King of Country Reggae, heads to Nashville
Country reggae impresario Wesrok has christened himself as the King of Country Reggae – an emerging and bonafide brand of reggae music with country music stylings on the international stage. Wesrok launched his 7-track album, Look At Me Now, on April 23 to rave reviews. Wesrok said the album is streaming well, with one of the tracks, […]
Read MoreG Rock impresses with ‘Time of Signs’
Dancehall artiste G Rock may have had a tough upbringing, but that hasn’t stopped him from sharing his experiences and how they have influenced him. That is why he is putting all his promotional muscle behind his latest single, the contemplative ‘Time of Signs’. “This is a song of survival for the people who are […]
Read MoreFoota Hype mourns brother’s murder
Sound system selector Foota Hype is mourning the loss of his brother who was shot and killed in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew yesterday evening. Foota Hype posted on Instagram: “RIP Rohan aka Shortman. Walk good brother”. The Constabulary Communication Unit confirmed the murder, but had no details. Sources told one876entertainment that Foota Hype’s brother was […]
Read MoreJamaican man kills woman in Antigua
Jamaican man is now in jail in Antigua after the body of a 54-year-old government employee, Althea Henry, was discovered at her house with machete wounds. The man, according to media reports, turned himself in to the police. He had previously been charged with the attempted murder of the same woman in 2017, according to […]
Read MoreMAN HANGS HIMSELF IN WAKE OF PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND’S MURDER
The main suspect in the murder of a pregnant woman reportedly hanged himself this morning in the lock up of the Lionel Town police station. The Constabulary Community Unit confirmed the incident. “We can confirm that he hanged himself using a clothing he had on at the time of the arrest.We are still working on ascertaining the […]
Read MoreTashina Muzik rails against ‘Injustice’
Dancehall songstress Tashina Muzik should be on everyone’s radar with her latest single Injustice. The track, a collaborative project with US-based indie label JB Production, asks serious questions of the political system, and calls out local reggae artistes on their continued, surprising silence in the face of rampant injustice, gun violence and social inequities. Tashina […]
Read MoreNauseous impresses with Guide Over Us
One has to be super confident to adapt a stage name such as Nauseous but talented rhyme-slinger Simon Whyte feels that the name is fitting because of his ‘sick’ rhymes, razor sharp wit and futuristic flow. “My rhymes are sick,” Nauseous said, laughing. “I got involved in music because of my friend and mentor Ras […]
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