CLAUDE MILLS/STAFF REPORTER Multi-Grammy winning artiste Shabba Ranks is mourning the death of his mother, Constance Christie, aka ‘Mama Christie’. The hardworking mother of seven children was reportedly 81 years old. Word of her death spread like wildfire on social media. Several persons, include Dexta Daps, tweeted their condolences. Dexta Daps wrote to his 1 […]
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Munga Honorable returns to court on Feb. 26
Dancehall star Munga Honorable will return to the Supreme Court for a case management conference on February 26 in relation to an ongoing murder case. “It’s a process and he (Munga) appreciates that it’s a process. He is really anxious to just get this behind him, but right now he’s focusing on his career. He […]
Read MoreJay Z sells 50 per cent stake in Ace of Spades
Jay-Z’s champagne brand has gotten a big boost from luxury brand LVMH with the latter announcing its purchase of a 50% stake in the brand. Jay-Z’s champagne company Amand de Brignac but its trade name is ‘Ace of Spades,’ known for its vibrant metallic bottles. The brand has been performing well, and according to statistics- […]
Read MoreVyzadon shines light on Trench Town
Trench Town is a community steeped in the tradition of Jamaican music artforms and culture. Branded as the birthplace of reggae, a widespread belief commemorated in several songs by Bob Marley and The Wailers such as ‘No Woman No Cry’ and ‘Trench Town Rock’ among others, the community has been dubbed the ‘cradle of Jamaican […]
Read MoreBGAR – a US black-owned brand – seeks to gain foothold in Jamaica
The black-owned fashion Black, Gorgeous and Rich (BGAR) is at the forefront of a movement of black-owned businesses pushing to generate national attention and access via national retailers in a marketplace that has not always been receptive towards ethnicity in the United States. “We reject negative self hatred programming of black people. Never give anyone […]
Read More‘Slaughtatone’ is killed on Molynes Road
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of a man known as Cleon ‘Slaughtatone’ Jones, who was killed by persons unknown in a drive-by shooting off Molynes Road on Saturday at about 3 p.m. The man, who had resided in Atlanta, Georgia for several years, is a former selector who is now a […]
Read MoreUS-based label makes major moves in reggae market
Music producer Troy Montgomery is getting a lot of positive feedback with the release of the Climax rhythm project which features a host of up-and-coming artistes as well as a host of savvy veteran stars like Macka Diamond, Roundhead, Jigsy King and Powerman. “I had produced a song for Jigsy before, but this is my […]
Read MoreCardi B and Offset vibe to Alkaline’s ‘Move Mountains’
American rapper Cardi B and her husband Offset were spotted vibing and dancing to Dancehall deejay Alkaline’s hit song ‘Move Mountains’ while on vacation over Valentine’s Day weekend. Vendetta fans went nuts after Cardi uploaded a series of videos for her 82 million Instagram followers, which showed herself and her husband Offset enjoying the 2014 track, […]
Read MoreRihanna poses topless to Popcaan song
The nine-time Grammy Award winner, who is currently dating rapper A$AP Rocky, posted a risqué topless photo of herself while wearing purple silk tap shorts from her Savage X Fenty line. It seems the singer, who turns 33 in five days is already getting into birthday mode. She was also dripping in amethyst jadeite jewels […]
Read MoreChristopher Martin celebrates 34th birthday on Valentine’s Day
Christopher Martin, who celebrated his 34th birthday on Valentine’s Day, said that this year’s celebration would be low keyed and shared between family and close friends. Badgyalcecile, the mother of his daughter Nana, was one of several persons who wished him happy birthday. She commented: A Martin birthday enuh, big him up dey. Happy birthday […]
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