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Change your tune, artistes warned – YouTube policy update may result in removal of ‘malicious’ content Songs like Buju Banton’s ‘Boom Bye Bye’ and Sizzla’s ‘Nah Apologise’ may be under threat of being permanently removed from YouTube. Come 2020, some tracks may no longer be available on the popular streaming platform after an announcement that… […]

Not enough facilities, too many overheads – Club owners say Security Minister’s suggestion good but not calculated National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang’s recommendations to business persons to build and invest in more indoor facilities, specifically nightclubs, has been met with mixed reactions. The suggestion is part of the discussion regarding the… Source: […]

UK rapper says he’s flattered by Stylo G comparisons UK-based rapper Ras Napthali says he’s touted as the next artiste to follow in Stylo G’s footsteps. He says based on his style and flow, London music lovers have been drawing comparisons between him and the Dumplin deejay. “To even be slightly… Source: Jamaica […]

Iba MaHr says he feels blessed to give back – Artiste launches 5th anniversary of charity show Iba MaHr and his Harar Music Group are again committing to giving back to the Linstead Hospital for the fifth consecutive year with the official launch of the Tru Juice Sound Di Alarm Music Festival on Wednesday at […]

Selector Boom Boom hands out $100,000 at Boasty Tuesdays Patrons at the most recent staging of Boasty Tuesdays got a taste of Christmas cheer this week when they were gifted cash from selector Boom Boom. ‘The Billboard selector’, as he’s most popularly known, gave away approximately $100,000 in cash… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

Dillgin pleases Kenya with ‘My Life’ Fresh from a powerful live performance in Kenya last week, reggae artiste Dillgin is amping up promotion of his grimy, soulful dancehall single, ‘ My Life’, which was released on the Chase Mills Records label in May. “My performance in Kenya was… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: […]

Lock-off time extension pleases music players – … But some feel move should have been permanent An amendment to the Noise Abatement Act will see partygoers enjoying a two-hour extension this festive season. Tuesday’s announcement that the lock-off time for entertainment events has been moved up to 4 a.m. on the weekends and 2 a.m. […]

Beach O Rama: Sexy in Red Beach O Rama Sexy in Red created a stir at Bournemouth Beach Park in east Kingston last Sunday. Selectors Hattaklaps, Pittyless and Javvy Supreme had patrons dancing up a storm the entire night. Here are highlights of the event: Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Beach O Rama: […]

Chang calls for more nightclubs National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has called on business persons to build more clubs and retrofit old warehouse spaces to host entertainment events. Under the Noise Abatement Act, clubs are permitted to operate until 4 a.m. However, open… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Chang calls for more […]

Black Queen says ‘Nobody knows my pain’ Reggae-dancehall artiste Black Queen is pushing her latest single, ” Nobody Knows My Pain’, which speaks to the plight of Jamaicans suffering from chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and kidney problems. “I wrote… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Black Queen says ‘Nobody knows […]