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STAR Chat: Take a chance on ‘new music’ As discussions rage on about the state of Jamaica’s music industry, selectors are being called upon to assist with its growth and expansion. In the most recent episode of STAR CHAT, panellists Esco and ZJ Sparks agreed that today’s music lacks… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

Shizzle Sherlock proud to be a ‘coot’ Language is dynamic, and if slang designer Shizzle Sherlock has his way, then there’s one word that will get a big upgrade in the lexicon in the foreseeable future. Currently, the word ‘coot’, used colloquially, is defined as ‘a stupid fellow; a… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

‘Promoters will have to adhere to our rules’ – Hope Gardens management says they want space to become premier entertainment venue After news that the lawsuit filed against Hope Botanic Gardens by Hope Pastures residents has been discontinued, the location is now reopening its doors as an entertainment venue. But, while they are back in […]

Buju announces pop-up shop for clothing line Everything BB, Grammy winning Buju Banton’s official apparel collection, will launch a special holiday pop-up shop on November 28 in Miami, Florida. The collection will invite shoppers to purchase official Buju Banton T-shirts from his line ‘… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Buju announces pop-up shop […]

Kalm Medz delivers musical poetry In a local creative space where dancehall and reggae garner more attention and fanfare than other art forms, one creative mind is poised to challenge the status quo through poetry. Kalm Medz, an up-and-coming artiste, says he considers his genre… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Kalm Medz delivers […]

‘Don’t sketel out your music’ – Elephant Man urges artistes to be more selective when releasing songs The Elephant Man that dancehall lovers knew from the early ’90s and 2000s says he has now re-strategised his methods in order to fit into the current happening in the music sphere. Elephant Man has been known as […]

Mi never touch the money – Shaggy – Artiste to donate 150 beds to children’s hospital “Mi never touch the money, we never move wid di money, we never carry it nowhere. The money has been there the whole time”. Those were the words of international superstar Shaggy, as he sought to clear the air […]

Good vibes at It’s The WK-ND The resort town of Negril, dubbed the ‘Capital of Casual’, welcomed its newest addition to its entertainment landscape with the introduction of It’s The WK-ND party at Kenny’s Italian Cafe last Friday. The party enjoyed a successful launch with… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Good vibes at […]

Lantern MD says he is certified ‘musically diverse’ Contrary to what DJ Lantern MD’s followers might think, the acronym that he has added to his name does not mean ‘medical doctor’, although that is his day job. “The ‘MD’ actually stands for ‘musically diverse’; I play all different genres of… Source: Jamaica Star […]

Footsteps banking on new single UK producer Footsteps believes that he has a hit on his hands with the brand new track ‘ Do Me Something’, featuring British-Nigerian singer Moelogo. The catchy lyrics paired with the high-energy Afrobeat, described by the producer as a fusion… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Footsteps banking on […]