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THE 2020 voyage of the Love and Harmony cruise is the latest event to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic.Organisers have taken to social media and announced that the cruise will now take place next year with the same line-up of acts.“It’s going to be a rough week but I know one thing for sure, […]

MANCHESTER has produced a handful of popular recording artistes, including Tony Rebel and Garnett Silk.Up-and-coming deejay Raw Cash is determined to add his name to list of stars from the parish.He is currently promoting White Collar Crime.Produced by Sanjay Norman, White Collar Crime was released on January 8 by Outtaspace Records/Steelchest Records.

Heavyweight Rockaz, the first album from drum-and-bass duo Notis Heavyweight Rockaz, is scheduled for release in August. Drummer Unga Barunga told Jamaica Observer’s Splash that a distributor is yet to be determined.Three songs from Heavyweight Rockaz have been released — No Bad Dayz, We Are The Builders and the latest, Sweet Sensation, which came out […]

Ras Takura, 2020 winner of the Mutabaruka Award for Best Poet/Spoken Word Entertainer in the International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA), is encouraging Jamaicans to adjust their diets to fight the novel coronavirus.

Professional footballer Kyle Butler has joined forces with Jerome “Bhad Twin” Reynolds and Tyrique Reid to form Dynasty Records which debuts April 20 with the Private Jet rhythm. The project features songs by Jahvillani, Skillibeng, Intence, and newcomer Quenga.

Comedian and blogger Twani is gaining traction with the remix of his song, Honda, which features high-riding deejay Skillibeng.“I did a parody of Skillibeng’s hit song Brik Pan Brik and he saw it and shared it on his social media. I then linked him and said, ‘Mek wi do a song nuh’ and he said […]

Dexta Daps arrested in gang-related probe Police have arrested dancehall entertainer Dexta Daps in connection with “alleged gang-related activities”. The artiste was taken into police custody on Wednesday by detectives from the St Andrew South Police Division and the Major…

Minister Marion Hall denied visa reserved for people with extraordinary ability No one is flying anywhere right now. But that doesn’t mean celebrities shouldn’t have their travel documents in order, or that embassy offices have halted processing applications. The assertion rings true with the latest social media appearance of…

Online parties rise, but JACAP royalties decline They have no intention of being party poopers, but the Jamaica Association of Composers Authors and Publishers (JACAP) is warning that online parties and events are still required to pay over royalty fees, as they are still utilising the work of…

Weh Dem Up To?: Ward 21 moving with the times – Group’s long-awaited album promises authentic dancehall, new flows When dancehall group Ward 21 announced back in December that they would be releasing a new album, fans of the ’90s music stalwarts were overjoyed. But listeners may have to wait a bit longer to hear […]