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All systems still a go for BRT Weekend – Organisers promise to ‘disinfect everything’ As the COVID-19 virus makes its way around the world, major music festivals are either being postponed or cancelled. Nonetheless, BRT Weekend will rage on this coming weekend, with a plan to stock up on extra hand sanitiser. According to the […]

Party still a keep? – Event organisers monitor coronavirus as local case confirmed The announcement of the first imported case of the deadly coronavirus in Jamaica, doesn’t portend well for the entertainment industry, which thrives on gatherings. Among the events of concern to partygoers and other revellers, are carnival, set… Source: Jamaica Star […]

Alborosie cancels South American tour over coronavirus fears The coronavirus outbreak now sweeping the globe has forced Italian reggae singer Alborosie to cancel his upcoming tour of South America. Alborosie, who had been scheduled to travel to countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Alborosie cancels […]

Sanjay, Godzilla team up for new song TV host/recording artiste Sanjay has teamed up with veteran dancer Godzilla for the dance song, ‘ Hype Yuh Self’. “Godzilla reached out to me that he had a dance called Hype Yuh Self and wanted me to be a part of the project,” said Sanjay. “Then… […]

Kahsion wants to lift Mandeville musically Kemarly Thomas, who goes by the stage name Kahsion, (pronounced ‘Caution’), is on a mission to bring Mandeville back on the map musically. Even though he is originally from Kingston, he has made Manchester his home for more than a decade…. Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Kahsion […]

Troyton delivers Love Rapture project Internationally acclaimed producer Troyton Music is getting ready to officially release his new reggae rhythm, Love Rapture, which is available for pre-order now. The project, which features tracks from Romain Virgo ( What is a friend), Jesse… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Troyton delivers Love Rapture project

Bishop Escobar grateful for life after car accident – Selector to miss shows for a few weeks Popular DJ Bishop Escobar was involved in a car accident last Sunday on his way into Kingston from an event in Clarendon. He is currently counting his blessings, having made a narrow escape when his motor vehicle was […]

‘Everything plenty’ for Wee Pow’s birthday bash Despite the constant pressure by the lawmakers at his weekly Weddy Weddy sessions, Stone Love CEO, Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell, remains upbeat and resilient. “Everything plenty. This is the most exciting year we are experiencing so far. This is no… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: ‘Everything […]

King Shark covers R&B classic Veteran reggae singer King Shark recently released a cover version of Smokey Robinson’s smash R… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: King Shark covers R&B classic

Mikeylous hits the airwaves with Ungrateful Deejay Mikeylous topped the charts in 1995 with the hit ‘ Macarena Dance’ but now, 25 years later, he is on his way to scoring another chart-topper locally. His latest release, Ungrateful, has been buzzing on the airwaves, thrusting the dancehall… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Mikeylous […]