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Dancehall can be positive – NotNice creates song promoting responsible social media use The type of content usually produced from the dancehall has earned the genre a reputation that is less than pleasing. It is common belief that the lewdness that defines the space is to be blamed for much of the ills now plaguing […]
We’re just being creative We’re just being creative – I-Octane says new single does not support criminal activity Dancehall-reggae artiste I-Octane says despite popular belief, his latest song and music video, Banga Fone, is in no way glorifying any criminal activity. The entertainer told THE STAR that as an artiste, he takes on multiple personalities and plays different […]
Cave Valley becomes Temptation Island US-based promoter Shaun McKenzie recently staged an exotic party dubbed Temptation Island at Cave Valley in St Ann. The event showcased the musical talents St Ann’s very own, Bass Odessy, DJ Hayle from Westmoreland, and DJ Zadack movement from… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Cave Valley becomes Temptation […]
NY singer covers reggae classic ‘Modern Girl’ Fourteen years ago, singer Nardia Rose was living her best life in Jamaica. She was making strides with two singles Real Hot Gal, and If You Wanna Dance, featuring Rolly Bop and Sample Six. In 2007, right when her music career was taking flight,… Source: Jamaica […]
Classical composer launches reggae album It is reggae month in New York too, and last week, Jamaican-born classical conductor-turned-reggae artiste Desmond launched his debut reggae album called Happiness is Priceless at Finn Partners on the city’s east side. The album is the outcome of… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Classical composer launches reggae […]
Justin Bieber donates to help fight coronavirus Justin Bieber has made a donation to help China fight the coronavirus outbreak. The 25-year-old singer sent his prayers to the country following the outbreak of the virus, which has infected almost 60,000 people in China alone and caused more than… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: […]
Lady Gaga makes ridiculous proposal Lady Gaga proposed to herself for Valentine’s Day. The 33-year-old singer is celebrating the romantic holiday with some self love, as she says the idea that love can only be shown on one day a year is “ridiculous”, and anyone should feel free to… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]
Jamaican dancers take it to another level – St Lucia artiste says locals entertain on the wild side The news of the unfortunate death of Jamaican dancer Roxanne ‘Bumpa’ Evans last month has not gone unnoticed by St Lucian recording artiste Johnnick Leo, whose stage name is Freezy. It was Freezy’s song Split In Di […]
More shows for Flourgon since winning copyright case The star of veteran dancehall deejay, Flourgon appears to be in the ascendancy for 2020. Coming from a place of relative obscurity a few years ago, he has already performed on Rebel Salute in January, Reggae Wenesdays last week, and again on… Source: Jamaica Star […]
Deadly virus not a big threat to reggae – But artistes still take necessary precautions while travelling An AP report this week showed a spike in cases of the COVID-19 (formerly coronavirus), as there are said to be 254 new deaths and a spike in virus cases of 15,152. However, despite these figures, members of […]
