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The unpredictable DJ Shella – Govana’s official disc jock never afraid to drop musical bombs In 2013, Donroy Richards marked his target and took a shot in the ‘Digicel Showdown’ High School DJ competition, representing Kingston College. The projection and clarity of his voice was the secret weapon of the then third-former, and from then… […]

Overload Skankaz wants credit – n Say they originated ‘Toast’ dance move Dance group Overload Skankaz, the 2016 Dancing Dynamites winners and the creators of the Congrats dance move, have a bee in their bonnet. A member of the group, Oshane Forrest, told THE STAR that move is being used to Koffee’s ‘ Toast’ and […]

DANCING DEATHTRAPS – Dancers risking serious injuries doing stunts Dancer Keiva Di Diva has sounded an ominous warning that many more persons will die or become seriously injured if they don’t put an end to this current trend of dangerous dancing in dancehall. “Whole heap more injuries a guh happen and nuff a di males […]

Tony Matterhorn planning Dutty Wine remix – Dance gets renewed attention after JLo’s Super Bowl half-time show For the second time at a Super Bowl halftime show, the Dutty Wine was incorporated in the choreography by an international superstar. In 2013, Beyonce performed it to her hit song, Baby Boy (a collab with Sean Paul). Last Sunday, […]

Don Yute plots big return – Entertainer puts new energy behind song done with Akon Recording artiste Don Yute has had quite an illustrious career. Since breaking on to the music scene in the ’90s, the entertainer has worked with the likes of international superstars Pitbull, Trina, and Trick Daddy. He established his own record […]

Shawn Storm does song with US actress Incarcerated dancehall artiste Shawn Storm has collaborated with US actress KD Rose on the track, ‘ Watchu Know About’, produced under this Kwashawna Records label. “This record is special because it has one of my all-time favourite actresses doing collaboration with Shawn Storm, plus it’s on his record label,” […]

Bob would not be pleased – Music industry insiders want Jamaicans to honour Marley by heeding his messages of love and unity   With February being the month Jamaica celebrates the legacy of its countless musical icons, concerned Jamaicans were hoping to have an ease in the blood-shedding. But, six days into the month, it […]

Etana ready to spread love in California Reggae star Etana, who is nominated in the reggae vocalist category at this year’s International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), is looking forward to pushing along with her Spread Love tour in February, even as she relishes her latest nomination. “IRAWMA is a very good vehicle for […]

Flourgon’s son not only about the ‘hype’ – Chad not fooled by the music business At a time when recording artistes are seeking the bridge for their music to cross over into international markets, Chad Hype, given name Chadwick May, is looking to secure a foothold on local grounds. “I feel like dancehall is very […]