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Are EPs replacing albums? – Industry players argue pros and cons of both Koffee’s EP Rapture winning in the Best Reggae Album category at the Grammys has sparked much debate amid all the celebrations. People are questioning whether EPs are a more practical way of moving forward based on changing trends in music, and… […]

I’ve been through the fire – Bounty Killer says consequences from his abusive past still haunt him Despite a troubled past dogged by domestic abuse allegations, dancehall legend Bounty Killer continues to show that he is a reformed man. The entertainer has become a constant voice in the fight against domestic abuse, and his latest […]

STAR on the Rise: Reggae needs a big label, says Sol Weatherman Singjay Sol Weatherman is hoping that 2020 will see him getting his big ‘buss’ in the music business. The 28-year-old has been knocking on doors for the past five years, which, to be honest, is not an inordinate amount of time, given the… […]

Charly Black says Jamaica is still a paradise Diamond-selling dancehall artiste, Charly Black, wants Jamaicans to know that despite the ever-present problem of crime, the island is still very much a paradise. The entertainer is using his new track, Vacation , to highlight the good things… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Charly Black […]

DJ Smurf says Jahvillani track should be nationwide anthem Record producer DJ Smurf says Preserve Mi Life, a song he recently produced with dancehall artiste Jahvillani, is most timely and brings into focus the fragility of life and the need to give thanks. The track was released earlier this month on the… Source: […]

D Major tries different direction on new track Singing sensation D Major is switching things up with a brand new track titled ‘ My Money’. Produced by Troyton Music along with Yow Brixton, the dancehall track was officially released on January 10. “The song is really about claiming what’s… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

Up-and-coming MoBay acts for peace concert Entertainers Against Crime and Violence (EACAV), a St James-based association formed with the aim of encouraging peace through music, is hosting its third concert in February, which will highlight some of the entertainers from the troubled… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Up-and-coming MoBay acts for peace concert

This is not the end – Music industry members not ‘quaking’ at doomsday theories With just a month into 2020, the world has already experienced the threat of World War III, bushfires and hail storm in Australia and the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus. Just yesterday, Jamaica and other countries, including the Cayman… […]

OT Boss celebrates birthday in style Oliver Williamson celebrated his birthday with a party dubbed ‘Bosses’, which was held at Barbican Road in St Andrew last Saturday night. “It’s my birthday party and I wanted it to not just to be a special night just for me, but also my patrons… Source: Jamaica […]

The Chozenn one – Gospel artiste says he is mission to win souls for Christ Gospel artiste Chozenn is staying true to his mandate of inspiring people to turn away from a life of sin. Last week the entertainer released his latest single, I Can Be, and said the track is to further fuel peoples’ […]