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Weh Dem Up To: Original Richie Poo hails Steely Last year, selector and producer Richie Poo had a memorable twin celebration to mark his milestone 50th birthday and also his 38th year in the music industry. This year, however, he will probably put the hosting of his annual birthday bash on… Source: Jamaica […]

Mandeville to host festival song competition workshop In an effort to boost the chances of prospective contestants ahead of the 2020 staging of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will host a series of workshops, beginning on Thursday January 30… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Mandeville to host […]

Quada turns to music amid legal woes – Deejay admits he’s facing ‘stormy days’ following murder charge Hours after he was released on bail last Friday, dancehall artiste Quada was recording once again. The deejay, who is facing murder and arson charges, spent three days at the Constant Spring Lock-up last week before being released […]

Tashina excited about ‘Confessions’ Up-and-coming dancehall artiste Tashina McKenzie is excited about ‘ Confessions’, her collaboration with Intence. “The chemistry in the studio was great with Intence, him have a rude, playful style that mi love, and the song have an energy …… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Tashina excited about ‘Confessions’

Kiijonny ‘making cash’ Fast-rising dancehall artiste Kiijonny is promoting his single Make Cash. The single produced by LK Media and Marvoni Records was officially released on December 20, 2019, and is enjoying steady rotation in the streets and across the Caribbean… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Kiijonny ‘making cash’

Grange anticipating biggest Reggae Month celebration Minister of Culture Olivia Grange says that there is so much widespread interest in the upcoming Reggae Month celebration in February that “it should easily be the biggest” since its inception in 2008. Grange noted that “a plethora” of events… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Grange anticipating […]

Black Queen to host event in St Ann Dancehall Black Queen is gearing up to kick off the live stage show event ‘From then till Now – Retro meets Dancehall’, at the scenic Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios, St Ann, on Saturday. “The event is being held with a retro party in mind that… […]

Usain Bolt expands music brand to soca – Jamaican sprint legend to be featured on Trini group’s remix Just last year Usain Bolt created a stir when he added producer to his resume with the debut of the Olympe Rose riddim to promote his champagne of the same name. Now, the Jamaican sprint legend-turned-entrepreneur-turned-producer is […]

Kashief Lindo releases conscious reggae album Last Sunday, US-based reggae crooner Kashief Lindo released a new EP dubbed Justice: A Conscious Journey, which was designed to spark a conversation about social inequities, reach people and change the hearts and minds. “All the songs ah deal… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Kashief Lindo releases […]

‘I am not looking back’ – Minister Marion Hall halts plans to write autobiography If Jamaicans are waiting on a tell-all book that details Minister Marion Hall’s journey from dancehall to Christianity, they best not hold their breath. In a recent interview with THE STAR, Minister Hall said that an autobiography was in the… […]