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‘I am currently living my dream’ The date was March 8, 2019. THE WEEKEND STAR had further thrust Ladasha ‘Mackerel’ Francis into the limelight by making her the cover story. Mackerel defends ‘tekking people man’, the headline screamed. For many, the thought of publishing such a… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: ‘I am […]

Korexion promotes new track Love is in the air for Canada-based reggae singer Korexion, with his new single ‘ My Vows’. The lovers’ rock single first hit the airwaves in Canada in 2018 but reached Jamaican shores this year. As described by the singer, the song is about… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: […]

I want music to take me further, says Laa Lee – Artiste eyes international market for 2020 Dancehall artiste Laa Lee says having performed at three of the biggest shows on the December calendar, he’s ending 2019 on the kind of high he’s hoping to carry into 2020. A product of Kingston’s inner cities (‘Jungle’ […]

‘Unruly’ patrons nearly spoil Popcaan’s show From the historic entrance made by Popcaan to countless electrifying performances from some of Jamaica’s best, Unruly Fest was a show of epic proportions. But while events unfolded seamlessly onstage, it was a different scenario at one of the… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: ‘Unruly’ patrons nearly […]

Tommy Cowan prayed with Ziggy Soul just before he died Christian reggae artiste Ziggy Soul, a performer once touted to be the next Bob Marley, has died. It was reported that the dedicated missionary passed away on Saturday night after battling numerous complications from diabetes, hypertension, and… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Tommy […]

Joe Bogdanovich says Jamaica can get more from entertainment Joe Bogdanovich, owner and producer Reggae Sumfest, said more can be done to increase the revenue flowing into the local economy of Montego Bay, St James, and Jamaica on a whole. “I believe I can make a difference, you know. Reggae Sumfest… Source: Jamaica […]

‘Me never figet weh me a come from’ – Popcaan makes epic entrance at Unruly Fest W hen he made his entrance at Unruly Fest in Morant Bay, St Thomas, on Sunday morning, superstar Popcaan made a massive statement in being transported to the stage by a crane. Dangling from the sky and strapped to […]

UNRULY PART TWO – Too good to be true Although just in its second year, Popcaan’s Unruly Fest is fast becoming one of the best live-entertainment events in the island. Saturday’s show yielded such a massive turnout that it caused a traffic pile-up that stretched for miles leading to… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

Sex in D’ City to light up New Year’s Eve Ja m aican/UK-based event promoters Cawka and Camille Lee will host their second annual premium party on January 1, 2020, on the ‘Caribbean Queen’, docked in the Kingston Harbour, along Port Royal Street in downtown Kingston. The party, titled… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

‘Keep the noise down’ – Cops sound warning to event organisers T he Jamaica Constabulary Force is warning organisers of entertainment events against using the extension of the cut-off time for parties and other activities as an excuse to raise sound levels. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ealan Powell,… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: […]