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Anticipation high for Ghetto Splash tomorrow It is late Sunday evening and Patrick Roberts appeared pleased as he sat on a truss, which is used to create the structure to support the lighting and stage for Tuesday’s staging of Ghetto Spash. “As I always like to say, Ghetto Splash is a… Source: Jamaica […]

Tessanne hails Toni-Ann – Songbird says newly crowned Miss World has a beautiful voice S ongbird Tessanne Chin is convinced that Miss Jamaica World Toni-Ann Singh can have a future in music. Singh, 23, a native of Bath, St Thomas, was crowned Miss World at the coronation show in London, England on Saturday. Her vocal […]

J’cans really love dancehall A cadre of high-profile selectors, some of the toughest in the business, served up some of the biggest tunes from the ’90, and 2000s, much to the delight of an appreciative crowd that gathered at the Constant Spring Golf Club in St Andrew for I… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]

Serani excited by Grammy nomination As Serani’s star continues to rise in international skies, it’s not surprising to learn that he is working with diverse artistes like Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy, whose ‘ African Giant’ album was nominated for the 62nd Grammy Awards… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Serani excited by […]

Xodus Remedy set for Saturday Jamaican carnival band Xodus invites revellers for a precursor to its 2020 Carnival festivities with its event ‘Remedy’ the ultimate soca fete. Xodus Remedy is set to take place on December 14 at Janga’s Sound Bar on Belmont Road in Kingston… Source: Jamaica Star Read more: Xodus Remedy […]

Change your tune, artistes warned – YouTube policy update may result in removal of ‘malicious’ content Songs like Buju Banton’s ‘Boom Bye Bye’ and Sizzla’s ‘Nah Apologise’ may be under threat of being permanently removed from YouTube. Come 2020, some tracks may no longer be available on the popular streaming platform after an announcement that… […]

Not enough facilities, too many overheads – Club owners say Security Minister’s suggestion good but not calculated National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang’s recommendations to business persons to build and invest in more indoor facilities, specifically nightclubs, has been met with mixed reactions. The suggestion is part of the discussion regarding the… Source: […]

UK rapper says he’s flattered by Stylo G comparisons UK-based rapper Ras Napthali says he’s touted as the next artiste to follow in Stylo G’s footsteps. He says based on his style and flow, London music lovers have been drawing comparisons between him and the Dumplin deejay. “To even be slightly… Source: Jamaica […]

Iba MaHr says he feels blessed to give back – Artiste launches 5th anniversary of charity show Iba MaHr and his Harar Music Group are again committing to giving back to the Linstead Hospital for the fifth consecutive year with the official launch of the Tru Juice Sound Di Alarm Music Festival on Wednesday at […]

Selector Boom Boom hands out $100,000 at Boasty Tuesdays Patrons at the most recent staging of Boasty Tuesdays got a taste of Christmas cheer this week when they were gifted cash from selector Boom Boom. ‘The Billboard selector’, as he’s most popularly known, gave away approximately $100,000 in cash… Source: Jamaica Star Read […]