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Hapilos Teens main goal is to provide entertainment and a positive outlet for high school Teenagers . Hapilos Teens logo competition kicks off today December 12, 2011 and ends March 31, 2012. The competition is open to teens aged 13-17 years only. All entries should be sent to hapiteens@hapilos.com Eligibility The Contest is open to individuals and groups, aged 13-17. Employees of Hapilos Entertainment Group, judges and their immediate family are not eligible to enter the Competition. How to Enter All entries must be submitted by email to hapiteens@hapilos.com. The entries must be submitted as a scalable vector graphic in EPS format, and also as a JPEG. See the Submission Guidelines below for further information. The...

Shade, female Reggae artist from Jamaica has been promoting, and performing in Okinawa, and Mainland Japan for about one year now. Her fans are very excited about the new style of Dancehall Reggae that she brings to the Japanese culture. Shade album releases in all major outlets in Japan January 19th 2011 Tsutaya, HMV, Tower Records and more. The self title album "life in the SHADE" feat Junior Reid, Macka Diamond, Calton Coffie, Lady G, U-Duo & Platy, and is expected to be well received in Japan.

I-Octane is still soaring from his performance on Monday night before a packed house at DROM in New York City. Performing before a crowd of his peers, media outlets and industry insiders proved to be a nerve racking feat. But like a true champion, the singjay took the stage and performed with sheer confidence that he has become known for and came out on top. The long awaited release of I-Octane's debut EP "Straight From the Heart," which has already received a 'thumbs up' by John Carmanica who featured single "Crime A Rise" in the New York Times, gave way to the December 12, 2011 media launch hosted by DROM NYC, Federation Sound and Destine Media. Produced by A list producers Stephen "The Genius" McGregor, Kimani "DJ Frass"...

Legends, icons, trailblazers, pioneers, innovators and trendsetters are just a few words often used to describe this group. From Grammys to MTV Video Awards, they have won them all. Whether it’s the top of the charts or on stages at sold out coliseums across the country, they have done it all. They are Grammy Award winning group, Salt-N-Pepa, which consists of Cheryl James and Sandy Denton (“Salt” and “Pepa”, respectively), and Deidre “Dee Dee” Roper (DJ Spinderella). As the first ever female rap crew, Salt-N-Pepa, broke barriers and opened doors wide open that were once closed to women in hip-hop. They gave women a voice in a male dominated industry and transformed the way the music world saw women forever. With the hit songs “Push...

The official flyer for Sting 2011 has been released. In less than a week, one of the biggest stage shows in Jamaica will be taking place at Jamworld on December 26, 2011. This year shall be no different as the organizers of Sting 2011 are ready for a big turnout this year, especially with the Rumors of War being confirmed. This year, many will see a clash between Kiprich vs Merciless, Specialist vs Hurricane, Iyara vs Deva Bratt and the big clash between Tony Matterhorn vs Twin of Twins.

Kanye West leads all nominees for the Grammys, picking up seven nods for the event. His nominations include Song of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “All of the Lights”, Best Rap Performance, and even Best Rap Album, where his Dark Fantasy is up again his collaborative Watch the Throne project with Jay-Z. Rihanna’s Loud is up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album with “What’s My Name” in the running for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. And Nicki Minaj will battle it out with J. Cole and others for Best New Artist. Also, Chris Brown is up for Best R&B Album and Best Rap Performance for “Look at Me Now.” The 54th Annual Grammys air February 12th on CBS. Album of the Year » Adele - 21 » Foo Fighters - Wasting...

The Jamaica Film Academy announces the Call for Entries in the 2012 Jamaica Reggae Film Festival, to be held May 2012 in Kingston, Jamaica. In keeping with the format initiated at the inaugural event in February 2008, the Festival will showcase films in which aspects of Jamaica's Reggae music culture are displayed, documented and memorialized in feature, documentary and short films, animation and music videos. In the five years since its inception, the Reggae Film Festival has included films made by Jamaicans, as well as global reggae researchers and fans from the Caribbean, UK, USA, Canada, Spain, Germany, Serbia, Italy, Japan, Iran, France and Ethiopia. The focus of many documentaries on the history of Jamaican music and music...

Mavado has a special treat for his fans in Jamaica when he performs at the annual Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza. It will mark Mavado’s first performance locally in many months and fans are eager to welcome home the Gully Gad after what they perceive as a too-long absence.Mavado will be headlining a strong lineup of artistes on ‘Extravaganza’ and he is as excited about the event. Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza takes place on December 25, 2011 at Independence Park, Black River, St Elizabeth, Jamaica. Among the artistes on the lineup are Bounty Killer, I-Octane, Coco Tea, John Holt, Romain Virgo, Khago, Hezron, Chuck Fenda, Twin of Twins, Wayne Marshall, Iley Dread, Lutan Fyah, Professor Nuts, Warrior King, Villa Dutch...

Sunday January 29th 2012 will be the fIrst in the series of this monthly sound clash which is being held @ club krystal, Bedford, MK40 1RA. Held on the last Sunday of each month this event will have all the biggest UK Clash Sounds clashing one another to secure a place in the semi final. The overall prize in this clash series is an automatic place in the USA Killer Cup Clash 2012 which will be held in New York. The first in the series will be King Tubbys sound from London clashing Natural Affair from Telford. This will be a huge clash to start 2012 with in the Uk and is sure to be an event you dont want to miss!

Orvile “Shaggy” Burrell, will be honoured by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) at the group’s seventh annual gala in South Florida in April. The event will be held on Saturday, April 9 at Jungle Island in Miami, where Shaggy will be presented with the 2011 International Humanitarian Award for his efforts in enhancing health care for children in Jamaica. While he continues to enjoy a rewarding musical career, Shaggy has demonstrated commitment and dedication to the welfare of the children of his homeland, donating well-needed medical equipment to the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston through his ‘Shaggy Make A Difference’ foundation. He has also participated in the refurbishing of areas of the compound and as...

Iconic rapper and label owner, Lil Wayne, in the midst of a high charting radio single “6 Foot 7 Foot” and his recently released 9th studio album I Am Not a Human Being, has announced details and dates for his 2011 North American tour, the I Am Music II tour. The Multi-platinum and Grammy award winning recording artist, who has sold over 10 million records and whose multi-platinum 2008 album, The Carter III, shattered records by selling over one million copies in its first week of release, will be joined by protégé Nicki Minaj, a top selling rapper signed to his Young Money imprint, whose critically acclaimed debut album Pink Friday has since gone Platinum. In addition to main support act Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne will also be joined by...

The first Annual Clarendon Music Awards is the brainchild of David Anderson of Temperature’s Entertainment Limited. This organisation is known for The High School Link-Up Showcase that links past students from all high schools in Jamaica. The Clarendon Music Awards will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 5:00 pm at the Quarry, Bustamante High Way in May Pen, Clarendon. The music awards show will also recognise legendary reggae artiste Derrick Morgan, the first artiste to have spots one to seven on national pop charts simultaneously as the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event also features award presentations, live performances, a VIP reception and dinner.

The red carpet event lined with paparazzi and named after the newly-released platinum album from Jamie Foxx, “Best Night of My Life,” will take place Saturday, Feb. 5 at The Bud Light Hotel, formerly know as The Aloft Hotel , located at 1033 Young Street in Downtown Dallas. Platinum selling artist, Jamie Foxx will host the event with confirmed guest, Former NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. In honor of the big game, guests 21 and over are invited to “Celebrate, Indulge, and Explore” from 10 P.M. until 2 A.M. While many super bowl parties will compete for the attendance of high rollers on the eve of the game, few parties will be able to claim the fixture on the Super Bowl Party scene with Oscar and Grammy winner Jamie Foxx, along with...

Damian Marley’s inaugural Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise has sold out all of the 2,300 available cabins aboard the Norwegian Pearl cruise liner. The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise will sail from Miami to Jamaica, October 20-25, 2014, docking for daytime excursions and beach parties in the island’s resort towns, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. The lineup features Damian and his older brothers Stephen and Julian Marley; dancehall superstars Sean Paul and Shaggy, contemporary roots singers Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure, and Etana; sing-jay Busy Signal, Jamaican-American sibling band Morgan Heritage and the roster of acts from the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths International imprint: Wayne Marshall, Black-Am-I, Christopher Ellis (son of Jamaican...

Duane Stephenson is currently on his fourth tour outing with reggae's legendary group The Wailers. Recent tours throughout South America and the U.S. have garnered a positive response with sold-out performances for this compelling songwriter and versatile singer. Performing songs from his September 2010 VP Records release, BLACK GOLD, as well as songs from his debut album, From August Town (2007), Duane explains that he is "meeting many fans for the first time and these fans are a bit out of the scope of the traditional reggae market, working with The Wailers, and the support has been great so far." Duane's introduction to The Wailers was through their work with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). He was invited to write a...

Dig Deeper is honored to present one of the legends of Jamaican soul, ska, rocksteady, and reggae - Eric "Monty" Morris, in his first show in NYC in well over a decade, backed by Crazy Baldhead. The original vocalist for the Skatalites, Eric “Monty” Morris had his first major solo hit in 1961 with “Humpty Dumpty”, a medley of nursery rhymes that proved immensely popular in Jamaica, and also helped mark a turning point in Jamaican music away from more standard copy-catting of American R&B into something rhythmically unique – ska. He followed up with a prolific string of other ska hits – “Penny Reel”, “Sammy Dead”, “Solomon A Gundy”, “Strongman Sampson”, “Oil in My Lamp”, “Enna Bella”, “Money Can’t Buy Life” – almost too many to...

TMM Promise Land and Andrew Digital Present War Zone Clash LP vs. King Addies March 24, 2012

US based comedian Raymond 'Rayzor' Davis will co-host the 7th annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 12 at The East Lawn of the historical Devon House site, Hope Road, Kingston. Rappers Eve and Trina are confirmed to perform at the award show. 1) DJ OF THE YEAR (MALE) (For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year) Beenie man Aidonia Bounty killer Vybz kartel Busy signal Assassin 2) DJ OF THE YEAR (FEMALE) (For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year) Tifa Stacious Lady Saw Cecile D’ángel Timberlee Spice 3) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (MALE) (For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the...

International soca pop star Kevin Lyttle debuts the video for his sizzling single, "Wine And Go Down," which was released in November 2011. This is Lyttle's first video from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, which is currently in production. Released on his very own Tarakon Records, "Wine And Go Down" exemplifies the artist's versatility as he embraces the role of a deejay/rapper to fuse with his acclaimed signature vocal-style, forming this hybrid of island soca and pop club fusion. The singer/songwriter teams up with Richy Peña (talented music producer of the Latin Grammy-Winning album Mi Niña Bonita), for the hit track, which has been making the rounds internationally on radio and in the clubs. "Dancing is a strong...

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff will play at Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport Connecticut on Aug.1. This performance marks the beginning of Cliff’s most extensive North American tour in more than 20 years. Cliff recently was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has a new CD, “Existence,” his first CD of new material in six years, due out this year. He said songs on the CD touch all aspects of man’s existence, from global warming to starvation; and moving to love and hope.