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Andrew "Sluggy Ranks" Gregory, a vocalist who rose to popularity within New York City's reggae dancehall community of the 80's and 90's with numerous socially conscious songs, was killed in a car accident on Sunday morning July 29 in the Stony Hill area of Kingston, Jamaica.

The car in which Sluggy Ranks was traveling swerved several times before crashing into a cement light post. Sluggy was taken to Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was only 44 years old.

Jamaica police have charged the deputy mayor Michael Troupe of Montego Bay with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as part of an investigation into a lottery scam targeting elderly Americans. Police said Friday that 51-year-old Michael Troupe and his 21-year-old son Jevaughn Troupe both face the same charges.

Both were among four suspects arrested during an early-morning raid as police investigate a lottery scam that generates about $300 million a year. Authorities so far have detained 142 people in connection with the scam, but only 19 have been...

Snoop Dogg wants you to know that he's tired of hip-hop, and stated that he is Bob Marley reincarnated. He is embracing reggae instead of the culture of guns he once rapped about. His new name is Snoop Lion.

The artist said at a news conference in New York that he was "born again" during a visit to Jamaica in February and is ready to make music that his "kids and grandparents can listen to."

Snoop Lion is releasing a reggae album called Reincarnated in the fall. He said that in Jamaica, he connected with Bob Marley's spirit and is now...

By Shannon Shields

Well, well, well, folks, the Annual Reggae Sumfest for the year of
2012 is over and done but I doubt it will ever be forgotten by the
people who were fortunate enough to make it to the festival. Whether
you were lucky enough like me to attend all three nights or only one
night I'm sure that your annual Reggae Sumfest experience was a great
one and I am also sure that every one of this year's lucky patrons are
already booked, hotel-ed and ready to return to the beautiful island
of Jamaica next year.

This year's annual Reggae...

Ivy Rose - ReggaeMe Writer

On July the 19th the Annual Reggae Sumfest takes off into high gear with Dancehall Night with the likes of the great Rodney "Bounty Killer " Price and Moses "Beanie Man" Davis Performing along side of them is the first lady of Dancehall, Lady Saw, who will, also, be honored that night for her many achievements in Dancehall over the years.

The festival continues July the 20th with the first International Night with the legendary Shabba Ranks and internationally known Trey Songs. Friday night also offers a real taste of reggae...

Barbadian born singer/songwriter Nyron debuts his music to the world with his EP on July 31, 2012. Determined to give the world a sample of his sounds, the EP contains three tracks spanning three genres, and will be available digitally worldwide with distribution from FOX FUSE.

A Barbadian breeding led to a diverse musical portfolio for this budding artist, who harbors strong backgrounds in the R&B, pop and soca genres. With the goal of giving fans a solid introduction to his versatility, each song on the EP explores a different genre, and presents an artist...

(AP) A tiny blood-sucking parasite that infests fish on Caribbean coral reefs has been named after Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley.

Arkansas State University marine biologist Paul Sikkel discovered the parasite off the U.S. Virgin Islands a decade ago but it was only recently unveiled as "Gnathia marleyi" as an homage to the singer.

Sikkel says he dubbed the tiny crustacean due to his "respect and admiration" for Marley, who died in 1981.

The National Science Foundation says the creature is a new species within the family of gnathiids, parasites commonly...

The leadership of Jamaica's governing party acknowledged Thursday that it received $1 million from a high-profile swindler who defrauded thousands of people across the Caribbean and the United States, but said it doesn't believe it is obligated to refund a cent.

The People's National Party said it spent the $1 million it received from David Smith during the 2007 campaign for national elections, but its investigators found no records of another alleged gift of $2 million.

Ruling party chairman Robert Pickersgill said party leaders don't believe they have to...

The 20th edition of Reggae Sumfest will see two international artiste added to the event, as a pair of R&B superstars will take to the Catherine Hall stage this July. R Kelly and Trey Songz have been confirmed for Reggae Sumfest 2012, which will take place from July 15-21 in Montego Bay. Trey Songz will take to the stage on International Night 1, July 20 while R Kelly will perform on International Night 2, July 21.

R Kelly was due to perform at 2011 edition of Reggae Sumfest but had to pull out after complaining of throat pain and later having an emergency...

22-year-old Jamaican singer-songwriter Romain Virgo hits the road on a whirlwind tour stretching across California, Oregon and Washington throughout the rest of June and July. In support of his critically acclaimed album The System, Virgo will perform at a variety of club venues with fellow artists Perfect and Prince Allah as well as major festivals - including Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Reggae on The River and Bridge City Music Festival. See Romain Virgo's full tour schedule below and check www.facebook.com/RomainVirgo for most up-to-date...

Amanda "Ambrosa" Chloe Jacas was born in Kingston Jamaica to Dorrette Elaine Thompson and Ian Lloyd Jacas.Ambrosa has a voice that she had to mature really early due to family issues. At the tender age of 14 Ambrosa’s mother died from cancer, which led to her adoption by her aunt. She later migrated to the United States of America to Boynton Beach, Florida.

After high school Ambrosa moved from Florida to Atlanta Georgia to attend college. In May 2010, Ambrosa graduated from Georgia Military College achieving the status Cum Laude and being a part of Phi Theta...

(AP) A federal appeals court has upheld Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton's conviction on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges.

Banton's attorney, David O. Markus, argued that a government informant had improperly entrapped the Grammy-winning singer.

A three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled last Thursday that the evidence supported Banton's 2011 conviction in Tampa federal court.

The panel also agreed with the jury's conviction of Banton on a gun possession charge, which the trial judge had dismissed after the verdict...

With his debut album on the horizon, MasSicker has teamed up with the upcoming reggae/pop sensation Jemere Morgan on his remix of "Come Right Back" originally released on Seanizzle's Split Personality rhythm

"It was a natural thing" says Mas. "From mi link with Jemere he made it clear that he's a big time fan of the sounds, "Come Right Back" in particular, and I've also been following his thing and feeling his tune particularly "Paradise" over Delly Ranx's Turnpike Riddim and "Sunshine Glow". Since we both walk that line of Reggae/R&B favor it was a combination that just made perfect sense"

With so much drama in the dancehall as of late, it is amazing that this young artiste has managed to stay so quietly focused on his craft while avoiding the contention in the dancehall. Particularly, as much confusion has arisen between him and the Portmore native deejay "Masicka" that was recently addressed in MasSicker's scorching "Public Service Announcement" voiced over the TNS riddim which peaked at #2 on Rico Vibes new music Tuesday chart.

Cecil "Terror Fabulous" Campbell pleaded guilty when he appeared in the Spanish Town RM Court last Tuesday for using a stone to smash a window in Portmore, St Catherine. It was reported that Terror Fabulous used a brick to smash the window to the house of a Portmore based Justice of the Peace.

The deejay was sentenced following his guilty plea when for malicious destruction of property and paid for the window said to be valued $11,000 dollars. Terror Fabulous was sentenced to 90 day's hard labor.

Rodney King, whose beating by Los Angeles police in 1991 was caught on camera and sparked riots after the acquittal of the four officers involved, was found dead in his swimming pool Sunday, Police in Rialto, California, received a 911 call from Rodney King's fiancee, Cynthia Kelly, about 5:25 a.m.,Responding officers found King at the bottom of the pool, removed him and performed CPR until paramedics arrived. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital,