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A stellar career continues for international icon Shaggy as he receives the 2012 Grammy Award nomination for best reggae album - the ultimate recognition for his latest studio effort, Summer In Kingston, released on his own Ranch Entertainment label, on July 19, 2011.

The 8-track digital album was heavily marketed with a focus on fan-targeted promotions, and Shaggy has been touring non-stop since its release as he continues his global dominance.

Shaggy

I'm grateful to be nominated for the 2012 Grammy Award for best reggae album," Shaggy reveals from...

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(AP) A Jamaican anti-corruption agency opened a probe Tuesday into a troubled government office that is already undergoing an independent review of its alleged mismanagement of a stalled $400 million road program.

Contractor General Greg Christie's staff is investigating the National Works Agency for its purchase of $720,000 worth of new office furniture using contract funds from the renovation of a narrow strip of shore road leading to Kingston's international airport.

The shoreline work is being done by a Chinese company, China Harbour Engineering Company...

Dancehall artistes Bounty Killer and Aidonia have officially buried the hatchet and recently recorded a collaboration called Mack 90.

The Alliance and J.O.P bosses officially made the move towards unity when they recorded the song.

According to Bounty Killer, who Aidonia credits as being his main influence in becoming an artiste, there has never been a real conflict between the two.

"Killer and Aidonia been doing songs before and there was never a conflict between us. You have never heard I say nothing negative about Aidonia, likewise, he has never said...

A Jamaican country prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand --- a frail, grandmotherly, elderly woman named Miss Ivy. He approached her and asked "Miss Ivy, do you know me?"

She responded, "Why, yes me nuh yu Missa Williams. Me know yuh since yu ah young bwoy an quite frankly, yu ah one big disappointment. Yu lie, yu use fe tief bokkle and bruk people shap; yu gie yu wife bun, yu manipulate people an talk su-su pan dem behine dem back. Yuh tink say yu a big shat, an yu nuh know say yu a go come to nutten. Dat fool-fool brains yu ave mek yu a...

VP Records and Scikron are proud to announce the release of I-Octane’s debut album, ‘Crying To The Nation,’ available January 31, 2012. As one of the most-talked about artists emerging from Jamaica, I-Octane’s first full-length LP will reinvigorate the feeling of roots and dancehall at its purest. He has already proven himself as a lyricist with rapid-fire delivery, and unveils his uncanny ability to sing romantic ballads and socially aware tunes on this traditional reggae album.

‘Crying To The Nation’ puts I-Octane in a class of his own as one of the next...

Jamaican investigators looking into a murder allegedly committed by Vybz Kartel and members of his crew say they have video evidence of the crime. Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, fashion designer Moonie and Kiera Jones are all being accused of murdering Clive Williams on August 16th.

Prosecutors are alleging that the Clive Williams was taken to a house in Havendale, stabbed and beaten to death over a missing gun. They also say they have witness statements to back up their claims

Hip hop artist Heavy D died yesterday November 8th 2011 at the young age of 44. Dwight "Heavy D" Arrington Meyers collapsed outside his Beverly Hills condo after he suffered difficulty breathing while returning from a morning shopping trip, according to police.

When paramedics arrived, Meyers regained consciousness and was transported to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he later died. The case was referred to the Coroner's Office to determine an exact cause of death.

Heavy D was born in Jamaica.

Whether it’s currently on the top of the Jamaican charts, a huge underground seller on the streets or the massive club jam sweeping the dancehalls, Strictly The Best’s annual series provides the hottest catalog of dancehall/reggae music for the fall, winter and new year to come. On November 22, VP Records’ will unleash their latest installments – Strictly The Best Vol. 44 and Vol. 45.

Strictly the Best Vol. 44 rallies the most in-demand roots and lover’s rock singers for a must-have set from artists like Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Gyptian, Queen Ifrica...

Mavado and Canadian born rapper Drake are set to put their chemistry to the ultimate test and create an album together. Since canceling his contract with VP Records, Mavado returned to the United States and signed with DJ Khaled, since signing with Khaled there are a number of collaboration requests coming in from several rappers.

DeAndre Cortez "Soulja Boy" Way was arrested Tuesday Oct. 18, 2011 outside Atlanta during a routine traffic Stop. After searching the car police found a felony amount of marijuana, firearms and a substantial amount of cash in the car.

marie-claire, Nelly Stharre, Bob Andy and Ayeola George at Studio 38

Not since penning songs for Marcia Griffiths 20 years ago has Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson written a full original song for another artist. The Legendary Reggae Singer/songwriter met Dominican opera singer marie-claire at Studio38 the night of July 25th 2010. He told her that very night that he would write her a song. Fast forward a year and three months later, the song “Constellation”is recorded and available for your listening pleasure.

Marie-claire's rich vocals, along with the haunting...

Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future after his bail application was postponed.

Kartel appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrates Court on Friday October 14. 2011 to answer charges of murder, conspiracy to murder & illegal possession of a firearm in relation to the shooting death of a St. Catherine businessman/promoter.

It was the second hearing in three days for Kartel and his legal team after he was remanded at his initial hearing regarding the matter on Wednesday October 12, 2011. He was remanded into...

Sicilian-born reggae artist Alborosie was among the list of winners at the 2011 MOBO Awards held in Glasgow's Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) this past Wednesday evening. Alborosie took home the title for Best New Reggae Act, which included other nominees Damian Marley & Nas, Khago and Mavado.

Greensleeves Records’ artist Alborosie is both an in-demand reggae producer and solo artist with massive hits including “Kingston Town,” “Herbalist,” and “Blessing” featuring Etana. His latest studio album ‘2 Times Revolution’ was released in June 2011...

Wiz Khalifa gained popularity with his impressive talent, especially when his Euro Dance-influenced single, Say Yeah received urban radio airplay, which charted on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008. He is also famous for his Atlantic Records debut single, Black and Yellow, which hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now that he is even more popular after winning Best New Artist at the BET Awards of 2011, we find it interesting to know more about his thoughts on Snoop Dogg and his love for Amber Rose.

He will be holding it down with Snoop...

The Jamaica Major Investigation Taskforce (MIT) charged Adijah ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer for the following offences today.

1. Murder
2. Illegal Possession of firearm
3. Conspiracy to murder

The charges against Kartel were made following the conduct of an interview this afternoon by detectives from the MIT in the presence of Kartel attorneys.

The police said.

The allegations are that on Monday, July 11, 2011, Palmer along with other men conspired to murder Barrington ‘Bossie’ Burton, a 27 year- old businessman/promoter of a Gregory Park address in...

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