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There is a new "Toi" on the market. At the break of each decade or millennium, there comes something new and ground breaking that has the entire world at its feet. Now, in 2010, such a significant emergence has occurred and the name is "Toi Gichie" aka Toi, a female singer, songwriter, arranger, composer, producer, & model who is a member of the ASCAP organization, and also does graphic designing. Meet Toian Gichie, born on September 21, 1991 in New Jersey, grew up in Montego Bay, Jamaica and is now in...

The new album from Busy Signal titled D.O.B. releases July 13th on VP Records. D.O.B. is a rebirth for Busy Signal, the Kingston, JA based Deejay/ Singer. This is his second VP Records album and it promises to change the way that dancehall music is executed. Busy has built an international fan base with touring, multiple music videos (Tic Toc, Hottt ed Medley, Night shift/One More Night) and a constant flow of innovative hit tracks. The new album offers a range of musical styles including ballads; One More Night, Sweet Love (Night Shift); there is Latin flavor of...

A judge sentenced Lindsay Lohan on Tuesday to 90 days in jail and an inpatient rehab program after finding the actress had violated her probation in a 2007 drug case by failing to attend alcohol education classes.

Lohan was not immediately taken into custody and will be permitted to surrender on July 20. She will have to wear an ankle alcohol monitor until then.

Lohan will now have a probation officer who will monitor her progress more closely. Lohan was previously on informal probation and supervised by a judge. She will also have to enter inpatient rehab for...

Royalties resulting from the playing of Jamaican music in the UK will now be sent to producers and label owners locally, following a new agreement between collecting societies aimed at increasing Jamaica's music earnings.

The agreement which was reached "a few weeks ago" involves Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) and the UK based Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) and is part of an effort of the local body to grow its annual royalties to $10 million by 2012.

The agreement also involves JAMMS managing the rights of PPL's vast repertoire in Jamaica. PPL...

Usain Bolt has stepped off the track and into the design studio to collaborate with PUMA to form the Bolt Collection. The collection will be an athletic training line of men’s apparel and footwear and recently launched exclusively at Macy’s, Paragon, and Michael K. as well as select PUMA stores and Shop.PUMA.com.

Vybz Kartel surrendered himself Friday July, 02, 2010 police at 9:00pm, three days after they announced he was wanted for questioning.

Vybz Kartel is reportedly suspected of violating the state of emergency imposed during May street battles between police and gang members.

Vybz Kartel was held overnight for questioning, ReggaeMe has yet to learn if Vybz Kartel have been released.

A court in South Africa dropped its marijuana-smoking case against Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton appeared in a FIFA World Cup courtroom shortly after being arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana at the quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands.

Her publicist Dawn Miller said in a released statement.

Paris Hilton was questioned today by police in South Africa on allegations of smoking marijuana. However I can confirm that the incident was a complete misunderstanding, and it was actually another person in the group who did it. The case has been...

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On July 6 VP Records releases the newest album from the “King of Fire” Capleton. The legend and career of Clifton Bailey aka Capleton is like no other. Having emerged at the peak of ‘90s dancehall, Capleton reinvented himself as the leading voice of ‘conscious dancehall’ embracing the spirit of Rastafari and the riddims of contemporary dancehall.

Capleton’s influence on the music and culture has been significant. He has scored hits in every commercial facet of reggae (hiphop crossover, dancehall & roots). He is unique for having created successful albums at both...

July 1st has been designated International Reggae Day, showcasing the impact reggae music has had on the world.

Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.

Reggae developed from rocksteady music in the 1960s. The shift from rocksteady to reggae was illustrated by the organ shuffle, which was pioneered by Bunny Lee and was...

Four-time Jamaican Olympian Raymond Stewart, who later became a coach in the United States, has been banned for life from athletics for acquiring banned performance-enhancing drugs for his athletes.

Raymond ("Ray") Stewart (born in Kingston, Jamaica) is a former Jamaican athlete. At the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles Stewart won a silver medal with the Jamaican relay team. In addition to that he came sixth in the controversial 100 m final.

At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Stewart came sixth in the 100 m final, in addition to that he came second with the...

VP Records released the newest installment of their Reggae Gold series on June 22nd, 2010. The compilation is Reggae’s most highly-anticipated release of the year. It Features 18 exceptional tracks, in a detailed sequence and represents the Reggae Hits for Summer 2010.

Reggae Gold 2010 compilation features a varied assortment of significant reggae artists and hits. Gyptian’s chart topping single “Hold You” sets the pace for this outstanding album. Keeping the vibe going is the feel good, Reggae Fusion track “Holiday” from Ding Dong featuring Chevaughn Clayton...

Bounty Killer was acquitted of assault charge yesterday Tuesday June 29, 2010, when he reappeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court to find out if the matter would proceed to trial or be dismissed.

Resident Magistrate Jackson-Haisley said she had made the decision to drop the case against Bounty Killer after reviewing the contents of the report.

Bounty Killer was arrested in April and initially taken into custody at the Constant Spring Police Station. He was later transferred to the Greater Portmore Police Station.

Adija "Vybz Kartel" Palmer has been named together with five other men as, 'major persons of interest', by St Catherine South Police.

The six are all from the parish of St Catherine:
1. Adija Palmer, o/c 'Vybz Kartel' from Waterford, Portmore.
2. Omar Lawrence, o/c 'Hommie' from Anglin Lane, Newlands, Portmore.
3. Seymour Johnson, o/c 'Bulb Eye' from Braeton- Phase One, Portmore.
4. Paul Smith, o/c 'Kerone' or 'Biggs' from Big Lane, Central Village.
5. Oneil Myurrie, o/c 'Neily' from Little Lane, Central Village.
6. Damion Perry o/c 'Tillyman' from Old Harbour...

Having recently captured the theme song for the latest season of the popular HGTV series, Design Star, with the song "Flaunt It," Barbadian soca superstar and Atlantic Records recording artist, Rupee, continues to make incredible moves for the genre.

"It's not easy trying to stay committed to a genre of music that so much of the world has yet to experience," reveals Rupee, who brought massive attention to the southern Caribbean namesake with his massive crossover hit, "Tempted to Touch." "Sometimes I feel as though I could cheat on soca and give in to the lure...