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In late march 1999, Chris Shaw, Artist name Blaq Capone arrived in the U.S from Jamaica. Capone was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His experience in the garrison can be heard through his music. His friends called him Capone because of his tenacity, willingness and ability to take the lead and be the best he can be in any arena. It was not long after he arrived in the US that he noticed a void/lack of local reggae talent, especially in the home state of Connecticut. Capone would take the next 10 years to grow as an artiste, while pursuing a college degree. In...

Michael "Bigga Boss aka Mr. Dockery" Dockery was Born and raised in Toronto Ontario, Canada from a Jamaican Parentage, The person responsible for this creative and incredibly talented individual is his mother. She recognized that he was chosen to do something great and her continued determination & encouragement, encouraged her to help him discover his true self capabilities.

From a young age, biggaboss took piano lessons, studied the bass guitar, and his uncle showed him how to play records, which has carried through to his career today in Bigga boss’ ability...

Fudgie Springer aka Di Gyal dem whore was born Duey O'mar
Saxton in Savanna la Mar Jamaica in 1977. He migrated to
Pittsburgh Pa which is in the USA in November of 1996. He likes
to tell the story that he fell into music by mistake, in more ways
than one.

Initially Springer who was just Fudgie back then (he recieved the
name from a popular dancehall song Fudgie which was done by
Goofy) was just a normal reggae lover who was disappointed with
how behind his city was when it came to reggae music. Springer
remembers buying new music and giving it to local...

Elly Ess (Lester Hoosong) dancehall reggae/ hip-hop artist is
hitting the scene with a unique blend of dancehall reggae, hip
hop and R&B. “More Money” is his first single along side
brother/ artist/ producer, Supah Shane and will be featured on
their upcoming EP, ”United We Stand”. "More Money" is now
available for purchase on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Zune
and the ringtone can be purchased through all major cell
phone carriers. In addition, the “More Money” video is in
heavy rotation on RETV in Jamaica.

Elly Ess has been able to establish himself as a...

St Lucia government bans Vybz Kartel by denying work permits for HOT FM
Supreme Weekend Show, a statement release stating that the Government
deliberately refrained from rushing to judgment by establishing an adhoc
committee to discuss the pros and cons of the request.

One of the key factors the St. Lucia government used in their decision is the
way neighboring countries treat Jamaican Dancehall artiste, the Ricky Trooper
You-Chub video and the visa drama...

Photo by Garfield Robinson

Jamaica Observer - 'Bounty Killer' and 'church' were two words that just didn't
sound as if they should be in the same sentence ... and so very close together.
Anyway, the story was that Miss Ivy -- Bounty's beloved mother and an upright
Christian lady -- had ordered her son Rodney, to be present at her church yesterday
morning. And, as the source pointed out, "If Miss Ivy say him fi...

St Lucia government bans Vybz Kartel by denying work permits for HOT FM
Supreme Weekend Show, a statement release stating that the Government
deliberately refrained from rushing to judgment by establishing an adhoc
committee to discuss the pros and cons of the request.

One of the key factors the St. Lucia government used in their decision is the
way neighboring countries treat Jamaican Dancehall artiste, the Ricky Trooper
You-Chub video and the visa drama.

St Lucia government went on to say that the committee’s deliberations were
undertaken with...

Photo by Garfield Robinson

Jamaica Observer - 'Bounty Killer' and 'church' were two words that just didn't
sound as if they should be in the same sentence ... and so very close together.
Anyway, the story was that Miss Ivy -- Bounty's beloved mother and an upright
Christian lady -- had ordered her son Rodney, to be present at her church yesterday
morning. And, as the source pointed out, "If Miss Ivy say him fi come a church,
him haffi come."

Needless to say, Bounty, and his entourage, was present and on time at Miss
Ivy's place of worship, the Agape...

Ricky Trooper "Put dis pon Youchube" interview on Hype TV

Ricky Trooper talks about the infamous youchube video , his visa situation and sound clash business
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Prime Minister Bruce Golding has expressed condolences on behalf of the
Government and the people of Jamaica, to the people of Poland, following
the plane crash on Saturday, (April 10 ) which claimed the lives of Polish
President Lech Kaczynski, the First Lady and many prominent members of
Poland's political, military and church establishment.

In his message of condolence Mr. Golding said, "We are deeply saddened by
the magnitude of this tragedy and convey our deepest sympathies to the
government, the bereaved families and people of Poland."...

Rodney "Bounty Killer" Pryce , was granted bail of $200,000 today Friday April 16,
2010 when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court this
morning. Bounty Killer was arrested two weeks ago for assaulting his girlfriend
Kadeem Baker.

Bounty Killer Arrest came just a day or two after notice came down from the
US embassy that bounty killer was one of five Jamaican Dancehall artiste and DJ
whose visa got revoked.

The complainant, Kadeem Baker, has since told police that she wishes to drop the
charges against the Killer.

Last fall, the blue-chip law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips signed a $400,000
contract to lobby on behalf of the government of Jamaica, spending the next
several months talking with the White House and other administration officials
about why the United States should not extradite an accused Kingston drug
kingpin Christopher 'Dudus' Coke.

According to Justice Department records filed under the Foreign Agents Registration
Act (FARA), Manatt signed the contract to represent the government of Jamaica on
Oct. 1, about a month after Coke's indictment was...

Authorities Wednesday identified two men accused of taking part in a failed
smuggling operation that ended with a massive search for migrants at Haulover
Beach.

Janoy Garcia-Prieto, 22, and Renier Perez-Hernandez, 24, both of Miami, face
alien-smuggling charges. Both appeared before a federal judge in Miami on
Wednesday.

The group came ashore Monday night near Haulover Beach after ramming a U.S.
Coast Guard boat, then running aground, according to federal authorities. Moments
later, people began jumping off the boat and onto the beach...

Bounty Killer will have to spend another two nights in jail after being remanded
again to prison on Wednesday.

Bounty Killer was remanded into custody by Resident Magistrate Georgiana Fraser,
again, during his appearance in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court
Wednesday morning.Bounty will now have to wait until today Friday April 16th, to
find out if he will be granted bail.

He is accused of assaulting his girlfriend after she told him their three-year relationship
was over, and of threatening her life over the telephone in the presence of...

Its been well over a year since veteran dancehall deejay, Ninjaman, was arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy to murder, shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm. He appeared in court earlier this week, along with his son Janeil and two other men who are jointly charged, but no application was made for bail by his attorney (numerous previous bail attempts were denied). According to reports, Ninjaman appeared in Court with face looking bushy and his hair unkempt. The case is set to continue on April 23.