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Jamaican lovers rocker Courtney John has definetly set out to break records the second time around. His latest full length album project "Made In Jamaica" has caputured the eyes and ears of mainstream listeners in North America and is being regarded by industry stalwarts in the U.S as a refreshing tangent to reggae's current offerings.

His first video from the album which captures the lead single "Lucky Man" in a smokey vintaged black and white HD video has gradually found itself on MTVU, VH1, Tempo and most recently MTV.

The video...

Alliance selector Boom Boom is disappointed that an event which was supposed to be promoting peace and unity is now being used to create conflict.


“There are reports circulating that I was musically beaten by Chris Diamond at The Building during the Gaza vs Gully unity jam,” he explained.


The Alliance selector described in detail everything that took place that night.


“After speaking with Earl, he assures me it was not a clash thing, it was something to show selectors unity and I agreed. But from mi go inna di club a pure...

Dancehall deejay Matthew Thompson more popularly known as Esco is today counting his lucky stars after surviving a near fatal kidnapping attempt.

The incident occurred on Friday (Oct. 2nd) as the entertainer was exiting Bling Cuts, a barber shop owned by fellow deejay Bling Dawg. When he was pounced upon by three men armed with guns and other projectiles.

The men proceeded to rob him then forced him inside their get away vehicle. A struggle ensued and Esco in an act of bravery manage to fight the men off before escaping but not without suffer some minor...

Vybz Kartel released his “Pon Di Gaza” album independently via Adidjahiem Records/NotNice Records, but according to some reports - based on Nielsen SoundScan figures - a measly eight copies of the album were sold in its first week. 519 individual downloads of various singles off the album were recorded for the same first week period.

While the album release was done without the backing of a major label/distributor, and seemingly with minimal marketing support, if the numbers are indeed correct, they are particularly stunning given Vybz Kartel’s local and global...

Singjay Serani is gearing up for the release of his first U.S. full length album
titled “No Games” later this month. The album comes hot on the heels of his international crossover hit single of the same name, and the follow up single “She Loves Me”, which has started to generate some radio buzz and is already picking up steam.

No Games will feature 14 tracks, including a wealth of new material. Serani himself is the producer of a number of songs on the album, along with up & coming hot Jamaican production outfit Chimney Records and Leftside (of Keepleft...

39 artistes have been submitted for Reggae Grammy 2010 consideration.The eligibility period was for albums released between October 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009. We’ve featured the complete list of album submissions below. The 2010 Grammy Awards will be held on January 31,2010 at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA. As soon as it is available, we will update you on the final list of nominations for the Best Reggae Album Grammy.



1. The Aggrolites - IV

2. Anthony B - Rise Up

3. Buju Banton - Rasta Got...

Deejay Busy Signal is currently involved in 'baby mother drama', as the mother of a five-and-a-half month old baby is seeking the help of the Family Court to establish paternity and to obtain child support.

Shantal Chin explained that she recently visited the Family Court in downtown Kingston on Monday, where a summons was sent to the deejay, whose real name is Reanno Gordon. The two are to appear for family counselling on October 7.

According to 19-year-old Chin, she and Busy were together for one year and seven months and she was one month pregnant when the...

DYNAMQ THE SUDANESE CHILD,Kennedy O. Lorya born in Juba Sudan, Third born of 7 kids, Dynamq's love for music came from attending sunday school and also singing just for the sake of it. As a young kid, Dynamq & his family fled the war in Sudan & moved to Nairobi Kenya, about this time his mother was hospitilized due to a plane crash which happened in Sudan.

Growing up in Kawangware in Nairobi Kenya was not easy for Dynamq's family, It was one of the worst Ghetto areas in Nairobi/kenya. To stay out of trouble, Dynamq played Football(soccer) and sang at stage...

Don Corleon and singer Alaine have severed their musical relationship after a four-year partnership.


Not much reason has been given for the split in their relationship, but Alaine told the Star that they relationship ended on good terms.


In the weekend paper Alaine was quoted as saying "First of all I have to big up Don all di way. He is 100 per cent an amazing producer and we've had a lot of success together. We just returned from Japan where we released my second album 'Luv-A-Dub' and it has been doing great, getting serious...

This Summer has seen the resurgence of one of dancehall’s hottest camp and the momentum seems to be growing for the members of Jag One Production (J.O.P) spearheaded by Aidonia.

After enjoying a sizzling Summer with numerous overseas appearances and several high profile local events, including Fully Loaded and Appleton Temptation Live.

The J.O.P family has now teamed up with New York based dancehall connoisseurs Federation Sound to release another installment in their Mixtape series, this episode entitled ‘Bolt Action’ which features Aidonia alongside young...

International singer, songwriter, actor, Jimmy Cliff has been nominated among 12 artistes into next year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The other nominees are LL Cool J, Donna Summer, Darlene Love Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers Genesis, The Hollies and songwriter Laura Nyro, reports the Associated Press.

Only five acts are inducted each year. The 2010 class will be announced in December ahead of the 25th annual induction ceremony on March 15, next year, in New York City.

Chino, born Daniel McGregor on the 12th of February 1983, is a young artiste that is going to blow your mind and as a son of Jamaican music legend Freddie McGregor you know that he has music running through his veins.

A great talent in his own right, Chino has already had a lot of experience. He sang from the age of nine in the Vaz Preparatory School’s choir and ever since it was his dream to have a career in music. He has performed on countless occasions since being a child and to this date one of his most memorable performance was at the age of twelve at...

Dancehall artiste and producer Delly Ranx is aiming to take his career to new heights with his latest album Good Profile. Delly Ranx says that the album features some of his best works to date and he has great expectations.

The album, produced by the California-based record label Itation Records, hit the shelves last Tuesday.

The 18-track consists of mainly one-drop roots and culture-flavoured songs which show a different side of Delly, who is known for riding riddims with up-tempo dancehall beats. The album signals the coming of age of this artiste who...

Usain Bolt once again declared his favouritism for the Vybz Kartel-led Portmore Empire at the Digicel party that was held for him and fellow sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser at the Quad nightclub on Sunday night.

"No matter weh nobody seh, a Gaza mi seh. If you don't like that go jump inna di gully," Bolt said over the microphone from the DJ's booth.

Minutes later, when Vybz Kartel arrived at the party, he returned to the microphone to thank the deejay for coming. "Gaza fi life," he reiterated.

Though the party was for both Bolt and Fraser, most of the...

leading dancehall singjay Mavado is taking his annual birthday bash toanother level this year - he will be celebrating with birthday partiesin several cities. So far, it has been confirmed that Mavado birthdayparties will be hosted in Kingston and Montego Bay in Jamaica and NewYork City, NY and Hollywood, FL in the U.S. The show series will kickoff on October 25 in Hollywood, Florida at the Opium Nightclub (at theSeminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino). More details soon.