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Reggae Artiste Busy Signal Arrested On U.S Extradition Warrant

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Kingsley Irish) — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:17:23 +0000

Reggae artiste, Reanno Gordon, better known as Busy Signal, was yesterday arrested by law enforcement agents on an extradition warrant to the United States.

Classic 1994 Feature With Bounty Killer About His Dancehall Origins

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Anthony Miller) — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:27:20 +0000

Dancehall Living Legend Bounty Killer does an exclusive feature with ER host Anthony Miller as he showcases his former community 'Callaloo Bed', and his musical team. Hear from King Jammys, Jazzwad and others. This interview was done in 1994.

Jay Z Supports President Obama On Gay Marriage

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Kingsley Irish) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:03:27 +0000

Jay-Z is the latest celebrity to back U.S. President Barrack Obama on his support for gay marriage. During an interview with CNN for his “Made in America” festival in Philadelphia, Jay said the issue of gay marriage is “holding the country back.”

Beenie Man Getting Set To Perform In Dubai

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Saeed Saeed) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:12:01 +0000

With the Jamaican reggae artist Beenie Man preparing for a gig in the UAE, Saeed Saeed catches up with the self-proclaimed King of Dancehall.

Bob Marley's Heirs Threaten To Sue Isreali Over Use Of Bob's Song

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Entertainment Reporter) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:11:15 +0000

Bob Marley’s heirs have reportedly served Aryeh Eldad, an Isreali physician and politician, with a warning letter over the unauthorised use of the song Iron Lion Zion. Earlier this week reports surfaced on Isreali site haaretz.com, claiming that members of the Marley team said Eldad uses the song’s lyrics were used for propaganda purposes.

Dancehall Supremo Beenie Man To Headline BoomTown Fair

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Ben Robinson) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:02:18 +0000

BoomTown can now unveil that the undisputed heavyweight champion of Dancehall, Beenie Man will be the Lion’s Den reggae headliner for Saturday night. He shares the bill over the weekend with; Alborosie, Tanya Stephens, Natty, Gappy Ranks, David Rodigan and a bucket load of reggae and dancehall’s living legends! Another mega addition to the bill for all those Ska-core lovers out there is destruction demigods Capdown! With the entire first four tier tickets now sold out, BoomTown are down to a limited amount of tier five tickets, so snap ‘em up whilst you can!

MNI Alive Exclusive Interview With Hollywood Actor, Dennis L.A White

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Jeevan Robinson) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:29:40 +0000

Changing The Game is a new movie starring acclaimed Hollywood actor Dennis L.A White, set to premiere this weekend. Dennis is a big screen regular with standout roles in movies such as the Biggie Smalls biopic - Notorious; Swimming, I Think I Love My Wife, and The Brave One. Dennis also has acting roles in popular television series, Law & Order, Third Watch and The Jury.

MNI Alive Exclusive: A Conversation With Dancehall Soul Siren, Cherine

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Fabian Thomas) — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:30:29 +0000

I have admired Cherine for a long time and continue to be inspired by her growth and maturity as an entertainer. She has taken the road less travelled: the path of paying dues, cultivating her abilities and developing her signature Dancehall Soul sound; a mixture of reggae, dancehall, soul and R&B.

Chit Chat With Gramps Morgan Part Two

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Tina Mowatt) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:08:39 +0000

On April 24, 2012, Gramps Morgan released his second album entitled “Reggae Music Lives”. His passion for music on a whole and Reggae Music in particular, is the focus of his life’s work. As was stated in part one of this two-part article, Gramps believes in balancing his lifestyle with non musical activities: spending quality time with family and friends, playing his favourite sport, American Football and hosting family gathering with the atmosphere of “Christmas in Jamaica”.

The Awesome Jam Band Performing Live In The 2012 Carnival Village

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Jeevan Robinson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:56:47 +0000

St Thomas' 60th Carnival Anniversary has come to an end with the Awesome Jam Band staking their claim as the best band in the land once again. As the 2012 album, 'We Will Survive' continues to receive great reviews from within the USVI, the wider region and the Diaspora, the Jam Band's music once again is setting the pace for all other bands within the USVI.

MNI Alive Exclusive: Chit Chat With Reggae Artiste Gramps Morgan - Part 1

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Tina Mowatt) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:11:25 +0000

As an artiste myself, I was thankful for the opportunity to speak with “Gramps”, his more familiar nomenclature, because I am personally at the “starting blocks” of my career and eager to gather as much information as I can in order to create my own path. With the experience he has had, being a part of a musical family, as well as cultivating his solo career since 2009, Gramps Morgan, to me, is an ideal candidate for my “brain-picking” explorations. I wanted to speak with Gramps Morgan, the Man and the Artiste.

St Kitts Basketball Player, Shamile Jeffers, Draft Prospect For The NBA

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (MNI Alive) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:09:58 +0000

Kittitian NCAA Division 1 college basketball and former SKABA Junior star player Shamile Jeffers has been listed among NBA draft prospects by a number of online NBA draft centres including cbssports.com and draftexpress.com

Model Yendi Phillips & Chino Open Up About Their Relationship

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Zaheera Blake) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:39:00 +0000

Jamaican model, Yendi Phillips, and Chino McGregor open up about their relationship and how they connected in an interview with Novia McDonald Whyte of the Jamaica Observer.

Chaun Vernon On The Road To Being The Next R&B Sensation

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Jeevan Robinson) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:56:46 +0000

Chaun Vernon is a singing talent that is especially unique. Cultivated in the deep harmonies of reggae and dancehall music, this young man of Jamaican parentage from Ft Lauderdale, Florida, blends his God given talent with what he learnt from the environment he was exposed to musically whilst growing up, and delivers an R&B sound like none you have heard previously.

Forensic Evidence In Vybz Kartel Murder Investigation Delivered To Prosecutors

web@blueberrymedia.co.uk (Jeevan Robinson) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:36:34 +0000

Police in Jamaica have handed over forensic evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions in the murder investigation where dancehall singer, Vybz Kartel, was charged with being involved in the killing of Clive “Lizard” Williams.