Jamaican Dancehall Music and More

Brand new Song from Popcaan called Talk Mi Business

2013-05-25T07:09:00.001-05:00

Brand new song from Popcaan as the young artiste tries to keep his head above the water... its clear the singj is making strides to separate himself from the whole Gaza culture. Check out his new track called Talk Mi Business on the Pyramids Riddim

Thievery Piracy and all these things in the Dancehall QQ TOK Demarco alledgedly invovled

2013-05-25T07:02:00.003-05:00

Recently in the star news paper it was reported that the Spanish Town-based recording artiste Gangoolie, is alleging that his song Muscle Wine was copied by at least three different dancehall artistes. Among the list is TOK, QQ and Demarco. According to the deejay, his fellow artistes are attempting to use his ideas to make similar songs, which can be detrimental to his career since he is

Da'ville moving Devilish - Singer beats wife

2013-05-25T06:56:00.000-05:00

Da'Ville It has been reported by several news media that LOVER'S rock singer Da'Ville was released from the American Nassau County Fourth Precinct in New York yesterday after allegedly assaulting his wife. The 35-year-old singer, whose given name is Orville Thomas, was arrested on Thursday and charged. A man, who gave his name as Sergeant O'Conner at the Nassau County Court, confirmed that

Vybz Kartel Gaza Slim etc Frustrated about cases

2013-05-22T17:01:00.001-05:00

Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim There have been reports indicating that Gaza Slim and Pim-Pim along with embattled Gaza boss Vybz Kartel are to return to court in July. The three are jointly charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and perverting the course of justice. When the matter was called before the Corporate Area R-M court last week friday, the case was put-off. Gaza Slim

Beenie Man Keep on Pushing

2013-05-22T14:50:00.000-05:00

According to recent radio reports Beenie Man was scheduled to leave the island yesterday to Atlanta to add the final touches to a collaboration with hip hop artiste and actress Karlie Redd who is well-known for her role on the VH1 series, ‘Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta. Beenie one of the top dancehall acts in jamaica for the past 20 years is trying his best to keep up with the likes of Konshens,

Reggae Veteran Toots Hit Hard with a Huge bottle in the Head

2013-05-20T07:11:00.002-05:00

Apparently some drunk youngster went bizzerk recently at a Toots and the Maytals performance at a concert in Virginia USA. The teen though drunk had a wicked aim as the massive glass bottle landed flush on the forehead of Toots. The teen has since been arrested, Toots in the meantime have stiched up jis wounds and have move on to other shows... here is a video and report of the incident by CBS

Dancehall Star Shaggy bearly recognised by New Generation - replaces major lazer though

2013-05-16T18:09:00.004-05:00

In a report from TheDartmouth.com it was pointed out that ..In a performance that will conjure nostalgic memories of the early 2000s, Jamaican-American singer Shaggy will replace electronic music duo Major Lazer at this weekend’s Green Key concert. At the show, he will perform alongside rapper ASAP Rocky after Major Lazer dropped out for a last-minute commitment in France last week. While many

Kanye West Bumped head into a pole.. badly... O shiiiittt

2013-05-12T11:07:00.001-05:00

In a bid to escape the papz Kenye west hung his head down was not looking where the rass he was going and then kaboom .. dude bumped in a pole then got pissed off at the paps... ..poor kim didnt know what to do..that bump made a loud sound man.. you could hear it a mile away.. ROFL

The Irony - impersonators worry about being Impersonated

2013-05-12T10:55:00.001-05:00

Sometime ago round head was awfully worried about twin of twins copying his style, eat food off it and him a dead fi hungry. now the table has shifted a bit as it was pointed out in a recent report in the star that Dancehall duo Twin of Twins is asking selectors to ignore unscrupulous individuals who are claiming to be Ankle Socks, who is a fictitious character in their most recent CD Stir It Up

Jamaican Dancehall Music cleaned up a little bit and Back on the Rise

2013-05-12T09:55:00.004-05:00

In a recent report by Chris Mugan in New Zealand Herald he pointed out that dancehall is back on the rise as it was A decade ago a gay rights group called for the arrest of several singers over lyrics they said incited violence. With Bruno Mars and Wyclef Jean guesting on Diplo's new Major Lazer album, Jamaican artist Busy Signal guesting on No Doubt's comeback record and bass-heavy tunes heard

Vybz kartel betrayed by Popcaan and Tommy Lee?

2013-05-09T11:23:00.001-05:00

In a recent report in a local news paper Incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel has rubbished allegations of being beaten behind bars. According to the self-proclaimed world boss, he is in high spirits and is focused on the journey set before him courtesy of local authorities. "I want the fans to know that I am physically okay. I have never been stabbed, kicked, punched or beaten and I did not try

First it was US visa setback now Wee Pow thrown off course by Dog

2013-05-09T11:13:00.002-05:00

Wee Pow aka Father Pow It was recently reported of the problems with stone love selectors and staff members having trouble leaving the island to the united states due to the stance taken by US immigration authorities. So thats a set back for stone love ... now this... it was recently reported that Stone Love Sound System owner Wee Pow is today in hospital after a motor vehicle accident in

Unkown Jamaican Reggae Artiste Kabaka Pyramid Hits Billboard

2013-05-09T11:03:00.002-05:00

Kabaka Pyramid According to a recent star news report it was indicated that While he may not be a household name in Jamaica, reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid has been gaining quite a bit of recognition since being featured on Billboard's Next Big Sound. the artiste said he was very pleased about the achievement. "I feel good about it, feel like the work that we've been doing is getting

Vybz Kartel the Bob Marley of Dancehall - Video

2013-05-07T07:18:00.003-05:00

The good Doctor continues to express her Love for Vybz Kartel. Here she described Vybz Kartel as the Bob marley of Dancehall. Dr. Cooper is still expressing her surprise on the quality of Vybz Kartels book and says the DJ is still innocent until proven guilty. Check out the video

Sound System Selectors Fight to Survive

2013-05-07T07:11:00.002-05:00

It was recently reported that Award-winning selector Ricky Trooper, last evening, hosted a meeting with fellow selectors and other music industry players in keeping with his promise to unite the industry. The unification, Trooper had previously explained, is necessary to fight what he sees as the Government's attempts to put an end to street dances. The meeting was hosted at Skateland, in

Vybz Kartel book for CXC?

2013-05-03T08:15:00.001-05:00

It was recently reported by the star that Dr Carolyn Cooper's article 'Vybz Kartel's Book for CXC', published last month, has been criticised by some Jamaicans, who say the incarcerated deejay's book has no place in the classroom. Tameka Gordon, 32, a mother of two, told THE STAR with fervour, "I haven't read it, but I wouldn't want my children reading Kartel's crap!" Anthony Byfield, 23,

Brand New Song from Mavado with Rick Ross and Akon

2013-05-03T08:10:00.002-05:00

When Movado is not wanted by the local authorities in Jamaica the dancehall sing-j does things like getting the likes of Akon and Rick Ross for a new track called “Rise Up.” The gully gawd channels his inner rebel and puts it down on the track. The vocals laid down by Konvict Muzik’s co-founder is perfect for the song’s theme. Add in Ross’ verse, and this song is well put together. These are

Dancehall artiste beaten to a pulp by a renter woman

2013-05-02T16:27:00.000-05:00

It was recently reported that Less than a month of living in his new apartment, dancehall artiste Unicorn was left battered and bloodied after he and his landlady were involved in an altercation. Unicorn told THE STAR that he has since had to seek medical attention because of the terrible injuries he sustained. "Is one piece a commotion gwaan. Dem buss up mi face and mi head. Me rent a place and

Snoop Dog Lion and Bunny Wailer at War

2013-04-29T19:39:00.002-05:00

Late last week it was reported that Snoop Lion lashed out on Bunny Wailer. According to reports In an interview with the Rolling Stone Magazine, Snoop said a lot!!! Snoop said “He's speaking and the album isn't out. That gave me fair warning to get this bleep off my bleep. I have no insight what turned him. The people I visited at the Nyabinghi Temple aren't speaking negative on me. They're real

Popcaan still has a bit of life left in the dancehall

2013-04-27T20:27:00.001-05:00

According to reports Dancehall artiste Popcaan was in his element as he received a galore of 'forwards' during his live performance at Rumbar Chug It, Sugarman's Beach, Portmore, St Catherine, on Sunday. Popcaan took the stage to rousing applause and quickly jumped into his set grabbing females fans. During his time on stage, he hailed Vybz Kartel as the baddest deejay. He also stressed that he

Tommy Lee redeemed from the flopped show

2013-04-27T20:21:00.001-05:00

According to Jamaican star Tommy Lee Sparta performed in France last Friday to a sold-out audience. This was the entertainer's first show in France, held at Espace Fado. His 90-minute set was well received with loud uproars for his songs - Step Middle Day, Warn Dem, Spartan Angels and Bun Nu Nu, among others. The track Bun Nu Nu, produced by Claims Records, is currently a hit for fans in Europe

Vybz not stabbed again

2013-04-27T19:52:00.001-05:00

Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica - Vybz Kartel's business associate Michael Dawson, has refuted claims that the artiste was stabbed during a prison brawl at the Horizon Remand Centre on Tuesday and that he is soliciting funds to pay his lawyers. Reports surfaced that the artiste was engaged in a fight on Tuesday night with another inmate when he was stabbed. But in a press release issued Thursday,

Vybz Kartels Iron Balloon artiste doesnt like to be Called Iron Balloon

2013-04-26T20:51:00.000-05:00

It has been reported that An entertainer who allegedly boxed a 17-year-old girl after she called him an Iron Balloon was granted bail when he appeared in court yesterday. Andrew Cardoza, otherwise called 'Doza Medicine', is charged with assault occasioning bodily harm after he allegedly boxed the teen after she made the remark about his inability to get his big break in the music business.

Scammers Imitate Vybz Kartel

2013-04-23T15:22:00.001-05:00

According to reports in the media recently A DANCEHALL producer is warning entertainers not to send any money to an individual proclaiming to be Vybz Kartel or a representative of the incarcerated deejay. According to Elvis Redwood, people have been scamming entertainers claiming that they are Vybz Kartel and are requesting large sums of money to contribute to his lawyer fees. Redwood says at

Bugle - Nuh Compatible - Brande new Song

2013-04-21T12:52:00.002-05:00

Brand new song from Bugle...this one speaks of the relationship with a young lady who seem always want to get get and have nothing substantial in a relationship. Chances are she might like look good, sex good but it nah work out due to reasons Bugle speak of in this song. Bugle - Nuh Compatible - Brande new Song, check it out