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“LOCAL PRODUCERS TOOK ME FOR A FOOL”…SINGER DA’VILLE’S RELOCATION TO THE US OFFERS HIM MORE KNOWLEDGE!

“LOCAL PRODUCERS TOOK ME FOR A FOOL”…SINGER DA’VILLE’S RELOCATION TO THE US OFFERS HIM MORE KNOWLEDGE!

By Sheldon Williams – STAR Writer— Photo Da’Ville– Reggae singer Da’Ville, who has been away from Jamaica for some time after relocating to the US, has claimed that doing music overseas has made him more knowledgeable and appreciated as some local producers took him for a fool in his earlier years. “Doing music here in America is way different than in Jamaica. What I’ve encountered here is knowledge on a whole new level. I’ve learned to value my talents … Read entire article »

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“THEY GOT ME GOOD”…LEGENDARY SINGER/SONGWRITER ERNIE SMITH, CELEBRATES HIS 79th BIRTHDAY AT SURPRISE PARTY!

“THEY GOT ME GOOD”…LEGENDARY SINGER/SONGWRITER ERNIE SMITH, CELEBRATES HIS 79th BIRTHDAY AT SURPRISE PARTY!

By Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer—- Singer enjoying the happiest time of his life— Photos courtesy of Antoine Lodge— The first line of his bio states: “Glenroy Anthony Smith was born in Kingston, Jamaica on May 1, 1945, and raised in St Ann”, and it goes on to give an interesting and detailed history of the singer who thousands have come to know and … Read entire article »

TAD’S RECORDS HAS RELEASED GEORGE NOOKS’ NEW ALBUM “MESSAGE IN DE MUSIC!”

TAD’S RECORDS HAS RELEASED GEORGE NOOKS’ NEW ALBUM “MESSAGE IN DE MUSIC!”

Singer George Nooks is back again to thrill his audiences with the release of a new album Message In De Music. The first album for him in six years, it is a special release from Tad’s International Record. Message In De Music boats 15 tracks, 13 of which are originals that showcase the singer’s writing skills. He returns to his dancehall roots on songs like … Read entire article »

BUJU BANTON GOT HIS U.S. VISA BACK AND IS CURRENTLY IN MIAMI!

BUJU BANTON GOT HIS U.S. VISA BACK AND IS CURRENTLY IN MIAMI!

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Buju Banton is back in the United States of America. International record producer DJ Khaled went live on Instagram a short while ago to introduce his “brother” who is in Miami, Florida for the first time since his arrest in the state almost 15 years ago. “This is legendary! I haven’t seen my brother and I don’t think you have … Read entire article »

HOPETON LINDO’S IRIE PEN RECORDS, RELEASES THE COMPILATION ALBUM “FAVORITE VARIOUS ARTISTS” RIDDIM!

HOPETON LINDO’S IRIE PEN RECORDS, RELEASES THE COMPILATION ALBUM “FAVORITE VARIOUS ARTISTS” RIDDIM!

Favorite Various Artists Album, which contains seven songs produced by Hopeton Lindo, was released on April 26 by the singer-songwriter’s Irie Pen Records. Several of its songs are currently in the South Florida Reggae Chart, which Lindo has had a consistent presence in the past five years. Lindo’s Favorite Girl, I Love The Way by Novel T and Peter G’s Not Taking No are the singles … Read entire article »

THE FIRST BLACK COMMISSIONER OF SOUTH FLORIDA CITY TAMARAC, JAMAICAN MARLON BOLTON, TO HONOR KYMANI MARLEY & MISS KITTY, ON JUNE 7!

THE FIRST BLACK COMMISSIONER OF SOUTH FLORIDA CITY TAMARAC, JAMAICAN MARLON BOLTON, TO HONOR KYMANI MARLEY & MISS KITTY, ON JUNE 7!

    On Friday, June 7th, at the luxurious Marriott Fort Lauderdale North, Commissioner Marlon Bolton will lead a ceremony to honor Kymani Marley and media personality and Attorney-at-Law Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton. The event is called Key To The Region and is an effort to highlight those who are making Jamaicans all over the world proud. Commissioner Bolton says, “This award presentation is an amalgamation of keys … Read entire article »

JEMERE MORGAN (GRAMPS’ SON) IS THE NEW LEAD SINGER FOR MORGAN HERITAGE!

JEMERE MORGAN (GRAMPS’ SON) IS THE NEW LEAD SINGER FOR MORGAN HERITAGE!

By Natasha Williams – STAR Writer— Jemere Morgan (right) with his dad Gramps.— Jemere Morgan, recording artiste and nephew of the late Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan, is now the lead singer of the dynamic reggae group, Morgan Heritage. In an exclusive interview with THE STAR, the vibrant musician, who has been the opening singer for the group for the past 15 years, said it’s truly … Read entire article »