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“GO FREDDIE GO” IS THE NEW NO.1 ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHART, AS PAPA BEETO & KING BANTON MAKE NEW ENTRY!

“GO FREDDIE GO” IS THE NEW NO.1 ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHART, AS PAPA BEETO & KING BANTON MAKE NEW ENTRY!

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART                                3/9/18   TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                     LABEL                                  HPR 1 3          10        GO FREDDIE GO (1)          FREDDIE McGREGOR  BIG SHIP/VPAL          #1 2 2          14        Grave Yard                              Tarrus Riley                Head Concussion                    #2 3 4          12        Too Good At Goodbyes          Marcia Griffiths           Penthouse Records                  #3 4 5          11        You Are God                           George Nooks             Tad’s Records                          #4 5 6          6          Don’t Make Me Wait              Sting/Shaggy               Interscope/A&M Records       #5 6 1          16        Trouble (3)                              Romain Virgo              VP Records                             … Read entire article »

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STING & SHAGGY TAKE OVER THE NO.1 POSITION, AS VETERAN SINGER ERIC BUBBLES, MAKES A NEW ENTRY!

STING & SHAGGY TAKE OVER THE NO.1 POSITION, AS VETERAN SINGER ERIC BUBBLES, MAKES A NEW ENTRY!

FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART          (NY)    3/9/18   TW      LW WOC TITLE                                      ARTIST                                 LABEL                      HPR 1          3       6          DON’T MAKE ME WAIT (1) STING/SHAGGY  INTERSCOPE/A&M          #1 2          2       10        Go Freddie Go                                    Freddie McGregor                  Big Ship/VPAL           #2 3          1       12        Grave Yard (2)                        Tarrus Riley                            Head Concussion        #1 4          4       12        This Is The Love                     Da’Ville                                   Pure Music Records    #4 5          7       8          Legend                                                Chronixx                                 Soul Circle Music       #5 6          9       12        Too Good At Goodbyes          Marcia Griffiths                       Penthouse … Read entire article »

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LACK OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT HAS GROUNDED BYRON LEE’S JAMAICA CARNIVAL 2018!

LACK OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT HAS GROUNDED BYRON LEE’S JAMAICA CARNIVAL 2018!

By Stephanie Lyew— Julianne Lee, managing director, Jamaica Carnival, and her daughter Victoria, at last year’s road parade.— “We are not the US$200 to US$1,200 carnival,” said Julianne Lee, director of Jamaica Carnival. Regardless of preparations to participate as one of the four bands to take the streets of Kingston on April 8, Lee says a lack of funding has immobilized the Jamaica Carnival team from moving forward with plans. “Following a meeting with the various officials last year, we … Read entire article »

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KINGSTON’S HAGLEY PARK ROAD TO BE WIDENED, WITH AN OVERHEAD BRIDGE FOR THREE MILES!

KINGSTON’S HAGLEY PARK ROAD TO BE WIDENED, WITH AN OVERHEAD BRIDGE FOR THREE MILES!

By Jason Cross/Gleaner Writer— Work has begun to remedy the traffic congestion motorists face during rush hour along Hagley Park Road in St Andrew. That corridor currently accommodates two lanes of traffic, but eventually, will be expanded to four. As a result, National Works Agency (NWA) Communications Manager Stephen Shaw says that over an 18-month period, motorists should expect interruptions to regular vehicular traffic flow along Hagley Park Road from Half-Way Tree to Three Miles. Approximately US$56 million has … Read entire article »

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“REGGAE SUMFEST 2018” IS SET TO SIZZLE IN MONTEGO BAY, JULY 15-21!

“REGGAE SUMFEST 2018” IS SET TO SIZZLE IN MONTEGO BAY, JULY 15-21!

BY BALFORD HENRY—- A number of reggae and dancehall stars have already been confirmed for Reggae Sumfest 2018 . They include: 2018 Grammy Award winner Damian “Junior Gong” Marley; Beres Hammond; Popcaan; Ding Dong; Aidonia; lover’s rock star Maxi Priest; and female dancehall act, Spice. Downsound Entertainment CEO and owner of Reggae Sumfest, Josef Bogdanovich made the announcement recently as he provided a glimpse of some of his plans for the event which will be staged July 15-21 … Read entire article »

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THE ALL-FEMALE REGGAE BAND, ADAHZEH, TO PERFORM AT THE “SOUTHWEST MUSIC FESTIVAL” IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, MARCH 13/15!

THE ALL-FEMALE REGGAE BAND, ADAHZEH, TO PERFORM AT THE “SOUTHWEST MUSIC FESTIVAL” IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, MARCH 13/15!

 Adahzeh — Female band Adahzeh is one of the featured acts on this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, which began yesterday and culminates on March 18. “Our fans can expect a high-energy performance that will go down in the books as one of our best performance thus far. We have matured and we now have more experience, so that will be displayed in our performances,” said Karissa Palmer, band leader. The group is set … Read entire article »

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SINGER SEVANA RELEASES HER PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SINGLE “JUSTICE!”

SINGER SEVANA RELEASES HER PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SINGLE “JUSTICE!”

By Sharine Taylor— Sevana’s transparency and soul-baring sounds are her strongest assets and she’s using them to bring attention to causes close to her heart. The 26-year-old native from Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, a parish that sits on Jamaica’s west coast, is a champion for the people and truth, packaging it in the soulful reggae music her fans have grown to love. Born Anna-Sharé Blake, one of her foundational introductions to music was one that was very public. She was … Read entire article »

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STING AND SHAGGY HAVE RELEASED THEIR SECOND SINGLE “MORNING IS COMING!”

STING AND SHAGGY HAVE RELEASED THEIR SECOND SINGLE “MORNING IS COMING!”

Sting and Shaggy have released the second single from their collaborative project, 44/876, and it’s a satisfying reggae easy listening experience — not that anyone expected anything less. “Morning Is Coming,” like “Don’t Make Me Wait” before it, is a downtempo, easygoing track perfect for barbecues and beach days, feeling exactly like a day in the life in the islands. While the combination of the two international stars may have seemed unlikely to some, they have a shared … Read entire article »

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BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA ARE IN NEGOTIATIONS TO CREATE SERIES FOR NETFLIX!

BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA ARE IN NEGOTIATIONS TO CREATE SERIES FOR NETFLIX!

 Former US President Barack Obama is in negotiations with Netflix about producing a series of shows for the online streaming giant, according to US media reports.— Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama would provide Netflix with exclusive content, with the format and number of shows yet to be determined, The New York Times reported citing people familiar with the matter.Netflix declined to comment. As the world’s leading on-demand internet television service, Netflix would offer Obama a … Read entire article »

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FILIPINO SINGER JULY RAIN, RELEASES THE CLASSIC “BELIEVE” AS HER FIRST MAJOR EFFORT!

FILIPINO SINGER JULY RAIN, RELEASES THE CLASSIC “BELIEVE” AS HER FIRST MAJOR EFFORT!

 July Rain — While song surfing on social media last year, Filipino singer July Rain bumped into Believe , a massive hit for Cher in 1998. After learning the chords on her guitar, she decided to record it with guidance from a Jamaican producer. Her acoustic take on Believe, produced by Fitzroy Francis of Mightyful13 Records, was released this week through VPAL Music. The stripped-down version is July Rain’s biggest effort to date. “I wanted to sing the song in a way … Read entire article »

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