Jahmiel Jahmiel’s 16-song set, Legend, misses the sales- and streaming-driven Billboard Reggae Albums chart. It, however, debuts at number six on the subscription-based, sales-driven US Current Reggae Albums chart with first week sales of 74 copies. Legend is a decent body of work which deserves a listen. Released April 15 via Sweet Music, it features Africa (with Bugle), 7Even Time Rise (with Vershon), Beautiful (with Stonebwoy), Legend (with Masicka), Worthy to be Praised, and Empty Promises. This is Jahmiel’s sophomore project. On his first time out, he debuted at number six on the Billboard Reggae Albums … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell— The Mighty Diamonds: (from left) Bunny Diamond, Tabby Diamond, and Judge Diamond— DESPITE the deaths of two original members within days of each other, the show will go on for roots-reggae giants The Mighty Diamonds. Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson, sole survivor of the original trio, told the Jamaica Observer that once a suitable lead vocalist is identified, the group will resume touring. “Yuh not going to get a replica of Tabby jus’ like dat. Him was a one in … Read entire article »

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Repulsed by a video showing a social media personality abusing a dog, managing director at the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA), Pamela Lawson, on Monday called for stronger laws to punish the type of behavior shown. This was the second time, she said, that the woman, named Ivany, has made her way onto the JSPCA’s radar. In the latest video that emerged on Ivany’s Instagram (IG) account … Read entire article »

LONDON, UK — Four members of a Jamaican family were stabbed to death in south London, United Kingdom on Monday morning. One of the deceased has been identified as Dolet Hill, who was said to be in her 60s. According to a report from the Independent newspaper, Hill was a former National Health Service (NHS) worker. Hill’s niece, Venecia Reid, said in addition to her aunt, the other victims were believed to be her aunt’s husband, their daughter … Read entire article »

By Asha Wilks/Gleaner Writer— Nicholas Nunes/Photographer Asharia Grant (left), a friend, comforts Melorine Gizat, the mother of Omar Laing, as residents of Luke Lane, Kingston, mourn the loss of the 18-year-old footballer on Sunday. Laing was fatally shot on Charles Street last Friday. Melorine Gizart walked along Luke Lane on Sunday in her son’s football gear, even in his socks and boots, as if seeking to summon from the dead 18-year-old football prodigy Omar Laing, who was … Read entire article »

Ed Robinson— Florida-based singer and producer Ed Robinson’s cover of All Night Long was the number one song for three weeks on the South Florida Reggae chart. Released via Reggae Global Entertainment, All Night Long is among several covers that Robinson has put his spin on over the years. Robinson’s early 1990s cover of Bob Dylan’s Knocking on Heavens’ Door was a blockbuster hit which topped several reggae charts. Robinson, who is originally from Jamaica, has been a long-time fan of Lionel Richie, the original singer … Read entire article »