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VETERAN R&B GROUP, ROSE ROYCE, HEADS TO NEW KINGSTON FOR “TO MOM WITH LOVE” ON MAY 8!

VETERAN R&B GROUP, ROSE ROYCE, HEADS TO NEW KINGSTON FOR “TO MOM WITH LOVE” ON MAY 8!

By Howard Campbell/Observer writer— Rose Royce ROSE Royce, the classic rhythm and blues group known for hit songs such as Car Wash and I Wanna Get Next to You, are headliners for ‘To Mom With Love’, which returns after a two-year break to the Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. Marvin “Horseman” Pitterson said the multi-member group are well-suited for the May 8 Mother’s Day event he first held in 2001. “They’ve got some great songs that people want to hear, and carry their … Read entire article »

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ST. VINCENT RADIO HOST, COLIN GRAHAM, COLLAPSES LIVE ON THE AIR!

ST. VINCENT RADIO HOST, COLIN GRAHAM, COLLAPSES LIVE ON THE AIR!

St Vincent opposition political activist and radio personality Colin Graham— KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – A St Vincent opposition political activist and radio personality was rushed to hospital on Monday after he fell ill and collapsed while conducting his radio program. Colin Graham was reportedly hosting the opposition New Democratic Party’s (NDP) “New Times” program on NICE Radio when he collapsed in the studio, Douglas De Freitas, the station’s manager told listeners. The programme, broadcast on weekdays, will … Read entire article »

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THREE WEEKS AT NO.1 FOR BERES HAMMOND, AS KING BANTON MAKES A NEW ENTRY!

THREE WEEKS AT NO.1 FOR BERES HAMMOND, AS KING BANTON MAKES A NEW ENTRY!

Three weeks @ No.1 THE FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART (NY)    2/10/23 TW      LW WOC TITLE                                      ARTIST                                 LABEL                  HPR 1          1       10        I NEED YOUR LOVE (3)    BERES HAMMOND           VP RECORDS         #1 2          4       9          La La                                       Worl-A-Girl                            SPI Records             #2 3          3       15        Original Song                         Sanchez                                   DJ Smurf/Pot Of Gold#3 4          7       13        Love Uprising                         JC Lodge                                 My MM Productions  #4 5          6       13        I Believe In You                      Kevin Hyll                              Digital One Music         #5 6          9       10        … Read entire article »

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SHERYL LEE RALPH TO PERFORM “LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING” AT TODAY’S PREGAME SHOW AT THE SUPER BOWL IN ARIZONA!

SHERYL LEE RALPH TO PERFORM “LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING” AT TODAY’S PREGAME SHOW AT THE SUPER BOWL IN ARIZONA!

Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives at AARP’s 21st annual Movies for Grownups Awards on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Ralph is living a career dream: The “Abbott Elementary” star won her first-ever Emmy in 2022 and will lend her powerful vocals as a Super Bowl pregame performer this weekend, Sunday, February 12. (Photo by Allison Dinner/Invision/AP, File)— PHOENIX (AP) — Sheryl Lee Ralph is living a … Read entire article »

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REGGAE ICONS SHAGGY AND MARCIA GRIFFITHS, LEAD IN JEEP COMMERCIAL FOR TODAY’S SUPER BOWL ON FOX-TV!

REGGAE ICONS SHAGGY AND MARCIA GRIFFITHS, LEAD IN JEEP COMMERCIAL FOR TODAY’S SUPER BOWL ON FOX-TV!

The commercial will play on the electrification movement in the automobile sector with Jeep entering the game. Electric Boogie became a dance hit in 1990 and one of Griffiths’ biggest, enduring hits.  — Reggae icons Marcia Griffiths and Shaggy, and emerging artistes have teamed up with car brand Jeep in an commercial that will air during the US Super Bowl broadcast on Sunday.  “We have a song coming on the Super Bowl, Eclectic Boogie with Marcia Griffiths and emerging artists,” said Orville … Read entire article »

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RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR. & THE NEW STYLISTICS, HEAD TO SOUTH FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MARCH 18!

RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR. & THE NEW STYLISTICS, HEAD TO SOUTH FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MARCH 18!

Although he was born in Philadelphia and weaned on soul music, Russell Thompkins Jr. has always had an affinity for Jamaica. He also loves performing for Jamaicans. On March 18, he gets reacquainted with his Caribbean ‘bredrin’ when he leads The New Stylistics on stage for the Reggae Meets Soul show at Coral Springs Center For The Performing Arts. The trio, which formed just over 10 years ago, headlines the event which also features J C Lodge, … Read entire article »

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NATTY KING RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE, AN HOMAGE TO THE LADIES, “EMPRESS YOU ARE MINE!”

NATTY KING RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE, AN HOMAGE TO THE LADIES, “EMPRESS YOU ARE MINE!”

By Kevin Jackson/Observer writer— Natty King AHEAD of Valentine’s Day on February 14, singer Natty King is sharing his emotions on Empress You Are Mine. The song, released late last month, is produced by Conroy Smith and is featured on Love Star Music’s Reggae’s Still Alive rhythm. “The fans have been saying that they are pleasantly surprised to hear me singing a love song — I guess it’s because I am known for singing songs that deal with social issues — however, … Read entire article »

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SOUTH FLORIDA-BASED NOVEL-T, ADDS HER TOUCH TO BOB MARLEY’S “SATISFY MY SOUL!”

SOUTH FLORIDA-BASED NOVEL-T, ADDS HER TOUCH TO BOB MARLEY’S “SATISFY MY SOUL!”

February is Reggae Month and it’s all about the legends, led by Bob Marley, the king himself. Singer Novel-T pays tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter, who would have turned 78 on February 6, by covering Satisfy My Soul, his 1978 ballad from the Kaya album. Her version, released on January 31, is produced by P And n Publishing, a company owned and operated by her husband, Howard Ricketts. “I love many of Bob’s songs, so it’s hard to … Read entire article »

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THE BAIL IS EXTENDED FOR ROBERT CHIN IN J$90m AIRPORT DRUG BUST!

THE BAIL IS EXTENDED FOR ROBERT CHIN IN J$90m AIRPORT DRUG BUST!

Robert Chin, who was charged in connection to a $90 million drug bust at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Robert Chin, the man implicated in the recent multimillion-dollar cocaine find at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston had his bail extended when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Friday. Chin, 56, of Mona in St Andrew, was nabbed in January and charged with possession of cocaine, dealing in cocaine, attempting … Read entire article »

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LEGENDARY SONGWRITER/RECORD PRODUCER BURT BACHARACH, DIES AT 94!

LEGENDARY SONGWRITER/RECORD PRODUCER BURT BACHARACH, DIES AT 94!

By Nadine DeNinno and Samantha Ibrahim/NY Post— Legendary composer Burt Bacharach, whose hits include “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” and “I Say a Little Prayer,” has died. He was 94. The Oscar winner died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist Tina Brausam told the Associated Press on Thursday. Bacharach had top 10 hits since the 1950s including songs like “Alfie,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “I’ll Never Fall in … Read entire article »

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