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BILLBOARD MAGAZINE SAYS AMERICAN REGGAE ACTS OUT-SELL THEIR JAMAICAN COUNTERPARTS!
Chronixx– By Shereita Grizzle— In June, Billboard disclosed some news that many may have found surprising, or perhaps not. The website revealed that United States (US) reggae acts were outselling their Jamaican counterparts, by comparing the number of Jamaican acts that have singles or albums on their charts to the number of US acts also making the list. If you thought the June findings were a hoax, the website did yet another comparison which yielded similar results. The recent findings show five American reggae acts occupying the top 10 positions on the Reggae Album chart for the week ending September 13. SOJA’s Amid The Noise and Haste has held the top slot for the past three weeks, selling a total of 16,083 units, according to Nielsen Soundscan. At number three, Rebelution’s Count Me In has sold 33,049 units over 12 weeks, surpassing Ziggy Marley’s Fly Rasta, which amassed … Read entire article »
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TARRUS RILEY HOLDS THE NO.1 POSITION FOR THE SECOND WEEK!
THE NEW YORK/FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART 9/19/14 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 -1 -15 1-2-3 I LOVE YOU (2) TARRUS RILEY CANNON/JUKE BOXX #1 2 2 7 Rude Magic! Latinum/RCA #2 3 4 16 Belly Of The Beast Tom Laing/Capleton Top Tier Records #3 4 6 13 Hold On Little Hero/Pzed Earth Strong Records #4 5 5 13 A Woman Called Moses Michelle Gordon Mightyful 13 Records/VPAL #5 6 3 17 Starting Over (We’re Gonna Make It) (2) Stephen Souza Request It Again Records #1 7 10 10 Jesus Ah Di Don Sista Sasha Hitz Factory Records #7 8 9 11 Jah Jah Warrior I-Octane DJ Frass Records #8 9 7 17 Let Me Love You Tonight Wayne Wonder Nature’s Way Entertainment #2 10 8 22 Ride Pon Di Riddim (3) … Read entire article »
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R&B SINGER KEYSHIA COLE ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF BATTERY!
Singer Keyshia Cole (Photo: AFP)— LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say Grammy-nominated R&B singer Keyshia Cole has been arrested on suspicion of battery after an altercation early Friday morning in Los Angeles. Los Angeles police officer Nuria Vanegas says Cole was arrested around 5 am after someone initiated a private person’s arrest. The 32-year-old was booked on suspicion of battery and released from custody Friday afternoon. Police did not release any further details about the incident. An e-mail message sent to Cole’s publicist was not immediately returned. Cole’s second album, 2007’s “Just Like You,” produced the songs “Let It Go,” ”I Remember” and “Heaven Sent.” … Read entire article »
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THE WORLD-FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER TO HOST “ONE LOVE” – A BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE CONCERT, NOVEMBER 29!
By: Amanda Mester Bob Marley— The Wailers, Third World, and special guests will all be present at Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater to remember Bob Marley, reggae music’s most well-known performer and cultural hero. The event is expected to be so well attended that there are two separate performances happening that night, one at 8pm followed by an 11pm repeat. Organized to commemorate the 35 years since Marley made his Apollo debut, the spectacle has tickets available for as low as $24.50 for … Read entire article »
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NORWEGIAN-BORN JAMAICA-BASED REGGAE ARTIST ORISHA SOUND, TO DROP SECOND ALBUM!
Orisha Sound— NORWAY-BORN, Jamaica-based reggae artist Orisha Sound is gearing up for the release of her latest single Gimmi The Beat, featuring Shel-K. Produced on the Black and Yellow Entertainment label, the track is the first song from her sophomore 10-track album, 1 Reggae. Slated for December 2, the set is co-produced by South African Alexis Faku and Shel-K. “Each week starting September 23, one track will be released,” the 25-year-old told the Jamaica Observer. “Each song comes out very powerful and different. So I really wanted to highlight each. I am creating visual art for each song and a supporting video,” she continued. The album contains the tracks One More Night, Rewine, Best of My Love, and Roller Coaster. She said they should reasonate with listeners. “Each track is inspired by some catastrophic event,” she said. In … Read entire article »
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BELIZE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OPPOSES CONCERT BY DANCEHALL ARTIST ALKALINE!
Alkaline— BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Belize, Bishop Dorrick Wright Friday spoke out against a planned concert this weekend by Jamaican artist, ‘Alkaline’. “As the Bishop of Belize, I strongly oppose this event, which represents a serious error in judgement on the part of the Administration of Sacred Heart in allowing it to take place on their campus,” said Bishop Wright in a statement. The concert is being promoted for Saturday night, the eve of Belize’s Independence anniversary celebration, at the Sacred Heart auditorium in San Ignacio town in western Belize. The scathing rebuke of the planned concert, according to a statement from the Roman Catholic Bishop “represents a departure from everything we in the Church hold as good, wholesome and sacred”. The statement said the “Sacred Heart College … Read entire article »
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MACKA DIAMOND ESCAPES INJURY IN THREE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN SPANISH TOWN!
Macka Diamond— KINGSTON, Jamaica — Entertainer Macca Diamond was involved in a three-vehicle crash along the Old Harbour Road, St Catherine shortly after 12 noon today (Friday, September 19). Reports are sketchy at this time however it is said that the entertainer was driving a white Honda motorcar in the vicinity of the Sydenham housing scheme when the incident occurred. The entertainer, with no obvious signs of injury, was able to exit her damaged vehicle and walk around. Occupants of the other two vehicles also appeared to escape serious injury. More Information later. … Read entire article »
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JAMAICAN REGGAE/SOCA ARTIST SHAMRACQ, IS TAKING THE MUSIC TO MONTSERRAT!
Shamracq— JAMAICANS continue to make their mark wherever they go, and reggae-soca act Shamracq is making his name in the sister Caribbean isle of Montserrat. The St Catherine-born artist, whose given name is Shamar Gowe, noted that from his early years he has always felt drawn to music. “I was always involved in sports and creating lyrics for fun and exciting songs for any school project, party, wedding, and funeral ;for even in the saddest moment I still was able to cheer up everyone.” Just a year ago Shamracq went to visit his aunt in Montserrat. During that time the country was preparing for their annual festival celebrations. He was encouraged by a friend to enter the calypso competition. He took the opportunity to showcase his talent without knowing much about Calypso. Despite being eliminated … Read entire article »
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FOUNDATION DEEJAY (PAPA) MICHIGAN, RETURNS WITH NEW EP!
MICHIGAN… it’s all about going back to basics. (PHOTO: ANTONIO GRAHAM)– Foundation deejay Michigan is gearing up to release his six-song EP DJ Legend, scheduled for release at the end of September. It is the forerunner to his upcoming album of the same name. In an interview with Splash, Michigan said, “It’s all about going back to basics. It’s foundation style, the kind of songs I am known for.” Featured tracks on the EP include its title song, DJ Legend, Dance Nice, People Rise (with Yami Bolo) and High Grade. The EP and album are co-produced by French companies Flash It Records and Man U Digital and Michigan’s Rashanco Music. Michigan (Anthony Fairclough) is best known to dancehall fans as half of Michigan and Smiley, who had a number of hit songs in the late 1970s … Read entire article »
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LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER, XANA ROMEO IS SET TO RELEASE “THE CLEANSE!”
Xana Romeo— XANA Romeo, daughter of veteran roots-reggae singer Max Romeo, is set to release her mix tape, The Cleanse, which is produced by her father for his Tharmax Music label. According to 20-year-old Xana, The Cleanse is a personal statement. “It speaks about the cleansing process that one must go through to become a more positive individual,” she said. Born in the Kingston community of Greenwich Town, Xana was christened Azana Smith. She relocated with her family to Linstead, St Catherine where Max Romeo operates his production company and recording studio. While attending Moneague College in St Ann, she made her recording debut with the rap song I’m Gold. Another of her songs, No Love, is included on The Cleanse. –By Kevin Jackson … Read entire article »
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