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CARL WILLIAMS, BROTHER OF THE LATE WAYNE “SLENG TENG” SMITH, KILLED IN HIS KINGSTON HOME!
Carl Williams, brother of Wayne ‘Sleng Teng’ Smith—-. IT’S double grief for the family of singer Wayne ‘Sleng Teng’ Smith. One month after his death, they are mourning the loss of his older brother who was killed on Tuesday, the 2nd of April. Police report that 51-year-old Carl Williams, a dental technician, was shot by gunmen at his home on Bay Farm Road in Kingston. According to the Corporate Communication Unit, the incident took place at 11:25 pm. “Williams … Read entire article »
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FORMER VYBZ KARTEL CO-ACCUSED, CALVIN HAYE, NOW SUES THE GOVERNMENT FOR DAMAGES!
Calvin Haye, who was charged jointly with Vybz Kartel for murder, is now seeking damages for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Haye, also known as ‘Moonie’, was freed by the court on November 14 last year after the prosecution said it had no evidence against him. He is now contending that he was charged by the police without just reason. And he says he has suffered irreparable damage. Haye’s attorney Sean Kinghorn told The Gleaner/Power106 News Centre that he wrote … Read entire article »
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CARLENE DAVIS TO PERFORM AT THE JAMAICA CHARITY GALA IN MIAMI, APRIL 12!
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ), in collaboration with the Jamaica Committee, will host their annual joint fund raising event, the Jamaica Charity Gala, in in Miami on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Four Seasons Hotel at 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami. This year, the gala will honor businessman and philanthropist Dr. Robert E. Levy, recognizing his outstanding success and continued support for Jamaica. Dr. Robert E. Levy is widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s … Read entire article »
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INTERNATIONAL REGGAE QUEENS MARCIA GRIFFITHS AND JUDY MOWATT HONORED IN NEW YORK CITY!
New York, NY—– International Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths and legendary reggae/gospel singer Judy Mowatt, two thirds of the world famous I-Threes group, who provided backing vocals for reggae superstar Bob Marley in the 70’s, were honored with the “Reggae Ambassador’s Award” in New York by VP Records and Groovin Inc., sponsor and organizer of the fourth annual Groovin In The Park concert respectively. The awards were presented to the ladies for their supreme artistry, outstanding achievement and contribution to the development and promotion of reggae … Read entire article »
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PETER LLOYD HITS NUMBER ONE WITH HIS LATEST RELEASE “BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS!”
Happy days for international reggae star, Peter Lloyd. The Love Messenger’s powerful single, Blood On Your Hands, has commanded the number one spot for the last two weeks on Bess FM’s Evolution Top 10 Culture Chart. Blood On Your Hands has also debuted on the New York Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart at number 29, as of Friday April 4th, 2014. The single which is enjoying continuous and increasing rotation on both international and … Read entire article »
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THE GRAMMY MUSEUM IS ALREADY MAKING PLANS FOR BOB MARLEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY!
General manager of the Bob Marley Museum, Marie Bruce (left), accepts a plaque from director of the Grammy Museum, Bob Santelli, during the Grammy Affiliate Presentation held at the Bob Marley Museum last Friday. – Contributed By Shereita Grizzle—- Although the birthday of the late reggae legend Robert Nesta Marley is nearly a year away, plans for his 70th birthday celebrations are already in the pipeline. Though tight-lipped on the exact plans, director of the Grammy Museum, Bob Santelli, said part … Read entire article »
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THE POLICE NOW CLAIM THAT VYBZ KARTEL WAS DOING “OBEAH RITUALS” DURING THE TRIAL!
The Police High Command have revealed details of some challenges it says the Police and Prosecution faced during the Vybz Kartel Murder Trial. These challenges include alleged attempts to use “obeah rituals” in the form of a cow tongue with the Police witnesses name written on it to scare him into silence. The revelations came by way of a release this afternoon (Thurs) just hours after Kartel and his 3 co-convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment. Police say … Read entire article »
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SIZZLA KALONJI GOES “RADICAL” APRIL 15!
Sizzla Kalonji—-RADICAL, a collection of songs revisiting Sizzla Kalonji’s early years with producer Philip ‘Fattis’ Burrell’s Xterminator label, will be released April 15 by VP Records. According to a press release from the Queens, New York company, the 16-track set “unearths musical gems from the Xterminator label sessions between the early ’90s and 2000”. The title track, What’s Wrong With the Picture, Hardcore and Burn Dem Schism are songs Sizzla recorded before getting mainstream acceptance with the … Read entire article »
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THE RETURN OF JOSEY WALES!
By Kevin Jackson—- Josey Wales– WHETHER it was going to a dance or listening to the radio, dancehall fans could not get enough of Josey Wales in the 1980s. The deejay rode high with hits such as Undercover Lover, Nah Lef Ya, Bobo Dread and Leggo Mi Hand. Recently, he was introduced to a new generation of fans when he played ‘The Don’ in the music video for Shaggy’s Bad Man Don’t Cry. In May, Wales will embark on … Read entire article »
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DUBKOR TAKES ROOTS REGGAE TO ALABAMA!
Breaking into the international music scene is a top priority for roots reggae singer Dubkor. The talented singer/musician is currently in the US doing promotion, and has done a number of performances in Alabama so far. “You know we have to push the music to the four corners of the earth. Reggae music is for everyone, so we have to spread it. The reception in Alabama has been great so far, I’ve been doing acoustic sets and the people love it. I hope that … Read entire article »
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