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SEAN KINGSTON AND HIS MOTHER ARE ARRESTED FOR FRAUD AND THEFT, AS HIS FLORIDA MANSION WAS RAIDED!

SEAN KINGSTON AND HIS MOTHER ARE ARRESTED FOR FRAUD AND THEFT, AS HIS FLORIDA MANSION WAS RAIDED!

                    Authorities in Southern California Thursday arrested singer Sean Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, on numerous fraud and theft charges on a warrant out of Florida. His arrest followed a raid at his South Florida home earlier in the day that also saw the arrest of his mother. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office reports that Kingston was taken into custody in Fort Irwin, California, and will be booked into jail in San Bernardino, which is … Read entire article »

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YG MARLEY’S “PRAISE JAH IN THE MOONLIGHT” IS CERTIFIED GOLD IN FRANCE!

YG MARLEY’S “PRAISE JAH IN THE MOONLIGHT” IS CERTIFIED GOLD IN FRANCE!

 YG Marley’s global hit song Praise Jah in the Moonlight has achieved another milestone. The song, previously certified silver in the UK and platinum in New Zealand, was today certified gold in France. The certification was issued by Syndicat National de L’edition Phonographique (SNEP) or National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing in France. Praise Jah in the Moonlight is the debut single from YG, … Read entire article »

“BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE” IS NOMINATED FOR “BEST MOVIE” AT THE 2024 BET AWARDS, SUNDAY, JUNE 30!

“BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE” IS NOMINATED FOR “BEST MOVIE” AT THE 2024 BET AWARDS, SUNDAY, JUNE 30!

By Sheri-kae McLeod/CNW— Paramount Pictures and Tuff Gong’s musical biopic Bob Marley: One Love has been nominated for “Best Movie” at the 2024 BET Awards. Other nominees in the category include American Fiction, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Book of Clarence, The Color Purple, The Equalizer 3, and The Little Mermaid. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, Bob Marley: … Read entire article »

SINGER WRITTEN HAS RELEASED HIS LATEST SINGLE “SUNDAY MORNING!”

SINGER WRITTEN HAS RELEASED HIS LATEST SINGLE “SUNDAY MORNING!”

Living in inner-city Jamaica is tough for many youth, many of whom are literally or physically scarred by prevalent crime. Singer Written, who was raised in one of those tough communities, addresses their challenges in Sunday Morning, his latest song. But instead of writing another song inspired by the grittiness of Kingston’s ghettos, Written presents solutions he believes can improve conditions … Read entire article »

A HISTORIC FIRST-EVER PRESENTATION BY A JAMAICAN ACCOMPONG MAROON CHIEF IN THE USA, ON SATURDAY, MAY 25, AT THE ISLAND SPACE CARIBBEAN MUSEUM, IN PLANTATION, FLORIDA!

A HISTORIC FIRST-EVER PRESENTATION BY A JAMAICAN ACCOMPONG MAROON CHIEF IN THE USA, ON SATURDAY, MAY 25, AT THE ISLAND SPACE CARIBBEAN MUSEUM, IN PLANTATION, FLORIDA!

“Sound Di Abeng: An Evening of Reasoning with Chief Richard Currie” Jamaican Accompong Maroon Chief Richard Currie (Contributed) Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, in partnership with the State of Accompong, is honored to announce a historic event featuring a first-ever presentation by a Jamaican Accompong Maroon Chief in the United States. Chief Richard Currie, the Paramount Chief of the Cockpit Country, will be … Read entire article »

VP RECORDS TO RE-RELEASE THE OSSIE HIBBERT-PRODUCED 1979 FREDDIE McKAY “CREATION” ALBUM, ON MAY 31!

VP RECORDS TO RE-RELEASE THE OSSIE HIBBERT-PRODUCED 1979 FREDDIE McKAY “CREATION” ALBUM, ON MAY 31!

Although referred to on occasion as “one of the forgotten men of Reggae,” Freddie McKay (born Frederick McLean in Linstead, Jamaica in 1947) was beyond any reasonable doubt, one of Jamaica’s most expressive and impressive vocalists. Originally released in 1979, ‘Creation,’ was expertly produced by the ace Jamaican keyboardist Ossie Hibbert, accompanied by the top-ranking band of the era, The Revolutionairies. The album … Read entire article »

SOPHIA BROWN PAIRS UP WITH TURBULENCE ON EMPOWERING NEW SINGLE “LOOK!”

SOPHIA BROWN PAIRS UP WITH TURBULENCE ON EMPOWERING NEW SINGLE “LOOK!”

 As reggae singer, philanthropist, and published author Sophia Brown puts it, she’s always been an advocate for positivity. The entertainer told Observer Online that she prides herself on using her talents for good and to her that means producing songs that make people feel good about themselves. To that end, the singer solicited the help of Turbulence to curate her latest single, Look. An … Read entire article »

INI KAMOZE & LILA IKE’ DISPLAY A SOUL-STIRRING COLLABORATION ON THE SINGLE “I WANT YOU!”

INI KAMOZE & LILA IKE’ DISPLAY A SOUL-STIRRING COLLABORATION ON THE SINGLE “I WANT YOU!”

iNi Kamoze and Lila Iké Unveil Soul-Stirring Collaboration “I Want You” Produced by Kareem Burrell for XTM.Nation Reggae enthusiasts and music aficionados worldwide are eagerly anticipating the release of “I Want You,” the electrifying new track by iconic Jamaican artists iNi Kamoze and rising star Lila Iké, produced by the visionary Kareem ‘Remus” Burrell under the esteemed label XTM.Nation. “I Want You” … Read entire article »

MUSIC STREAMING GIANT, SPOTIFY, IS SUED OVER UNPAID ROYALTIES TO SONGWRITERS, COMPOSERS & PUBLISHERS!

MUSIC STREAMING GIANT, SPOTIFY, IS SUED OVER UNPAID ROYALTIES TO SONGWRITERS, COMPOSERS & PUBLISHERS!

Music streaming giant Spotify has been sued in a US federal court for allegedly underpaying songwriters, composers, and publishers by tens of millions of dollars. The lawsuit against Spotify USA was filed in New York on Thursday by the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), a non-profit, that collects and distributes royalties owed from music streaming services. The suit alleges that Spotify on March … Read entire article »

“I WOULD ASK THEM FOR MORE POSITIVE MUSIC”…GEORGE NOOKS BELIEVES MUSICIANS ARE CULPABLE FOR THE UPTICK IN SCHOOL VIOLENCE!

“I WOULD ASK THEM FOR MORE POSITIVE MUSIC”…GEORGE NOOKS BELIEVES MUSICIANS ARE CULPABLE FOR THE UPTICK IN SCHOOL VIOLENCE!

Entertainer George Nooks has said that there is a connection between today’s popular music and the surge in violence currently playing out in schools across the island. Speaking with Observer Online at a Mother’s Day show held on Sunday, Nooks shared that musicians and the types of song lyrics they produce are a contributing factor to the country’s growing violence problem. Nooks noted that … Read entire article »