CLINTON LINDSAY

Moviegoers have long enjoyed the National Anthem montage played before each film, showing at Palace Amusement Cinemas. Liquid Light Digital, the award-winning Jamaican Film and Animation Production company responsible for the production of the anthem rendition, recently released the 2018 version. Introduced this time around by Agent Sasco, the montage embodies our national motto, ‘Out of Many, One People’ and is sure to invoke a sense of nationalistic pride. Adrian Lopez, director, explained, “The challenge is … Read entire article »

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle.— NEW YORK (AP): Barack and Michelle Obama on Tuesday unveiled a slate of projects they are preparing for Netflix – a year after the former president and first lady signed a deal with the streaming platform. The Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground Productions, announced a total of seven films and series that Barack Obama said will entertain but also “educate, connect and inspire us all.” Higher Ground is producing a … Read entire article »

By Jacob Lorinc— Fitzroy Gordon, whose death was announced this week, was a prominent figure within the Toronto radio scene. Before he came to own CKFG-FM radio station — a station dedicated to a multitude of genres, ranging from reggae to soca to smooth jazz — he was a late-night radio DJ, offering a soundtrack to those burning the midnight oil. Fitzroy Gordon, seen here in a 2010 file photo, is largely viewed as the one responsible for bringing … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle– P Vybz KarteL— I ncarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel and his business associates have fallen prey to scammers. According to Sikka Rhymes, Kartel’s protege and business partner, unscrupulous persons have created a new Facebook page called ‘Vybz Kartel’, which they are using to swindle persons out of their money. He wants people to know the page is not associated with the deejay or any of his team members, and is asking persons to desist from sending money to the … Read entire article »

Lady G— International dancehall artiste Lady G continue her musical journey with the release of “Nah Sell Out Me Soul.” “Delivering good music is like second nature to me. As an artiste, I aim to be a positive influence to my listeners, especially the youths growing up. The feedback has been great. It is being played all over the world, and I am thankful that the message is being shared,” said Lady G. The artiste, who is gearing up … Read entire article »

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL—Observer senior writer— Chris Blackwell — ELVIS Presley was king of rock and roll and soul music was ready to explode in the United States in 1959. That year, a brash young Jamaican entrepreneur named Chris Blackwell started a company called Island Records in Kingston. Island Records celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. As Jamaican as ackee and saltfish, it is usually credited with launching the international careers of Millie Small, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley and The … Read entire article »