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By Sade Gardner/Gleaner Writer—- Singaporean reggae and hip-hop artiste Masia One.— Eight years ago, Singaporean artiste Masia One was a ghostwriter in Hollywood working for some of the biggest names in rap and hip hop, including Dr Dre, Pharell and The Game. This was not exactly architecture, in which she holds a bachelor’s degree, and neither was it the life she had envisioned for herself as an artiste. “The job was amazing because I got to work with … Read entire article »

Sound system toaster, DJ and selector, known for his understated delivery and immaculate dress died in Kingston David Katz—-  Jah Stitch on Princess Street, downtown Kingston in 2011. Photograph: Mark Read The Jamaican reggae vocalist Jah Stitch died in Kingston on Sunday aged 69, following a brief illness. Although not necessarily a household name abroad, the “original raggamuffin” was a sound system toaster and DJ who scored significant hits in the 70’s, later working as an actor and … Read entire article »

By Kimberley Small/Staff Reporter—-t From left: Michael Forrest, Tyrese Bolt and Joseph Heron, dean of discipline at Haile Selassie High School, beat a set of drums in the newly opened Marley Music Room donated by the Bob Marley Foundation.— In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Haile Selassie High School’s music and performing arts program has received a facelift. Thanks to the Bob Marley Foundation, the students and their music teacher, Tino McDermott, can now gather in the … Read entire article »

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 »