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By Kerri-Ann M. Smith–– Jamaican-born Jason R. Moore plays the role of the conscientious Curtis Hoyle in the Netflix remake of the Marvel comic, “The Punisher.” Curtis Hoyle first appears in Marvel comic The Punisher #1 (Vol. 2) where Hoyle and Frank Castle (portrayed by Jon Bernthal) served together. Hoyle is a former U.S. Navy Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman who became the leader of a therapy group after losing the lower part of his left leg in combat. Moore’s background … Read entire article »

G With February observed as Reggae Month, singer and producer Tania Nicole Sutherland, better known as Chyna Nicole, decided it was appropriate to release the all-female reggae album Queens in the Arena. The 13-track various-artistes compilation is scheduled to be released tomorrow on all digital platforms. With a blend of female voices drawn from Jamaica, the United Kingdom, Canada and Jamaicans based in the United States, Sutherland wanted a project that would empower women in unity. FEATURED TRACKS It features: It … Read entire article »

By Nicholas Hautman— Jussie Smollett was arrested on Thursday, February 21, for filing a false police report after claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, Us Weekly confirms.Jussie Smollett Alleged Attack: Everything We Know The Empire star, 36, was taken into custody just hours after he was charged with felony disorderly conduct, an offense that could bring one to three years in prison. Smollett claimed to police on January 29 that he was physically attacked by two men at approximately 2 a.m. after picking up food … Read entire article »

MARLEY… lived in London after 1976 assassination attempt in Jamaica (Photo: AP)  A house in London where Bob Marley sought refuge after the trauma of an assassination attempt in Jamaica is to have an English Heritage blue plaque installed, the UK Guardian newspaper reported yesterday. Marley and his band, the Wailers, lived at the house on Oakley Street, off King’s Road in Chelsea, in 1977. During that time they completed recording Exodus, Marley’s ninth studio album, described as a masterpiece and … Read entire article »

By JARED MCCALLISTER| NEW YORK DAILY NEWS—   Commemorative calendar is part of the 40th anniversary of VP Records, based in Jamaica, Queens company that is the world’s largest independent recording company for reggae, dancehall and soca music. (VP Records) Happy, happy 40th birthday to VP Records — the Caribbean-rooted mom-and-pop music store that grew into the world’s largest independent recording company for reggae, dancehall and soca music, based in Jamaica, Queens. The company — originally started as a small store … Read entire article »

C Reggae artiste Protoje has described the Government, organizers of Reggae Month, as “dinosaurs” who ignore booking trending conscious artistes to the detriment of developing the music economy. He also blasted the Government for not sponsoring his upcoming event, which he thinks will become the biggest event in February. “People don’t show up and you wonder why? You have to involve the youths dem or you become a dinosaur,” he told students and moderator, Dr Isis Semaj-Hall, … Read entire article »

Naomi Cowan– “Reggae means legacy. It’s more spiritual than people realize.” Bringing sass and spice to the stage in fabulous fashion, this sweetheart has been on heavy rotation over the airwaves with her hit single, Paradise Plum. Reggae month is still in full swing. So for the love of transcendent, life changing music, Flair Magazine has decided to put another songbird in the spotlight. Let’s go behind the scenes with singing sensation, Naomi Cowan. “Music was something that … Read entire article »

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL–Observer senior writer– Fred Locks  When Fred Locks recorded Black Starliner in 1975, Jamaica was caught up in a wave of black consciousness and it seemed only natural that he record a song addressing repatriation to Africa. On his new EP, Rich Already , the veteran roots singer also takes on issues affecting the country. Rich Already contains seven songs including the title track and a “Nyahbinghi/dancehall” update of Black Starliner. All are produced by Diavillan “Dia” Fearon. Fred Locks said he enjoyed the sessions with … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson–Observer writer– Shaggy and Sting  Following its Best Reggae Album win at the 61st Grammy Awards, 44/876 by Sting and Shaggy has experienced a sales increase. The album sold 208 copies one week after the February 10 Grammys, a significant number compared to the 78 copies it registered the previous week. To date, 44/876 has sold 52,459 copies, and is number two on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, up from seven last week. Also experiencing a minor boost from … Read entire article »