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By Shereita Grizzle— Photo Tommy Lee Sparta Popular dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta has signed a new management deal with Boss Lady Muzik, a record label based in Los Angeles and Jamaica. In a release sent to THE STAR, the artiste said that the change comes because of the interest the new label has been showing in him, and he believes that they have the ability to take his career to the next level. “The energy is very different with Boss … Read entire article »

By Aaliyah Cunningham–Observer writer— Shuga  AIMING to empower and encourage rape and abuse victims, Shuga will be launching a foundation — Femme Phenomenal — on March 8, International Women’s Day. The reggae singer said she was inspired by her own experience. “Rape is a serious problem in Jamaica and there are so many unreported cases and too many broken women. I know women who have been raped by their dads and silenced with the fact that if they report … Read entire article »

The members of Third World. Third World officially released the music video for their song, ‘Loving You Is Easy’, yesterday on Ghetto Youths International’s YouTube page. Directed by Jay Will Films and produced by Carlene Samuels, the visuals highlight the gorgeous scenery on Billy Wilmot’s surf camp, Jamnesia, and the Wickie Wackie Beach in Bull Bay, St Andrew. It also captures the essence of love between two kindred spirits who meet each other for the first time. … Read entire article »

From NewsBug Media— It is alleged that Popular dancehall artiste Reanno Devon Gordon o/c Busy Signal was reportedly robbed in his sleep by his 22-year-old girlfriend in early December of last year. According to a report by THE STAR, a 22-year-old woman who lives in the United States, was staying at the entertainer’s home when she decided to 'pack-up and cut'. It is also said that she sold a vehicle belonging to the deejay’s for approximately US$4,000 (J$514,720.00). “She showed the … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle—- Photo Jada Kingdom Recording artiste Jada Kingdom bared her soul in a ‘tell-all’ question-and-answer session on her Instagram page yesterday. The artiste, who has been coming under heavy criticism recently, addressed several issues, including living with bi-polar disorder. In a post prior to the question-and-answer segment, Kingdom revealed that she has tried to hold it together over the past few months, but expressed that the harsh blows by the media had caused her to come forward and … Read entire article »

 VP Records, the world’s largest reggae music company, announces a year-long calendar of activities in celebration of its 40 years in the United States. The year will feature a variety of music and cultural events, products, historical exhibits and experiences, in Jamaica, across the U.S., Toronto, Canada and London, England. “VP is integral to the history of reggae and dancehall music. We take this responsibility seriously and we are using our 40th anniversary to celebrate … Read entire article »

By Sade Gardner— P Spice Spice is offering J$1million to any person who is able to prove she initiated any ‘beef’ with a female artiste. The giveaway was announced on the deejay’s Instagram live yesterday, as she sought to clear the air about a messy feud with D’Angel surrounding their 2017 collaboration No Worries. According to Spice, she has never initiated any feud with any female including Lady Saw, who has now turned to gospel as Minister Marion Hall. With her … Read entire article »

Roydale “Andy” Anderson Pioneering Record producer and record store operator, Roydale Anderson, of Andy’s Records in the Bronx, New York City, died on December 25, 2018, at age 75. Also known as Benny, Beno, Andy, Anderson, was born in Kingston, to parents Clement and Millicent Anderson, on March 20, 1943. He was the youngest of six siblings, and predeceased by sister Marion, and brother Hector.  Benny left Whitfield Primary All—Age school at an early age … Read entire article »

By Barbara Gayle—- The mother of two teenage boys who were fatally shot by gunmen during a robbery at their house in Rollington Town, east Kingston, on November 14 last year, is still struggling to deal with the tragedy, while worrying about where she is going to find the money to pay for their funeral. “The pain I am feeling over the loss of my two promising sons who were not wrongdoers is so hard to bear,” … Read entire article »