CLINTON LINDSAY

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer    Rvssian — Music producer Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston has achieved another big-selling pop song. His latest success is Pablo by Italian rapper Sfera Ebbasta. On his Instagram page on Monday, Rvssian posted a photo of himself and Ebbasta holding their platinum plaques with the comment, “Make Mama Proud”. It is for sales of over 50,000 in Italy, which is the mark for platinum. Certification for the sales of albums and singles in Italy are monitored and awarded by … Read entire article »

Children enjoy a peace concert in Flanker.— Tommy Lee Sparta is known for his hardcore dancehall personality, but the deejay, given name Leroy Russell, has a softer side – a generous, kind-hearted side not seem much by the general public. The Montego Bay-born dancehall deejay regularly stages back-to-school treats, and is known in the community of Flanker where he grew up for assisting a number of residents. “Whatever the situation, mi help but I don’t want credit for … Read entire article »

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Pot stores across much of Canada were poised to throw open their doors Wednesday as the sale and recreational use of cannabis is made legal for the first time by a major Western country. Stores in St John’s, capital of eastern Canada’s Newfoundland province, will be the first to open their doors to pot enthusiasts as of 12:01 am local time on Wednesday. “I’m going to have a lot more variety than the black … Read entire article »

By K’Shema Francis—- Veteran reggae singer Beres Hammond has revealed that he has never received a royalty check from a producer. The lover’s rock guru was promoting his newly released album “Never Ending” when he made the shocking revelation. Beres Hammond whose career began in the 1970’s has worked with a slew of producers such as Willie Lindo, Joe Gibbs, and Donovan Germain. He formed his record label, Harmony Records in 1985; before he signed with Penthouse Records in 1990 where he … Read entire article »

By Marcia Rowe— Richie Stephens performing at the Ranny Williams Center on Saturday night on his mission to bring back ska.— Richie Stephens says he is saddened by the absence of ska on Jamaican’s musical platforms. “We are not celebrating our music here, and it saddens me. I think there is a place for it. It is a well rated music, put ska on a jazz festival and it still holds up, you can put ska on a rock festival … Read entire article »

 Peter Tosh— The second Peter Tosh Gala Awards, originally scheduled for Pulse Center at Trafalgar Road on Thursday, has been moved to Eden Gardens (Lady Musgrave Road), according to a statement from organizers. There was no reason given for the change in venue. This event launches four days of events marking the singer/songwriter’s 74th birthday and legacy. The highlight of the evening will be handing out of the Equal Rights, Stepping Razor, Legalise It and Bush Doctor awards. Tosh, a … Read entire article »