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JUNIOR REID TO LAUNCH HIS “ONE BLOOD REGGAE FESTIVAL” IN JUNE 2018!

JUNIOR REID TO LAUNCH HIS “ONE BLOOD REGGAE FESTIVAL” IN JUNE 2018!

By Curtis Campbell— Junior Reid— Reggae legend Junior Reid, is looking forward to host the first staging of his One Blood Reggae Festival in 2018. According to the veteran artist who has had much success internationally, the festival is the brainchild of his ambition to give back to the music industry. He also stated that his recently held birthday celebration concert was a means of testing his promotional skills. “We will now convert my earth strong party to a … Read entire article »

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RICHIE STEPHENS RETURNS TO HOLLYWOOD FOR HIS SECOND INTERNATIONAL AWARD!

RICHIE STEPHENS RETURNS TO HOLLYWOOD FOR HIS SECOND INTERNATIONAL AWARD!

After being honored with a Pop award recently at the 34th annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood, singer Richie Stephens got more good news that he will be honored at 30th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul (R&B) Music Awards on Thursday, June 22nd at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The award is for his contribution to Rhianna’s ‘Work,’ which was among the top ASCAP songs on the 2016 year-end charts. “When it … Read entire article »

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PROMOTER CONSIDERING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST BOUNTY KILLER!

PROMOTER CONSIDERING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST BOUNTY KILLER!

Bounty Killer has seemingly found himself in hot water with promoters in Trinidad and Tobago, following statements he made on his Instagram page on Monday. After news emerged that the entertainer cut his set short during a show and walked off mid-performance with fellow entertainer Beenie Man, Bounty Killer sought to set the record straight. “Let me state this clearly, the promoters of Guinness Fully Loaded had never booked me to perform along with Beenie Man. They … Read entire article »

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BOUNTY HAILS SCRATCH PERRY AS THE GREATEST!

BOUNTY HAILS SCRATCH PERRY AS THE GREATEST!

By Curtis Campbell Dancehall legend Bounty Killer says Lee Scratch Perry is Jamaica’s greatest producer and it would be a miscarriage of justice if he was given a Grammy award ahead of the musical genius. Bounty Killer’s The Mystery was nominated alongside Scratch Perry’s Jamaica E T, Capleton’s Still Blazin’, Freddie McGregor and Anything For You, and Alpha Blondy’s Merci for the Best Reggae Album in 2003. A year earlier the Warlord won the Grammy alongside No Doubt … Read entire article »

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THE POLICE CALLED ON NINJA MAN AND BOUNTY KILLER TO URGE JAMAICANS TO HELP FIGHT CRIME!

Bobby Montague (center), Minister of National Security, is all smiles as he chats with entertainers Bounty Killer (right) and Ninja Man, who were called to be motivational speakers at the Ministry of National Security and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) ‘Blast Off’ for members of the JCF. Dancehall icons Bounty Killer and Ninja Man were guests at an initiative by the national security ministry aimed at boosting the morale of its members. The police force is on a renewed drive to create a safer and prosperous Jamaica. At the event that was held at the Jamaica Conference Center, both dancehall artists provided the special empowerment seminar with their respective take on how Jamaica can achieve such a feat. Bounty Killer told the large gathering that there is a lot of love in the country. “We need … Read entire article »

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CORPORATE JAMAICA ACCUSED OF SIDING WITH SOCA OVER DANCEHALL!

CORPORATE JAMAICA ACCUSED OF SIDING WITH SOCA OVER DANCEHALL!

By Curtis Campbell—- Bounty Killer— Carnival season 2017 is already on the lips of many Jamaicans with as many as four separate carnival brands aiming to take over the Corporate Area this year. With the scarcity of sponsorship for live shows in Jamaica, which incidentally saw the cancellation of Sting last year, some music industry personnel are baffled that sponsors have managed to find the resources to sponsor a lengthy carnival season packed with various events. According to popular … Read entire article »

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BOUNTY KILLER AND NINJAMAN REFUSE TO ATTEND STING 2016, NOT EVEN TO COLLECT AN AWARD!

By Shereita Grizzle Bounty Killer— Organizers of Sting recently announced that come next month they will be honoring several artists that have helped to make the event one of the greatest stage shows in the Caribbean. However, veteran dancehall artists Ninja Man and Bounty Killer, who have been named among those to be honored, have said that they will not be attending Sting this year, not even to collect such an award. Bounty Killer told THE WEEKEND STAR that he doesn’t believe the Sting organizers, including Isaiah Laing, are being sincere in their move to honor entertainers. “It’s always great to be honored, but only when it’s sincerely done,” he said. “I know Laing very well, and he doesn’t appreciate or honor what we artists has done for him.” He added that he believes all the talks … Read entire article »

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BEENIE MAN RELEASES “UNSTOPPABLE” – HIS FIRST ALBUM IN 10 YEARS!

BEENIE MAN RELEASES “UNSTOPPABLE” – HIS FIRST ALBUM IN 10 YEARS!

BY RICHARD JOHNSON—  Deejay Beenie Man and his girlfriend Krystal Tomlinson at the listening party for his album Unstoppable. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) It’s been 10 years since Beenie Man, self-proclaimed King of Dancehall, released an album. But come tomorrow, the Grammy-winning deejay is dropping his latest project, Unstoppable. The dancehall act invited the media to a special listening party held at 100 on Hope Road in St Andrew on Tuesday. The eclectic 22-track album brings together a variety of … Read entire article »

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LUCIANO GIVES THE THUMPS-UP TO THE REVAMPED REGGAE SUMFEST!

 Luciano— REGGAE singer Luciano is a giving thumbs up to the revamped Reggae Sumfest, which will, for the first time, feature an all-Jamaican line-up. The event, which is part sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board, is scheduled for Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, St James, from July 17-23. “It’s a great way to attract tourists and nationals alike. It’s like a new light, a vision. Honestly, nuff props to Mr Joe,” said the singer. ‘Mr Joe’ refers to Downsound Records CEO Josef Bogdanovich, who assumed chairman of Summerfest Promotions — producers of the event in March.  In addition to an all-Jamaican cast, Bogdanovich also condensed the festival’s live performance segment from three nights to two — discarding International Night.Luciano contends the revamp will allow people to experience not just the music but also Jamaican cuisine … Read entire article »

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BOUNTY KILLER AND HIS PROTEGE MAVADO, HAVE MADE PEACE!

Bounty Killer & Mavado—  “Unity is strength,” is what producer Seanizzle had to say upon realizing that Bounty Killer and his  protégé Mavado have seemingly put the past behind them. An elated Bounty Killer took to Instagram to announce that he and Mavado have made peace. The iconic dancehall artist expressed happiness about the reunion. “Sorry for all who didn’t want to see this folks but give God all the praises there ain’t ntn he cannot fix much love goes out to @mavadogully for the surprise fathers night link it was a great moment at @hennessy_bounty_sundays last night,” he wrote. “Father and son like it were (sic) in the beginning one step of unity is a mile of strength Tag A Friend If U Are Happy To See This As I Am Now,” the post … Read entire article »

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