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THE “WELCOME TO JAMROCK CRUISE” IS A LIFELINE FOR “VISA-LESS” ARTISTS!
By Shereita Grizzle— Bounty Killer— Following the success of Damian Marley’s Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, several international media outlets have been dubbing the calendar event as the new way for Jamaica to provide a platform for its entertainers to reach their fans outside of the island. Both MTV.com and Billboard have written stories lauding the organizers of the cruise, as they believe it is a step in the right direction to providing further exposure for Jamaican talent; … Read entire article »
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LAWYER GLORIA DE CLOU, ADVISES ARTISTS TO “READ THE FINE PRINT!”
Gloria De Clou— LAST year, some well-known Jamaican artists ended up in Trinidad’s courts for breaching contracts with show promoters in that country. It cost the artists, Anthony B, Jah Cure and Busy Signal, a pretty penny. Gloria De Clou, a Kingston attorney, says entertainers should be more responsible when it comes to dealing with contractual matters. “They need legal advice. They need proper advice before they sign any document,” she told the Jamaica Observer. De Clou, who is from Guyana, has been a general practitioner for 10 years. She worked in the attorney general’s office before going into private practice.She has advised several Jamaican artists including Carl Dawkins as well as Kingston Music Institute, a management company out of Canada. Too many artists, she believes, are eager to sign contracts before reading them. The result … Read entire article »
Filed under: BREAKING NEWS, GUEST RUNDOWNS
MORGAN HERITAGE LEFT THOUSANDS OF FANS DISAPPOINTED AFTER PERFORMING ON TRACKS IN LILONGWE, MALAWI
By Andrew Cane Chilapondwa— …use CD’s instead of a live perfomance Malawians who bought tickets to watch the reggae heavyweights, Morgan Heritage performing at Silver Stadium on Sunday afternoon, were left disappointed following the decision by the artists to use CD’s instead of a live performance. Music lovers had to pay K10 000 for the show but left amused when the crew opted to perform by using CD’s instead of a live performance. According to reports, Morgan Heritage reached to the extent of playing the CD’s without even singing. Lot’s of fans were left frustrated considering the amount of money paid to watch the group perform in their toru also meant to share a recipe of their Grammy Awards Nominated album Strictly Roots. “This was the same as buying a CD because we paid the money hoping … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
BUSY SIGNAL REPORTEDLY TAKEN BEFORE THE COURT IN ZIMBABWE!
Busy Signal— CALL it déjà vu, but a Zimbabwe newspaper is reporting that dancehall artist Busy Signal was brought before the court for breaching a contractual agreement in that country. He was, however, cleared of the charge. According to the News Day, Busy Signal — who is on tour in Africa — appeared before High Court judge Justice Matanda-Moyo on Wednesday on a suit by Patrick Hundu of Long Cash Entertainment. According to reports, Long Cash Entertaiment made a deposit of $5,500 as a commitment fee on $55,000 gig in August, but failed to make the non-refundable deposit of $27,500 byJune 4, 2015. The article quoted Galey Gordon, Busy Signal’s manager and CEO of Turf Music Entertainment, as saying the promoters had dishonored the agreement. “The applicant (Long Cash) breached the contract between the parties by … Read entire article »
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BUSY SIGNAL HEADS TO MALAWI, AFRICA, FOR THE SAND MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Busy Signal— JAMAICAN dancehall act Busy Signal is scheduled to be in the African state of Malawi to perform at the Sand Music Festival in Salima on Saturday. The three-day music fest begins today and ends Sunday at the Sunbird Livingstonia Beach. Internet reports quote Sand Music Festival director Lucius Banda as saying the artist was expected to arrive in the country from Wednesday from Harare aboard Malawian Airlines. It is further reported that, while in Malawi, the deejay is expected to visit orphanages and interact with local artists The Jamaican will share the stage at the Sand Music Festival with Malawian acts including Black Missionaries, Skeffa Chimoto, Lucius Banda, Great Angels Choir, Nepman, Ethel Kamwendo-Banda, Lulu, Piksy, Blakjak, Diktator, Thocco Katimba, Wendy Harawa, Soul Raiders Band, Edgar ndi Davis, and Sally Nyundo. … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
BUSY SIGNAL ARRIVES IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE!
BY WINSTONE ANTONIO—- Busy Signal and his 12-member band touched down at Harare International Airport yesterday ahead of their debut Zimbabwe concert tonight at Glamis Stadium in the capital. Several ghetto youths and dancehall-reggae fans stormed Harare International Airport to welcome the outfit. Born Glendale Goshia Gordon, Busy Signal, who is in the country courtesy of Devine Assignments and Chipaz Promotions, proceeded to meet his “ghetto fans” in Mbare, Highfield and Budiriro. Busy Signal will be supported by an array of local chanters including Winky D, Soul Jah Love, Dadza D, Killer T and Seh Calaz while Templeman and Gary B, DJ Cables, Judgment Yard Sounds and Smiley will be rocking it on the turntables. Speaking to NewsDay at the airport, Devine Assignments boss, Biggie Chinoperekwei said all was in place for the concert. “The stage … Read entire article »
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BUSY SIGNAL HEADS TO ZIMBABWE OCTOBER 24!
OVER the years, Turf Music Entertainment, handlers of dancehall reggae star Busy Signal, had to issue statements “setting the record straight” by denying any links to Zimbabwean promoters or having scheduled shows in the country. Dancehall music lovers, desperate for international reggae superstars like Busy Signal to come to their country had all but given up — forced to get accustomed second-rate artists, who in all fairness short-changed them with lukewarm performances. Starved of quality entertainment and left with no option, music lovers would throng these mediocre events and music promoters would make a killing, but not this time. Busy Signal has not only confirmed that he is coming to Zimbabwe, but that he is bringing his full band. First he tweeted, twice, then posted on his Facebook page before broadcasting a video … Read entire article »
Filed under: EVENTS, GUEST RUNDOWNS
DANCEHALL SINGER DARRIO, FEELS THE LOVE IN AFRICA!
Singer Darrio performing in Kenya—- Africa has become one of dancehall music’s most vibrant markets, especially in the last five years. Among the artists making a mark there is singer Darrio. Next week, the 29-year-old heads to the Motherland for his fourth visit. On October 7, he deejays Delus and Konshens perform in Juba in the Sudan. The following day, he and Delus are scheduled to perform at the Skyluxx Nightclub in Nairobi, Kenya. It is Darrio’s second trip to Africa this year, having worked in Kampala, Uganda in August. “Africa is a high-energy place, the people feel strongly about the music an’ Jamaican culture. Is definitely a different kinda love,” he told the Observer. The Trelawny-born vocalist first visited Africa in 2011 for gigs in Nairobi. He said dancehall has picked up considerably on the … Read entire article »
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JAH CURE IS “GOOD TO GO” AFTER CLEARING-UP DEBT IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO!
Jah Cure— REGGAE artist Jah Cure was given clearance to leave Trinidad and Tobago yesterday by Judge James Aboud after the singer settled an outstanding debt with a party promoter. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian online, Jah Cure (given name is Siccature Alcock) and his legal team reappeared before the high court judge at the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain and informed the court that a settlement was made with Keevan Phillips of Sunshine Promotions. Jah Cure’s attorney Steven Singh said that his client agreed to pay Phillips US$2,500, in addition to the US$6,000 that was paid on Sunday night. Jah Cure was arrested on Sunday night, minutes after he completed a performance at the O2 Park in Chaguaramas. In July, dancehall deejay Busy Signal had a similar run-in with the … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
JAH CURE ARRESTED IN TRINIDAD!
Jamaican reggae artist Jah Cure is the latest international performer to face legal woes whilst on tour in Trinidad. The 36-year-old performer, real name Siccature Alcock, was arrested by marshals of the Port -of-Spain High Court shortly after completing his performance at a show at the O2 Park in Chaguaramas on Sunday night. Alcock, who has been a regular fixture on the local entertainment scene since being released after serving an eight year prison for rape in Jamaica in 2008, was brought to the Hall of Justice around 1 am. After lengthy discussions between his lawyer Mario Merritt and attorneys for the local promoter who he owes over TT $83,000 in performance fees for a concert that did not materialize, Alcock was allowed to go free. The T&T Guardian understands that Alcock was able … Read entire article »
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