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DANCEHALL CHOREOGRAPHER MAD MICHELLE MAKES NEW MOVES TO THE STUDIO!

   By Simone Morgan—  Mad Michelle—- MAD Michelle has made a name for herself in dancehall circles as a choreographer. She is, however, planning to add singjay to that résumé. She recently recorded two singles — Style Dem and Love off Mi Body — on the Bombshack Recording imprint. “I want to be well-rounded and didn’t want to rely on dancing alone. I didn’t want to place my eggs in one basket. It is about not limiting myself, so I have ventured into recording and I think this added chapter will be successful, too,” the 32-year-old told the Jamaica Observer. She said Style Dem will be released in the first week of December. The single’s reception will determine the other’s release date. Mad Michelle (given name Ann-Marie McKoy) said even though recording — like dancing — is … Read entire article »

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MACKA DIAMOND ESCAPES INJURY IN THREE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN SPANISH TOWN!

  Macka Diamond— KINGSTON, Jamaica — Entertainer Macca Diamond was involved in a three-vehicle crash along the Old Harbour Road, St Catherine shortly after 12 noon today (Friday, September 19). Reports are sketchy at this time however it is said that the entertainer was driving a white Honda motorcar in the vicinity of the Sydenham housing scheme when the incident occurred. The entertainer, with no obvious signs of injury, was able to exit her damaged vehicle and walk around. Occupants of the other two vehicles also appeared to escape serious injury. More Information later. … Read entire article »

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FOREIGN-BASED REGGAE PRODUCERS GET LITTLE SUPPORT IN JAMAICA!

FOREIGN-BASED REGGAE PRODUCERS GET LITTLE SUPPORT IN JAMAICA!

By Davina Henry— Though many artists, especially those who are up-and-coming, complain that local producers are refusing to give them a chance, foreign-based producers say they are also under attack as their productions are being shelved. According to these producers, their work is being disregarded simply because they do not reside in Jamaica. “There are several great talents of Jamaican heritage who are not getting notoriety in Jamaica. I get recognition from Chile, Argentina and other countries. I have even been featured … Read entire article »

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LADY SAW CALLS IT A DAY, FOR THE LAST TIME!

LADY SAW CALLS IT A DAY, FOR THE LAST TIME!

  Lady Saw—- By Janet Silvera— Marion ‘Lady Saw’ Hall could easily have taken on the lead role in any of Tyler Perry’s Madea-themed movies. Saw was one ‘Angry Black Woman’ as she appeared onstage at Reggae Sumfest 2013 Dancehall Night. Offstage, she was like a beaten woman ready to turn her life over to Christ. “This is my last performance on Reggae Sumfest, my last performance in the dancehall, I am going to do gospel music,” Saw declared, hoping to convince herself and this writer … Read entire article »

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SINGER, SONGWRITER, AND NOW AUTHOR: FREDDIE McGREGOR PENS NOVEL!

SINGER, SONGWRITER, AND NOW AUTHOR: FREDDIE McGREGOR PENS NOVEL!

Freddie McGregor pens novel REGGAE singer Freddie McGregor is the latest singer to add author to his résumé with his novel I Will Wait for You. The book will be published by the Leesah and Karl Larmond-owned Pageturner Publishing House. They are the publishers behind Jamaican novels such as Macka Diamond’s Bun Him, Gangster’s Wife Grown and Sexy, Miss Kitty’s Good Girl Gone Bad and D’Angel’s Love Triangle. Freddie McGregor   “We are in the business of books. And like … Read entire article »

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CATCH DI RIDDIM (NEWS ROUND-UP)

CATCH DI RIDDIM (NEWS ROUND-UP)

By Kevin Jackson Observer Writer Friday, January 13, 2012 ///// Dancehall artist Rich Kid has released the single What Must I Do, which features dancehall deejay Macka Diamond. The track is the first of three songs which will be included on his upcoming album Heading to the Top. The song speaks to an intimate relationship between two persons. A video for the track is currently in the works. Mr Charge Originally from Bridgeport in Portmore, Rich Kid migrated to Canada … Read entire article »

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