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A CHAT WITH ONE OF DANCEHALL’S TOP PRODUCERS – BOBBY DIGITAL!
By Simone Morgan—— OVER the past three decades, Bobby Digital (Bobby Dixon) has grown from studio rookie and engineer to become one of modern reggae’s most talented producers. His credits include some of dancehall’s finest moments, among them a series of hits with Grammy-winning deejay Shabba Ranks. Top: Bobby Digital, Shabba Ranks, Peter Chemist – displaying their “GOLD RECORDS” in 1991. Bottom: Digital… It is really a spiritual thing as I involve the Almighty in everything that I do Digital … Read entire article »
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PERFORMING ARTISTS WANT TO MAKE JAMAICA 50 A GRAND CELEBRATION!
Spice By Sadeke Brooks,—- Celebrating 50 years of Independence is quite a milestone for Jamaica, and something which those involved in entertainment intend to highlight. Fab 5’s bassist and manager, Frankie Campbell, says the band has been on the road for 40 years. Doubtful about seeing the country’s 100th Independence celebration “in my lifetime, I assume this will be the biggest celebration that I will be celebrating,” he said. For him, in these 50 years, Jamaica has achieved a lot and … Read entire article »
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MIXED VIEWS FOR “ON A MISSION” THE NEW JAMAICA 50 SONG!
THERE were mixed reactions to the official Jamaica 50 song, On a Mission, which was released at the Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Record Sports Bar and Lounge in St Andrew on Friday afternoon. The track — which is expected to energise the country going into the Jamaica 50 celebration in August — credits diamond-selling artist Shaggy as producer. He is joined on vocals by multi- Grammy winner Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley; deejays Assassin, Tifa and Wayne … Read entire article »
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RISING STAR ROMAIN VIRGO IS BREAKING BIG IN THE U.S. AND CARIBBEAN MARKETS!
By Patricia Meschino, Kingston—— Romain Virgo, a rising roots reggae singer whose new album The System is just out on VP Records. With strong support from Jamaica’s music fraternity and his rapidly expanding fan base, singer Romain Virgo, 22 is a leading light among a new generation of roots reggae stars. The rising star just celebrated the release of his sophomore album The System (VP Records) on May 30th with a free concert/album launch at Kingston’s Emancipation Park. Since its release … Read entire article »
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IS DIGICEL RISING STARS COMPETITION FACING CHANGES?
BY KEVIN JACKSON—– THE popular Jamaican television talent show, Digicel Rising Stars, returns for a ninth season in June with a new look, though producers are tight-lipped about the changes. Mike Hogan, the show’s executive producer, told the Jamaica Observer by e-mail that “I have no comment to make” when asked if the program will have a new format and name change. VIRGO… has had serious impact on mainstream music “We will be launching on June 8 on Smile … Read entire article »
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DIGICEL JOINS THE MARLEYS FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!
Bob Marley To mark what would be the 67th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley, Digicel and the Bob Marley Foundation have come together for a second year running to honor the legend with a series of celebratory activities throughout the month of February. Kicking off the month-long celebration will be a free family concert at Emancipation Park on Sunday. The concert will feature musical tributes to the reggae legend from artists such as Ky-Mani Marley, Freddie McGregor, Judy Mowatt, … Read entire article »
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SHAGGY & FRIENDS RAISE $32m FOR BUSTAMANTE’S CHILDREN HOSPITAL
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 —////—- THE fund-raising concert staged by Grammy-winning reggae actturned-philanthropist Shaggy has netted $32 million for the Bustmante Hospital for Children in St Andrew. According to Shaggy, the event — held on the lawns of Jamaica House on January 7 — was the biggest and best of the three such concerts. Reggae artiste Shaggy (third left) is all smiles as he shares a moment with some of the sponsors and representatives of the Bustamante Hospital … Read entire article »
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STRICTLY the BEST #44- CD Review
Title: Strictly The Best 44 Artist: Various Artists Label: VP Records Rating: **1/2 The days when “Strictly The Best” were really strictly the best have long passed. For the past 10 years or so, one of VP Records’ stellar compilations, has taken a turn of being just another Reggae compilation! The selections have become weak and in-consistence, as if no care or thought are given when selecting the tracks. With access to just about all the hit songs … Read entire article »
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