Reggae artiste Hezron is scheduled to close out 2023 by headlining the Abuja Reggae Festival in Nigeria and he is counting his blessings, having had what he called a “busy and fulfilling” year. The singer described himself as a “man on a mission...
Following the recent wedding of his sister, Olympian Aleen Bailey – which he was unable to attend owing to previous commitments – The Fireman Clifton ‘Capleton’ Bailey, took a few minutes to share his feelings about love and marriage. “Marriage is...
Hitmaker Dexta Daps is ready to roll into the island with his successful Trilogy Tour, which has already enjoyed tremendous success with sold-out shows in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. It is scheduled for December 1-3 and will...
Partygoers have become accustomed to shelling out big bucks to have fun, and not even inflation can stop that. Forward-thinking microfinance companies have designed low-cost party loan packages to accommodate high-end tastes, and party organisers...
Three weeks after the passing of dancehall deejay Gully Bop, his family is still unsure about a date for his funeral. His UK-based manager, Jackie Hunte, explained, however, that the delay in setting a date had nothing to do with lack of funds and...
The Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA) turns 20 this year, and while there is much to celebrate, it is also a time for reflection for the visionaries whose idea it was to form the organisation which has as its mandate...
It was a pinch-me-to-prove-that-it’s-real moment for dancehall veteran Macka Diamond when her team told her that they had signed off on a brand partnership deal with her and retail giant, Wal-Mart. “Wal-Mart! You mean Wal-Mart that’s up the street...
From foundation artistes, such as Burning Spear, Marcia Griffiths, Johnny Osbourne, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Mykal Rose, to well-known names, including Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Julian Marley, Jah Cure, Anthony B, Bulby York, Collie Budz, Perfect...
“I feel good,” Beres Hammond said simply when asked about the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters, which was conferred on him by The University of the West Indies (UWI) on Saturday, and, perhpas, it was just coincidence that he was also quoting...
Earthquakes are no joking matter and no one knows that better than multi-award-winning global superstar, Sean Paul. But he is laughing at himself after he was elevated to almost meme-like status when a video of his flight from his home studio...
Rags to Riches dancehall toaster, Gully Bop is dead. His manager, Jackie Hunte confirmed to The Gleaner that Gully Bop, whose real name is Robert Lee Malcolm, died at the Kingston Public Hospital on Monday. Hunte, who is based in England, has...
Not all superheroes wear capes, and reggae artiste Warrior King is testament to that. The Virtuous Woman singer is matching his voice and actions as he embraces the role of ambassador for the Jamaican arm of TeamSeas, a global environmental...
Many good, great, and gracious words were said and sung in tribute to music icon, Kingsley Michael McKinson ‘Ibo’ Cooper at the University Chapel, The University of the West Indies, on Thursday, and tears, too, were shed for a man who everyone...
Attorney-at-law Bert Samuels says Vybz Kartel’s health played a major role in his legal team applying to the United Kingdom (UK) Privy Council to expedite the hearing into the appeal against the murder conviction of the dancehall artiste and three...
Attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan has confirmed that an expedited date has been set and his client, Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, will have his case heard by the Privy Council in the United Kingdom next year. "The application for [an] expedited...
Retired superstar batsman Chris Gayle’s dream of the silver screen is getting closer to reality each day, even as his music career as the Universe Boss is soaring. Gayle, who recently starred in a major advertising campaign in India with Ranveer...
Multi-Grammy Award-winning reggae superstar, Ziggy Marley, has been making headlines lately, and it’s not for his music. Ziggy, the son of reggae icon, Bob Marley, signed an open letter affirming his support of Israel amid the war with Hamas,...
Family, extended family and friends of Althea ‘Joy’ Cooper solemnly gathered inside the landmark St Andrew Parish Church in Half-Way Tree on Friday morning to bid farewell to a virtuous woman who defined excellence and who was undeniably “top shelf...
Remone Watson is proud of his newest title, the 2023 ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ (DSR) winner, and for the past three weeks, the 20-year-old show player at Sandals Montego Bay has been savouring the sound of those words strung together in reference to...
Lavern Riley, the mother of reggae singer Tarrus Riley, has always believed in her son’s capacity for greatness, and she was not surprised at all when he was honoured by the Government for his contribution to reggae music locally and...
It was celebration time on the lawns of King’s House on National Heroes Day as recipients of honours and awards, along with family and close friends, gathered to witness a usually once-in-a-lifetime moment. Among those in attendance as recipients...
Today, foundation singer Marcia Griffiths, who is celebrating nearly 60 years in the music business, will be called to order one more time, and she is ecstatic. The Reggae Queen will be officially inducted into the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the island...
Glowing tributes have been coming in fast and strong for Ibo Cooper, the musical genius and “phenomenal man” who co-founded Third World, the band of Reggae Ambassadors which is celebrating 50 glorious years in music. Cooper, who separated from the...
Gospel group H.U.M.B.L.E was one of the nominees in the Group of the Year category at the recent Sterling Gospel Music Awards (SGMA), and, although they lost out to Levy’s Heritage, there was still one unofficial category in which the all-male...
Dancehall artiste, Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis, recorded his debut single, Too Fancy, with producer Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes in 1981. His Bunny Lee-produced debut album, The Invincible Beenie Man: The Ten Year Old DJ Wonder, was released in 1983 and that...
