Ernest Smith, Former MP And Tommy Lee Sparta Lawyer, Dead At 70
Former Member of Parliament for South West St. Ann and prominent attorney-at-law, Ernest Smith, is dead.
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Ce’Cile Lists Being Asthmatic As One Reason She Got Vaccinated
Days after her Downsound Entertainment stablemate Skatta Burrell disclosed that he overcame COVID-19, Ce’cile has announced that she took her second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine six weeks ago and was no longer allowing unvaccinated persons into her house, as she was asthmatic, and therefore highly vulnerable.
Vybz Kartel’s Prison Interview On FOX 5 New York Triggers Probe In Jamaica
Jamaican authorities have launched a multi-agency probe into the circumstances surrounding how incarcerated Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel called into an interview that was broadcast on Fox 5 New York in the United States last night.
Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Hits Major Milestone On YouTube
After celebrating her “best birthday so far” on August 6, Queen of Dancehall Spice reached another major milestone this month.
Watch: Rytikal Drops Visuals For New Single ‘Story’
New school Dancehall artist Rytikal has released new visuals for his single titled Story. Finally delivering on a tease made to his Instagram page a few days ago, the 25-year-old EastSyde artist satisfied the curiosity of fans who had only a one-minute video montage with the caption: ‘The story coming soon’ to go on.
Vybz Kartel, In New Prison Interview, Says ‘The System Was Out To Get Him’
The Worl’ Boss Vybz Kartel, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, has maintained his innocence and is confident that he’ll be freed after the UK Privy Council decides on his final appeal.
Jamaican Singer Dalton Harris Ventures Into Threatre
Jamaican singer and X Factor UK winner Dalton Harris is now taking on theatre. In an Instagram post on Monday, Dalton announced that he is a cast member in Maltby and Shire’s Broadway Production of Closer Than Ever.
“Freddie McGregor Day!” Reggae Artist Honoured In Hartford, Connecticut
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Freddie McGregor OD received yet another accolade when August 14, 2021 was formally recognized by the city of Hartford in Connecticut as Freddie McGregor Day.
Teejay Says His Career Was ‘Stuck In One Place’ Under Romeich Entertainment
It only took one quick ask from Seani B of BBC Radio 1Xtra for Dancehall artist Teejay to dish more on why he left the Romeich Entertainment camp to join the renowned music management company Solid Agency headed by Sharon Burke.
Alkaline’s Sister And Manager Reacts To Vybz Kartel, Spice’s First Week Album Sales
Alkaline’s ‘Vendetta’ camp has been throwing shade on the deejay’s industry peers after the first week sales of Vybz Kartel and Spice’s latest albums were revealed on Monday.
Blvk H3ro Takes Aim At Security Minister In History Lesson Song
Reggae singer Blvk H3ro has taken to the studio to voice a song aimed fully at Minister of National Security Dr.
Vybz Kartel, Chinna Smith Displeased About Treatment Of Marcus Garvey
The legendary High Priest of Reggae Guitar, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith and Vybz Kartel vented about the treatment of Jamaica’ first National Hero, Marcus Garvey, in life, and in death, as the world celebrated his birthday yesterday.
Usain Bolt Tweets Inevitable Dad Joke
Jamaican sprint legend turned Dancehall music producer Usain Bolt doesn’t seem to be getting much shuteye these days, since the arrival of his twin boys Saint Leo and Thunder two months ago, who have joined their 16-month old sister Olympia Lightning.
Shenseea Curates Spotify’s ‘Dancehall Queen’ Playlist, To Drop New Song ‘Be Good’
Dancehall songstress Shenseea has taken over the latest edition of Spotify’s official ‘Dancehall Queen’ playlist and her selections will be available through the end of carnival season.
Jafrass Annoyed With “Greedy Transport Operators”
Transport operators who rejected the 15 percent increase in fares, which was recently granted by the Ministry of Transport and Works, have evoked the ire of Notnice Records artist Jafrass.
Jafrass To Release Debut EP ‘Faith’ On NotNice Records
Dancehall artist Jafrass will release his debut EP titled Faith this Friday (August 20) on NotNice Records.
Dancehall Artist Peppa Mourns Death Of His Mother, ‘Nanny’ Of The Twelve Tribes Of Israel
Dancehall artist Peppa is mourning the death of his mother, Alice Johnson, who was also the mother of the late Wycliffe ‘Steely’ Johnson, the famous producer who was known for his graceful keyboard riffs and digital bass lines.
Ninjaman’s Son, Jammar, Killed By Unknown Assailants
Dancehall deejay Ninjaman is mourning the loss of one of his sons, Jammar Ballentine, who was murdered along Olympic Way in Kingston 11 two days ago.
Dancehall Artist Trekar Charged For Human Trafficking In Canada
Canada-based, Jamaica-born dancehall deejay Trekar was slapped with human trafficking-related charges in Canada last week. The 28-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Trekar Blake, is charged with trafficking in persons by exercising control and receiving material benefit.
Skatta Burrell Survives COVID-19 – Says It Is “Real And Very, Very Dangerous”
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell has revealed that he only just recovered from COVID-19, and, according to him, the experience was a very horrible one.