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Entertainment
Dexta remains behind bars
DEXTA Daps spent his second night behind bars at the Hunts Bay Police Station in Kingston last night. The singjay was detained on Wednesday afternoon. Read More
Love and Harmony to sail next year
THE 2020 voyage of the Love and Harmony cruise is the latest event to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic.Organisers have taken to social media and announced that the cruise will now take place next year with the same line-up of acts.... Read More
Raw Cash aims for stars
MANCHESTER has produced a handful of popular recording artistes, including Tony Rebel and Garnett Silk.Up-and-coming deejay Raw Cash is determined to add his name to list of stars from the parish.... Read More
Rockaz to drop Heavyweight set
Heavyweight Rockaz, the first album from drum-and-bass duo Notis Heavyweight Rockaz, is scheduled for release in August. Drummer Unga Barunga told Jamaica Observer's Splash that a distributor is yet to be determined.... Read More
Ras Takura gives sound advice
Ras Takura, 2020 winner of the Mutabaruka Award for Best Poet/Spoken Word Entertainer in the International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA), is encouraging Jamaicans to adjust their diets to fight the novel coronavirus. Read More
A Dynasty in the making
Professional footballer Kyle Butler has joined forces with Jerome “Bhad Twin” Reynolds and Tyrique Reid to form Dynasty Records which debuts April 20 with the Private Jet rhythm. The project features songs by Jahvillani, Skillibeng, Intence, and newcomer... Read More
Twani revs up his Honda
Comedian and blogger Twani is gaining traction with the remix of his song, Honda, which features high-riding deejay Skillibeng. Read More
The Creative way
Throughout the years, music videos have been a major marketing and promotional tool for entertainers. In-demand director Oshane “Shane Creative” Junior believes even with the advent of social media, the music video remains... Read More
Music sector gets lifeline
Karen Smith, president of the Jamaica Federation of Musicians and Affiliates Union (JFMAU), has expressed optimism that the music and creative industries will benefit from the government's COVID-19 relief package. Read More
Shevous eyes stardom
AS a teenager, singer/rapper Shevous admired the work of several international acts. Rhythm and blues singer Chris Brown and rappers Drake and J Cole were among his favourites. Read More
Lois Kelly Miller, class act
THOUGH the curtains have come down on Lois Kelly Miller's life, veteran actress Fae Ellington says her rich legacy will live on. Read More
Sasco, Chris Martin put the show online
On Sunday, singer Chris Martin and deejay Agent Sasco took to social media platforms to share their music with their audience who have been forced indoors due to the Government-imposed restrictions on mass gatherings. Read More
Judy has Marcia in her prayers
Former I-Three, Judy Mowatt said she has not spoken to former colleague Marcia Griffiths during her time of bereavement. She, however, said she has been praying for her. Read More
Trojan hails Young, Gifted and Black
TO celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths entering the British national chart with Young, Gifted And Black, Trojan Records has launched the younggiftedandblack2020.com website. Read More
Conkarah has it covered
Singay Conkarah earns his fourth title on the Current Reggae Albums Chart. On this week's Nielsen Music sales-driven table, he debuts at number eight with Reggae Pop Style , an EP comprising covers of popular songs. Read More
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