Entertainment

Guidance does dance single

Years ago, reggae singer Guidance stormed the local charts with the feel-good anthem, Love What You Got that spoke to holding dear one's love, possessions and family. Read More

Candy K is Covered
It has been three years since 2014 Magnum Queen, Candy K has given her life to the Lord, and she has only one regret.“I have one regret — why me never submit to God sooner,” said Candy K, 24, whose given name is Kadyah Thomas.... Read More

Randy seeing the sign
Up-and-coming singer Randy Sign is confident that this year is his breakout year. In January, he signed to Nuh Sympathy Entertainment and also released the single Live Di Life.... Read More

Lit was blazing
The principals of BONZ Entertainment, promoters of Lit: Same Flame Chick Flick are to be commended for another successful staging of the series, which took place last Saturday.... Read More

All set for Ja Rum Fest

Saturday, February, 29 2020

THE second staging of Jamaica Rum Festival is scheduled for Hope Gardens in Kingston today and tomorrow.Festival director Val�n Thorpe said he was encouraged by the reception of last year's inaugural staging. Read More

Sean Paul drops calling card

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer | Friday, February, 28 2020

Earlier this month, Island Records released Sean Paul's first song for 2020. Titled Calling On Me, the Banx and Ranx-produced single features Swedish singer Tove Lo. Read More

Ladies spin the hits

Friday, February, 28 2020

The second Iration Ites' Female Selectors Edition takes place tomorrow at 22 Oceanview Avenue (off Windward Road) tomorrow. The free event starts at 6 pm. Read More

Maxximus seeks protection

Friday, February, 28 2020

Canada-based singer Maxximus's latest single, Protect My Life was inspired by a personal experience. Read More

Ras Takura eyes IRAWMA win

BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer | Friday, February, 28 2020

Dub poet Ras Takura is confident he will win the Best Poet category at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), slated for March 29 at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Read More

Chyna Nicole prepares new album

By Kevin Jackson Observer writer | Friday, February, 28 2020

Singer Chyna Nicole will release a new album late this year. She offers a preview to the set with Let it be For Justice, a song co-produced by Gary Sutherland and Mark Clarke. Read More

Jerry Spinit releasing Gold video March 1

Friday, February, 28 2020

With tracks from his d�but EP, 20 Spinit, still receiving heavy rotation on radio, singjay Jerry Spinit has upped the tempo in his career with the planned March 1 release of a video of his popular song Gold, which, he is convinced, will be a summer hit. Read More

Nature Ellis has Awaken

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Friday, February, 28 2020

Close to a decade ago, he was an emerging artiste. Read More

Talking Soul Limbo and cricket with Steve Cropper

By Howard Campbell Observer senior writer | Friday, February, 28 2020

With legions of well-heeled admirers, including Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, and The Beatles, Steve Cropper has earned his stripes as a guitar legend. His rhythmic riffs helped make songs like These Arms of Mine and (Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay by Otis Redding, pop music... Read More

The Neptunes back on the rock

By Kevin Jackson Observer writer | Friday, February, 28 2020

American production team The Neptunes was in Jamaica early this week. The duo, which comprises singer Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, were at Buju Banton's Gargamel Studios in Kingston, working on a project.The extent of the project has not been revealed. Read More

AFTER 12: Senataz vs Senatress... year 6

Friday, February, 28 2020

The sixth annual Senataz vs Senatress turned out to be a big birthday celebration for Redgal Senatress at Silver Sky Plaza in the heart of the capital city on Saturday, February 8. Read More