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Entertainment
Sizzla does ode to females
Matters of the heart and his affection for the females are what inspired the latest album by Sizzla, titled Million Times. Read More
Papi Don Muziq carving its space
WHILE attending Montego Bay Community College, Donte Johnson had aspirations of becoming an entrepreneur. However, music was what he pursued professionally. Read More
Lil Nasheer goes hard
Music engineering student at Florida's Full Sail University, Lil Nasheer, has always had a passion for music. On his latest single, Hard to Get, he shares how he managed to win over a young lady. Read More
I SAY 'NO'
THE body of legendary reggae pioneer Frederick “Toots” Hibbert was not interred in the Dovecot Memorial Park in Spanish Town, St Catherine, yesterday as planned, as family members were unable find his burial order. Read More
Morango stays positive
Westmoreland -based deejay Morango says his entry into music was inevitable. Read More
Liquid finds gold in Canada
Can't Believe by singjay Kranium was earlier this week was certified gold in Canada for sales of more than 40,000 copies. The song, produced by ZJ Liquid, also features Nigerian singer WizKid and American rapper Ty Dolla Sign. Read More
Chronixx 'rocs' the nation
Chronixx is among the artistes featured on Reprise , a compilation album from Roc Nation, the label owned by Jay-Z. The set was released on October 9. Read More
No decision yet on Rebel Salute
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, October, 15 2020
“Wait, see and listen.” That's the approach being taken by reggae singer and event promoter Tony Rebel regarding the 2021 staging of Rebel Salute, his annual two-day music festival traditionally held in January to coincide with his birthday. Read More
Beautiful sounds from Garrette and Axel
THOUGH they are from different cultures, Garrette Simmonds and Axel Jed Alinsub found common musical ground in New York City six years ago. In August the duo, known as Garrette and Axel, released the EP Better Late Than Never . Read More
Toots' farewell today
DOVECOT Memorial Park in St Catherine will be the final resting place for legendary reggae artiste Frederick “Toots” Hibbert today, according to his daughter, Jenieve Bailey. Read More
Popcaan hot on Billboard
FOR the first time in five years, Popcaan has entered an urban chart in the United States. Twist And Turn, a track from his album Fixtape, debuts at number 38 on Billboard's Rhythmic Songs Chart.The song features Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR. Read More
Zesty Ice calls for Marley to be hero
Rastafarian singjay Zesty Ice feels reggae icon Bob Marley should be accorded the designation of national hero, Jamaica's highest honour. Read More
Roberts gambles on new singles
IT had been four years since OC Roberts did any recordings when he got a call from an old friend who encouraged him to resume his vocal career. Read More
Eric to get his day
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Wednesday, October, 14 2020
NEXT Monday, seven-time Jamaica Festival Song Competition winner Eric Donaldson will be bestowed an Order of Distinction in the rank of officer (OD) for his outstanding service to the Jamaican music industry. Read More
FUBU 'roks' to island vibe
ISLAND Rok, a one-hour show hosted by Jamaican broadcasters DJ Roy and Dubmaster Chris, debuted on FUBU Radio station last Wednesday. It is the first reggae programme on that station, which is part of the iHeartMedia network. Read More
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