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Entertainment
Funfest draws massive crowd
THE looks on the faces of her son and daughter said it all. Sandra Bernard said her children were excited about attending Funfest, which took place at Hope Gardens on New Year's Day. Read More
Koffee for Super Bowl weekend
Grammy-nominated reggae artiste Koffee is slated to perform during Super Bowl weekend, from January 31 to February 1 at Marlins Park, Miami. Read More
Bad boy Buju
Donovan Germain, close friend and former manager of Buju Banton says he hopes the artiste's featured soundtrack on Bad Boys For Life will have positive implications on his career. Read More
In the mix
For more than five years, Mix Master David has ranked as the number one hip-hop selector in Atlanta. He has displayed his skills at several high-profile clubs in the Georgia capital. Read More
Govana tackles Humans and Monsters
Govana's debut album has been released. The 14-track set, titled Humans and Monsters are Not The Same, contains popular songs and some fresh tracks. Read More
Ziggy Soul's funeral tomorrow
Tommy Cowan, close friend of late singer Ziggy Soul, says the singer deserves an outpour of support from local communities at his thanksgiving service. Read More
Singer Necolee is Well Fresh
Since migrating to Long Island in New York five years ago, singer Necolee has worked hard to get his career off the ground. He has recorded for producers, including JKeez Records and Outta Town Records, and released a steady flow of songs. Read More
After 12: Ribbiz Ocean Lights... Happy New Year!
You know Ribbiz Ocean Lounge on the Kingston waterfront is the perfect place to ring in the new year. So it was no surprise that the operators, who are known for throwing great parties, pulled all the stops as usual to ensure that revellers welcomed 2020 in style while, at the same time,... Read More
Keeping the beat
Though he had no experience in music production, Miguel Haynes has always been aware of the rich dancehall heritage of Seaview Gardens. That, and his love for music, led to him establishing a state-of-the-art recording facility there. Read More
Young voices in praise
BEST known as chief audio engineer and a producer at One Pop Studio in Kingston, Rory Baker has worked alongside famed drum-and-bass duo Sly and Robbie for a number of years. His credits include sessions with some of dancehall/reggae's biggest acts. Read More
Wise sounds of Solomon
Sounds of Solomon is a five-song EP by singer Irie Solomon. It is scheduled for release on all digital platforms today. Irie Solomon produced four of the tracks, while Voltage of Architech Music produced the other. Read More
Worl Blast Music making a name
As a youth growing up between the West Kingston communities of Denham Town and Tivoli Gardens, Andrew Powell was inspired by music. He developed a passion for helping young acts and began promoting their music in the streets. Read More
Richie Innocent gets NY poetry award
Dub poet Richie Innocent recently received a certificate of excellence at the Sarabita Masters Awards in New York, for his contribution to the global advancement of dub poetry. Read More
Downtown Carnival seeks boost
THIS year marks the 20th anniversary of Downtown Carnival, and organisers are hoping to make it a thrilling success. However, that possibility seems to be dwindling due to the lack of sponsorship. Read More
Kiprich looks to album
2019 was a successful one for Kiprich and he is hoping to continue the trend. Read More
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