VYBZ KARTEL SAYS HE WILL NO LONGER BE RECORDING " WAR, GUN AND BADMAN LYRICS"

After the recent controversy surrounding the release of his song where the artist sang about oral sex. He countered on Twitter stating that the audio clip being spread on the Internet was altered.

Spragga Benz Says Leave Me Out Unoo Madness

Dancehall Artist Spragga Benz is a person of interest with the Kingston police in connection with the Triple Murder of 3 men in McIntyre Villa last Friday Night.

Sosheba Griffiths Covers Grit Magazine

 

Jamaican Sensation Sosheba Griffiths is featured in the latest issue of Grit Magazine.

KONSHENS LIVE

Dubbed the New face of Reggae/Dancehall Music Konshens will be performing live in Montreal on April 30th 2011.

VYBZ KARTEL SEEKING LEGAL ACTION FOR COLORING BOOK

Vybz Kartel might be seeking legal action for a loss of income after his "Coloring Book Party" was cancelled by Jamaican Authorities.

Chino Releasing New Album

Dancehall artist Chino is set to release his new Album May 24,2011.

A Taste of the Caribbean Fashion Show & Auction

A Taste of the Caribbean held it's 12th Anniversary Gala Spring Fashion Show and Auction at the Main Ballroom.

Mavado Releases:Star Bwoy Video

Dancehall Superstar Mavado released his new video “Star Bwoy”. Directed by Winston“Tyson” Mayhew  the footage captures Mavado on tour in NewYork City.The video also features cameos by Hip Hop Superstars Wyclef Jean and Lil Kim.

Jamaica Reviewing Decriminalizing Marijuana

The Government of Jamaica will review recommendations made by the National Commission for Ganja in a 2001 report to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal and religious use.

Soca Stars Kes the Band & Destra Causing Bacchanal In Jamaica

Jamaica's 2011 Carnival Celebration starting off with a bang in Parishes such as Negril, Mandeville, Montego bay and Ocho Rios.

It's a Coin Toss: Montreal Carifiesta and Jamaica Day to be held on July 9th 2011

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Montrealers were rejoicing at the return of Carifiesta the cities annual Caribbean Community Carnival on July 9th.  The celebrations were short lived once it was announced that Jamaica Day will share the same date.

Skin Bleaching A Major Problem in Jamaica

The process of using bleaching agents to lighten the skin's pigment has been growing at an alarming rate in Jamaica's slums.Recently Reggae artist Vybz Kartel launched his brand of cake soap commenting that bleaching was no different really than white people wanting to tan themselves.

Beenie Man is the King Of Control

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Grammy Award winning Dancehall deejay Beenie Man is set to release his latest album “King In Control” in July of 2011.  The album produced by the “King” himself along with Mario Campbell will also include Rum and Red Bull and Go Go Club.

Montreal Carifiesta 2011

Montreal is proud to announce the return of  the Carifiesta parades. Since 1975 the city of  Montreal's Caribbean community presents a carnival style, filled with beautiful costumes, steelpan and musicians on René Lévesque Boulevard.

MR VEGAS PERFORMING BENEFIT CONCERT TO AID JAPAN

Dancehall artiste and Humanitarian Mr.Vegas in collaboration with LinkUp Media Group will be headlining a charitable fundraiser for the recent earthquakes in Japan dubbed "JAMROCK FOR JAPAN".  

Mavado Ban Lifted in Trinidad

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Dancehall Superstar Mavado can now performed in Trinidad and Tobago.The artist was banned from performing in the island in 2008 due to violent and sexually explicit lyrics.

2011 Best of The Best Spring Fest Lineup Announced

(Miami, FL – March 22, 2011) South Florida’s premier music and lifestyle promotions companies, XO Management and Rockers Island Entertainment, are proud to announce the expansion of Best Of The Best, their long-running Memorial Weekend destination event, which returns to the city of Miami this May 26th – 30th.

Montreal's Lil Thunder Sound, Keith Dean & Ckut's ILL Groove Garden Nominated at the 2011 Stylus DJ Awards

Toronto, ON – April 4^th, 2011 – The Stylus Group is thrilled to announce its nominee list for the 2011 Stylus Awards presented by Pioneer DJ. Honouring the best in the Canadian DJ industry The Stylus Awards recognize the accomplishments and progress made by DJs, Recording Artists and Producers in their respective categories.
For 10 days fans logged on to www.stylusgroup.ca to cast their votes for their favourite DJs setting a record breaking 13,500 unique votes.  The winners will be determined by a panel of experts comprised of Canadian music industry tastemakers and will be revealed on May 30^th, 2011.

Bob Marley Commemorations in Zimbabwe

This year's edition of "Bob Marley Commemorations", a three-day festival in Zimbabwe held from May 13 to 15 and promises to be bigger and better than the previous years.More than 30 reggae groups from Jamaica, England, South Africa and Zimbabwe are expected to appear at the festival.