V.I.B.E MONTREAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2012

Turn your dreams into Real Business at the V.I.B.E Montreal Black Entrepreneurship Conference and Expo.

NEW VIDEO: GYPTIAN-FIRE

Reggae singer Gyptian has released his latest video "Fire", produced by Dylan Powe the single is a Soca Flavoured Reggae track.

SNOOP DOGG WORKING ON REGGAE ALBUM

Rapper Snoop Dogg has been busy working on 18 track Reggae album with producers Major Lazer.

COMMUNITY NEWS: CARREFOUR JEUNESSE EMPLOI DE CÔTE DES NEIGES "3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST"

On Saturday May 5, 2012 at Le Manoir NDG 5319, avenue Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. The Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de Côte Des Neiges and the Jamaican Canadian Community Women`s League of Montreal Inc. will be hosting their 3rd Annual Community "PANCAKE BREAKFAST." 

ALEXIA PALMER LANDS CHANEL CAMPAIGN

Up and coming Jamaican model, Alexia Palmer will be features in this year Chanel Cosmetics campaign.

AWARENESS: BURNING SPEAR "I AM TRAYVON MARTIN"

Reggae legend singer Burning Spear, is the latest celebrity to wear a hoodie, in a show of solidarity for Trayvon Martin. Martin, an unarmed black teenager shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, in Florida last month.

BOUNTY KILLER ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR

Dancehall star Bounty Killer recently announced his European tour.Set to kick off in May, with scheduled performances in Italy and Amsterdam.

MORGAN HERITAGE WORKING ON NEW ALBUM

 

Legendary Reggae band Morgan Heritage have been busy working on their new album.The first single, entitled "The Return", is expected to be released this April.

WEB NEWS: TORONTO-LIME NEW OWNERSHIP

Toronto, ON, Canada - The rumor mill has been in full swing for several weeks after the sudden announcement that Caribbean news and entertainment website TORONTO-LIME.com would be up for grabs.  Founder and former president Jef Lo, confirmed today that the much sought after brand has been disassembled into its integral parts and sold to two separate Canadian firms.

MUSIC: IJAH IBA: WORLD INNA STRESS

Montreal, Quebec – Dpc Movements is thrilled to announce the release of the debut mixtape from Ijah, World Inna Stress, Hosted by Dj Kirky C from Poison Dart Sound, available everywhere on March 31st 2012.

CARIFIESTA 2012

Letter to the Community,

First and foremost I would like to thank everyone who supported the CCFA last year in the 36th edition of the Carifiesta Carnival parade. We worked extremely hard to present a parade to the city of Montreal, which represented our Caribbean community to the best of our abilities. Even with limited funding available, the support of the many participants in various capacities helped us achieve this challenge and our general objectives.

PARTIES: MEMORIES PART 6

Last night at the Catalogna Lounge,Singing P and friends celebrated the Official Memories Part 6 with special guest Steelie Bashment.

VYBZ KARTEL GRANTED BAIL

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel was granted bail in relation to the murder case of businessman Barrington ‘Bossy’ Burton.

NEW VIDEO: DEMARCO-KINGSTON CITY

 

Demarco has released his latest video "Kingston City" off of the No Dirt Mixtape

SEAN PAUL TO PERFORM AT 21ST ECHO AWARDS

Reggae/Dancehall star Sean Paul  is set to perform at the ECHO Awards in Berlin Germany tonight. The Grammy award winner will perform at this year’s award show with superstars, Taio Cruz and Ally Murs.

MONTREAL'S MADVIBEZ RADIO

What started as a small Reggae and Urban online radio station with a different idea, officially launched April 30th 2011 has now officially gone global and we are 1 of only 94 "Reggae/Island" Stations listed worldwide on ITunes Radio.

NEW MUSIC: SERANI-MAKE ME STRONGER

Reggae singer Serani has released his new video “Make Me Stronger”. Directed by RD Studios and produced by Di Genius the song conveys a powerful message:

31ST INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AND WORLD MUSIC AWARDS

 

POS, Trinidad - Friday March 18, 2011 – The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) is about to make a significant Milestone in the history of Caribbean and World Music, as the only Music Awards  to acknowledge and give accolades to world music entertainers for thirty years.Martin’s International and Associates, today in a in a special ceremony at the House of Angostura in Port of Spain, Trinidad revealed to the world the 2010 nominees in the 30^th IRAWMA anniversary Awards Ceremony carded to take place in Trinidad in May.

VIDEO: MARLEY OFFICIAL TRAILER

"Marley" a film by Kevin Macdonald is the  life story of the musician, made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.Release date April 20th 2012.

ZEETA'S WORLD: I LOVE DAYS LIKE THIS

Welcome to a beautiful day!  Today I woke up feeling empowered because of the small things life has to offer.  I think that all too often we take for granted the sun shining down on us.  A warm breeze, a smile. 

SWEDEN CANCELS SIZZLA CONCERT

 

Reggae artist Sizzla "Miguel Orlando Collins" Kalonji had to cancel his scheduled performance in Stockholm, due to public outcry over his anti-gay lyrics.

PARTIES: WE ARE THE FUTURE AT TELUS THEATRE

Promoter Ricky NotNice celebrated his Milestone at a huge Montreal bash last night at the Telus Theatre. He hosted the event alongside Anthony G and Mc Viz.

V.I.B.E MONTREAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2012

The Montreal Black Entrepreneurship Conference and Expo will provide vital information, strategies, networking opportunities, and essential tools for emerging and established entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level.

BUJU BANTON CLAIMS ENTRAPMENT

Incarcerated Reggae star Buju Banton's legal team are claiming entrapment by the U.S government on drug related charges.

VYBZ KARTEL AND MAVADO ARE DUE BACK IN COURT

Dancehall star David "Mavado" Brooks, is due back in court on April 23rd for malicious destruction of property. Meanwhile, Adidja"Vybz Kartel" Palmer remains in police custody unable to make his  $1 million bail.

A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN FOOD FESTIVAL

A Taste of the Caribbean takes "joie de vivre" to new levels. For twelve years A Taste of the Caribbean Festival organizes its celebratory approach to life into some of Montreal most popular festivals.

NEW MUSIC: I-OCTANE -L.O.V.E.Y.O.U

Reggae star I-Octane released his latest video “L.O.V.E.Y.O.U.”. In the video directed by Scorpio 21, the artist sings about missing his lady.

JAH CURE DISAPPOINTS FANS IN ST VINCENT

Jah Cure was the expected to headline the "Irresistible Temptations" in Saint Vincent, the artist was unable to perform due to unfulfilled contractual obligations.

7TH ANNUAL STYLUS AWARDS

The Stylus Group is proud to continue the tradition with the 7^th annual Stylus Awards presented by Pioneer DJ.  Voting for the many multi-talented Canadian artists and personalities can be cast as of March 12th 2012 at 12 noon EST.

ZEETA'S WORLD: I'D LIKE TO GO BACK TO A TIME LESS COMPLICATED

It’s so interesting what life brings.  Happiness, sadness, adversities and triumphs.  These extremes happen for a reason.  Do we ever disconnect to connect to ourselves and recognize what the learning is?  We are so involved with being evolved that we forget to include ourselves on this journey.

FREDDIE MCGREGOR WORKING ON NOVEL

Reggae soulful singer Freddie McGregor has been busy working on his debut novel I Will Wait For You.

PRINCE HARRY RUNS WITH USAIN BOLT

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Prince Harry touring the Caribbean, as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour in Honour of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, met up with sprint champion Usain Bolt.

NEW MUSIC :DAMIAN"JR GONG" MARLEY "AFFAIRS OF THE HEART"

Damian"Jr Gong" Marley released his new video "Affairs of the Heart". His latest single, he sings about missing his lady love while he's on tour.

ZEETA'S WORLD: 2MARVELOUS INSPIRING MINDS

A few weeks ago I was invited to a semi formal, semi private event for the official web launch/10 year anniversary of two very talented and special people to me. 2Marvelous a Montreal based, international bound, brother-sister dancing phenomenon’s accomplishments.

PARTIES:SPRING FLING 2012 AT V LOUNGE

Teachas Pet star Krystal "Tibby" Bliguin, invaded Montreal's V Lounge for the Platinum Ent & Hype Promotions "Spring Fling" birthday celebration.

BOB MARLEY DOCUMENTARY WILL PREMIERE APRIL 2012

 

A documentary chronicling the live of Reggae Superstar Bob Marley will premiere, at Emancipation park, on April 19th in Kingston, Jamaica.

MR VEGAS REVEALS: HE HAS NOT ENJOYED HIS CAREER

Dancehall star Mr.Vegas revealed to the world the highs and lows of his 16 years in the entertainment industry.

JIMMY CLIFF SET TO OPEN 34TH SEASON OF CELEBRATE BROOKLYN CONCERT

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff will perform a free concert in Prospect Park to kick off this year’s Celebrate Brooklyn! concert series put on my BRIC Arts Media Brooklyn.

MONTREAL COMMUNITY CARES AWARDS 2012

MCCA provides the opportunity to recognize and honour individuals or groups for their contribution to their community.

CARIBBEAN TALES 2012: 48 HOUR FILM CHALLENGE

Join the 48 Hr Film Challenge!

CaribbeanTales is partnering with Flyin Monkey Films to present this Caribbean-wide Film Challenge. CALL FOR TEAM REGISTRATION An opportunity for teams of filmmakers from across the region to stretch their creativity and test their skills by creating exciting, imaginative, thought-provoking and engaging films, in just 48 hours!  The challenge is open to all – from the first time film maker or student to the veteran of 30 years!

JAH CURE MOTIVATED BY BIRTH OF DAUGHTER

Reggae artist Jah Cure recently spoke to Montreal's MadVibez Radio about the birth of his daughter, his upcoming plans and the new music he's working on.