Thursday, June 28, 2012

LADY SAW TO BE HONOURED FOR CONTRIBUTION IN MUSIC AT REGGAE SUMFEST

Internationally acclaimed Dancehall superstar, Lady Saw will add another prestigious accolade to her collection as Reggae Sumfest prepares to honor the prominent diva.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

SPOTLIGHT: KYM DOMINIQUE-FERGUSON

Enticing audiences with his Monthly Series SoirĂ©es Intimes, Kym Dominique-Ferguson is bringing the originality and creativity back to Poetic Soul. There is no limit to this man’s insightfulness, MontrealDancehallTV caught up with the artist to find out more about his music, projects, and what he's working on next.

NEW MUSIC: IJAH IBA "WORLD INNA STRESS" RELEASED ON ITUNES

Canadian Reggae emerging artiste born in Grange Hill,Jamaica, Ijah Iba releases the single “World Inna Stress” on iTunes. Since the release of the original version of the song it has been getting nothing but love from radio Dj's, reggae media and soundcrews requesting the tune in soundclashes in Canada, The Uk, and Jamaica.

BUSY SIGNAL PLEADS NOT GUILTY

POPULAR Jamaican deejay Busy Signal, pleaded not guilty to one count of failure to appear in court yesterday.

Monday, June 25, 2012

PARTIES: FOAM PARTY 2012

Saturday night NotNice Entertainment,Bossman & Salez hosted their annual Foam Party at the Club soda.

DEANNA ROBINS WINS MISS JAMAICA WORLD 2012

Saturday night, Deanna Robins was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2012 at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

TARRUS RILEY LAUNCHES THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL

This past Thursday, Reggae singer Tarrus Riley launched the 9th edition of the Montreal International Reggae Festival at E.B Club Lounge.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

BUJU BANTON CONVICTION UPHELD IN US APPEALS COURT

Reggae sensation Buju Banton fight for an appeal on drug charges were denied today at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta.

COMMUNITY NEWS: BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP "YOUTH WORKS"


Introductory Theatre Summer Intensive starting June 25th to July 20th 2012.Located at 460-3680 Jeanne-Mance, Montreal QC.

ROMAIN VIRGO ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES

22-year-old Jamaican singer-songwriter Romain Virgo hits the road on a whirlwind tour stretching across California, Oregon and Washington throughout the rest of June and July.

NEW VIDEO: RICHIE STEPHENS FEATURING KONSHENS-THE LORD'S PRAYER


Reggae Icon Richie Stephens has collaborated with Dancehall artiste Konshens on his latest single "The Lord's Prayer".

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

USAIN BOLT TEAMING UP WITH SOUL ELECTRONICS

Track and field star Usain Bolt has partnered up with Rap star Ludacris launching "SOUL" headphones.

BUSY SIGNAL EXTRADITED

Jamaican dancehall entertainer Busy Signal was extradited to the United States this morning to face criminal charges in the state of Minnesota.

Monday, June 18, 2012

NEW VIDEO: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-CHILL SPOT


Christopher Martin released his latest video "Chill Spot" produced by Chimney Records/Cheeny Big Son directed by RDStudios.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

CARIBBEAN TALES CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2012 TORONTO INCUBATOR PROGRAM

This is a call for applications for the 2012 CaribbeanTales Market Incubator Program, that will take place in Toronto between Sept 4th and 9th 2012.

RICK ROSS HEADLINER FOR THE HEINEKEN BEST OF SUMMER CONCERT

Friday, June 15, 2012

TREY SONGZ & R.KELLY SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT REGGAE SUMFEST 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

R&B stars Trey Songz and R.Kelly will be joining the list of celebrities as Reggae Sumfest celebrates it's 20th's anniversary.

JUMP FOR JAMAICA: ALL STARS ANTHEM

Artists unite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence from Great Britain, encouraging listeners to ‘Jump for Jamaica.’

Monday, June 11, 2012

MR VEGAS "SWEET JAMAICA" CLIMBING THE CHARTS

International dancehall star Mr.Vegas album "Sweet Jamaica" is making waves on Billboard magazine's Reggae Album chart.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

USAIN BOLT UNHURT AFTER CAR CRASH

Olympic champion Usain Bolt walked away unharmed from a car accident in Half Way Tree, St Andrew this morning.

KONSHENS INKS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH VP RECORDS FOR HIS CHART-TOPPING SINGLE "GAL A BUBBLE"

VP Records and Subkonshus Music join forces in an exclusive deal to promote Konshens chart-topping summer anthem "Gal A Bubble." The single, from one of hottest emerging dancehall artists, will be featured on VP's top-selling series Reggae Gold 2012. The label began servicing the song to commercial radio this week.

COMMUNITY NEWS: CARIFIESTA PARADE & COOL DOWN

C.C.F.A. presents Caifiesta Montreal's Official Caribbean Carnival Parade & Cool-Down/Family picnic. Two days of Great Color & Caribbean showcasing Carnival Is Unity/Carnival Is Mas/Carnival Is Music.

POSE OFF: USAIN BOLT FOR BRITISH VOGUE 2012

Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is featured in the latest issue of British Vogue with Joan Small. Wearing Puma designed by Cedella Marley the track star is working is strutting in the magazine.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

L3 MAGAZINE PRESENTS THE FRESHMAN CLASS 2012

As countries around the world collectively gear up for festival season which showcases the best and brightest talents in our industry, the team at L3 Magazine, Canada’s #1 Caribbean-Urban publication, decided to take a look at the best and brightest talents entering the entertainment arena for 2012.

CHANTAL ZAKY FEATURED IN TALLAWAH MAGAZINE

Fresh off her win for Miss Jamaica Universe 2012, winner Chantal Zaky graces the pages of Tallawah magazine.

Friday, June 8, 2012

CHRISTOPHER "DUDUS" COKE SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS IN PRISON

Jamaica's notorious drug kingpin, Christopher "Dudus" Coke, was sentenced today in New York Federal court  to 23 years in prison.

NEW VIDEO: SEAN KINGSTON-BACK 2 LIFE


Recording artist Sean Kingston is back with his latest video "Back 2 Life" featuring Atl rap star T.I.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

LUCIANO CANCELS MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL APPEARANCE

The Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF) is regrettably notifying all media and public that contrary to the previously distributed and advertised roster of performers for the Sunday, August 19, 2012 staging of the festival, Luciano, who was born, Jepther W. McClymont, will not be appearing.

BEENIE MAN BACK ON THE GRIND IN NEW YORK

Dancehall star Beenie man got the green light to perform in New York this summer now that his U.S work permit has been reinstated.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

COMMUNITY NEWS: CARREFOUR JEUNESSE CANADA DAY CELEBRATION



The Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi de Cote-des-Neiges will be hosting it's 2nd annual BBQ-Cote-des-Neiges-Canada Celebration.

SHAGGY LAUNCHES NEW FUSION REGGAE LABEL

New fusion reggae label Ranch Entertainment, Inc. launched worldwide in early 2011, and now the label invites colleagues, media and music fans to its official launch celebration on June 4, 2012 at Santos Party House in New York City.