SNOOP DOGG GETS A CALLING FROM JAH

I know its hard to believe but gansta rapper Snoop Dogg has now changed his name to Snoop Lion. The change was the result after recent visits to Jamaica by Snoop.Snoop Lion the former rapper (Snoop Dogg) will now be making reggae music.

Check out the video below and let me know what you think.

DON ANDRE: FUN NEVER STOPS VIDEO

UK rising artist "Don Andre" releases video for new summer banger "Roll Wi Ah Roll"

KHARGO AND ASSASSIN DISS TRACKS

VYBZ KARTEL OPENS UP ABOUT COREY TODD SPLIT

Embattled dancehall star Vybz Kartel has opens up about the infamous split with longtime business partner Corey Todd last year. Recently Todd released a statement confirming the reunion. In his statement Corey Todd attribute the split to Vybz Kartel’s associates.

Now the self proclaim Worl’Boss is echoing the same sentiments.

According to the “Dancehall Hero” deejay, he was too caught up being “world boss.”

“What happened between me and Corey was just a misunderstanding,” Vybz Kartel said in a statement.  

“Truth be told I really had some negative elements around me, that bad mind me and Corey partnership because of its success. At the time I was too caught up being world boss to realize I was destroying one of realest friendships I ever had. Being in here made me realize that we did achieve greatness together… after all if a neva fi Corey and Kartel STREET VYBZ woulda never buss in people head and Building would a never Buck pon a Saturday.”

Vybz Kartel’s common-law wife, Tanesha ‘shorty’ Johnson, release a letter from the deejay to his fans.

“Gaza fans just get ready fi start clubbing it and rummin it,” Kartel said in the letter. “Right now, this reunion bigga than the north and south after the civil war…The business mogul and the dancehall star…Awoh!”

NO MORE PORTMORE EMPIRE!!!!!

Embattled dancehall star Vybz Kartel has officially disbanded the Portmore Empire.
In a statement sent to Urban Islandz from Adidjahiem Records reps, Vybz Kartel said he took the conscious decision because of his current legal troubles.

“Dancehall fans worldwide it with great regret that I, Adidja Palmer, have decided to disband the Portmore Empire,” Vybz Kartel said in the statement. “These artistes have been under the Adidjahiem leadership for years, where they have honed their craft and made their mark, and as such, are well on their way to becoming major forces in Dancehall. They have reached a level where they are more capable to take on their careers by themselves, and it would be unfair to them, based on the limited resources of Adidjahiem Records, and current legal woes of the Adidjahiem C.E.O. and team members.”

“I wish them the best and I am confident that they will live up to my expectations. In the future, Adidjahiem will continue to bring out new acts and groom them for stardom,”

Portmore Empire has been one of the most dominant crews in dancehall over the last five years. This was no surprise since Vybz Kartel spearheads the group shortly after leaving from under the wings of his former mentor Bounty Killer, who heads the Alliance.

Former members of the Portmore Empire Tommy Lee and Gaza Slim, aka Vanessa Bling, have formed their own label, PG13.

“Look out for PG13…It soon work in,” Tommy Lee said, while Gaza Slim added, “right now, a PG13 di ting deh.”

Recently Corey Todd released a statement blaming associates of Vybz Kartel for their fallout last year, as well as, his current legal woes.
 
“The associates that led to his incarceration are the same associates that cause our partnership to end at the time, but I must add that our egos also clashed. His arrest had a humbling effect on me and caused me to reflect on my own actions. I then lost interest in my present projects and made artistes involved aware that I wish discontinue, this around November,”

BUSY SIGNAL'S RESPONSE TO RECENT ARREST

Dancehall star Busy Signal has released a statement in response to his recent arrest in Kingston and pending extradition to the United States.

In the statement released to the media, Busy Signal thanks his family, friends and fans for their unwavering support.

Busy Signal, whose real name is Glendale Gordon, was recently arrested at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston after an extradition warrant was issued for his arrest.

The “One More Night” deejay has waved his rights to an extradition hearing and will proceed to the U.S. next month where he is expected to stand trial for absconding bail.

Read Busy Signal full statement below.

In this a time of reflection, I would like to thank my fans who have supported me through this difficult situation and who will continue to support me. Your messages and prayers via social networks and via members of my team are what have brought light to the darkness of my cell.

I have never admitted that I was involved in any drug deal or drug arrangement.

I waived my rights to an extradition trial here in Jamaica, so that I can return to the US to face a charge of absconding bail ONLY.

This incident took place ten (10) years ago before I even considered becoming an artiste.

As you can understand, this is a difficult time for me, however during my time away, my fans will not be left with a void – there are several unreleased tracks that will definitely keep you “busy” until my return.

I recently released my album Reggae Music Again, which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Reggae charts. On my recent tour of Amsterdam and Paris, we shot elements for the video to the title track of the album. It features cameos from Marcia Griffiths, Queen Ifrica and Anthony B and that will be released in a couple of weeks.

For my fans overseas, my management team has been in dialogue with promoters who have all shown their support for me and my situation and for that I thank them.

For my family, you have stood by me through thick and thin and I know you will continue to do so. In my time away, I have made the necessary arrangements with my management team to have you taken care of until my return.

To my band. Hi-Voltage, you have toured the world with me and have been a tower of strength. Continue to make good music until I return, cause the mission will continue.

I know that my facebook page has been inactive for a while, but, starting this week, Shane Brown, head of Juke Boxx management team, will assume direct control of my twitter account -@busysignal_turf and my facebook page – www.facebook.com/OneBusySignal. I will be kept updated so please continue to send your love, support and prayers through these channels, as they keep me going.

To my legal team, KD Knight, Bert Samuels and Roxanne Mars, your positive words and unfailing belief and support in me and my case have made this situation a little easier to bear.
Thank you very much.

Finally my friends, my fans and my family, thank you again from the depths of my heart. Please keep me in your prayers.

We not going down, cause God alone controls my destiny.
- Busy Signal

IS "INFORMER" A DISS TRACK TO POPCAAN??

A new single “Informer,” released by Kartel and Tommy Lee may have confirmed the beef everyone been speculating about.

“Left dem to karma, cause him a informer,”
“Seh dem a gangster dem anno no body, badmind dem try sell out Addi, di first hard box weh him get from squaddy, di clown start talk all wa him neva si, wait unno listen to di rest of di story,”


Vybz Kartel and Tommy Lee have not confirmed that it is a diss track, but hardcore gaza fans are speculating on Twitter that the two deejays are taking shots at Popcaan.

Popcaan is still silent on Vybz Kartel’s announcement that he is disbanding Portmore Empire.

Is Kartel and Tommy Lee really taking shots at Poppy??? Take a listen and drop a comment.

Beenie Man responds to heavy criticism

Beenie Man is facing heavy criticism from fellow dancehall  artists and fans alike. The dancehall legend has, however, denied apologizing to the gay community.

In a statement released to the media, Beenie Man said he was simply asking the gay community to leave us (dancehall artists) alone.

“I never apologized,” Beenie Man said in the release. “Jamaican people need to be more literate about life. Five years ago, we stop sing certain songs,  and start focus more on dancehall to make it what it is today. I said that they (the gays) should leave us alone, don’t have us up for what we said when we were young. That happened 20 years ago, nobody is the same person they were 20 years ago.”

“I told them to leave us alone, to try to understand where we are coming from, but still yu have some selectors weh go pon the mic and talk a bagga tings. So when the gays put on dance and want to spend $150,000, you selector bwoy, don’t tek dem money, run dem outta the dance. Dem caan use dem little bird brain pon me, man ah lion,”

Beenie Man also respond to longtime rival Bounty Killer over some damning remarks on Twitter.

“Bounty Killer need fi tweet say ah eight people lef inna the venue outta 8,000 fi see him perform after him ah insist say him waan close the show over Amsterdam Reggae Festival, ah dat him fi tweet. After mi perform, the show done and everybody lef’ …nobody never waan see him,”

BOUNTY KILLER'S STATEMENT ON ISSUES OF GAY RIGHTS AND REGGAE MUSIC

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer has stepped forward to make his stance clear on the issue of gay rights and reggae/dancehall music.
 
According to Bounty Killer, it is because of money why Beenie Man is afraid of the gay community.

Read the statement from the Warlord below.


GRUNGGADZILLA: “Me can’t ever ever say it twice put a dollar over Jamaica and it’s Culture if it wasn’t 4 dancehall and it’s Culture where or who ‘d I be today mi nuh sorry fi ntn that I said or song I’m sorry to know it offended anybody but that’s just how I see it my views and beliefs all I can say batty man fi stop try ban we shows and dancehall must just leave dem alone unto god still and let peace rein we can’t change the times but if not batty man ago dead a Jamaica some p—y get fraid a batty bwoy thru money when since a money control Jamaicans morals leave the Gold n save unuh Bloodcl–th Souls wah unuh fi say is Gays must Stop Fight We Music and We Must Leave Gays Alone that’s it f–k bout Apology inna unuh Muma mi nuh like gays and dem nuh like me so wah if mi affi go say mi rate gays to make a dollar a figurine mi a start sell again a swear pon mi mother dead body mi nuh tolerate Gays but I learn to accept and tolerate whatever I can’t change in earth and the rest of fassy artistes who a gwaan like a nuh dem a get ban so a nuh fi dem problem it all name dancehall music plus we are the Heads of it so when dem chop off the Heads dem what’s gonna happen to all unuh the hands and the foot dem or lims bloodcl–th unuh a idiot dem know unuh nuh so powerful so unuh aint no threat laugh mi a laugh Europe mi deh and dem banned a couple of my shows I never ball or talked about it mi just sing mi song dem that dem nuh like if I did came here and dem leave mi shows dem alone I ‘d by pass those songs bcuz mi nuh short of songs but if Mi Hungry Again Dem Ago See Mi Nine Simple Real Jamaica Lets Stand Up Yow dem get what dem want dancehall not putting out no music about killing gays no more niether none of us going on stage and say such things any more we may shun dem but diplomatically but no Inciting of Violence 4 the last 6-7yrs am I lying VP GreenSleeve Itunes Amazon nuh where putting out no Homophobic songs so what more dem bloodcl–th want unuh blind”

Bounty Killer also weighs in on Twitter shortly after the Beenie Man video message went viral.

BELGIAN GAY COMMUNITY CALL TRUCE WITH REGGAE ARTISTS

Beenie Man public cry to the gay community has not gone unanswered.

The gay community in Belgium has called a truce with reggae artistes. Beenie Man released a viral video declaring his stance on gay rights. According to Beenie Man, he has nothing but respect for gays and lesbians.

The gay and transgender organisations, the promoters of reggae concerts and reggae festivals and the reggae community in Belgium release the below statement.


“The concert and festival promoters and the reggae community recognise that some Jamaican artists in the past have performed homophobic lyrics, and are still doing that in their own country or elsewhere in the world. It goes without saying that hate speech and incitement to violence against people (legally) do not belong on our stages. But reggae music has since many years been a fixed presence in the concert world, with a faithful and in all respects very tolerant audience. These people can not be left standing in the cold, neither can a whole generation of artists be banned from our stages.”

“The signatories agree that this impasse can not continue. Rather than confront again and again to a head float, we opt for a constructive dialogue and fitting information and awareness campaign. We are convinced that the gay issue far more benefits from a harmonious relationship with the reggae world than in the current conflict. We are more fellow-travellers than opponents.

The signatories are also aware that they can not change the homophobic legislation in Jamaica (or any other country where gay rights are a distant utopia) by banning reggae music off our stages. On the contrary, our experience shows that the artists who have performed here, are inclined to expand their views on the subject and subsequently spread these in Jamaica. Reggae music as a catalyst for gay rights in a traditionally homophobic society: wouldn’t it be nice? The actions of the gay and lesbian movement, the Reggae Compassionate Act (2007) and the consistent attitude of the concert and festival organizers have already made sure that no Jamaican artist performs any more homophobic lyrics to the European stages. With this charter, we want to take the awareness in Jamaica and other countries a step further."

• To eliminate homophobic hate speech finally – and preferably worldwide – from reggae music, the signatories commit themselves to the following:
• We start with a clean slate. For hate speech and homophobic statements in the past, there is a one-time amnesty. Artists that persist in performing offensive lyrics after the publication of this charter (May 2012) anywhere in the world will no longer be welcome on our stages and in the communication of Reggae. be.
• The promoters of reggae concerts and festivals where reggae music is regularly programmed, commit not to invite or promote any artist who – on stage or on record – uses hate speech, especially against gays. The ban on homophobic and offensive lyrics, including comments during concerts, will be contracted with a uniform formulation.
• The promoters also commit themselves to talk to the artists in person and make them aware of the problem. Karel Michiels (Reggae.be) makes himself available as an intermediary, and has already had several meetings with artists before the publication of this charter.
• The organisers will not hesitate to interrupt the action and file a complaint if the artist does not comply with the agreements.
• The gay and transgender organisations cease to boycotting reggae concerts or lobbying for that purpose.
• The gay and transgender organizations promise to acquire information about gay emancipation in Jamaica, and to support and advise activists on the spot.
• The signatories of this charter will put together a thorough information campaign on this theme. The texts are jointly prepared and distributed at concerts and through websites, under the umbrella of the CGKR (Centre for Equal Opportunities and the struggle against Racism.)
• The signatories will share this charter with all stakeholders and partners in Europe to create a uniform European approach.
• The signatories of this charter will jointly evaluate the situation in October. Artists who ignore the contractual agreements in Belgium or any other country and keep using hate speech or homophobic statements, will be put on the ‘pink list’, and will consequently not be programmed for the period of at least two years. To avoid misunderstandings, the texts will be analyzed carefully.

BEENIE MANSTATEMENT ON THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY

Beenie Man is the first dancehall deejay to publicly declare his stance on the heated debate about gays and lesbians.

Superstar rapper Jay-Z agrees with President Obama’s support of gay marriage in the United States.

Beenie Man, who is one of many dancehall artistes facing problems with the gay community, has stepped forward to make his views clear.

In a video posted on Youtube, the “King Of The Dancehall” deejay says he is making the statement because the gay community still has beef with him.

“I get to understand that people are still creating problems for me to work,” Beenie Man said. “But let me make this clear and straight. I have nothing against no one. I respect each and every human being, regardless of which race, regardless of which religious belief you have, and regardless of which sexual preference you are, including gays and lesbians.”

Beenie Man seems to believe that the issues with him and the gay community stems from tracks he did 20years ago..

“Do not fight against me for some songs I did 20 years ago,” Beenie Man pleads. “There is no one in this world is the same as they were 20 years ago, I know I am not. I was a kid and I come from Waterhouse, which is a small community. I never know what the world is like and what the world is all about. But now I know that people live in this world that live their life differently from my life. I still have to respect and love human beings.”

What do you think about the whole topic? drop your comments below.

DUTTY BWOY EPISODE SIX

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DUTTY BWOY EPISODE THREE

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SEXY TUESDAYS TUN UP LOUD!!!

  

Just had to upload this clip from Sexy Friday in Jamaica ft Stien, Beres Hammond, Gyptian, Ching Ching, Supa Hype and Big Wayne!!! Enjoy

Warning Snapback Medley (TJ Records) [Net Vid] [S-StarTV]

Uk danceall artists from the Warning Family drop net video for medly on TJ Records hit riddim "Snap Back"

Medly features Stamma Kid, Maxx, Juvinile and Stylo G

Don Andre - Come Inna Mi Room [Official HD Video]

Check out the latest release from Uk Dancehall rising star Don Andre "come Inna Mi Room."

JAMAICAN FILM MAKER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF WHO OWN BOB MARLEY DOCUMENTRY

The highly anticipated official Bob Marley documentary film “Marley” will make its debut on April 20th. The film was done by Irish filmmaker Kevin Macdonald.

Now Jamaican filmmaker and actress Esther Anderson announces that she will be releasing her own Bob Marley movie dubbed The Musical Documentary called Bob Marley: The Making Of A Legend.

Anderson is currently promoting the film across the Caribbean. The film features some rare footage of Bob Marley and The Wailers in black-and-white.

Anderson is co-founder of Island Records, where Bob Marley rose to international fame to become the crown king of Reggae.

TARRUS RILEY TO RELEASE "MECOUSTIC" ALBUM APRIL 17TH

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is getting to release his new album Mecoustic on April 17th in select market, with a worldwide release set for June 26.

The 15-track acoustic LP will be release by French label Soulbeats Records. Some of the tracks available on the disc includes Black Mother Pray featuring Jimmy Riley; She’s Royal; Devil’s Appetite; If It’s Jah Will; Marcus Garvey; Eyesight; Paradise; Pick up the Pieces; One Two Order; Africa Awaits; Other Half; Whispers and System Set featuring Cherry Natural.

Mecoustic is the follow up to Tarrus Riley’s 2009 critically acclaimed Contagious. 

IS BUSY SIGNAL DISSING MAVADO IN NEW TRACK?

Busy Signal latest single “Do Airport” has Twitter and Facebook blowing up. Fans are wondering if the Boardhouse-produced single is a diss track aimed at Mavado, who release a track last year called “Do Road.”

“Dem a do road but mi do airport, airport/ Dem a do filla mi do airforce, airforce/ Inna some jeans dem never hear bout/ Go some place dem never hear bout/ anno Denzel wid no safe house,” Busy Signal deejay over the 236 Riverside Riddim.

Busy Signal and Mavado are believed to not be on good terms following the highly publicized Gully Alliance fallout last year.

ARE POPCAAN & D'ANGEL RUMOURS TRUE???

Rumours of Popcaan & D'Angel hooking up are circling around, after Popcaans line in the track Nah Leave on the Drum Corps riddim produced by DJ Mario C/Jam House


"ah me she leaning on, she done with Beenie Man ah me fi be the man"


So what do you think?? Is this just another silly rumour?? Is popcaan just causing trouble?? Drop me a comment with your views.

APPLETON BRITJAM 2012 WAS A GOOD LOOK

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Appleton Brit Jam, dubbed one of the hottest spring break party series this side of the hemisphere, recently concluded after seven days and six nights of immense fun.


The series which takes place annually in the month of March in the Second City Montego Bay attracts spring breakers from the UK, USA, Canada and other places around the world. This year they converged on the Second City to partake in beach parties, pool parties, theme nights, day trips, a boat cruise and a massive concert. All these events were fuelled by Appleton Rum.


Cecil Smith, marketing manager for Rums at J Wray and Nephew, believes that Brit Jam contributes significantly to the western economy and, as such, Appleton had to be a part.


"Brit Jam is the number one spring break activity in western Jamaica, and we all know that there is no party without Appleton! The promoters of Brit Jam are very dedicated in providing high-energy events, and we saw it most beneficial to associate with the number one spirit in Jamaica - Appleton Jamaica Rum - with this event," Smith said.

                                                         Popcaan at Fantasy Island

                                                         Beenie Man at Fantasy Island


Brit Jam began on March 6 with Glamorous: The All White Escape, then continued with Spring Rave Bikini Pool Party on March 7,

Kinky Sexy Lingerie on March 8 and Flirt Bonfire Jouvert on March 9. There was UTI Water War on March 10, the Fantasy Island Ultra Sexy Beach Party on March 11 and ended with Fire in the City on March 12.

                                                        Who's Da Boss Beach Party


Brit Jam has become synonymous with high-quality events and patron satisfaction. Based on crowd response and reviews, this year's staging was another success.

Article taken from The Jamaica Star.

NINJA MAN AND SON GETS BAIL FOR $2MILLION JD EACH

After 3 long years the 46yr old veteran deejay Ninja Man and his Son Janiel have finally been granted bail at a sum of $2million (jamaican dollars).

Desmond “Ninja man” Ballentine’s Lawyers had complained that the two were actually serving sentences, before bail applications or trial dates have even been set.

Lawyer Valerie Neita-Robinson has said she was concerned about the latitude which the Bench gave to the prosecution in regard to the trial dates and adjournments. She pointed out the accused persons had to wait two to three months before a date was set for bail application and that was a breach of the Constitution and Bail Act.

The deejay and his son along with two other men are charged with the March 16, 2009 murder of a twenty year old man.

JAH CURE FINALLY UNITED WITH HIS ONE MONTH OLD BABY GIRL

Jah Cure was all smiles when his wife Kamila McDonald arrived at the Norman Manley International airport in Kingston last week with their one-month old daughter Kailani Belle Alcock.

Kamila McDonald, a former Miss Jamaica contestant, gave birth to the couple’s first child Kailani on February 19, 2012 in California. Jah Cure, who is unable to travel to the United States, is seeing his daughter for the first time.

Jah Cure, whose real name is Siccature Alcock and Kamila McDonald, a former Miss Jamaica contestant, wed in a lavish ceremony last summer at the Tryall Club in Hanover.

VYBZ KARTEL'S NEW LOOK

Vybz Kartel has finally got rid of his dodgy extensions and is looking a lot darker.

Last year Vybz Kartel made headlines when he added hair extension to lengthened his hair. Dancehall fans questioned his motives for making such a move in the midst of his bleaching saga.

So what do you think? Has jail knocked some sense into the deejay? was it down to not having a stylist while inside??? Let me know your views

KARTEL RETURNS TO COURT ON APRIL 13TH TO ANSWER GANJA CHARGE.

Vybz Kartel is scheduled to return to the Corporate Area Resident Magistrates Court on April 13th, to answer to ganja possession charge.

Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer; was arrested in late September of last year at a hotel in Kingston. The deejay, along with three other persons was charged with possession of the banned substances.

Just days after his arrest, the Portmore Empire head was charged with two counts of murder and illegal possession of firearm. He has been behind bars since, Kartel secured bail on one murder charge but remains behind bars on the other murder charge. 

His bail was for the murder of St. Catherine businessman/promoter Barrington ‘Bossie’ Burton. According to police reports, Vybz Kartel and members of his alleged gang gunned down Burton last year summer while he was standing with friends in Gregory Park, St. Catherine.

Vybz Kartel is yet to secure bail on the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. According to police report, Williams, who was an alleged gang member with the entertainer, was beaten to death at a house in Havendale. Police have said they have video evidence linking Kartel to the murder.

ETANA NEW ALBUM TO DROP LATE 2012

Reggae songstress Etana have fans on high alert after announcing that her upcoming album will drop later this year.The new LP will be Etana’s follow up to her 2011 chart topper Free Expressions.

According to news coming out of Etana’s camp, most of the tracks for the album are completed and are now in the hands of he label, VP Records, who will make the final decision on which singles will make the final cut.

Etana said her fans can only expect the best when the album drops...

“When I’m in the studio, I take my job very seriously. It’s fun but certainly not a game. If something is not right, it has to be corrected. I respect my fans; they support me through buying my records and concert tickets. They put me here so I must give them my best.”

Producers working on the album includes Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, Shane Brown and former manager Donovan Germain. There are also rumors that a new collaborative single with Big Ship head Freddie McGregor will be on the album

WORLD CLASH IS BACK!!!!!!!!

Black Cat will be defending their title at the return of one of dancehall’s most recognised sound system clash, World Clash.

Promoters Irish and Chin recently announced that the popular series will return to Pier 1 in Montego Bay on Easter Monday, April 9th.  The event is being advertised at “World Class Jamaica R.E.S.E.T.” formerly known as Death Before Dishonour.

Black Cat, who is the defending champion, will be going up against other top local sounds including seven-time champion Bass Odyssey and two-time champion Kilamanjaro, Black Blunt and Code Red. 

This year will also see two overseas sound system, Rootsman from Canada and Heavy Hammer from Italy.

The popular World Clash series had been on a two-year "cool out", but will return this year with a bang.

According to Irish And Chin say they will be treating fans to some freebies from Japan base sound system Mighty Crown. Mighty Crown, who has won the series a number of occasions, will be giving away 15 pairs of their limited edition Nike sneakers. Tony Matterhorn will host the event.

DANCEHALL STARS SEND CONDULENCES TO BOUNTY KILLER

Following Dancehall star Bounty Killer’s mother Miss Ivy Williams passing away; the artist has been receiving overwhelming support from fellow artistes and fans around dancehall circles.

Miss Ivy Williams, passed away last weekend at the age of 71. Since breaking the sad news on Twitter, Bounty Killer has received condolence from some unexpected places including a phone call from Vybz Kartel.

 “Despite their differences, Vybz Kartel still hold a great deal of respect for Bounty Killer,” the source said.

Longtime rival Beenie Man sent his condolence via Twitter before following it up with a phone call.

“@GrungGaadZillA Sorry for the lost, Jah bless and guide you and your family through the struggles.”

“RIP Mama Ivey, my condolences goes out to the price family.” (Beenie Man’s Twitter)

Other dancehall celebs have sent their condolences including Sean Paul, Shaggy, Mavado, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Spice, Assassin among others.

 R.I.P MS IVY WILLIAMS!!!!!!!!!

KARTEL NOT HAPPY WITH POPCAAN

An insider source close to Kartel has said that Vybz is not pleased about the fact that Popcaan has not visited him at the remand center.

“Him bigger things to focus on now such like getting bail and the trial, but he isn’t happy about a number of close associate not visiting him since being in jail,” the source disclosed.

“Teacha understand everyone have them career and other businesses to take care of, but still him feel like certain people abandon him because of the situation. A man can come and offer to help with any outstanding business or even just show some support,” the source added without specifically calling out Popcaan.

Vybz Kartel was arrested in September of last year and is currently facing two counts of murder and one for gun possession. He has already secured a $3 million bail for one of his murder charges.

So what do you think? should Kartel be vex?? is Popcaan in the wrong???

POPCAAN SEALS COLLAB WITH RAP ICON SNOOP DOGG

Dancehall’s rising star Popcaan; has been keeping busy while Kartel has been behind bars by keeping the Gaza name at the top of the charts, he recently has landed a collaboration with rap icon Snoop Dogg.

In an interview with the Star, Popcaan said Carleene Samuels, a member of his management team, was key in making the link between himself and Doggy Dogg’s team.

“Carleene Samuels (my management team) is good friends with the executive producer of the Snoop Dogg project so she approached them like two months ago. She made the link already so when they reach we went to the studio and just listen to nuff different tracks,” Popcaan said.

Snoop Dogg is set to release his up and coming album ‘Reincarated’ in the summer along with a documentary. Popcaan has recorded three tracks for Snoop Dogg’s production team, one of which will be featured on his new album.

“We meet and hol’ a vibe and write few songs and then we lay down about three tracks, so the album production team will have some different vibes to work with, so we don’t know which one will be final. So it’s not like we have a song together already,” Popcaan disclosed.

“Snoop was cool, and we chat and vibe. I introduced him to apple vodka and ting and he liked it so we just hol a vibe all night, was a ravin drink up link,” the Portmore Empire deejay added.

TIMBERLEE PERFORMS AT ZOOBAR, ROME/ITALY

Dancehall Diva Timberlee drew a big crowd at Zoobar in Rome with a club full of Italian dancehall fans. Wasting no time Timberlee went through her catalogue, with every tune getting a big forward. The biggest forward for the night was “Bubble Like Soup”  which is the track she ended with, leaving the crowd calling for more.

BASH FEVER - @Zoobar Rome
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AIDONIA LOCKS DOWN ROME/ITALY

Aidonia performed at Brancaleone in Rome,Italy last week to a club full of Italian dancehall fans, he left the crowd chanting “J.O.P” and “lawrd evil”!! Aidonia was even comfortable enough to go into the crowd and perfom to them at arm’s length!!!

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VYBZ KARTEL TRIAL UDATE: KARTEL OFFERED BAIL FOR GANJA BUT HAS TO REFUSE

Vybz Kartel’s drug trial has been put off till 14^th March, where he will be back in the Cororate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, went on trial to answer to the possession of ganja charge brought against him.

He was offered $40,000 bail but could not take it up because of other charges he is facing for which he has not been able to secure bail.

U.S FINALLY RESPOND TO BUJU BANTONS APPEAL, BUT NOT THE RESPONSE WE WANT TO HEAR.

The US government says; plenty of evidence supports a federal jury’s conviction of Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges. 

Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, is appealing the February 2011 conviction. Defence attorney David O Markus says his client was relentlessly pursued by a government informant, resulting in improper entrapment. Federal prosecutors filed their response Friday in Atlanta’s federal appeals court. Prosecutors say Banton’s words and actions, in recorded conversations and a videotaped meeting in a Florida warehouse where Banton tasted some cocaine, revealed the singer “eagerly brokered” a drug deal between a friend and undercover government agents. Banton is serving a 10-year prison sentence.