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REGGAE HIT MAKER GEORGE NOOKS, GETS LOTS OF LOVE AND RESPECT AT “REBEL SALUTE 2020!”

REGGAE HIT MAKER GEORGE NOOKS, GETS LOTS OF LOVE AND RESPECT AT “REBEL SALUTE 2020!”

Veteran singer/songwriter, producer, George Nooks, was showered with lots of love and admiration by many of his fans, the media, and Prime Minister Andrew Holness, at the recently held “Rebel Salute”. Nooks gave one of his best performances in recent years, to the thousand of fans who stood in the rain to see their main man belt out hits after hits. George Nooks in action at Rebel Salute George Nooks was on top of his game … Read entire article »

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CLINTON LINDSAY RETURNS WITH “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!”

CLINTON LINDSAY RETURNS WITH “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!”

BY KEVIN JACKSON—Observer writer— Ed Robinson—- Saturday Night Live, a new monthly series that kicks off tomorrow at The Garden in Lauderdale Lakes, South Florida, marks the return to event promotion for Clinton Lindsay. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer’s Splash, he explained the series’ concept. “The whole idea is to give Fort Lauderdale live entertainment featuring some of our veteran artistes who are seen only when there are major events like the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival or at … Read entire article »

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FIRED RECORDING ACADEMY CEO DEBORAH DUGAN, CLAIMS THE GRAMMY VOTING PROCESS IS “RIPE WITH CORRUPTION!”

FIRED RECORDING ACADEMY CEO DEBORAH DUGAN, CLAIMS THE GRAMMY VOTING PROCESS IS “RIPE WITH CORRUPTION!”

Recording Academy CEO claims sex harassment, Grammy voting process ‘ripe with corruption’ originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.com The first female head of the National Academy of Recording Arts has alleged that the organization behind the Grammys is a “boys’ club” that rigs awards show and protects sexual predators. In a sexual harassment and gender discrimination complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday, Deborah Dugan, who was placed on academic leave by the Recording Academy, alleged that the … Read entire article »

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THE NEWLY FORMED GROUP, THE MELODIANS, HEAD TO “RED ROSE FOR GREGORY” IN NEW KINGSTON, FEBRUARY 15!

THE NEWLY FORMED GROUP, THE MELODIANS, HEAD TO “RED ROSE FOR GREGORY” IN NEW KINGSTON, FEBRUARY 15!

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL—Observer senior writer— The Melodians: Taurus Alphonso, Lee Milo and Winston Dias (Photo: Dreamy Riley) The Melodians have been dormant since the death of founder Trevor McNaughton in November 2018. Next month, the rocksteady group shakes off the blues for their comeback show at Red Rose For Gregory, to be held February 15 at Liguanea Golf Academy in Kingston. The original: L-R: Brent Dowe, Trevor McNaughton & Tony Brevett McNaughton, who died at age 77 in Florida, … Read entire article »

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BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE BILLBOARD REGGAE ALBUM CHART!

BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE BILLBOARD REGGAE ALBUM CHART!

Bob Marley— Gold, a hit-laden collection by Bob Marley and The Wailers, re-enters the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at number seven this week. Released by Island Records in 2005, the 34-song set was number one in May that year. With streaming now influencing chart positions, a number of old titles continue to enjoy extended chart life. Interestingly, new albums by Govana and Vybz Kartel have not charted. Marley also continues to hold the number one spot with Legend: The … Read entire article »

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RISING DANCEHALL DEEJAY PRAJ-X, IS FOUND DEAD!

RISING DANCEHALL DEEJAY PRAJ-X, IS FOUND DEAD!

BY AALIYAH CUNNINGHAMObserver writer—- Praj-X ON-THE-RISE dancehall deejay Praj-X was found dead in Spanish Town yesterday, according to his Manager Andrew Powell. “Police call him grandmother ’round 10:00 am this morning (Tuesday) to identify his body. He had no stab wounds, no bullet holes, nothing, just badly beaten,” he told Jamaica Observer last night. “His girlfriend said him did gone sell him car, and the last thing we hear is that him did deh Three Miles. So him reach … Read entire article »

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UPCOMING SINGER, AV&NTE, RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE “PLEASURE WITH PAIN!”

UPCOMING SINGER, AV&NTE, RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE “PLEASURE WITH PAIN!”

The last 15 years has seen an eruption of graduates from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Jamaica’s version of Julliard. One of them is singer Av&nte. Av&nte Recently, he released the song Pleasure With Pain, a risqué number produced by Ireland Records, an independent company based in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital. It is a departure from his previous song, Day & Age, a rootsy number also produced by Ireland Records, that came out … Read entire article »

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MIKEY SPICE RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE “SUNSHINE!”

MIKEY SPICE RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE “SUNSHINE!”

Sunshine is the new song from Mikey Spice, produced by Michael Stewart for his Tell Dem Music label. Released in December, it is the second single from a series of recording sessions between the singer and Florida-based Stewart. Energy was the first song that was released from those collaborations. Mikey Spice Known in music circles as Mikey Shine, Stewart has been producing songs for over 30 years. He believes Sunshine has a glow that reggae fans want to … Read entire article »

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VETERAN BROADCASTER BARRY G, LEAVES MONTEGO BAY-BASED MELLO FM!

VETERAN BROADCASTER BARRY G, LEAVES MONTEGO BAY-BASED MELLO FM!

Barrington “Barry G” Gordon— Veteran broadcaster Barrington “Barry G” Gordon has parted ways with the Montego Bay-based radio station Mello FM. According to a release sent to the Jamaica Observer yesterday, the radio disc jock is “following his dream of travelling to bring his brand of entertainment to the Jamaican Diaspora and to extend his knowledge to the youth by training young broadcasters and DJs”. “It has been my biggest inspiration, my dream, to impact the Jamaican population of 2.9 … Read entire article »

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JAMAICAN ARTISTS ARE URGED TO TAKE REHEARSALS VERY SERIOUSLY!

JAMAICAN ARTISTS ARE URGED TO TAKE REHEARSALS VERY SERIOUSLY!

By Stephanie Lyew – STAR Writer—- P Roberts— “An artiste is only as good as his or her last hit song or performance,” are the words that Patrick Roberts of Shocking Vibes Productions kept on singing in his interview with THE STAR. The long-time producer and promoter of Ghetto Splash was answering the question of whether or not he believed entertainers needed to invest more time in rehearsals. “One of the things to entertain is to do proper rehearsal, and … Read entire article »

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