Skip Marley, the Island Records reggae prodigy, releases a new track titled “Enemy.”  “Enemy” is a very important song as the messaging is critical and culturally relevant with Skip singing “Why dem try fi put me down”, why they try to take my crown?”  Most recently, Skip released “That’s Not True” featuring Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley (his uncle, and youngest son of Rasta icon Bob Marley, Skip’s grandfather).  The Andrew Sandler directed music video was shot in the Little Haiti neighborhood in … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle – Staff Reporter— Photo Charly Black— In 2016, Charly Black’s Party Animal became a diamond-selling record in Latin America. Three years later, the song is still selling units and has now been certified gold in the US. Charly recently received his official gold plaque for the achievement from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A grateful Charly Black told THE WEEKEND STAR that the song’s success was the product of teamwork. “God is in control. The record is truly a … Read entire article »

Many inner-city youths in Jamaica refer to marijuana as “the good herb” or the “healing of the nation”. The plant’s impact on so-called garrison communities in the Caribbean country is the theme for Cure My Pain, a documentary by Autarchii. No official release date has been set for the hour-long feature which has been shown in Jamaica and Kenya. Based on response, Autarchii has strong expectations for his debut film. Autarchii “The focus of this documentary is to … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew – STAR Writer— PP Rev Dr Al Miller— In the dancehall, stage names or pseudonyms may range from a childhood nickname, street alias, or even performance style. Banton (meaning storyteller) and Ranks were popular in the 90s. But in recent times, ‘gawd’ is gaining popularity in the dancehall space especially among the younger acts. One of the first popular entertainers utilising it is Mark X & Axio deejay AceGawd. Speaking to The STAR, a representative of his management team explained: “Ace is … Read entire article »

From: 18 Karat Reggae.com— Sizzla and Damian Marley Reggae fans are never pleased when the LGBTQ community has forced promoters to cancel entire reggae shows or remove certain artists from the show. This time, however, it is more hurtful because the company in charge of the show that has canceled Sizzla’s appearance is actually owned by fellow reggae artist and Rasta, Damian Marley. Sizzla was scheduled to appear on Reggae on the River 2019 but after pressure from the homosexual community, … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson—Observer writer— On their seventh attempt, veteran British band Steel Pulse has topped the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. The group is number one with Mass Manipulation, which was released on May 17 by Rootfire Cooperative/Wiseman Doctrine. Steel Pulse Mass Manipulation is their first album since 2004’s African Holocaust which peaked at number nine. The group also charted with Vex (number seven in 1994), Rage and Fury (number four in 1997), Rastanthology (number 10 in 1998), Ultimate Collection(number 14 in 2000) and Living Legacy (number 11 in 2000). Shaggy’s Wah Gwaan? holds … Read entire article »

By Sashana Small – STAR Writer— o Members of the Chinese business community said they are terrified of what they describe as a targeted attack on their businesses by criminals. This follows Sunday morning’s robbery at a Chinese-owned wholesale in May Pen, Clarendon. A video that has been circulating on social media showed heavily armed gunmen engaging policemen in a shoot-out, while taking the owners as hostages. Kevin* was in his wholesale in Cross Roads, Kingston, talking to his cousin, … Read entire article »

Popular political historian and Gleaner columnist Martin Henry, died Tuesday night after he collapsed minutes after an interview at the TVJstudios on Lyndhurst Road. Henry was invited to speak on the life of the late Edward Seaga, who passed away earlier on Tuesday. Shortly after TVJ’s news segment wrapped up, news began circulating that Henry had collapsed shortly after leaving the studio. Edward Seaga He was rushed to the Medical Associates Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Martin, who was a Gleaner columnist for more … Read entire article »