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FLUID LEAK FORCES DELTA AIRLINES TO RETURN TO KINGSTON’S NORMAN MANLEY AIRPORT!

June 30th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Delta Airlines says technicians are examining the aircraft which was forced to return to the Norman Manley International Airport shortly after takeoff this morning. In a statement, Delta says flight 384, which was bound for Atlanta, experienced a fluid leak. The airline says a new departure time has not yet been determined. … Read entire article »

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DJ G7 WANTS TO BRING BACK THE “GOOD OLD TIMES” TO THE DANCEHALL!

June 30th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Howard Campbell— Dancehall deejay G7— EVER since his days working the Portmore sound system circuit, deejay G7 had a desire to spark a return to the ‘ole’ time dancehall days. Two years ago, he got that opportunity by launching his recording career with Gimmie, which was followed by Dem a Devil and Love Yuh Right Now. Those songs were produced by Warrior Chief, a label owned by Jamaica’s champion jockey Dane Nelson. “Me’d a like bring back the original dancehall vibes, wha’ man like General Trees and Shabba (Ranks) did have,” he said. “Dat missing from the thing now.” Trees and Shabba Ranks are two of G7’s biggest influences. Originally from Drewsland in Waterhouse, he grew up in the Portmore community of Waterford, which has a vibrant sound system scene. Gimmie, Dem a Devil and Love Yuh … Read entire article »

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JAMAICANS ARE THE LEAST SATISFIED IN THE CARIBBEAN AND LATIN REGION, ACCORDING TO STUDY!

June 29th, 2014 | Add a Comment

The Jamaican population was less satisfied with their personal life than the average, according to Global Entrepreneur Monitor (GEM) report, for which University of Technology conducted the local research. The Jamaican population was less satisfied with their personal life than the average, according to Global Entrepreneur Monitor (GEM) report, for which University of Technology conducted the local research. Jamaicans are the least satisfied about life within the Latin and Caribbean region, according to the Global Entrepreneur Monitor (GEM) report. The report indicated that the island’s fairly strong entrepreneurial spirit remains shrouded in a lack of employment and a peddling to survive mentality. This results in dissatisfied entrepeneurs. “Based on the findings, the Jamaican population was less satisfied with their personal life than the average. Jamaica registered the lowest score in the Latin and Caribbean … Read entire article »

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“BLUE BEAT” BROUGHT JAMAICAN MUSIC TO THE SHORES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM!

June 29th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Prince Buster— To the highly incognisant music lover, the term ‘Blue Beat’ is limited to being just a synonym for ‘ska’ – a type of popular music that is fast, with a strong off-beat that entered Jamaican music around the time of Independence. It was much more than that: The term ‘Blue Beat’ became very popular, especially in the United Kingdom (UK), following a mass migration of Jamaican recording artists to those shores in the early 1960s, triggered by the prospects of greater financial rewards. It resulted in a massive proliferation of Jamaican music in the United Kingdom. Included in the first Jamaican musical brain drain of the 1960s, were Wilfred ‘Jackie’ Edwards, Laurel Aitken, Owen Gray, trombonist Rico Rodriguez, Kentrist Fagan (better known as Girl Satchmo), and the lollipop girl, Millie Small. EARLY PIONEERS The move was indeed the first … Read entire article »

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ACTOR MESHACH TAYLOR OF “DESIGNING WOMEN” FAME DIES AT 67!

June 29th, 2014 | Add a Comment

(Photo: Danny Feld, Pearson TV) Emmy-nominated actor Meshach Taylor, best known for his role in the hit sitcom Designing Women, died Saturday night, according to the Los Angeles Times and CNN. He was 67. Taylor was in hospice care at his family’s home inAltadena, reported the Times. He was surrounded by his wife, children and mother when he died at 10:47 p.m., his son Tariq Taylor and agent Dede Binder said. Meshach Taylor was best known for his role as Anthony Bouvier, the assistant … Read entire article »

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“TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS” TO HONOR BEVERLEY’S RECORDS FOUNDER LESLIE KONG, JULY 27 IN KINGSTON!

June 29th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— Leslie Kong—- The 17th staging of Tribute To The Greats takes place July 27 at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St Andrew. Dubbed ‘The Chinese Connection’, it salutes the contribution of the Chinese to Jamaica’s popular music. Today, the Sunday Observer starts a six-part series on some of the recipients. When Leslie Kong died in August 1971, he was arguably the most successful Jamaican music producer in terms of overseas impact. Kong died suddenly of an heart attack at age 38. He was at his peak as a producer, having released a number of hit songs by Derrick Morgan, Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker and the Aces and The Maytals through his Beverley’s Records. History will probably remember Kong best as the person who produced Judge Not, a 1962 song by a teenaged … Read entire article »

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SEAN PAUL, I-OCTANE AND DEMARCO ARE ADDED TO THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL FOR AUGUST 15-17!

June 29th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Sean Paul—- ORGANIZERS of the Montreal International Reggae Festival have announced three more Jamaican acts for its annual show to be held in that French-Canadian city, on August 15-17. Sean Paul, I-Octane and Demarco are to join lover’s rock singers Maxi Priest and Sanchez, and reggae queen Marcia Griffiths for the three-day event. When the first set of acts was named late last month, organizers noted the line-up will reflect a blend of emerging and established acts in order to cater to the varied taste of patrons. Demarco, according to them, embodies a new era of avant-garde artists combining songwriting, music production, recording, and live performance. The 41-year-old Grammy winner, Sean Paul will headline the roster of acts for Saturday night’s staging, while dreadlocked singer I-Octane will be making his debut. The 10-year-old Montreal International Reggae … Read entire article »

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RAPPER RICK ROSS ARRESTED AFTER CONCERT IN NORTH CAROLINA!

June 29th, 2014 | Add a Comment

(Photo: Isaac Brekken AP) GREENSBORO, North Carolina (AP) — Rapper Rick Ross has been released after his arrest following a U.S. concert. Greensboro Police Department spokeswoman Susan Danielsen says Ross was taken into custody Friday after the SuperJam concert in North Carolina. She says a court had issued an order for his arrest because he failed to appear in court on a previous misdemeanor marijuana charge. The rapper, whose real name is William L. Roberts, was taken into custody after his performance. Danielsen says he was released on $1,000 bond. Messages seeking comment weren’t immediately returned by a spokesman forUniversal Music Group or executives at a booking agency that works with Ross. … Read entire article »

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ZIGGY MARLEY HOLDING ON TO NO.1 FOR WEEK NUMBER FIVE!

June 28th, 2014 | Add a Comment

THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 20 ALBUMS/CD’S 6/27/14 Five weeks @ No.1 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL 1 -1 -10 FLY RASTA (5) ZIGGY MARLEY TUFF GONG INT’L 2 2 11 I Am I Said Mikey Spice Joe Fraser Records 3 3 11 Radical Sizzla VP Records 4 4 9 Hi-Grade Ganja Anthems Vol.4 Various Artists Greensleeves/VP 5 5 7 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2014 Various Artists Greensleeves/VP 6 7 6 Sweet Personality Riddim Various Artists Nature’s Way Ent 7 6 14 Way Too Long Jack Radics Sound Faculty 8 10 5 It’s Major D Major Penthouse Records 9 11 5 The Oracle Unleashed Little Hero/Pzed Earth Strong Records 10 9 8 You Can Make It King Banton Trainline Records 11 13 3 Reggae Gentleman Stephen Souza Request It Again Records 12 8 9 Reggae Legends: Gregory Isaacs VP Records 13 15 3 … Read entire article »

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THE SECOND WEEK ON TOP FOR GEORGE NOOKS!

June 28th, 2014 | Add a Comment

THE NEW YORK/FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART 6/27/14 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 -1 -14 HERE I AM (2) GEORGE NOOKS TOTAL RECORDS #1 2 2 13 Sweet Caroline King Banton Trainline Records #2 3 3 13 Blood On Your Hands Peter Lloyd Blacklight Records #3 4 6 15 True True True Thriller U Chilla’s Records #2 5 5 12 You Could Be My Lover Jimmy Cozier/Mellisa Musique Sting Int’l #5 6 7 10 Spirulina Chronixx Zinc Fence Records #6 7 8 10 Who Cares Jah Ruby Heavy Beat Records #7 8 9 10 Ride Pon Di Riddim Shuga Penthouse Records #8 9 4 16 Way Too Long (2) Jack Radics Sound Faculty #1 10 12 9 Who’s Gonna Love Me Now Nadine Sutherland Star Struck Records #10 11 13 8 Trigger Etana … Read entire article »

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