New York, New York —  The Premier reggae fusion label, Ranch Entertainment, which was launched in 2011, has released another riddim titled ‘Heaven Bless‘. Over the past month, the streets and underground radio stations worldwide, have been buzzing about the ‘fire’ this new riddim is bringing to the dances. Well its here for us all to listen now.Released officially by Ranch Entertainment on April 1st, ‘Heaven Bless’ riddim, produced and mixed by Sting International has taken the dances and radio by storm. The riddim, which gives you some remnants of the original ‘Heavenless Riddim’ features artists like Agent Sasco, Jimmy Cozier & Melissa Musique, Red Fox, RSNY, Screechy Dan and Johnny Osbourne.Each tune holding their own place in the hearts of sound men and radio disc jocs, RSNY tune ‘Mek Wi … Read entire article »

  Chronixx— LOCAL heavyweight acts Chronixx, Jah Cure and Beenie Man are slated for International Night I at Reggae Sumfest at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, St James. The festival, now in its 22nd year, is set from July 13 – 19. The acts are scheduled to perform on July 18. Other local performers booked to perform during the festival include Sanchez, Bounty Killer, I-Octane, Assassin, Mr Vegas, Aidonia, Bugle, Nature, Spice, and Alkaline. Wiz Khalifa and Tessanne Chin will complement the headliners. … Read entire article »

  Tommy Lee Sparta— BURT Samuels, attorney-at-law for embattled entertainer Tommy Lee Sparta, said he will be filing a claim with the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) if the Dominican Government does not start compensation negotiations, within the next 30 days, in relation to his client’s deportation. Tommy Lee Sparta, 26, whose given name is Leroy Russell, along with three members of his team, was deported from that Caribbean territory on Monday, February 24, a day after their arrival. The entertainer and his team had journeyed to Dominica to perform at a concert in Portsmouth. They were, however, denied entry and placed in custody under inhumane conditions before being deported. Samuels in a letter to Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister AJ Nicholson on Wednesday, invited the Jamaican Government to intervene in the matter. The … Read entire article »

   Otis Wright— GOSPEL singer Otis Wright died on Tuesday from renal failure. He was 73. His death was posted on a Facebook page which was created in his honour by his children. “As his children, we would like to thank you for all the prayers, calls, texts, and visits during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are underway as we speak. When plans are finalised we will be inviting extended family and well-wishers to join us in celebrating his life, his legacy and his contribution to Jamaican music as we know it today,” read a posting on the page. Wright, who was from Merrywood district in St Elizabeth, is known for gospel classics such as Man From Galilee, Some Day, It Soon Be Done and Stand By Me. He moved to Kingston in the late 1950s … Read entire article »

  Tony Rebel – File— By Barbara Gayle— KINGSTON, Jamaica: Reggae artist Tony Rebel is to appeal a decision of the Supreme Court to throw out an application to defend a copyright lawsuit. Rebel wanted the Supreme Court to quash a 2006 default judgment and allow him to defend the suit on the basis that he never knew about the ruling eight years ago. However, Justice Kirk Anderson held that since the documents were served on Rebel’s attorney, the singer cannot say he did not have knowledge about the default judgment. The default judgment was entered in favor of musician, Wayne Lattibeaudiere, after Tony Rebel failed to file certain documents within a specified period. However, Tony Rebel is maintaining that his lawyer, who is now dead, did not inform him about the 2006 default judgment. As a result, Rebel … Read entire article »

Godfrey Dyer– By Janet Silvera– Two months ahead of Jamaica’s largest reggae festival, Reggae Sumfest, organisers, Summerfest Productions, have named a new chairman, Godfrey Dyer. Dyer, one of the founding members of the festival, took over from Robert Russell, who held the position for the last 10 years. Second stint This is Dyer’s second stint as chairman of the board which comprises eight directors and 20 shareholders. Commenting on the change in leadership, Dyer, also a tourism consultant, told The Gleaner recently that his priority was to ensure that Reggae Sumfest continues to be the festival of choice. He reconfirmed the commitment of his team, pointing out that Reggae Sumfest has been the high point of the summer since its inception in 1993. “Each year the team strives for growth and development to ensure the entertainment value of this event is expanded, even as … Read entire article »