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FORMER REGGAE MUSICIAN GETS 16-YEAR SENTENCE FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE!

FORMER REGGAE MUSICIAN GETS 16-YEAR SENTENCE FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE!

By Pete Bainbridge—- David Reid, 55, was caged for 16 years for a series of historic sex offences, including rape and indecent assault, against one victim. David Reid was jailed for 16 years—- A reggae musician once signed to Manchester’s legendary Factory Records has been jailed for abusing and raping a young girl in the early 1980s. David Reid, 55, was locked up for 16 years for a series of historic sex offences, including rape and indecent assault, against one victim. Reid was … Read entire article »

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THE FEDS WILL NOT CHARGE JUROR IN BUJU BANTON TRIAL!

THE FEDS WILL NOT CHARGE JUROR IN BUJU BANTON TRIAL!

TAMPA, Fla. — Federal prosecutors in Tampa won’t file a criminal contempt charge against a juror in Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton’s 2011 drug trafficking trial. U.S. District Judge James Moody said in June that jury foreman Terri Wright should face charges for doing independent research into the case during trial. In court documents filed Wednesday, prosecutors said they planned to oppose Banton’s latest appeal and could not prosecute Wright simultaneously. They suggested that the court appoint another … Read entire article »

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ROOTS REGGAE SINGER JAH9 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “STEAMERS A BUBBLE!”

ROOTS REGGAE SINGER JAH9 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “STEAMERS A BUBBLE!”

  Jah9—- Roots reggae singer Jah9 has announced the official release of her latest single, Steamers a Bubble. It will receive the classic treatment and will be released exclusively on vinyl, with added dub versions. Steamers a Bubble is done on the Apartment riddim, originally recorded in 1982 by the Roots Radics band for producer Franklyn ‘Ben Up’ Irvin (Shambala/Hit Bound Records). In its 2013 incarnation, the riddim has been aptly renamed ‘Inna Di Yard’. It pulls significance from the many groundings with legendary guitarist Chinna … Read entire article »

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BUJU BANTON FILES ANOTHER APPEAL, SEEKS NEW LAWYERS!

BUJU BANTON FILES ANOTHER APPEAL, SEEKS NEW LAWYERS!

  Buju Banton— Imprisoned reggae superstar Buju Banton has signaled his intention to continue his legal fight to overturn a 2011 drug conviction. An official at the United States (US) Middle District Court of Florida told The Gleaner yesterday that Buju has appealed the latest ruling handed down by Judge James Moody last month. In his ruling on June 26, Moody tossed the Grammy-winning entertainer’s gun conviction, but allowed the two drug-related charged and 10-year prison sentence to stand. The court official … Read entire article »

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SUNDAY GAMBLING REAPING MILLIONS $ FOR JAMAICAN PLAYERS!

SUNDAY GAMBLING REAPING MILLIONS $ FOR JAMAICAN PLAYERS!

In an effort to increase earnings for its consumers, Supreme Ventures began selling lottery games on Sundays and public holidays on April 1 this year. Good Friday and Christmas Day are excluded from its selling days. The company offers its complete portfolio of games, with the standard four daily draws, including on Sundays. The company’s flagship game, which remains a great income earner for Sunday players, is Cash Pot. Since the launch of Sunday gaming, Cash Pot winners … Read entire article »

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PARTYING TO DEBT: SPRINT FINANCIAL SERVICES (JAMAICA) SEE MORE PATRONS TAKING OUT LOANS TO ATTEND TOP CHOICE EVENTS!

PARTYING TO DEBT: SPRINT FINANCIAL SERVICES (JAMAICA) SEE MORE PATRONS TAKING OUT LOANS TO ATTEND TOP CHOICE EVENTS!

A section of the crowd at last year’s Smirnoff XClusive, one of the events at Smirnoff Dream Weekend– By Chad Bryan—- Partygoers attending some of the priciest events this summer will once again be able to benefit from loans being offered by one lending agency expressly for this purpose. Sprint Financial Services started offering loans to patrons attending some of the most expensive parties in the west of the island in 2012 and is doing the same this year. Founder and CEO of the company, Christopher … Read entire article »

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LADY SAW CALLS IT A DAY, FOR THE LAST TIME!

LADY SAW CALLS IT A DAY, FOR THE LAST TIME!

  Lady Saw—- By Janet Silvera— Marion ‘Lady Saw’ Hall could easily have taken on the lead role in any of Tyler Perry’s Madea-themed movies. Saw was one ‘Angry Black Woman’ as she appeared onstage at Reggae Sumfest 2013 Dancehall Night. Offstage, she was like a beaten woman ready to turn her life over to Christ. “This is my last performance on Reggae Sumfest, my last performance in the dancehall, I am going to do gospel music,” Saw declared, hoping to convince herself and this writer … Read entire article »

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TARRUS RILEY: “REGGAE IS STILL POPULAR IN MAINSTREAM CULTURE!”

TARRUS RILEY: “REGGAE IS STILL POPULAR IN MAINSTREAM CULTURE!”

The Jamaican singer dismisses the idea that reggae music has lost its commercial appeal By Davina Hamilton—- JAMAICAN STAR Tarrus Riley says reggae music is still popular in mainstream culture, despite what cynics say. The She’s Royal hitmaker defended the genre that earned him fame, insisting it is incorrect to suggest the popularity of the famed Jamaican music has waned. “Mainstream popular culture is definitely into reggae music,” Riley told The Voice. “Bruno Mars is making reggae music, John … Read entire article »

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DEAN FRASER: “THE UNITED KINGDOM NEEDS A YOUNG DAVID RODIGAN!”

DEAN FRASER: “THE UNITED KINGDOM NEEDS A YOUNG DAVID RODIGAN!”

The famed Jamaican musician feels that young Brits of Jamaican heritage should emulate Rodigan’s passion for reggae music  By Davina Hamilton— REGGAE CHAMPIONS: Dean Fraser (left) and David Rodigan—- REGGAE VETERAN Dean Fraser feels that the UK is in need of more reggae enthusiasts like David Rodigan. The celebrated Jamaican saxophonist, whose career has spanned over 40 years, praised the extensive knowledge of the renowned British reggae DJ, and says he can’t understand why so few young black Brits with … Read entire article »

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JESSE ROYAL PREPARES FANS FOR UPCOMING ALBUM!

JESSE ROYAL PREPARES FANS FOR UPCOMING ALBUM!

REGGAE artist Jesse Royal is testing the waters with his recently released sophomore mixtape In Comes the Small Axe. “It’s a deliberate attempt to get the people’s taste buds ready for what is to come,” said the dreadlocked artist. Jesse Royal The 11-track tape was released on May 4. The various production houses featured on the track include Overstanding, XTM Nation and Crash Dummy Productions. The set features Modern Day Judas, Hotter the Battle, Light Like A Feather, Feel … Read entire article »

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