It has only been five years since South African Reggae singer Freeky began his solo career. However his dedication to his craft and the quality of the music that he has produced as a solo artist has placed the former Tattoo front man among the cream of the crop on the growing South African Reggae music scene. The Johannesburg based reggae singer is rapidly emerging as the leading reggae voice in South Africa. His latest single … Read entire article »

LOS ANGELES — Halle Berry’s ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry was arrested for investigation of battery Thursday after he and the Oscar-winning actress’ current boyfriend got into a fight at her Hollywood Hills home, police said. Aubry, 37, was booked for investigation of a battery, a misdemeanor, and released on $20,000 bail, according to online jail records. He’s scheduled to appear in court Dec. 13. Aubry came to Berry’s house Thanksgiving morning and police responded to a report of … Read entire article »

The Jamaican music expert has worked at the radio station since 1990 By IAN BURRELL—– One of Britain’s best-known specialist radio presenters, David Rodigan, has ended his 22-year relationship with the commercial station Kiss FM by resigning over the “marginalisation” of reggae music in the schedule. Rodigan is known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of Jamaican music and was given an MBE in the last New Year’s honours list. He is a multiple winner of Sony radio awards but was … Read entire article »

By K’Shema Francis —– Entertainer Chuck Fenda endured just about seven hours of interrogation in Canada due to a case of mistaken identity. Recently, Fenda was interrogated at the Montreal International airport by officials. Chuck Fenda tells Music News that he was mistaken for a man who has the same name and birthday as him. Fenda explains that the Canadian authorities say the man known as Leshawn Whitehead is wanted for murder, drug trafficking and gun possession. Chuck Fenda is currently in … Read entire article »

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—— Singer Junior Reid, whose music has been embraced by the hip-hop generation, is featured on Who Wan Test, the latest song by rapper Nino Brown. The single is produced by DJ Khaled from the We The Best Music Group, a Miami, Forida company that has deejay Mavado on its books. It has major distribution through Def Jam Recordings, Interscope-Geffen-A&M and Universal Motown. Junior Reid   Commenting on the song, Reid said it not only keeps him current … Read entire article »

  AFRO Moses has performed in front of 100,000 people but whatever the crowd size, he brings the same energy and enthusiasm to every show. The man who is called the African James Brown goes from headlining festivals like the East Coast Blues and Roots or Peats Ridge to playing the local pub scene with ease. Anyone with an ear for high energy percussion with Afro-fusion and reggae influence will be enthralled. At the Sydney Opera House recently, he … Read entire article »

  MIRAMAR – As 2012 marks Jamaica’s 50th year of independence, VP Records offers arguably one of the most historical and genre-comprehensive box sets to commemorate the occasion. The 4-disc selection was curated by former Jamaican Prime Minister (1980-1989) Edward Seaga, who also played a major role in the development of the Jamaican music industry during the 1960s ska movement. Reggae Golden Jubilee – Origins of Jamaican Music is available now on VP Records and will only be sold … Read entire article »

KINGSTON, Jamaica — – The self-proclaimed King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, will headline the Escape 2 Festival in Abu Dhabi on December 6. The Grammy Award-winning artist will work alongside DJ Squeeze from Jamaica and DJ CP from Miami at the show, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi City Golf Club.   The Jamaican-themed festival, dubbed the “ultimate dance party with a Jamaican vibe” will be Beenie Man’s second visit to the United Arab Emirates this … Read entire article »

  By Howard Campbell —– BASS player Bertram ‘Ranchie’ McLean, who played on seminal hit songs like I Need a Roof and Dreamland, died last Wednesday at the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew. He was 64. His son, Antonie McLean, told the Jamaica Observer that his father had been ill for some time. He had surgery for prostate cancer two years ago and was wheelchair-bound for the last year. Bertram ‘Ranchie’ McLean   Bassist Lloyd Parks, who knew … Read entire article »

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—- A new market is opening for dancehall/reggae in India. Just days ago, Sean Paul wrapped three shows there. In December, Julian Marley is scheduled to perform in the country which has one of the world’s fastest Top: Dancehall star Sean Paul (left) on stage in India recently. Bottom: Sean Paul and Prashant Kumar, director of Blue Note Entertainment.   growing economies. Prashant Kumar, director of Blue Note Entertainment, the company responsible for bringing Sean Paul to India, has been … Read entire article »