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GHANA’S REGGAE SINGER BLACK PROPHET JOINS LEROY SMART ON UK CONCERT!

October 9th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Oris Aigbokhaevbolo • Ghanaian reggae singer Black Prophet will be performing alongside Jamaica’s Leroy Smart in London. The concert, at the Hootananny Brixton, will have both reggae stars onstage on October 15.. Black Prophet. Photo: Black Prophet Music The year has been good for Black Prophet who in August featured in the Chiemsee Summer Festival in Germany. The Chiemsee festival also featured dancehall star Sean Paul and Bunny Wailer. Styled as ‘Ghana’s most prolific singer and songwriter of African Roots Reggae,’ Black Prophet (whose real name is Kenneth Wilberforce Zonto Bossman) has had high profile collaborations since going solo in 1988. Before his debut solo album No Pain No Gain he was with the Ola Williams band. Leading his own backing band Thunder Strike, he attracted attention with 2003’s Legal Stranger. Some of his projects … Read entire article »

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THE WARRIOR LOVE BAND STILL UPSET BY THE ABUSE HANDED DOWN BY LEROY SMART!

January 26th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Simone Morgan—- Warrior Love Band— BASSIST and leader of the Warrior Love Band, Joseph Graham, said he and his colleagues are disappointed with the behaviour of singer Leroy Smart at the recent Rebel Salute show. He told the Jamaica Observer that it was the first time they had been abused by an artiste on stage. “Leroy ‘Don’ Smart was booed at Rebel Salute because, to put it mildly, his performance was lacking and he repeatedly disrespected the band throughout this performance,” Graham said. He disclosed that the veteran singer was slated to rehearse with the band but did not show up. “After we left the rehearsal studio, Leroy called me to say he is no longer performing at Rebel Salute so we should not rehearse his songs. At that point we had not received his … Read entire article »

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GREAT PERFORMANCES CLOSE REBEL SALUTE 2015!

January 19th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Simone Morgan—- Sizzla & (in the inset) Luciano—– REBEL Salute ended on a high note at Richmond Estate in St Ann yesterday morning. Patrons left the two-day festival musically satisfied. Reggae harmony trio Mighty Diamonds showed exactly what made them hot during the 1970s and ’80s with a well-received set. Their vocals were flawless and sounded no different from their recordings when they belted out the lyrics to Have Mercy, Pass the Kouchie, I Need a Roof and When the Right Time Come. As expected, Freddie McGregor hit his marker on stage and gave his fans a classical set. From the ‘Big Ship’ boss sang his first line, it was evident a lot of rehearsal and preparation went into his set. During his first 15 minutes, McGregor churned out lyrics to old favourites … Read entire article »

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LEROY “THE DON” SMART BOOED OFF STAGE, WHILE FREDDIE McGREGOR WAS WELL RECEIVED AT REBEL SALUTE!

January 18th, 2015 | Add a Comment

Entertainer Freddie McGregor during his performance at Rebel Salute 2015— PRIORY, St Ann – Veteran crooner Freddie McGregor steadied the ship with a pleasing performance after another old-timer, Leroy ‘Don’ Smart, was booed off the stage at Rebel Salute 2015 early Sunday morning. Smart, who failed to get the crowd going, accused the backing band of not rehearsing his songs. Impatient with the veteran singer, the patrons booed him as he was about to leave the stage. The ‘Don’ made a roundabout turn on stage and was about to take the mic from the emcee, but the patrons would have none of it as the boos got louder. On the other hand, patrons cheered for the Big Ship singer who earned an encore. McGregor did songs like Push Come to Shove, Stop Loving You, To Be … Read entire article »

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NEW YORK-BASED K-VIBES TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “ROSE AMONG THORNS” IN JUNE!

May 5th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell K Vibes/Brick Rose—- TO many in the competitive New York City music beat, singer K Vibes/Brick Rose has paid her dues, having recorded for several of the Big Apple’s top reggae producers since the early 1990s. After years of releasing singles, her debut album Rose Among Thorns, will be released in June. According to K Vibes/Brick Rose, releasing a full set is a personal accomplishment. “This album is to show the quality of my music and that … Read entire article »

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REGGAE SUMFEST TRIBUTE MAKES BIG PROMISES TO JAMAICA 50!

June 20th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Pinchers Reggae Sumfest, now into its 20th staging, has also been dubbed a Jamaica 50 event. As such, the producers have arranged for a Jamaica 50 tribute to take the Sumfest patrons on a journey through the musical decades. To help celebrate the country’s Golden Jubilee, John Holt, Yellowman, U-Roy, Leroy Sibbles, The Mighty Diamonds, Leroy Smart, Derrick Harriott, Frankie Paul and Pinchers are all on board. The various highly acclaimed artists will bring their unique flavour and … Read entire article »

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R&B SINGERS R. KELLY AND TREY SONGZ ARE CONFIRMED FOR REGGAE SUMFEST 2012!

June 13th, 2012 | Add a Comment

American R&B stars R Kelly and Trey Songz will be among the international acts billed for Reggae Sumfest scheduled for the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay from July 15 – 21. According to the festival’s website Trey Songz is headlining International Night One on Friday, July 20. (L-R) R Kelly and Trey Songz There will also be a special Jamaica 50 Tribute segment featuring John Holt, Yellow Man, U-Roy, Leroy Smart, Leroy Sibbles. R Kelly will be … Read entire article »

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