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VETERAN DEE JAY PETER METRO STAYS ACTIVE IN THE DANCEHALL!

October 15th, 2016 | Add a Comment

By Andre Williams— Peter Metro performs at Top Ranking in 2006— Peter Metro, whose music career spanned the 1980’s and ’90’s successfully, says though he is not recording music on a regular basis, he is always working, despite not garnering media spotlight. In fact, he boasts that he is one of the most active veterans in the music industry today. “Every other weekend, I am out there working,” he told THE WEEKEND STAR. Born Peter Clarke, the veteran entertainer whose career blossomed on the Metro Media sound system in the early 1980’s told THE WEEKEND STAR, “I’m still out there in the dancehall with Metro Media once a promoter hires me. I started out with the sound system. I help to establish it throughout the world, then Sky Juice in 1985.” Metro is promoting a new song … Read entire article »

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ADMIRAL BAILEY AND LT. STITCHIE TO JOIN BURO BANTON AND PETER METRO ON THE “RETURN TO THE U.S. TOUR 2017!”

October 2nd, 2016 | Add a Comment

Veteran deejays Admiral Bailey and Lt. Stitchie have signed on to join Buro Banton and Peter Metro, on the “Return To The U.S. Tour 2017” spearheaded by broadcast journalist, Clinton Lindsay. All four artists got their first trip to the U.S. from Mr. Lindsay back in the 1980’s. Lt. Stitchie was introduced to Mr. Lindsay in 1986, 30-years ago, and both have established a strong and respectful relationship since then. Now, a minister, Pastor Stitchie will … Read entire article »

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VETERAN DANCEHALL MASTERS BURO BANTON AND PETER METRO, ARE SIGNED FOR THE “RETURN TO THE U.S.TOUR 2017!”

October 1st, 2016 | Add a Comment

Veteran dee jays Buro Banton and Peter Metro, have resigned a manager/booking agent contract with broadcast journalist Clinton Lindsay, 33-years after their first association with Mr. Lindsay. It was back in 1983, when the dancehall masters signed up for their first trip to the United States. Both artists have not been in the US in over 20-years, but have traveled to other regions of the world, where demands for them have been great. Mr. Lindsay had given up on the booking and management aspects of the business, and was only concentrating on the radio side of his career. “For the past two years or so, I’ve noticed the trend towards retro artists and people have been suggesting that I come back and lead the trend, like I did in the 80’s…” stated Clinton Lindsay. Mr. … Read entire article »

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SINGER FRANKIE PAUL IS ON THE MEND AFTER FOOT SURGERY!

January 21st, 2016 | Add a Comment

Frankie Paul performing on Startime held at Mas Camp in St Andrew, two Saturdays ago.– Singer Frankie Paul is recuperating after undergoing surgery to remove a portion of his leg. His friend, veteran deejay Peter Metro, confirmed Paul underwent a major operation. “Yeah man, him foot cut off. A last night (Tuesday) mi see him a Jungle (Arnett Gardens),” Metro told the Jamaica Observer yesterday. He did not know which hospital the operation took place or what foot was affected. Frankie Paul’s — who rarely performs in Jamaica — last appearance was on Startime at Mas Camp in St Andrew, two Saturdays ago. He was assisted on stage by handlers and did part of his abbreviated set sitting in a chair. Frankie Paul called into the Foundation Radio Network with Clinton Lindsay, to confirm the operation and … Read entire article »

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THE SECOND ANNUAL KINGSTON MUSIC WEEK, KICKS OFF DECEMBER 1- 6!

November 30th, 2015 | Add a Comment

(L) Cherine (R) Boris Gardiner— LIVE music comes to the capital city from December 1-6 with the second staging of Kingston Music Week.The week kicks off on Tuesday with Live at Countryside scheduled for Countryside Club in Half-Way-Tree, and features ’80s deejay Peter Metro, Nina Karle and Alana. On Wednesday, student bands at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts will take patrons through the history of Jamaican music — from ska to dancehall — at the college’s amphitheatre. That same night, the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artists and Affiliates (JAVAA) takes over the Countryside Club with artists Boris Gardiner, Ken Boothe, The Heptones, Gem Myers, and the Fab 5 Band taking to the stage.Thursday should see a performance by dancehall deejay Tifa at the Triple Century Sports Bar … Read entire article »

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THE 80’s DANCEHALL SINGER MADDO DIES AT 56!

October 14th, 2015 | Add a Comment

Osbert ‘Madoo’ Maddo—- SINGER Osbert ‘Madoo’ Maddo, who had big hits in the early 1980’s with Jamming So and Coming From Town, died Sunday in the United States. His brother, singer Hugh ‘UU’ Maddo, said he died at age 56 at his home in Bangor, Maine. He did not give a cause of death but said Madoo had a history of heart problems. Born in Dalvey, St Thomas, Maddo attended Excelsior High School and cut his musical teeth on … Read entire article »

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