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BRUK OUT! SHABBA GETS REAL WITH SEANI B!
He is the original Grammy Kid, the man who kicked down the door for future dancehall stars to be seen and heard…and he’s coming to the UK… For a generation of dancehall fans, Shabba represents the epitome of what the music stands for. The double Grammy winner has flown the flag since the mid-80’s and been an icon for the industry. Now he is preparing to come over with some friends to play the iconic venue … Read entire article »
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SHABBA RANKS, MAXI PRIEST, BARRINGTON LEVY AND MR. VEGAS, HEAD FOR LONDON’S WEMBLEY ARENA, JULY 1!
Shabba Ranks and his reggae friends to roll back the years at Wembley Arena The dancehall legend and original ‘Mr Loverman’ tops the star-studded bill on Sunday 1 July—- By: Craig Angus He was at the forefront of a movement that brought Jamaican Dancehall to a mainstream audience in the late 1990’s, and now the original ‘Mr Loverman’ Shabba Ranks is back on the big stage. Sunday 1 July, Shabba and an impressive collection of reggae legends including Barrington … Read entire article »
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“IT’S TIME FOR ZIGGY MARLEY NOT TO ACCEPT THE REGGAE GRAMMY NOMINATION” SAYS ROGER STEFFENS!
BY RICHARD JOHNSON— Ziggy Marley— Sunday’s win by Ziggy Marley for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards has ignited another wave of criticism. Over the years, the Grammy judges have been criticised whenever a Marley wins the Best Reggae Album category. Critics claim that if a Marley is in the category a win is assured, as voters are drawn to their late father, Bob Marley. Reggae historian and archivist Roger Steffens, who predicted that Marley would win his eighth Grammy, has weighed in on the discussion. He believes it is time for Ziggy Marley to decline a nomination for Best Reggae Album, therefore giving other acts a chance at winning. “If he (Ziggy Marley) is truly gracious, when he accepts it, he will announce that he will no longer accept a nomination for the … Read entire article »
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SHABBA RANKS, MAVADO, JAH CURE, AND THE GOO GOO DOLLS, JOIN THE 2017 ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL!
St. Kitts Music Festival First Wave of Signups: Shabba Ranks, Mavado, Jah Cure and Goo Goo Dolls Chart topping Dancehall artists Shabba Ranks, Jah Cure, Mavado and renowned American Rock band Goo Goo Dolls are the first wave of artists signed to perform at the 21st Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which will take place June 22-24, 2017. “We are very pleased to welcome these prolific artists to St. Kitts,” said the Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry & Commerce. “This mix of dancehall and rock-n-roll performances speaks to the dynamic diversity of the St. Kitts Music Festival, which has become a successful platform for driving tourism to our shores during the start of what is typically our low season for visitor arrivals.” Mavado Mavado, is a Jamaican deejay, singer … Read entire article »
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NEW YORK-BASED DJ LINKAGE, URGES ARTISTS TO PERFORM FOR FREE AT STING 2016, DECEMBER 26!
Dexter Blake CEO Linkage Awards and Linkage Radio— Fearful that Jamaica could lose Sting, a staple on the dancehall calendar, a United States-based radio announcer has called for artists to perform for free at this year’s show. The announcer, DJ Linkage, who puts on the annual Linkage Awards in the US, made the call on Tuesday. He said that Sting is without major financial support from sponsors and that if artists perform for free it would be a major way of giving back to a show that has made a significant contribution to their careers. I’m calling out all artists to come and show appreciation to Sting on December 26, 2016, by waiving their fees to this show,” DJ Linkage said. IN PHOTO: SHABBA RANKS “I’m asking all promoters, producers, and artists such as Super Cat, … Read entire article »
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NINJAMAN SCOLDS SHABBA RANKS FOR DISSING JOURNALIST!
By Shereita Grizzle— Rexton “Shabba Ranks” Gordon receives the OD for his invaluable contribution to Jamaica Music locally and internationally— Dancehall veteran Ninja Man has issued a warning to fellow entertainer Shabba Ranks to respect the media and most importantly his freshly awarded Order of Distinction (OD). Ninja Man’s advice comes after Shabba Ranks got aggressive during a recent interview when asked about the bad vibes being shared between both deejays. Shabba, in a recent interview with TVJ’s Entertainment Report, was asked to comment on the squabble between himself and Ninja Man. The deejay shoved the microphone from in front of his face and hurled expletives at the reporter. “Tek the mic outta me face,” he said as he pushed it away. “Ask me bout music and don’t ask me bout f**kery. Go ask him wah a di … Read entire article »
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THE CROWD GOES WILD AS SHABBA RANKS RECEIVES HIS ORDER OF DISTINCTION HONOR!
BY RICHARD JOHNSON—- Shabba Ranks being invested with the Order of Distinction by Sir Patrick Allen at King’s House in St Andrew yesterday. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)— WILD cheers rang out across the expansive lawns of King’s House in St Andrew yesterday as deejay Shabba Ranks rose to accept his Order of Distinction from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. Shabba Ranks, whose given name is Rexton Ralston Fernando Gordon, was recognised for his invaluable contribution to the Jamaican music industry. Dressed in an off-white suit, pewter-colored shoes, topped with a Fedora Bordeaux, the two-time Grammy Award winner moved towards the platform and earned the loudest cheers from the hundreds gathered. Before ascending the steps, the 50-year-old artist paused, doffed his Fedora then handed it to the uniformed guard. With this, the cheers grew even louder. It was … Read entire article »
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SHABBA RANKS…MY SHARED MEMORY!
As Shabba Ranks (Rexton Gordon) is about to be honored by the government of Jamaica with the Order of Distinction (OD) on Monday, October 17, for his outstanding contributions to music and to brand Jamaica, here is my true and accurate recollection of the beginning of his journey. It was a day in October 1987, I was running a bit behind schedule to catch my return flight to New York, I had my radio show on Thursday night/Friday morning. Usually, I would stop by the various record companies to get the latest releases. This particular Thursday afternoon I only had time to stop by one and I decided to make it Tuff Gong Records. I figured it was off Marcus Garvey Drive, and I could just jump on it and head … Read entire article »
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CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, KONSHENS, AND DEXTA DAPS, JOIN BERES & SHABBA ON LOVE & HARMONY CRUISE!
NEW ACTS ADDED TO LOVE & HARMONY CRUISE SET TO SAIL IN FEBRUARY WITH THE BIGGEST NAMES IN CARIBBEAN MUSIC Chris Martin, Konshens, Dexta Daps To Join Beres Hammond, Shabba Ranks Elephant Man, Third World, I-Wayne, Elephant Man, Queen Africa, Edwin Yearwood & More The biggest names in Reggae, Dancehall & Soca music have been booked for the inaugural Love & Harmony Caribbean Cruise, setting sail roundtrip from the Port Of Miami to Ocho Rios, Jamaica February 27th – March 3rd 2017. Brought to you by Rockers Island Entertainment, in association with Best Of The Best Entertainment and Massive B., the Love & Harmony Caribbean Cruise will feature intimate performances from the king of lovers rock, Beres Hammond, the king of dancehall,Shabba Ranks, legendary reggae band, Third World, Queen Ifrica,Wayne Wonder, Tony Curtis,Singing Melody, … Read entire article »
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GREGORY ISAACS, BUNNY RUGS, AND SHABBA RANKS, TO GET JAMAICA’S NATIONAL HONORS (ORDER OF DISTINCTION) OCTOBER 17!
Dr. Ken Baugh among five getting OJ Jamaica Observer’s Stewart, Gordon make honors list BAUGH… retired from elective politics last February Former Cabinet minister Dr Ken Baugh is among five Jamaicans who have been appointed members of the Order of Jamaica, the island’s fourth- highest national honor. The others are Dr Wayne Boxer, who will be honored for services to the National Gallery of Jamaica and the development of the arts; Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer for her contribution to health … Read entire article »
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