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THE SHAGGY FOUNDATION DONATES US$500,000 IN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE BUSTAMANTE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN!

THE SHAGGY FOUNDATION DONATES US$500,000 IN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE BUSTAMANTE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN!

The Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation (SMADF) handed over much needed medical equipment to the Bustamante Hospital For Children. It is the first of a two-part handover of equipment, furniture, parts and accessories with a combined value of more than US$529,000. Rebecca Burrell, SMADF’s executive director, shared that the foundation hired a medical technologist to “determine what was needed, what needed to be fixed, and what needed to be replaced. We had extensive consultations with the … Read entire article »

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VP RECORDS JOINS APPLE AS A MUSIC CURATOR, A BIG PUSH FOR JAMAICAN MUSIC!

Shaggy— In a bold step into the streaming world, veteran record label VP Records recently signed on as one of Apple Music’s curators of music and will now possess the ability to promote its own specially curated playlists through Apple. The record label, which has dedicated decades to the promotion of reggae, dancehall, and soca music abroad, is now expected to create specific playlists geared at serving the interests of music lovers not only in the Caribbean, but globally. The label will also use the platform to introduce music lovers to some new tracks while creating a more intimate connection through its carefully crafted playlists. The Apple Music playlists, personally curated by VP Records A&Rs, will include some of the most current dancehall, soca, and reggae music, as well as rare reggae tracks … Read entire article »

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ROOTS ARTIST BUGLE, RELEASES NEW ALBUM “BE YOURSELF!”

By Howard Campbell  Bugle. (Kenyon Hemans)— After leading the way to the control room of his recently completed St Andrew recording studio, singjay Bugle (real name Roy Thompson) settles into a seat and plays songs from Be Yourself, his new album. The 15-song set was released January 29 (his birthday) by Empire Records, the California label that distributed Strictly Roots, Morgan Heritage’s Grammy-winning album. Released three years after Anointed, his debut album, Be Yourself was recorded at the new studio. Professionally and personally, Bugle believes he has grown. “If yuh listen to dis album an’ Anointed yuh can hear di growth…di production level is totally different. Anointed was limited, it never have a world sound,” he said. Anointed was released by Zojak International, 14 years after the slightly built artist began recording. It was widely hailed by … Read entire article »

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SLOW TICKET SALES AMONG FACTORS THAT FORCED POSTPONEMENT OF NEW ZEALAND’S “RAGGAMUFFIN MUSIC FEST” TO NOVEMBER!

SLOW TICKET SALES AMONG FACTORS THAT FORCED POSTPONEMENT OF NEW ZEALAND’S “RAGGAMUFFIN MUSIC FEST” TO NOVEMBER!

 Shaggy— The Raggamuffin X Music Festival and Raggamuffin All Stars show in New Zealand and Australia, have been cancelled. Shaggy, Ky-Mani Marley and Gentleman, The Wailers featuring Julian Marley, and Morgan Heritage were scheduled to perform. Organizers of the event, OneWorld Entertainment, have announced that they have pushed the events to November. Raggamuffin X was to be held Saturday at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. The Raggamuffin All Stars was set for Australia on February the following … Read entire article »

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SHAGGY JOINS BUGLE FOR VIDEO SHOOT OF SINGLE “GANJA!”

Currently gearing up for the release of his sophomore album Reggae artist Bugle has enlisted the services of accomplished director Jay Will to shoot the video for ‘Ganja’ featuring Shaggy.  The single, is the first from his upcoming album titled ‘Be Yourself’, slated for release later this month (January 2017) . Shot throughout the thoroughfares of Jamaica with stops in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Thomas, the concept though taking an unconventional approach is somewhat self explanatory as the entertainers advocate for marijuana, the story is further bolstered by the picturesque backgrounds of the Caribbean island known for its breathtaking scenery. The video is schedule for release later this month and Bugle urges fans and music lovers to throw their full support behind the project. “This is a great song and the first from … Read entire article »

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SHAGGY TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY SOCIAL SERVICES (CVSS) HALL OF FAME!

 Shaggy in performance at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St Ann, last Saturday.— SHAGGY is to be inducted into the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) Hall of Fame for 10 years of outstanding support to the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston. The induction is slated to take place at the third staging of the CVSS Hall of Fame andVolunteer Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday at 7:30 pm. Guest speaker will be Prime Minister Andrew Holness. This year, Shaggy presented a check for $55 million to the Bustamante Children’s Hospital, representing proceeds from the 2016 fund-raiser Shaggy and Friends Concert. Since its inception in 2009, the concert has raised more than $255 million to acquire 450 pieces of medical equipment used … Read entire article »

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EDDY EDWARDS AIMS FOR “A BIGGER AND BETTER” GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL!

 Top: A section of the crowd attending 15th staging of Grace Jamaican Festival held in South Florida, recently. Bottom: Shaggy DESPITE its continued success, organizers of the 15th staging Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival are intent on making it “bigger and better”. The festival was held in Markham Park, Sunrise, Florida, on Sunday, November 13. “You know, food crosses all barriers. Music crosses all barriers. And we can combine food and music to bring people together. That’s one of our goals to bring people together to celebrate the Jamaican heritage and culture,” Eddy Edwards told Jamaica Observer. “However, every year we want to be bigger and better. We always want this event to be not just a Caribbean event in South Florida, but a South Florida event promoting the Caribbean,” he continued. For its recent staging, Edwards said … Read entire article »

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THE 15th ANNUAL GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL IN SOUTH FLORIDA WAS A TREAT!

BY KEVIN JACKSON—  Chef Andre Fowles of the Food Network’s Chopped participates in a demonstration.— HEADLINER Shaggy was a treat at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival held in Markham Park, Sunrise, Florida, last Sunday. With his vast repertoire of hits songs, Shaggy held the jam packed venue under his musical spell, especially the females. Songs including Oh Carolina, Bonafide Love, It Wasn’t Me, Boombastic, Hey Sexy Lady, Church Heathen and his recent Billboard chart-topper That Love were well received. Prior to putting a lid on the day’s proceedings, Shaggy was preceded by a number of strong performances. They include singer Twiggy whose Do Me Baby, I Want Your Love and Tears on My Pillow provided a bit of warmth on the evening. Chaka Demus and Pliers reeled off hits such as Tease Me, Murder She Wrote, … Read entire article »

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SHAGGY HOLDS NO.1 ON BILLBOARD REGGAE DIGITAL SONG SALES CHART WITH “THAT LOVE!”

   Shaggy— SHAGGY has had a presence in Billboard’s Reggae Digital Song Sales Chart for some time with his past hits, Boombastic, Angel and It Wasn’t Me. His latest single, That Love , released eight weeks ago, is currently number one. That Love is produced by Scott Storch, known for his work with Chris Brown and Britney Spears, among others) and released by Brooklyn Knights/Sony RED. It removed OMI’s Cheerleader from the top spot. In an interview with Vibe.com in August, Shaggy said the song is dedicated to people in the United States military. “That Love” is dedicated to our service men and women who are deployed from their loved ones. Sacrifices are made on both sides, military personnel and dependents. I personally have felt that, being deployed in the first Gulf War and being away from … Read entire article »

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THE JOVIAL SINGJAY TANTO BLACKS, GETS SERIOUS ON SELF-MARKETING!

BY SIMONE MORGAN—  Tanto Blacks (Photo: Kenyon Hemans)— All it takes is one sentence from singjay Tanto Blacks to have you toppling over with laughter. But this jovial deejay is very serious when he comes to marketing himself. He believes proper marketing keeps him relevant. And last summer saw him on several New York gigs. He shared his strategy with Splash. “I wasn’t booked for a lot of shows, but I went and look for them, because I saw the need to market myself. I begged some of the artists like Elephant Man and Sizzla a bly on their events and they obliged and I got a few minutes and the white people dem like the vibe and energy,” he said. “Like the rest of other shows that I wasn’t booked for I just … Read entire article »

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