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COULD SHAGGY BE THE NEXT JUDGE ON BRITAIN’S “THE X FACTOR?”

August 5th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Shereita Grizzle— Following announcements that Peter Dickson was leaving his role as announcer for the popular talent show, ‘The X Factor’, at least two of the judges already have a replacement in mind, and reggae star Shaggy is the man they have suggested to take over. Dickson made the announcement on Tuesday via Twitter, stating that after 11 years with ‘The X Factor’ it was time for him to “check out and cut loose”. However, by Wednesday morning the Boombastic singer was making headlines across the Web for being named by two of the show’s judges as a possible replacement. Nick ‘Grimmy’ Grimshaw, a new addition to the judging line-up, made the suggestion on television on Wednesday morning. Talking to Lorraine Kelly on her early-morning ITV show, the BBC Radio 1 host said: “I thought Shaggy could replace him. I … Read entire article »

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CHRIS RENE OF X-FACTOR FAME, TRIES HIS HANDS AT REGGAE MUSIC!

June 29th, 2015 | Add a Comment

Famous for nabbing third place during Season One of the U.S. version of Simon Cowill’s The X Factor, and later signing an artist deal with  Epic Records with L. A. Reid’s support back in 2012, singer/songwriter Chris Rene is about to release a new independent EP, backed by Santa Cruz, California’s legendary rock-steady crew, the Stamina Allstars. Rene has had his past battles with sobriety, but now, with his music as the prime motivation to live a healthy productive lifestyle, he is focused on bringing his smooth R&B style to the reggae arena. The first single, “Sweetest Love” is due to drop in early July 2015 and will preview the “Pop Reggae/R&B Sound” he hopes will find support from both his already established fan base and the international reggae community that may be as … Read entire article »

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SIMON COWELL SIGNS JAMAICAN SINGER OMI, WITHOUT A MEETING!

May 13th, 2015 | Add a Comment

SIMON Cowell may have signed chart-topping reggae singer OMI – but he still has no idea who he is. By James Cabooter —  YOUTUBE STAR: OMI has over 70m views on just one song [MARVIN BARTLEY]— Jamaican OMI, real name Omar Pasley, is enjoying a second week at No 1 with ear worm Cheerleader. Si, 55, snapped up the singer because his song notched 70million views on YouTube, but hasn’t even met him.OMI, 28, told me: “I haven’t had chance to talk with Simon. He’s a busy guy. But I’ve heard how excited he is by my record and I’m looking forward to meeting him because you can’t put a price on getting free advice from Simon Cowell! “He’s predicting big things for me this summer.” Despite being signed to Syco, OMI says he’d have struggled to pass The X Fadelicately. GAMBLE: … Read entire article »

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MUSIC MOGUL SIMON COWELL IS REPORTEDLY LOOKING FOR REGGAE ACTS TO SIGN TO HIS RECORD LABEL!

September 7th, 2014 | Add a Comment

 By Kevin Jackson—  Simon Cowell– British music mogul Simon Cowell is reportedly hunting reggae acts for his Syco Music label which is distributed by Sony Music Entertainment. According to a highly-placed source who works with the label, Cowell has been interested in signing reggae artists for some time. “With the emerging trends in music, and reggae and dancehall having an impact on mainstream radio in the United Kingdom due to exposure by artists such as Stylo G and Sean Paul, the feeling is Syco is ready to work with a reggae act,” the source, who requested anonymity, told the Sunday Observer. “Simon has persons in the field looking for the next big name in reggae. I am not sure he will be looking at Jamaica but definitely it could be someone in the UK.” Cowell founded … Read entire article »

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