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VETERANS CLAIM THE MUSIC BIZ IN JAMAICA IS NO LONGER PROFITABLE!

By Curtis Campbell— Veteran producer, Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon—- Following the recent success of Omi’s Cheerleader single in international markets, veteran reggae artiste Paul Elliott is encouraging other Jamaican acts to export more of their music. Elliott, who is now promoting an album titled Reggae Music Tun Up, says Omi was forced to take his talent overseas since the local music industry is not prepared to promote or purchase quality music. Elliott says, like Omi, he has found favour with charts in the international market. However, he is yet to get his due respect in Jamaica, despite dedicating more than 34 years to reggae music. “Currently, I am on the New York top 30 chart, I am on the charts in South Florida, and several others. I have new songs like Bun Wid Di Music and Meaning of Life, yet I still … Read entire article »

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REGGAE, DANCEHALL ARTISTS NOW BLAMING EACH OTHER FOR THE NEGATIVE IMAGE OF JAMAICAN MUSIC!

Warrior King— By Curtis Campbell— There is yet another clash of the genres brewing as some reggae and dancehall artists have come out in defence of their respective genres, while casting blame on the other for the negative light being shed abroad on Jamaica’s indigenous music. Dancehall’s duo RDX is of the view that old-school reggae artists are doing dancehall music a huge injustice abroad. According to the duo, old-school reggae artists are selling foreigners the idea that dancehall music only offers negativity. RDX member Delomar claims that journalists have confided in him during interview sessions that some old-school reggae artists have repeatedly bashed the dancehall genre because they regard it as being inferior to reggae music. The deejay further stated that dancehall music is more successful than reggae in some markets and deserves its fair opportunity to shine. “When wi … Read entire article »

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JAMAICA 50 CELEBRATIONS HEAD TO LONDON’S 02 ARENA!

JAMAICA 50 CELEBRATIONS HEAD TO LONDON’S 02 ARENA!

By Howard Campbell—– WHEN Rod Hallett arrives in Jamaica today, it will be to launch a project close to the British music industry veteran’s heart. Hallett is president of International Touring at promotions giant AEG Live. He is also main man behind the July 25 to August 6 extravaganza showcasing Jamaican pop culture at the London 02 Indig02 Arena. Top: Jimmy Cliff Bottom: HALLETT… president of International Touring at promotions giant AEG Live   For Hallett, who started his career as a … Read entire article »

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