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PASTOR JEREMY ARNOLD, 30, WAS DUMPED IN GARBAGE BIN AT BIRTH, BY DOCTORS WHO THOUGHT HE WAS DEAD!

PASTOR JEREMY ARNOLD, 30, WAS DUMPED IN GARBAGE BIN AT BIRTH, BY DOCTORS WHO THOUGHT HE WAS DEAD!

By Alicia Barrett – Star Writer— P PreviousNext Jeremy Arnold— Pastor Jeremy Arnold said he was thrown into a garbage bin at birth by doctors who thought he was dead. Arnold, 30, pastor of Andrews Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kingston, said that his mother, Barbara Robinson, went into preterm labor and had him at five months, some four months before he was due to be born. He said that the doctors in Belize City, Belize, where he was born in 1989, … Read entire article »

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LATIN/POP SINGER SHAKIRA, SAMPLES INNER CIRCLE’S “SWEAT” ON HER LATEST SINGLE!

LATIN/POP SINGER SHAKIRA, SAMPLES INNER CIRCLE’S “SWEAT” ON HER LATEST SINGLE!

By Howard Campbell—Observer senior writer— Shakira Colombian star Shakira samples Inner Circle’s 1992 hit song Sweat (A La La La La Long) for her latest single, Me Gusta, which also features Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA. According to Billboard Magazine, the song was released on January 13. The publication describes it as an “infectious reggaeton-meets-Latin-trap fusion”. Me Gusta refers Sweat’s memorable “Ala-la-la-la-long, ala-la-la-la-long, long-li-long lo lo (Oh-yeah) Ala-la-la-la-long, ala-la-la-la-long, long-li-long-lo lo” chorus which helped make it one of the biggest reggae songs of the … Read entire article »

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SHUGA GIVES GOOD ADVICE TO WOMEN IN TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS!

SHUGA GIVES GOOD ADVICE TO WOMEN IN TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS!

BY AALIYAH CUNNINGHAM—Observer writer—- Shuga— SHUGA is urging women in troubled relationships to seek help and walk away at the first sign of a red flag. Her comment comes following recent deaths of women as a result of domestic violence. “We keep saying stop the violence against women and I totally agree, but women we need to love ourselves enough to not walk but run once we see the first sign, because it is only gonna get worse. I’ve … Read entire article »

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CHEVELLE FRANKLYN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “SOUTHWIND VOLUME 1!”

CHEVELLE FRANKLYN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “SOUTHWIND VOLUME 1!”

BY KEDIESHA PERRY—Observer writer—- Chevelle Franklyn— Dancehall singer-cum-gospel artiste, Chevelle Franklyn is adding the final touches to her latest album, Southwind Volume 1 . The 13-track set, her fourth, is co-produced by Franklyn, alongside several South African producers. A release date is slated for sometime this year. “This album is different because of the production, the vocals, the style, writing style…everything. It’s just straight worship. It will also show off my true vocal ability and I’m more excited about this one, than the … Read entire article »

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DANCEHALL ARTIST QUADA, ARRESTED ON MURDER AND ARSON CHARGES!

DANCEHALL ARTIST QUADA, ARRESTED ON MURDER AND ARSON CHARGES!

By Shereita Grizzle – Staff Reporter— P Fast-rising dancehall artiste Quada is the latest entertainer on the local circuit to face criminal charges.— Quada, whose given name is Shaquelle Clarke, was charged on Tuesday with murder and arson in relation to the 2019 mob killing of Miguel Williams. Williams was allegedly the man behind the rape and slaying of eight-year-old Shantae Skyers in Sterling Castle Heights, St Andrew. He was attacked, beaten and set on fire by persons who accused … Read entire article »

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VETERAN SINGER/ENTERTAINER TONY GREGORY, CELEBRATES 60 YEARS WITH FIRST REGGAE ALBUM!

VETERAN SINGER/ENTERTAINER TONY GREGORY, CELEBRATES 60 YEARS WITH FIRST REGGAE ALBUM!

By Yasmine Peru – Sunday Gleaner Writer—t C Legendary singer Tony Gregory has an enduring discography, almost 60 years deep, and during those six decades, he has amassed a fan base that stretches across the globe. While the adulation from the majority of his fans stems from his relatable love songs and his incredible showmanship, for music industry guru Copeland Forbes, it’s a bit different. “I always applaud him because him is a sharp dresser. Him shoes always … Read entire article »

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BUSY SIGNAL HEADS TO ATLANTA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18!

BUSY SIGNAL HEADS TO ATLANTA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18!

Busy Signal Don’t miss the Return of Busy Signal, Saturday January 18th, MLK WEEKEND at the Horizon Events Center 4990 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Bringing you hits like “Stay so” “Nah go ah Jail Again” “Miss Yuh” and many more! www.theauthenticshow.com/events … Read entire article »

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CHEVELLE FRANKLYN TO RECEIVE THE ICONIC “GOSPEL MUSIC ARTIST AWARD” FROM THE JAMAICA REGGAE MUSIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (JaRIA) FEBRUARY 25, IN KINGSTON!

CHEVELLE FRANKLYN TO RECEIVE THE ICONIC “GOSPEL MUSIC ARTIST AWARD” FROM THE JAMAICA REGGAE MUSIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (JaRIA) FEBRUARY 25, IN KINGSTON!

BY KEDIESHA PERRY—Observer writer— Chevelle Franklyn— Chevelle Franklyn is pleased to be a recipient of this year’s Iconic Award Gospel Music Artiste, courtesy of Jamaica Reggae Music Industry Association (JaRIA). “It feels very fulfilling. It’s always a great feeling to be recognized by your own people and I am grateful to God for this award. I actually didn’t expect it. When I found out a couple days ago, I thought: ‘Oh wow, this is nice!’,” she told the Jamaica … Read entire article »

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BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS 1984 RELEASED “LEGEND” HAS TAKEN OVER THE TOP POSITION OF BILLBOARD REGGAE ALBUM CHART!

BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS 1984 RELEASED “LEGEND” HAS TAKEN OVER THE TOP POSITION OF BILLBOARD REGGAE ALBUM CHART!

BY KEVIN JACKSON—Observer writer— Bob Marley— Legend: The Very Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers, tops this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The album was first released in 1984 as Legend , nine years before the publication’s reggae table was introduced. Over the years, Island Records has released remixed versions of the mega-selling compilation. All have topped the Billboard Reggae Album chart. The new-look chart has a number of older titles which charted years ago. This is in keeping with developing … Read entire article »

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MORGAN HERITAGE FOR IJAM MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ORLANDO, APRIL 4!

MORGAN HERITAGE FOR IJAM MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ORLANDO, APRIL 4!

Grammy Award-winning Morgan Heritage (Roy “Gramps” Morgan, Peter “Peetah” Morgan and Memmalatel “Mojo” Morgan) announced the iJAM Music Festival – Where Impact Meets Music. The one-day festival features international music superstars performing a spectrum of genresincluding Reggae, Rock, R&B, Soca, Latin, and much more all while bringing awareness through music and maintaining a sound mind, body and soul. The iJAM Music Festival makes its debut at Orlando’s Tinker Field on Saturday, April 4. Tickets went … Read entire article »

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