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“SATISFACTION FEELING” COMMEMORATES DENNIS BROWN’S 63rd BIRTHDAY!

“SATISFACTION FEELING” COMMEMORATES DENNIS BROWN’S 63rd BIRTHDAY!

Although he died at age 42 in July 1999, Dennis Brown was always the ‘boy wonder’ to his countless fans. He had an impressive 31-year career that encompassed roots-reggae and lovers rock. His legacy is once again revisited on “Satisfaction Feeling”, a 21-song album scheduled for release on February 1 which is his 63rd birthday. It will be distributed by Tad’s International Record. “Satisfaction Feeling” includes a number of the Crown Prince of Reggae’s classic songs including Here … Read entire article »

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DIANA KING REBUKES JAMAICA’S CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM AFTER VYBZ KARTEL RELEASES HIS NEW ALBUM, “TO TANESHA!”

DIANA KING REBUKES JAMAICA’S CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM AFTER VYBZ KARTEL RELEASES HIS NEW ALBUM, “TO TANESHA!”

Diana King— International Jamaican singer Diana King has spoken out about Jamaica’s correctional system, after incarcerated dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel released a new album. In a social media post, King blasted the authorities for allowing convicted entertainers the ability to record while in prison.   Although she did not make specific reference to Vybz Kartel, the post follows the deejay’s release of his latest project titled To Tanesha a dedication to his long time partner.  Gladstone Wright, music producer and conceptualizer of … Read entire article »

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FIFTH ELEMENT RECORDS MAKING A COMEBACK TO CELEBRATE ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY!

FIFTH ELEMENT RECORDS MAKING A COMEBACK TO CELEBRATE ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY!

Devon Wheatley (left), one of the principals of Fifth Element Records, and Richie Spice— Fifth Element Records, the record label that launched the international careers of several major reggae artistes years ago, has returned to the fore with a bang to mark their 20th anniversary. “We’re going to make a difference once again, we’re doing Richie Spice’s new album in 2020, we’re going on a world tour, Chuck Fenda is back in the fold, all in time … Read entire article »

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“YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE” TAKES OVER THE NO.1 POSITION, AS ED ROBINSON, THE ANTHEM REGGAE BAND, CLIFFORD CLARKE, AND IDEOLOGY MAKE NEW ENTRIES!

“YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE” TAKES OVER THE NO.1 POSITION, AS ED ROBINSON, THE ANTHEM REGGAE BAND, CLIFFORD CLARKE, AND IDEOLOGY MAKE NEW ENTRIES!

FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART          (NY)    1/10/20 TW      LW WOC TITLE                                      ARTIST                                 LABEL                      HPR 1          2       9          YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE (1) THIRD WORLD/DAMIAN MARLEY                                                                                    GHETTO YOUTHS INT’L #1 2          1       8          Trust (4)                                  Buju Banton                            Gargamel Records      #1 3          3       16        There Goes My Baby              Tony Anthony                         Phylani Music             #3 4          4       10        Cock Soup                              Busy Signal                             Turf Entertainment      #4 5          6       13        Curly Locks                            Princess Lemonious                Gysai Records             #5 6          10     8          Together We Stand                  Richie Spice                            VP Records                 #6 7          8       9          In Your Eyes                           Hopeton Lindo/Fiona              Taxi/One … Read entire article »

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THIRD WORLD, DENIECE WILLIAMS, SANCHEZ, AND THE MELODIANS, FOR “RED ROSE FOR GREGORY” FEBRUARY 15, IN NEW KINGSTON!

THIRD WORLD, DENIECE WILLIAMS, SANCHEZ, AND THE MELODIANS, FOR “RED ROSE FOR GREGORY” FEBRUARY 15, IN NEW KINGSTON!

BY AALIYAH CUNNINGHAM—Observer writer— Third World in performance AMERICAN singer Deniece Williams and Grammy nominee Third World are headliners for this year’s ‘Red Roses for Gregory’, scheduled for Liguanea Golf Club in New Kingston on February 15. The event is in its fourth staging. June Isaacs, organiZer and widow of reggae singer Gregory Isaacs, said this year’s staging will be memorable. “This year is his [Isaacs’s] 70th birthday celebration and we want it to be spectacular. We are pulling out … Read entire article »

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ERIC MONTY MORRIS, SHABBA RANKS, LADY G, DEAN FRASER, AND ISRAEL VIBRATION, AMONG THOSE TO BE HONORED BY THE JAMAICA REGGAE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (JaRIA) FEBRUARY 25, IN KINGSTON!

ERIC MONTY MORRIS, SHABBA RANKS, LADY G, DEAN FRASER, AND ISRAEL VIBRATION, AMONG THOSE TO BE HONORED BY THE JAMAICA REGGAE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (JaRIA) FEBRUARY 25, IN KINGSTON!

Eric “Monty” Morris—- Singer Eric “Monty” Morris, whose career started during the ska era of the early 1960’s, is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA). The organisation announced its 2020 honors list Friday. The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 25 at Little Theater in Kingston. Morris is best known for the songs Oil in my Lamp, Sammy Dead and Wings of A Dove,which were massive ska hits. He was also a … Read entire article »

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BUJU BANTON’S “MURDA SHE WROTE” IS INCLUDED ON THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE MOVIE “BAD BOYS FOR LIFE!”

BUJU BANTON’S “MURDA SHE WROTE” IS INCLUDED ON THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE MOVIE “BAD BOYS FOR LIFE!”

Martin Lawrence—- Reggae artiste Buju Banton has started 2020 with a bang. The entertainer, who ended 2019 by signing with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, is featured on the official soundtrack for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s movie, Bad Boys For Life. The announcement was made via DJ Khaled’s official Instagram page on Wednesday. As part of the soundtrack, Banton joins the likes of Smith’s son Jaden, Meek Mill, City Girls, Black Eyed Peas, and J Balvin. Banton is featured on … Read entire article »

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TRINIDAD’S CHERISE RANSOME RELEASES HER LATEST SINGLE, THE REGGAE PROTEST SONG “POLICE IN THE HILLS!”

TRINIDAD’S CHERISE RANSOME RELEASES HER LATEST SINGLE, THE REGGAE PROTEST SONG “POLICE IN THE HILLS!”

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad –  Though she grew up on the party sound of soca in her native Trinidad and Tobago, singer Cherise Ransome has always kept tabs on serious issues. Some of the most controversial incidents of the last decade inspired her latest song, Police in The Hills. The reggae single, co-produced by Jamaicans Delroy Pottinger and Herman “Bongo Herman” Davis, was released on January 1. The deaths of African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement … Read entire article »

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IN NEW YORK…DUB POET RICHIE INNOCENT RECEIVES A “GLOBAL DUB POETRY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE!”

IN NEW YORK…DUB POET RICHIE INNOCENT RECEIVES A “GLOBAL DUB POETRY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE!”

CRichie Innocent holding the Certificate of Excellence he received at the Sarabita Masters Award in New York. Dub Poet Richie Innocent recently received a certificate of Excellence at the Sarabita Masters Awards in New York for his contribution to the global advancement of dub poetry. The Kingston-born poet, who is known for poems such as Where Are The Warriors, featuring Wise Wurdz, Community, and Good Old Days, said he is grateful for the award. “This award was given to me by Ras … Read entire article »

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PORTLAND POLICEMAN IS A “PROUD INFORMER” AS HE USES MUSIC TO URGE JAMAICANS TO FIGHT CRIME!

PORTLAND POLICEMAN IS A “PROUD INFORMER” AS HE USES MUSIC TO URGE JAMAICANS TO FIGHT CRIME!

By Gareth Davis Sr/Gleaner Writer—- Port Antonio, Portland:— Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Throyville Haughton is arguably the most popular police officer in Portland, especially since the music video for his song, Proud Informer, went viral on social media recently. The song, which implores citizens to essentially become informers to help stem the burgeoning crime, was a personal initiative by the cop, who noted that the decision to do a song is strictly on the basis that music is … Read entire article »

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