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Beenie hooks up with Alicia Keys…Angel a Mad!
2007-11-16 23:56:00
Crazy talk mek dem know say we no scared, dem and dem gang ah plan, tell dem we prepared….Caribbean, New York, Miami, Atlanta, London, right now, we say ONE876 to the world, weh some people feel like? BEENIE HOOKS UP WITH ALICIA KEYS Big up Beenie Man, yu a de boss! He and Barbee appear on the official remix of Keys ’ No One single which is currently topping the R & B charts. He will be performing with the chart-topping rhythm and blues singer and musician Alicia Keys during her set at this Sunday’s presentation of the American Music Awards. Furthermore, Angel supposed to a bun up when she watch the AMAs this weekend and see Beenie and Barbee on the red carpet together. It sticky pon some people inna the business. 16-Nov-07 Thanks to one876entertainment.com
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Jah Cure and Tanya Stephens rock Bahamas in ‘MC7′ concert
2007-11-16 16:41:00
Jah Cure   delivered a brilliant marquis performance to close the ‘Millennium Countdown 7’ show in The Bahamas on November 10. He blew away the Bahamian’s after-storm blues occasioned by Tropical Storm Noel which had threatened the island. The Bahamian  girls hung on his every word and screamed as he crooned his huge hits in a tight, beautifully orchestrated set that underlined his status as the ‘big man in the business’. (more…)
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Bronx’s Skerrit Bwoy comes to Jamaica
2007-11-16 16:38:00
If you have yet to visit the Bronx , don’t worry because the voice of the Bronx is well on its way to Jamaica , Saturday November 24th for radio diva Nikki Z birthday bash. “Short, black, an’ ugly” is how he introduces himself. Awarded Bronx #1 selector for 2005 & 2006, SKERRIT BWOY a.k.a. MR. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE exploded on the international dancehall scene in 1999, with his sound system GHETTO LIFE. (more…)
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Kartel release ‘Jacket’
2007-11-16 06:48:00
Head of the Portmore Empire, Vybz Kartel recently released a track titled Jacket , a clear shot at his present situation with his alleged babymother Sherika Todd. (more…)
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Einstein - lyrically armed
2007-11-16 00:38:00
Dancehall has long been the genre of showdowns & clashes with anyone bold enough to step in its arena earning the chance to compete with the best of the best. Lyrically driven it takes skillful artists to compose melodies and hooks that have a shelf-life of longer than a few weeks, not to mention the appeal needed to grace highly competitive local charts. (more…)
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Mavado threatens journalist Claude Mills
2007-11-15 02:31:00
I returned to the island on Sunday night only to get a phone call from a friend of mine that ‘Mavado ah pree me’. According to my friend, Mavado went to a stage show in Old Harbour where he went onstage and told the audience, ‘anywhere mi see Claude Mills, mi a go box him down ‘cause him ah mek man name ah call up inna suss on the Internet’. I dismissed Mavado’s rant as a case of bad judgment and misdirected anger, however, on Monday morning, I began to get a lot of phone calls from my peers in the industry who suggested I take the matter seriously. So in the afternoon, I called Julian Jones-Griffith, Mavado’s manager, who told me that he had not personally heard Mavado’s vow to ‘page’ me, but that it was possible, given the controversial content of my website, One876Entertainment.com. He went on to say that he was not telling me how to write but he actually suggested that it would be conducive to my health to change the slant of what he called my ‘biased writi...
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Flex and Deva Brat to face off at Sting
2007-11-15 02:24:00
A member of the Alliance has finally agreed to take on Deva Brat at this year’s Sting concert, and it is (drum roll please) Flex . One of the wickedest lyricists in the Alliance camp, Flex, has grown weary of the antagonistic name calling by Deva Brat and has offered a settlement of all arguments at this year’s Sting annual let’s-get-ready-to-rumble stage show. (more…)
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Killer and Mavado join hip hop elites
2007-11-15 02:14:00
Alliance overlord Bounty Killer and the “Gully God” Mavado are leaving the island this weekend to appear alongside some of Hip Hops biggest and brightest names for a show being held on Miami’s South Beach. (more…)
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D’Angel release ‘Blaze’ video
2007-11-14 00:12:00
Jamaican artiste, Michelle Downer-Davis more popularly known as D’Angel released a hot new video for her latest single Blaze , produced by Fresh Ear Productions. (more…)
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Deva Brat links with Skatta’s network
2007-11-14 00:07:00
Jamaica, New York, Canada, U.K, dah news yah hot. Deva Brat start link up wid the Network now, and the streets love what a gwaan. The man song, Bundle a Gal deh pon crazy mixtape, crazy money ah spend pon him now, and now him have a big producer, ‘Skatta’ Burrell innah the camp. (more…)
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Twins of Twins release video tribute
2007-11-14 00:00:00
Jamaican dancehall entertainers Twins of Twins took a break from turning everyday pains and happening into humour to release a video Only God Knows, a tribute to the son of one of the twins. (more…)
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Entertainer’s brother killed ‘good samaritans’?
2007-11-13 23:58:00
A brother of a popular entertainer is now in police custody and is being held and questioned in relation to the death of the ‘good samaritans’, Jhanel Whyte and Tyawo McKenzie, the ill-fated couple who had attempted to compensate men with whom they had been involved in an accident last week. (more…)
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Deva Brat and Busy Signal square off
2007-11-13 23:53:00
The streets have been buzzing with talk of Deva Brat going tune-for-tune with Busy Signal last week at the Asylum nightclub. The face-off however ended prematurely when Deva was pushed off stage and the Asylum security guards rushed in to quell what could have been a volatile situation. (more…)
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Reggae Artist: Jermaine Fagan
2007-11-13 18:45:00
More 2 Life, he now has the world singing. From his native community of Portmore to the streets of Philadelphia, the voice of reggae artist Jermaine Fagan echoes over the internet, traditional radio and in the clubs. With 2 albums and a line of performances, Jermaine is one of Jamaica’s most promising artists on the scene. Singing and performing since 1994 he has matured into a revolutionary singer. His influence to pursue a career in music comes from his consciousness of the World seeking solutions to problems such as poverty, inequality and injustice. The humble yet determined artist has performed at several stage shows including the annual Yam Festival in Philadelphia and the annual Reggae Festival in New Jersey. With his new album, “Just A Simple Man”, Jermaine has definitely opened his audience to a more mature and revolutionized side. With tracks like “ East Shore” and “African Woman”, he beckons for the ears of millions more to his unique sound and style of musi...
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REGGAE MUSIC FINDS NEW GROUNDS THROUGH THE VOICE OF U.S. BASED, REGGAE ARTI
2007-11-13 18:41:00
Unlike the trend of past decades, where international reggae artists turn to dancehall instead of roots reggae because of its upbeat sound and easy adoption to America’s main stream music, a new voice has been surfacing among the U.S Caribbean community. Jermaine Fagan is an artist who has been educated through the American school system but has been able to identify with the poor because of his humble life. He has taken the route of legends like Bob Marley but with an intellectual flair. Jermaine is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA with a Bachelor in MIS. Born in St. Thomas, Jamaica, he migrated to the United States in 1999 to pursue a career in Information Technology. In contrast, while attending the University he began to take his musical career, which began as a hobby in Jamaica, much more seriously. Recording tracks daily after classes and performing at local shows on the weekend became his prime interest. After graduating from Temple in 2004, Jermaine star...
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Spragga Benz release ‘Take It Slow’ off new album
2007-11-12 22:05:00
Born and raised in the South side community of Rae town, Kingston Jamaica, Carlton Grant a.k.a Spragga Benz has attained and maintained a level of musical notoriety only dreamed of by many. His music and performances has always inspired and entertained his many fans worldwide and continues to set ‘the order’ in the reggae and dancehall community, with hits like She Nuh Ready Yet, No Way Remix and Jack It Up. The Benz is back to set the record straight with the long awaited album entitled ‘The Prototype’ due for release in February 2008. With this album Spragga is ready to take the fans on a most exhilarating ride as only a benz can, crossing all musical borders and boundaries with his lyrical talent and taking the ladies along on the ride with the hot new single Take It Slow. 12-Nov-07 Thanks to one876entertainment.com
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Jah Will Save Me
2007-11-11 04:28:00
A small village some miles away experienced heavy rains. A rastafarian’s home was flooded out. On the roof the rastafarian prayed to Jah to save him. Feeling sure that his prayer would be answered he waited patiently. After a few minutes some men came in a boat and asked him if he needed help. To this he replied: “Jah will save I and I.” So the boat left. A few minutes passed then a plane came to aid the dread followed by a helicopter, and each time the Ras replied: “Jah will save di I.” Alas, the Ras drowned. When he was resurrected and met Jah in heaven he asked: “Jah, why yuh mek mi drown? You never hear mi prayer?” “Of course mi hear, dat is why mi send boat, plane and helicopter fi yuh.” Thanks to vibesjokes.com
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High anticipation for ‘MC ‘ in Bahamas tonight
2007-11-11 04:21:00
Nassau, Bahamas : Anticipation has reached fever pitch in Bahamas as tonight’s ‘Millennium Countdown 7′ show at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre has become the marquis event of this holiday weekend. (more…)
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Assassin rocks London
2007-11-11 04:18:00
Jamaican dancehall artiste Assassin is back from giving his U.K. fans a sample of the sounds from his latest album, Gully Sit’n (VP Records). Assassin performed for sold out crowds at two back-to-back shows in London , on November 3-4. (more…)
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Avah denies being the ‘Gangster’s’ girl
2007-11-10 06:04:00
What seemed to be a brewing battle for Jamaica’s ‘Gangster for Life’ deejay, Mavado was wielded into another direction when One876Entertainment.com got an interview with one of the alleged ‘fighters’ for rights to the artiste’s affection. (more…)
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Bogle duppy ah haunt Beenie?
2007-11-10 06:01:00
BOGLE DUPPY AH HAUNT BEENIE The Fraudflex website claim say Beenie Man was crying at a dance earlier this week, but mi no hear nothing ‘bout that pon the road. (more…)
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Vybz Kartel to release Vybz Rum
2007-11-10 05:56:00
Deejay Vybz Kartel will have his own brand of alcoholic beverage next year under an endorsement deal signed with a company that are the main distributors of the energy drink, Pimp Juice. (more…)
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Today in Reggae-Back with a vengeance
2007-11-10 05:52:00
Back with a vengeance Spice is back, and this time she’s sparing no one. Back from a nine-month hiatus - she left the scene to give birth to her now two-month-old son Nicholas Lall Jnr - the raunchy female deejay has released a new track entitled I’m Back. (more…)
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Portmore ‘DON’ turns to positive music
2007-11-09 05:53:00
Mikey Pelpa, has turned his talents to creating positive music. He who has always been interested in the music industry has teamed up with Danger Zone records to showcase a more positive image. This showcase begun at Cure Fest in October where Mikey Pelpa graced the stage with some lyrical samples from his catalogue to the satisfaction of the crowded stadium. (more…)
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Petr Kraus- Red Bull’s # Trail Biker coming to Jamaica
2007-11-07 00:40:00
Red Bull will be hosting its # 1 trail Biker s, Petr Kraus, here in Jamaica from November 12-15, 2007. He will be touring and performing at local universities, Mandela Park (HWT), Sam Sharpe Square and Pier 1, Montego Bay. (more…)
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Munga diss Big Ship …Again!
2007-11-06 06:56:00
Yo, the Munga and Big Ship war ah get deeper. Munga have a new song name Gwaan Pree mi hear DJ Liquid and DJ Wayne dem a play weh a give it to Big Ship, Munga diss Stephen wicked and talk up pure tings about Chino, and even diss up Casper the man who give him the big number one. (more…)
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Garrison Hawk drops ‘Gangsta Roll’
2007-11-06 06:53:00
After premiering his video, ‘Gangsta Roll ’ on HYPE TV last week, the deejay Garrison Hawk is planning a major lyrical assault of the nation’s airwaves. This red hot rookie, known for his excellent wordplay and his unique flow, is already raising eyebrows in the Dancehall Game. (more…)
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The Gleaner Music News
2007-11-06 06:48:00
Bolton needed ‘One Night Only’ to tear the house down For ‘One Night Only’ Michael Bolton rocked the National Indoor Sports Arena last Sunday night to a room full of excited women. Before the sensual voice of Bolton sent shivers through his female fans acts such as Hezrone and Robert ‘Dubwise’ Browne made a movement on stage….
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JamaicaStar Music News
2007-11-06 06:46:00
BBC looks for ‘Next Big Thing’ in the rain It was a familiar talent search scene outside the Ashanti Oasis Restaurant, Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Saturday afternoon; a couple tents, many hopefuls with as many numbers and a voice over a megaphone sending said hopefuls in batches…. Ifrica retuns to the fold Queen Ifrica is the daughter of veteran artiste Derrick Morgan. Although being the daughter of a famous singer, Ifrica did not come face to face with her dad until she was 22. While many persons would have known their fathers much earlier…
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Jamaica Oberver Music News
2007-11-06 06:42:00
Local acts shine at One Night Only Local acts Christopher Martin and Cherine Anderson, at Sunday night’s One Night Only, proved themselves worthy of sharing the stage with veteran soul crooner Michael Bolton. Though it wasn’t necessarily a case of upstaging the headliner, both acts held their own during their respective sets, giving the National Indoor Sports Centre audience a glimpse at the future of Jamaica n music. Complete Story … Ruffi-Ann has no ‘reservations’ Like one of her colleagues with whom she shares some similarities, she comes with a new name.But perhaps, even more importantly, she comes with the new tune Reservation for 2 a title that may be interpreted metaphorically, philosphically or literally. Of course, if nothing else, musically.
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