Academy denies dancehall bias
Representatives from the board of directors, responsible for overseeing the organisation and execution of the Reggae Academy Awards (RAA), have come out in denial over claims that the organisation is biased against dancehall music.
Saw tells her rape story - DJ speaks out about terrifying ordeal
Ace female deejay Marion 'Lady Saw' Hall was raped as a little girl when living in the garrison but now several years later, she wants to tell her story. In an emotional phone interview with the STAR earlier this week...
Anthony B jumps on to the soca scene
Deejay Anthony B is heading on the road with tons of new material, including his debut single on the soca scene, Tripping Down Di Road. Known for his conscious reggae lyrics and hardcore deejay style, many persons were surprised to hear...
Omari cries for 'Help'
Omari's song Help is perhaps one of the hottest and most inspirational gospel songs in the industry as it is currently receiving heavy rotation on both radio and television. Omari, whose real name is Andrew Edwards...
CENTERSTAGE with Assassin
Stage name: Assassin, Real name: Jeffrey Campbell - How did you get started in the business? During sixth form at Camperdown. Mi get a link to Spragga Benz tru Briggy, an' di tune Big Up All Di Shottas Dem, a me write it...
Money Changer
Artiste: Mavado Intro, Make money, Make money Make money..Ahhhh But don't bow fi it.no Neva, neva A wa happen to dem? Chorus Money doan change wi Wi a money changer But if yuh diss wi a danger
Great Tarrus and Sizzla combination
Today THE STAR brings back the hugely popular Mus' Buss, Caan Buss column. In this weekly song review feature, three musical minds with different tastes will analyse each song and will grade it on vocal ability, lyrics, musical arrangement and appeal...
Mavado gets four IRAWMA nominations
On Wednesday evening, as deejay Ce'Cile announced Mavado's nomination in one of four categories in the 27th International Reggae and World Music Awards, she intoned the deejay's signature 'gangster for life'. It was a cry that was absent...
Dancers Paradise - Do the Kangaroo
Dancer: Kangaroo, Real name: George Robinson, Birth month: October, Familiar slang often used: Ever Fresh, How/why did you start dancing? Well mi start mi career a Tastee, round about 1991 wid a dance name 'Riggy Jig' and in 1993 mi change mi name...
Western Consciousness celebrates 20 years
Western Bureau: Western Consciousness, Jamaica's longest-running one-night reggae show, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. To mark this major milestone, promoter Worrell King will be serving up a special treat as a token of his appreciation...
STAR SUSS
Cherry Flawless in di buildiiiing! People, mi need fi apologise bout how mi did stop sudden, but mi did have one baby son and yuh done know mi haffi tek care a him plus one troublesome daughter wha mi have deh. Lawd have mercy!