Serani inks two-album deal
One of dancehall's hottest new artistes, Craig 'Serani' Marsh, has signed a two-album deal with Japan label JVC Entertainment. The producer, now turned singer, says, "It's exciting for me because since I took the decision to add singing...

Bugle's pot boils
With some of his own lyrics pumping from a stereo at his Cooreville Gardens home, Bugle began to cook one of his favourite meals, ackee and saltfish. He was certainly an efficient cook as he washed his utensils and rigorously cleaned the cupboard ...

Plant a seed with music
With food prices skyrocketing globally and the Government having ended the subsidy on basic food items that had shielded consumers, especially those at the lowest rungs of the economic ladder, in the earlier part of the year...

Fast beats
Beats have their time but recently the airwaves are full of extremely fast ones. This is an issue to some people in the music industry. Many of these beats are done at some speedy rates and are accompanied by lyrics that are deejayed just as fast.

Ginjah never give up
Which High School did you attend? Anchovy Comprehensive and Pembrook Hall High How did you get started in the business? Music definitely an in born concept, but the main thing started by touring with Beres Hammond....

Chandelier rhythm buzzing in the streets
The following singles are now available at One Love Records: Boom Sound/International Herb by Mikey Melody/Errol Bonnick, Herb Ina Mi Kutchie/Soundboy Run Away by Admiral Tibet/Josey Mel, Herbal Music/Killa Round Town...

Shining a light on new talent at Weekenz
Upon entering Weekenz on a Wednesday evening the stage is usually occupied with new, talented artistes who are trying to launch their careers through Jamaica Vibes. "We saw a need for artiste development within the entertainment sector. ...

Real Life Story
Intro: Well this is a Ghetto ting, All the man dem wid the zinc fence and board house, You done know, This is Stitchie's real life story, Up close and personal, Is a serious ting man, But God protect we through it, Hear me good ...

Professor Nuts traces career to Nicodemus, 1978
The late gravelly-voiced artiste Nicodemus was well known for a near monotonous style of deejaying, with Suzie Wong being a popular hit. He was also fond of the dapper 'gangster' style of dressing in suits and felt hats.

'Turn Right' with the Federation Dancers
Entertaining throngs of people with their hit move, 'Right Turn', Flankers-based Federation dancers have the ability to mesmerise everyone around them. It may be their unusual sense of fashion: trendy sunglasses, chunky gold chains, necklaces made...