Young artistes 'hype' too soon? - Managers, producers forced to sever ties
Hype in the dancehall is as common as scantily clad women and catchy lyrics. From the old to the young, dancehall's artistes sometimes have more ego than good sense. As managers and producers scope the musical landscape for fresh talent...
Calling all females!
THE STAR is giving one lucky female an opportunity of a lifetime to win a chance to go on an extra special date with 'Mr Lover Lover' himself, Shaggy. Shaggy's charity event, benefiting the Bustamante Hospital for Children...
Nikki Z's future still undecided
Zip 103 FM is yet to decide the fate of radio disc jock Nikki Z. When contacted the station's programmes manager D'Adra Williams, was not willing to say how long the Zip DJ's suspension ...
CENTERSTAGE with Shaggy
How did you get started in the business? Shaggy: "Pretty much as an accident. It started as a hobby; from the hobby it led to it being professional after a while." What has been your greatest challenge in the business?
Block The Road
Verse 1 - Just a come in from a dance last night and you know seh mi well want sleep. But before mi coulda reach a mi gate mi see one something like a rubbish heap. Two helleba a stone, fridge, washing machine and two old piece...
Low tunout at Gospel Vibez
Gospel Vibez, The first all-inclusive party of its kind could have been a historical event, except it lacked two main ingredients: an extraordinary line-up and patrons. Promoted by Souls for Christ Ministry and Mahlon Hugh...
'Wee Pow' meets Rory in a clash
In this the third of a six-part interview with Stone Love owner, Winston 'Wee Pow' Powell, as the sound system celebrates 36 years at Mas Camp tomorrow night, he speaks about a selector who made a tremendous...
Tourism and concerts
We all know that there is a strong link between major concerts in the western end of the island and major music events, but Minister of Tourism Ed Bartlett put it in figures on Tuesday in a way that I have never heard before...
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