Beenie Man apologises to JLP Dancehall artiste Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis has apologised to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for claiming that his current tax woes were brought on because of his political affiliation. The internationally acclaimed deejay said on Monday that he was being targeted by the new administration, which he claimed commissioned the [...]

Nash on a high in Jamaica team Brendan Nash has only been in the Jamaica cricket team for three weeks, but already he’s enjoying the atmosphere. The new all-rounder has become a talisman with some superb bowling, splendid fielding and steady batting, and is one of the main reasons why the Reggae Boyz have made [...]

Reggae Icon Lucky Dube Killed During a street attack late Thursday, Lucky Dube, the well known South African reggae star was shot dead, police reports said. The incident took place in Rosettenville district, where he had dropped of his son. Dube was attacked in an apparent car-jacking.

Third World off on UK tour Jamaica’s most prominent international reggae band, Third World, began an extensive tour of the United Kingdom on October 2, the first such in many years for the group, which is celebrating 34 years in the music business. “It’s the first time Third World will be going to the UK [...]

10 years and no more After serving up an entertaining treat to hardcore music lovers in New York, Irish and Chin Inc. have decided to retire that leg of their annual ‘World Clash’ event. Damion, a representative at Irish and Chin Inc. told THE STAR that, “The market up there is saturated right now and [...]

Beenie Man yields to church Popular dancehall act Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis yesterday agreed in court not to air his controversial music video with the scenes shot at the St Andrew Parish Church cemetery in Half-Way Tree included. The church had taken out an injunction against the internationally-acclaimed artiste, blocking the airing of the recently [...]

Reggae Academy membership offer closes tomorrow The Reggae Academy is inviting applications for membership so that practitioners can participate in the nomination of recordings, artistes and producers for the inaugural Reggae Academy Awards set for February 2008. Practitioners in the music industry who have not yet done so are required to submit their applications for [...]

Powell, Campbell shine World record holder, Jamaican Asafa Powell, was an unusual entry in the 200 metres, but the outcome was rather familiar as he breezed to victory at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix yesterday. After noting that his manager Paul Doyle had surprisingly carded him to run the event, Powell proceeded to breeze to [...]

Bun Him!!! not promoting infidelity, says Macka Diamond Macka Diamond’s book Bun Him!!! embraces the same name as her chart-topping dancehall tune. But the female deejay is quick to point out that the novel is not promoting sexual infidelity. “This book is not about glorifying bun, but it is just showing the facts that can [...]

Salanyde spreading reggae message in Grand Cayman Dancehall artiste Sean Gordon, who goes by the name Salanyde, has been creating some impact in Grand Cayman with his brand of dancehall music. This rising entertainer, who originally resided in Palmer’s Cross, Clarendon, says his love and dedication for music, along with his unique style and sound, [...]