YouTube’s end of year numbers are in, and it will perhaps come as no surprise that Koffee’s Lockdown is the number one streamed song out of Jamaica for 2020. The track, which currently has close to 38 million views on the popular streaming platform...
Richard Roache is a name most synonymous with artiste management, but what is not so well known is the fact that he is also an experienced producer. Last year, when he released his latest riddim, Believe, Roache wanted to be a source of inspiration...
When Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, leader of reggae group The Wailers fell ill in 2016, his son, Aston Jr took over the musical reigns. On advice from his father, Barret Jr’s first mission as band leader was to get the original members of the band...
In May, popular comedic duo Ity and Fancy Cat tested the online waters when they presented their first virtual show, Laugh Online. Having ironed out the intricacies of hosting events in that space, the duo is getting ready to serve up another heavy...
Her vivacious, outspoken, and irrepressible personality has made hostess extraordinaire Miss Kitty one of the most in-demand talents in her field. In fact, watching her come to life on stage, one would not have guessed that the entertainment...
The story of the Grinch who stole Christmas has been re-purposed and re-told countless times over the past five decades. But this Yuletide season, Jamaicans at home and abroad will get to experience the storyline in a way that connects uniquely...
Fast-rising artiste and producer, Dane Ray, will tell you that a realignment with his long-term goals is what has solidified his path to greatness. Though he was already on the road to success, having worked on Rygin King’s breakout hit Tuff, Dane...
‘Christmas still a keep!’ That is the message The Ashe Company hopes to send this holiday season as they get ready to roll out their annual Christmas special. Dubbed ‘12 Days of Christmas with the Ashe Ensemble’, the production will include...
The name Chino’ McGregor hasn’t been buzzing much on the local music scene in recent times. Still, the entertainer who gave Jamaica hits such as Pon Yuh Head, From Morning, and Rich Tomorrow will be quick to tell you that silence on the local scene...
It was not the grand return many expected as it had to be executed via livestream, nonetheless, this year’s staging of Reggae Sunsplash served up some sizzling performances. With scorching sets from some of Jamaica’s top acts scattered across two...
On the local entertainment circuit, she is known as the ‘Curvy Diva’, but the ineffable personality that is Yanique Barrett is so much more than that. A radio personality, television host, model, mother and excellent chef – dancehall’s curvaceous...
As reggae artistes wait with bated breath to hear who will cop a spot in the final five when the Reggae Grammy nominations are announced today, the importance of having the support of a major recording label is once again rearing its head. With a...
When the entertainment industry was turned upside down by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) earlier this year, most critical players in the sector found themselves at a loss. Artistes, musicians, producers, promoters, dancers and choreographers...
Fast-rising Nigerian artiste, Raybekah, has been blazing up the airwaves in her home country. So much so that she recently caught the attention of her fellow countryman and internationally renowned artiste, WizKid. WizKid began following Raybekah...
The latest installation in a 12-part series which delves into the life of reggae icon Robert Nesta Marley has been released. Part seven in the YouTube documentary, titled Legacy: Freedom Fighter, sees some of the world’s most renowned artistes,...
Still on a high after going Gold in Canada for his work as a producer on Kranium’s Can’t Believe, ZJ Liquid says he is on a mission to prove that he is more than just a popular radio personality. The entertainer, who has been actively pursuing a...
Ever since the conclusion of last year’s show, organisers of the annual Ghetto Splash concert had begun putting plans in place for the 2020 staging. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic having caused a total lockdown of the local entertainment...
Established video director Sasha Bling is encouraging entertainers to churn out more music videos as these productions could be the key to remaining relevant. In an interview with The Gleaner, the content creator, who has worked with the likes of...
Since winning the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall title in 2017, Shanekia ‘Suspense’ Morrison has been seeking to find her footing in the industry. Having turned over her life to Christ shortly after winning the competition, the entertainer...
Veteran dancehall artiste, Chaka Demus has been igniting the local and international music scenes since catapulting to fame in the 90s with his ‘other half’, Pliers. Having been well supported over the years by music lovers across the globe, the...
It is no secret that the already thin line that exists between highly sexualised dancehall content and full-on soft porn has eroded even further, as more dancehall entertainers say that they are embracing their sexuality, sometimes in eye-popping...
Technical difficulties and inclement weather caused Palace Amusement to postpone Friday’s grand opening of their New Kingston Drive-In Cinema, but only for 24 hours. Having sorted through the technical glitches and with the rains having...
Palace Amusements has announced that as a result of technical difficulties, today's grand opening of the New Kingston drive-in cinema has been postponed. In a statement sent to The Gleaner a short while ago, Melanie Graham,...
When The Gleaner interviewed Palace Amusement Marketing Manager Melanie Graham back in June, the return of drive-in cinemas in Jamaica was a mere thought, an idea the team was actively pursuing as an alternative to indoor cinemas that had been...
