Though he many not have walked away with 'The Voice' trophy, Matthew Schuler appears to be getting something much more important - the hearts and support of Jamaicans.
Still remembered in some quarters for his 1990s breakthrough hit, No Mercy for the Merciless, Michael Fabulous is still in the business of making records.
Following the move by Isaiah Laing and his partner Heavy D to ban recording artistes Sizzla Kalonji and D'Angel from Sting because of distasteful displays onstage at Sting 30, co-promoter of the equally iconic festival, Reggae Sumfest, Robert Russell, says he hopes up-and-coming artistes will learn from the response of the promoters.
still at oddsFileLeroy Sibbles, lead singer of the Heptones.Photo by Marcia Rowe Earl Morgan, member of the Heptones sings during the funeral of Barry Llewellyn."I don't remember, it's over 40 years, but apparently, it must be the three of us.
Just perhaps the most famous gust of laughter on a popular music recording comes at the end of Michael Jackson's Thriller. It is not a jolly laugh from standout actor Vincent Price, though, but a macabre end to his deep, dramatic monologue which follows the late King of Pop's high-pitched party popper about the "beast with 40 eyes".
HANOVER:Hanoverians have always looked forward to the annual New Year's Eve Oldies Session staged by Orrett Symister, more popularly referred to as 'Symmo'.
With its tastily decorated stage and an impressive line-up of popular gospel artistes, the inaugural staging of First Fest 2014, on New Year's Day could be dubbed a Christian's Sting.
The Lorna Nembhard Auditorium at the Montego Bay Community College was transformed into a sanctuary of praise at Genesis 2014 as worshipers from all denominations forgot their differences to unite in glorifying God for the New Year.
Negril's local reggae artistes made a mark for themselves at the Reggae on the Beach show, which was held at Bourbon Beach in the resort town last Friday. It featured headline acts Jah Cure and Chuck Fenda.
Ninja to celebrate birthday with stars - Ninja Man's birthday party is set to take place on January 25 at Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios, St Ann, and will feature a host of top Jamaican artistes...
As a pre-teen Titchfield High School student Edward Baugh froze the first time he appeared onstage before an audience. He had stepped forward to announce the title and writer of the poem that he and a few fellow students were presenting at a school function...
With three handsets being given away every hour, tomorrow's JB Bold 4 promises to be a night of smartphones, song and sand at Cayenne Beach, Negril, Westmoreland....
WESTERN BUREAU:From the popular Pier One to the posh Round Hill Hotel, venues all over the second city were jam-packed on Tuesday night as locals and foreigners came out in their numbers to welcome the new year....
2013 has come and gone, and in some areas, there have been many changes, while in others, much has remained the same. Whatever the case, there has been reason for interest and in the world of entertainment, in particular, Jamaicans have had reason to be proud...
Popular DJ Boom Boom was the highlight of the recently concluded Stone Love Anniversary, winning the 'Stone Love Selector of the Year' award for the fifth time in a row...
Dancehall artistes D'Angel and Sizzla Kalonji are facing the wrath of Supreme Promotions boss Isaiah Laing, after the two behaved in a less-than-complimentary manner at Sting 30 last week....
The Gleaner Company, sponsor of the annual Shaggy and Friends concert, is bringing unique flavour to the charity initiative by encouraging potential patrons to bring toys to the event for youngsters at the Bustamante Hospital for Children...
"We repeatedly told Sizzla not to do any hate music and he went up there and did it. D'Angel is banned for at least 5 years as a patron. We don't need your money D'Angel. Stay home," said Isaih Laing.
Queen guitarist endures cancer tests - Brian May has undergone several tests for cancer over the festive period.The 66-year-old guitarist, who had knee replacement earlier this year, has taken to his website to reveal he has been...
Scotiabank has announced that attendees to the Shaggy & Friends benefit concert for the Bustamante Hospital for Children will be able to complete pledges in support of the institution while...
As 2013 comes to an end and some people reflect, those in the music industry are already gearing up to release new songs and in some cases change their image for the new year.Having lost his 'clash king' title to Ryno at Sting...
