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Dancehall artiste D Angel is set to host her annual Christmas treat in her hometown of Spanish Town on Monday, December 23. The entertainer said that, despite several financial challenges over the years, she remains committed to spreading cheer in her community as the highly anticipated event is a blessing to the less fortunate. “This […]

Nardo Ranks, the deejay best known for the 1992 hit song Dem A Bleach, has died. He passed away in Queens, New York, on December 22, according to colleagues on social media. Leading the tributes was Red Fox, a veteran of the tri-state dancehall scene. He posted onInstagram: “Saddened to hear the passing of Nardo

Many residents of Spanish Town, look forward to entertainer D’Angel’s annual Christmas treat to realise just a bit of the season of giving. Held at Spanish Town Municipal Park on Monday, the artiste, through her Spread A Little Love Foundation, handed out some 500 gift bags. In them were all the items needed to prepare

Andrew Bellamy, chief organiser behind the largely successful I Love Soca event, is promising to raise the bar at this Thursday’s staging of I Love Soca +. The event, which takes place at The University of the West Indies, Mona, will run from 6:00 pm until 6:00 am. “We raising the bar again, especially for

It was a joyride back in time as Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum: Yesterday Best of the 90s unfolded last Saturday night at Mas Camp. Upon entering the venue at minutes to midnight, the sounds of C&C Music Factory’s 1990 #1 Billboard hit shook the venue. Musical spin doctor DJ Marvin, who was in

Dancehall kingpin Vybz Kartel, dancer Keiva Di Diva, and the Chromatic sound will be honoured at this Saturday’s staging of the popular retro party series Strictly 2K at Mas Camp. “It’s important we recognise the stalwarts that have contributed greatly to our culture and the entertainment industry. They have paved the way by being the

For many Boney M’s Mary’s Boy Child/Oh My Lord has been a favourite at Christmastime. The song, which topped the British pop chart during Christmas in 1978, has sold in excess of 5 million copies globally, 2 million alone in the United Kingdom. Jamaican Liz Mitchell, who was the lead singer for Boney M, recalled

Jamaican music legend Beres Hammond has promised that the patron experience at the sophomore staging of the Intimate Concert will be enhanced. “From a musical entertainment perspective every performance we look to bring something a little different and special for our audience. This year staging of Intimate will highlight the musical richness of reggae and

Event returns to one-day format after ‘strategic restructuring’ Tony Rebel, founder and chief organiser of Rebel Salute, says 2025 marks a turning point for the annual event which was first held in 1994. It reverts to the original one-day format, and ventures overseas for the first time. Rebel Salute, which was launched at Jamaica Pegasus

Armed with a string of hit songs that have trended on social media over the past year, dancehall artiste Skippa was a hit with the college and university crowd in attendance at last Friday’s staging of Fanatic. Held at Big Wall on West King’s House Road, the turnout at Fanatic was a bumper-sized crowd which