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Who should win the 2018 Reggae Grammy Award?
There is a lot of talk in the Reggae community about who will win the next Reggae Grammy Award. The nominations are out and right now, with… Read more “Who should win the 2018 Reggae Grammy Award?”
Ninja Man sentenced to life in prison.
Ninja Man was today sentenced to life in prison for a murder conviction. In 2009, Ninja Man was arrested and charged for the murder of Ricardo Johnson… Read more “Ninja Man sentenced to life in prison.”
Alkaline calls Tony Matterhorn a pussy for playing Vybz Kartel song.
Things got heated at a Florida party for Alkaline when selector, Tony Matterhorn, played one of Vybz Kartel’s songs. Alkaline did not appreciate it and he let… Read more “Alkaline calls Tony Matterhorn a pussy for playing Vybz Kartel song.”
Freddie McGregor stood up to the Marleys and he is winning.
Freddie McGregor was the only reggae artiste brave enough to stand up and speak out about the injustices in the music where the Grammy Awards are concerned. … Read more “Freddie McGregor stood up to the Marleys and he is winning.”
Reggae veteran Michael Prophet has died?
News reaching 18 Karat Reggae is that veteran artiste, Michael Prophet, passed away early this morning. It was revealed last week that the artiste was very ill… Read more “Reggae veteran Michael Prophet has died?”
Ninja Man did not get a prison sentence today.
The Jamaican justice system is in pretty bad shape. Ninja Man who was convicted of a murder last month was supposed to learn his fate today but… Read more “Ninja Man did not get a prison sentence today.”
Tanya Stephens is the queen of dancehall, not Spice.
Ever since Lady Saw step off her throne and turned in her dancehall throne for a space at the altar as Minister Marion Hall, there have been… Read more “Tanya Stephens is the queen of dancehall, not Spice.”
George Nooks goes to trial today.
Reggae veteran, George Nooks, will be in court today to fight for his freedom. The star and his attorney will face off against the prosecution as Nooks… Read more “George Nooks goes to trial today.”
CIA Agent confessing to killing Bob Marley is false.
There is a story making the rounds on social media that a former CIA agent has admitted to killing the king of reggae, Bob Marley. This story… Read more “CIA Agent confessing to killing Bob Marley is false.”
Reggae, Dancehall, VP Records and Race in Jamaica.
Many people in the reggae dancehall community like to talk trash about VP Records and their stranglehold on reggae and dancehall music. Artists, fans, and producers alike… Read more “Reggae, Dancehall, VP Records and Race in Jamaica.”
Damian Marley beats out Chronixx, Popcaan, Alkaline and Aidonia to win major music award.
Damian Marley reigns supreme over his fellow dancehall and reggae artistes as the young gong took home the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Award. Among the nominees… Read more “Damian Marley beats out Chronixx, Popcaan, Alkaline and Aidonia to win major music award.”