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Vybz Kartel UWI Lecture

By staff on March 11, 2011 3:51 PM | 0 TrackBacks

Hundreds of University of the West Indies (UWI) students and other visitors turned up this evening, as the 'The Teacha', Vybz Kartel, 'lectured' as a guest of the Department of Literatures in English and the Centre for Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies. The topic - 'Pretty Like a Colouring Book: My Life and My Art'. Below we've featured amateur video footage of Vybz Kartel's presentation at UWI.

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2011 EME Awards - March 12, 2011

By staff on March 11, 2011 3:49 PM | 0 TrackBacks

The 7th annual staging of the Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards is set to take place on Saturday March 12, 2011 on the East Lawns of the historical Devon House, 26 Hope Road in Kingston. Hosted by Jamaican/American comedian Rayzor and featuring appearances by American rappers Eve and Trina, the show will also feature special guest performances from Bounty Killer, Lady Saw, Jah Cure, Elephant Man, Etana, Wayne Wonder, Tifa, Nomaddz, Toya, Dubtonic Kru and others.

2011 EME Awards - March 12, 2011

As with previous years, the 2011 EME Awards will recognize the top performers in Jamaica's recording industry. Awards will be handed out in approximately 30 categories including Deejay of the Year, Best New Artiste, Song of the Year, Vocalist of the year, Producer of the year, among others. Winners will be determined based on their performance on The Weekly Jamaica Music Countdown (Charts), votes via texts, and votes at emeawards.com.

American Idol Contestant Does Dancehall Remix Performance

By staff on March 10, 2011 4:22 PM | 0 TrackBacks

American Idol contestant Naima Adedapo surprised the judges and audience on last night's episode of the popular music reality TV show, by injecting a dancehall-style deejay segment into the song she was singing, Rihanna's "Umbrella." At the end of her performance, Adedapo also extolled the virtues of Rastafari, apparently her chosen faith. Check out the video of her performance below

By staff on October 14, 2010 9:07 PM | 0 TrackBacks

Ameer's, "Only Built For Digital Links" release party will be held at SOB's on November 2nd. The event will feature performances by Ameer, The Heatmakerz, Scram Jones, Chris Stylez, THE ILLZ, iLLA with Special Guests AZ, Serius Jones, Todd Terry. Thanks for your time and I hope you enjoy.

Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3249095

SOBs Calendar: http://www.sobs.com/node/92

WATCH VYBZ KARTEL AND MAVADO SHARE THE SAME STAGE @ WEST KINGSTON JAMBOREE 2009

By staff on December 9, 2009 8:22 PM | 0 TrackBacks

Jennifer Lopez Falls at American Music Awards

By staff on November 23, 2009 8:02 PM | 0 TrackBacks

JAY-Z and Alicia Keys to Perform "Empire State Of Mind" On-Field at Game One of World Series on FOX; Alicia Keys to Perform National Anthem

By staff on October 26, 2009 8:21 PM | 0 TrackBacks

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- New York natives JAY-Z and Alicia Keys, two of the most successful recording artists in the world, will perform their hit single "Empire State Of Mind," from JAY-Z's #1 album The Blueprint 3, on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to Game One of the 2009 World Series on Wednesday, October 28. Following their joint performance, Keys will sing the national anthem.

Both performances will air on FOX, which begins its World Series coverage of the New York Yankees against the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. An avid Yankee fan, JAY-Z has worn a Yankee cap in music videos, magazine photo shoots, and on album covers.

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JAY Z & ALICIA KEYS VMA 2009 PERFORMANCE

By staff on September 16, 2009 8:10 AM | 1 Comment | 0 TrackBacks

Miley Cyrus "Party In The USA" at the Teen Choice Awards

By staff on August 10, 2009 7:36 PM | 0 TrackBacks

SMASH JAMAICAN MUSICAL, THE HARDER THEY COME, PREMIERES IN THE UNITED STATES EXCLUSIVELY AT THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER

By staff on August 5, 2009 1:44 PM | 0 TrackBacks

Don't miss the summer's biggest reggae event, THE HARDER THEY COME, playing at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Making its only stop in the

United States

, THE HARDER THEY COME is playing from August 29 until September 13 at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. Hailed by Time Out as "a real thrill...the band is tight, the clothes are right - it's a sure-fire smash hit," THE HARDER THEY COME features a cast of 16 Jamaican-born performers and tells the story of young singer Ivanhoe Martin (played by Rolan Bell) as he arrives in Kingston, Jamaica with dreams of becoming a reggae star.

Come and experience the musical based on the cult 1970s film that transformed reggae music and singer Jimmy Cliff into international sensations!

TICKETS

Tickets for THE HARDER THEY COME are on sale now. Single ticket prices range from $50 and $95 and can be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at 305.949.6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org. For information on group sales, please call 786.468.2326.