Vybz Kartel - Whine Fi Money [Nov 2012] [Ava Production]

"Whine Fi Money" is a brandnew Dancehall Tune from Vybz Kartel pon di Rich & Famous Riddim produced by Ava Production.

Holiday Riddim [Nov 2012] [Ancient Records]

Ancient Records presents a brandnew Dancehall Juggling titled "Holiday Riddim" which features Aidonia, Deablo, Jayds featuring Onton, Onton, Tony Matterhorn, Voicemail and Chevaughn!!

Adam & Eve Riddim [Nov 2012] [Digital B]

The "Adam & Eve Riddim" is a brandnew Reggae Juggling from Digital B which features Tunes from Cali P, Konshens, Lutan Fyah and Tarrus Riley!!

Vybz Kartel - Your Business [Nov 2012] [TJ Records]

"Your Business" is a brandnew Tune from Vybz Kartel produced by TJ Records!!

Get ready for the "Dead End Riddim" from Markus Records

The "Dead End Riddim" is a new Dancehall Juggling from Buju Banton's son Mark Myrie aka Markus Records which will be released soon!! The Juggling features Tunes from Blak Ryno, Bounty Killer & Iyara, Kiprich, Flexxx, Frisco Kid, K.I, Stein, Masicka, Ninja Kid, Kaliba, Chan Dizzy and Elephant Man!! Check out the Promo Mix below!!

Mercury Riddim [Oct 2012] [Nutation Records]

Nutation Records presents the "Mercury Riddim" - a new Soca Juggling which features Maxinne Prince and Renno!!

Street Cleaner Riddim [May 2012] [New Sound Records - MacLes Music Factory]

New Sound Records and MacLes Music Factory present the "Street Cleaner Riddim" - a new Dancehall Juggling featuring Timmi Burrell, Tmar, Rexxx, Mojo Herb, Edge Michael, Ceekaith, Qurious, Musaby, Aska Lyrical and Tikaros!!

Bedroom Bully Riddim [Oct 2012] [Oneshot Entertainment]

Oneshot Entertainment presents the "Bedroom Bully Riddim" - a new Dancehall Juggling which features Tunes from Juvazzi featuring Laine Alicia, Deeky, Pistal, Kush Riley, Paradyme, Zamunda, Pelpa, Bobo Blackstar, Fowlie, Juvazzi and I Wayne!!

Radio Active Riddim [Oct 2012] [DJ Smurf Music]

The "Radio Active Riddim" is a brandnew Dancehall Juggling from DJ Smurf Music featuring Agent Sasco, Beenie Man, Cee Gee, Esco, Flexxx, Khago, Lady Saw, Popcaan and Zagga!!

Gappy Ranks ft. Busy Signal - Money Finger [Oct 2012] [Wundah Production]

Wundah Production presents "Money Finger" - a new Dancehall Tune from Gappy Ranks featuring Busy Signal!!

Konshens - Ruff A Road (Battlefield) [Oct 2012] [Head Concussion Records]

"Ruff A Road (Battlefield)" is a brandnew Dancehall Tune from Konshens produced by Head Concussion Records!!

Reddman UK & Jah Mega - Black Pearl [Oct 2012] [Millvibes Production]

Millvibes Production presents "Black Pearl" - a Dancehall Tune from Reddman UK and Jah Mega pon di Biutiful Riddim!!

Tommy Lee Sparta - Run Out [Oct 2012] [TJ Records]

TJ Records presents a new Dancehall Tune from Tommy Lee Sparta titled "Run Out"!!

Busy Signal - Tek A Draw [Oct 2012] [I Strong Records]

"Tek A Draw" is a new Dancehall Tune from Busy Signal pon di Good Formula Riddim produced by I Strong Records.

'In Memories' rhythm project a hit

'In Memories', the new rhythm project from Down Sound Records, is a must listen for any reggae-dancehall fan searching the airwaves for a new exciting sound.

The rhythm is a hip-hop influenced beat with a mournful haunting bassline and powerful, well-produced songs that are going to connect with anyone who is in pain from a broken relationship, the cruel, unexpected passing of a loved one, or feeling darkness over some wicked betrayal by a trusted friend.

The standout track on the rhythm is Ishawna's remarkable vocals on Murderer, a track which uses a sample of Buju Banton's seminal dancehall hit with good effect. Ishawna channels early 2000s J Lo with the line: It's such a shame but I am leaving/me ah girl weh no tek bwoy beating.

Bounty, Ninja - Deejays feel promoter dissed them

With just a few weeks until the greatest one-night show on Earth, deejays Bounty Killer and Ninja Man are now back-pedalling and claim that they will not be performing at this year's Sting.

Speaking with THE STAR, Ninja Man vehemently stated that he would not be doing Sting because promoter Isaiah Laing has been ungrateful.

"Mr Laing is a very ungrateful person. Him a try replace me, but him know say if me did deh pon Sting, any deejay weh try clash me wudda dead. Laing nuh know what it takes fi make Sting happen. Him say me nuh impress him, but mi nah try impress no man inna dancehall, mi try impress the girls dem. I don't need Sting. Mi a businessman, mi nuh bruk and hungry," Ninja Man said.

He went on to say that Laing, during a recent television interview, disrespected him and has left him no choice but to boycott the show.

Glen Washington earns a second Grammy nomination

Veteran reggae artiste Glen Washington is celebrating his second Grammy nomination.

The artiste was last nominated in 2004 for his studio effort called Wanna Be Loved and now for his latest album Glen Washington Masterpiece.

"I wanted to do an album with a variety of songs with different vibes and melodies and having achieved that we decided to call it Masterpiece," said Washington.

The artiste expressed excitement and a feeling of accomplishment after the announcement.

Chronixx

Studio 38 hosted the third staging of Pikkihead Records' ReggaEVOLUTION on Sunday, and even though the live performance event failed to attract a big crowd, the music and the musicians were well received.

 The atmosphere was cool and relaxing, which proved to be the perfect setting for the musical onslaught to come. The stage was shared by both reggae veterans and newcomers who hope to one day become veterans themselves. An energetic Kabaka Pyramid opened the show, armed with an array of lethal lyrical quips and backed by the One Drop Band. The young artiste definitely started off the evening on a high note and even invited onstage fellow reggae freshman Chronixx for a well-received collaboration. Both artistes left no doubt that there is still a bright future for reggae music coming out of Jamaica.

Jamaica Observer Cartoon (October the 31st)

(from Jamaica Observer)

Popcaan - Bad Anyweh [Oct 2012] [Young Vibez Production]

"Bad Anyweh" is a brandnew Dancehall Tune from Popcaan produced by Young Vibez Production!!

Get ready for the "Radio Play Riddim" from Bassline Rock/IRIE EFX

The "Radio Play Riddim" is will be a new Dancehall Juggling from Bassline Rock and IRIE EFX which will be released soon!! There is no Tracklist available yet but you can check out a first Promo-Mix below!!

Get ready for the "Astik Riddim" from RDS Production

The "Astik Riddim" is a new Dancehall Juggling from RDS Production which will be released officially soon!! The Juggling features Tunes from Pantha, RodhyS, Sweetness, Ti Kaff', Lakaz, Empresslady, Black Empress and Slaikee!!

Get ready for the "Energy Riddim" from Clearance Productions

Get ready for the "Energy Riddim" from Clearance Productions!! This Dancehall Riddim should be released in September but there is no Download-Link so far!! The Juggling features Tunes from HOC/Mistico/Sha-K, Natty Bredda, B-Side, Jayharno, J Kuba, Ktoche, Adavance, Rhenno, Roman G and Redman!!

Get ready for the "Free Party Riddim" from Upskillz Records

Upskillz Records presents a brandnew Dancehall Juggling titled "Free Party Riddim" which will be available from the 1st of November on digital platforms!! The Rhythm features Tunes from Shabu, Ganjahr Family, Novato, Juho, Lasai, Ras Boti, Tunelon Iration, Kishah and Bman Y Lashe!!

More Spiritual Riddim [Oct 2012] [Green Lion Production]

Get ready for the "More Spiritual Riddim" - a new Reggae Juggling from Green Lion Production (Soul Of The Lion) which is a based on Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes’ legendary Ganja Smuggling Riddim first released in 1981 and including the critically acclaimed “We Run England” performed by Mr Williamz!!

King-Der - Good Day [Official Video] [Oct 2012]

Artist: King-Der
Tune: Good Day (Dancehall)
Producer: Sherveen
Video Producer: Link Label
Mastering: Farfad

Spoonaz - Pickney Devil [Oct 2012] [Official Video]

Artist: Spoonaz
Tune: Pickney Devil
Album: Uncle Demon Riddim
Video Producer: KemstyleStudios

Destiny - Cocky Mechanic [Official Video] [Oct 2012]

Artist: Destiny
Tune: Cocky Mechanic

Versatile Kenya - Mi Love Yuh [Official Video] [Oct 2012]

Artist: Versatile Kenya
Tune: Mi Love Yuh (Dancehall)
Producer: Champion Squad Records
Album: Shell Born Riddim
Director: Thome (Boomba Video)

Tiwony ft. Medhy Custos - Street Life [Official Video] [Oct 2012]

Artist: Tiwony ft. Medhy Custos
Tune: Street Life
Director/Editor: Cyril Mahe

Jah Sun - Manifest [Official Video] [Oct 2012]

Artist: Jah Sun
Tune: Manifest (Reggae)
Album: Battle The Dragon
Director: Tim Cash

Natty Bredda Mixtape Vol.2 [Oct 2012] [ChrisVille]

ChrisVille presents the "Natty Bredda Mixtape Vol.2"

Project 5 Riddim [Oct 2012] [StarBlu Ent.- Millbeatz Ent.]

StarBlu Entertainment and Millbeatz Entertainment present a brandnew Soca Juggling titled "Project 5 Riddim" featuring Benjai, Machel Montano, Michelle X, Patrice Roberts and Denise Saucy Belfon!!

So Wicked Vol.3 [Oct 2012] [Deejay Rehsus - SoHooD Production]

SoHood Production presents the "So Wicked Vol.3 Mixtape" mixed by Deejay Rehsus!!

Queen Ifrica - Tiad A Da Supm Ya [Oct 2012] [Notice Production]

"Tiad A Da Supm Ya" is a new Reggae/Dancehall Tune from Queen Ifrica pon di Digital Love Riddim produced by Notice Production!!

I Alone mixtape [Oct 2012] [Iron Gate Sound]

Iron Gate Sound presents the "I Alone Mixtape" - a brandnew Dancehall Mix!!

Red Tape Vol.4 [Oct 2012] [DJ Gazaking]

 DJ Gazaking presents the "Red Tape Vol.4 Mixtape"!!

Super Fyah Mix Vol.1 [Oct 2012] [Lobo Fyah]

Lobo Fyah presents the "Super Fyah Mix Vol.1"!!

Tarrus Riley MixTape Volume 3 [Jun 2012] [Natural Affair Sound]

Natural Affair Sound presents the "Tarrus Riley MixTape Volume 3"!!

iYawda - Love Inna Me Heart [Official Video] [Oct 2012]

Get ready for the Official Video for "Love Inna Me Heart" - a Dancehall Tune from iYawda oin di Human Touchies Riddim which was produced by SmokeShop Production!!

Khago - Mad Over [Oct 2012] [Hot Coffee Music]

"Mad Over" is a new Dancehall Tune from Khago produced by Hot Coffee Music!!

Protoje - Kingston Be Wise [Oct 2012] [Don CorleonRecords]

"Kingston Be Wise" is a new Reggae/Dancehall Tune by Protoje taken from the upcoming Album 8 Year Affair which was produced by Don Corleon Records!!

Khago - Love Me Like Dis [Oct 2012] [Khalfani Records]

"Love Me Like Dis" is a brandnew Dancehall Tune from Khago produced by Khalfani Records!!

Bencil - Weed Man Style [Oct 2012]

"Weed Man Style" is a new Gangnam Style Remix featuring Bencil!!!

Konshens - Jiggle [Oct 2012] [Dre Day Production]

"Jiggle" is a new Dancehall Tune from Konshens pon di Baddest Riddim produced by Dre Day Productions!!

Sophia Brown apologises to LA fans, promoter

Reggae performer Sophia Brown is apologising to her many fans for not appearing at a concert she was to perform at in California recently.

Brown, always the true professional, was to have performed on October 20 at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, California, along with veterans Bush Man and Frankie Paul. However, she was unable to make the trip. "I would like to extend my humblest apologies to Joyce Production for not being able to attend. My absence was for reasons beyond my control," Brown said. "I also want to apologise to my fans in Los Angeles (LA) for not being able to make it there. I was really looking forward to the performance. Although I have performed in LA many times, I was really excited to perform for this Jamaican diaspora for the first time. Again, I would like to apologise to the Joyce Production team for not being present. I have returned the deposit for the concert and I hope I have the opportunity to work with Joyce Production again."

'Do For Love' burning up the airwaves

Down Sound recording artistes Specialist and Ishawna have been burning up the airwaves with their new R&B flavoured single, Do For Love.

The popular single has already jumped into a number of local charts, and is a favourite of dancehall mixtapes for the month of October.

"It's been getting a lot of feedback, everyone is loving it, the single is already on a number of charts, it is on HYPE, RE, Suzie Q, CVM, and on ER; it is just amazing what it is doing," Ishawna said in a release.

The duo have been giving steamy performances of the playful single all across the island, with Specialist's thug-look and hardcore vocals synchronising well with Ishawna's ice-cream smooth voice.

Bob Marley among top five 'Earning Dead Celebs' according to Forbes.com

More than 30 years after his death, reggae singer Bob Marley continues to earns millions and has found himself among the 'Top Earning Dead Celebrities'.

In a recent post, the popular Forbes.com has Marley ranked at number five on the list, earning US$17 million last year.

"The reggae star has become a diversified businessman from beyond the grave. There is even now a Marley beverage company which sells Marley's Mellow Mood, a 'relaxation' drink. Then there's the House of Marley which sells headphones, speakers and 'lively up' bags," the website said, in a post that was published recently.

At that position, Marley only comes behind actress Elizabeth Taylor, who is at first place with US$210 million; singer Michael Jackson, who placed second at US$145 million; Elvis Presley at third with US$55 million; and cartoonist Charles Schulz at US$37 million.