There’s just no stopping Caribbean entertainment powerhouse, Realvibez Media. For the second time this week, the Jamaican-owned media and entertainment company has signed a major partnership agreement, first with Jamaican based RE TV and now the uber popular video portal, You Tube. I reported about this development late last week, but I’m personally happy to [...]

Every time I watch this video, I just start laughing. I’ve been in cars that have been pulled over in Jamaica more times than I would like to remember, and I don’t recall the officers ever doing anything even close to this. LOL!

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Last week I reported that an innovative multi-media website just signed a major music content deal with a leading cable channel in Jamaica, well the cat is out of the bag. Here is the official press release on the content distribution agreement between Real Vibez Media and RE TV.
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R&B singer/songwriter Mashonda, wife of producer Swizz Beatz, has teamed up with dancehall artist Lady Saw on a new reggae-infused single titled, “All or Nothing”. “All or Nothing” will be featured on her debut album, “The Renovation Series”, an album that she is working on while going through a seperation from her husband Swizz Beats. [...]

Vybz Kartel links up with super producer Don Corleon on this freestyle at Vendetta Studios.

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Here are some more great photographs from Reggae Sumfest 2008.Roll over pics for artist info. Thanks To Ryan Smith at StayInsideTheBox.com for the photos!

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By now I’m sure you’ve all heard about reggae DJ, Bounty Killer’s, controversial performance at Reggae Sumfest 2008, which lead to his arrest for disorderly conduct and use of indecent language. While performing on Dancehall Night, Bounty Killer began to berate fellow Sumfest performers, Ninja Man and Beenie Man, a decision which was met with [...]

Here’s reggae group, One Third’s, cover of One Republic’s hit, “Apologize”, it’s called Garrison Anthem…and it’s a nice cover. One Third were competitor’s on Jamaica’s talent competition, Digicel Rising Stars in 2006 and have continued to take their music across Jamaica and around the world. You can get more info on the group here.

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Before I sign-off for the weekend, I just wanted to drop a few more news links and some exciting news in the world of Jamaican media:
An innovative multi-media website has just signed a major music content distribution deal with a leading cable channel in Jamaica! Be on the lookout for an official announcement soon!
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Unless you’ve been under a rock somewhere then you already know that Reggae Sumfest is happening in Jamaica right now! Sumfest kicked off on this past Saturday with Beach Party Night at Tropical Beach in Montego Bay. The audience was treated to a fashion show by Bighead Clothing and Collection and Envy Shop and performances [...]

Jah Cure is back again! His sophmore album, “Jah: Universal Cure”, was initially slated to drop this month but is now scheduled for release on September 9th on Universal Records. “Universal Cure” will be the first release for the singer since his release from prison last year. “Journey” is the second single to be [...]

Reports are that Sean Paul’s father, Garth Enriques, and his friend and business partner, Jon Dowling were robbed at gunpoint this past Sunday in Cassia Park, St. Andrew. The incident occurred at a home in Cassia Park around 1:30 a.m. The two men were not robbed themselves, but valuables were stolen from the home and [...]

Here is the video of the making of Mavado’s, “On The Go, Faster Than a Bullet” tribute song to Jamaican sprinter, Asafa Powell. Looks like fun times were had by all, especially Asafa. The song is also available for purchase on I-Tunes, as well as Asafa’s Train For Speed Workout Playlist.
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*Update- I didn’t personally make it to the game on Saturday, but reports from those that went are that fun was had by all, in spite of the triple digit temperature. According to the AP, “El Salvador and Jamaica drew 0-0 in their last football friendly on Saturday before resuming World Cup qualifying next month.
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Germany’s 23rd Reggae Summerjam went down earlier this month and included some of reggae’s finest artists, including Jah Cure, Busy Signal, Alaine, Etana, and Shaggy. Check out the pics below (rollover pic for artist info and click to enlarge).

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Yeah, this mix has been around for a minute, but just in case you haven’t been able to download it. Here you have it. Also check out this article that DJ Eddie Stats did on the changing state of dancehall and dancehall culture on a recent visit to JA…interesting stuff.

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Esmin Green was a mother, a friend, and a regular church goer, but most importantly she was a human being, who deserved so much more than the deadly and criminal treatment she received at Kings County Hospital in New York. 49 year-old Esmin Green died alone on the waiting room floor of Kings County Hospital, [...]

Terry Linen is ruling the charts with two hits, Mood For Love, and this song,  No Time To Linger. Enjoy!

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