Capleton is the latest reggae artist to show his support for Obama by penning a support song. On “People Want Change”, Capleton throws down the gauntlet on government and all sorts of “babylon” including war, Osama Bin Laden, and the lack of equal rights for all. I personally enjoy Capleton’s style and energy a lot [...]

Heavy D’s, “Vibes”, hits I-Tunes today.  “Vibes” is the first reggae album for the 80’s hip-hop star. Born Dwight Errington Myers in Jamaica, Heavy D (and Da Boyz) rose to fame with songs like “Somebody For Me”, “Now That We Found Love” and a personal throwback favorite, “Is It Good To You?”.
When I heard Heavy [...]

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For the first time this year, dancehall fans will be able to enjoy three of their top entertainers on the same stage. At this year’s undertaking of the International Caribbean Music Festival or the ICM FEST, dancehall giants Beenie Man, Bounty Killer and Mavado are set to take the stage, in an unprecedented concert [...]

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The most successful commercial crossover reggae artist sees his greatest hits released this month, while he’s still in the prime of his career. Best of Shaggy: The BOOMBASTIC Collection went on retail on September 9, 2008 on the Hip-O Records imprint, a compilation label of Universal Music Group. This while the dancehall icon continues [...]

According to TMZ.com, Sean Kingston had his sister mail a $500,000 necklace (the necklace was a replica of the logo for Sean’s new record label, Time Is Money Entertainment) via Federal Express from LA to a NY jeweler.The package arrived in New York a day late AND was missing it’s contents: the necklace!!! Making matters [...]

On YawdFromAbroad.com, I do my best to focus on positive things and individuals, but I felt compelled to write about this story today. A young child’s life was taken and we lost a promise for our future, and it hurts alot.
I read alot of heartbreaking stories, but Lord knows when I read the Jamaica Observer [...]

Usain continues to make his rounds on the New York TV circuit. He was on David Letterman last night and this morning he sat down with Nick Lachey and Kelly Ripa on the Regis and Kelly show. During the segment, Kelly asked him if was afraid of any runner, he said no, of course and [...]

I  just finished watching Usain Bolt sit down with David Letterman tonight to discuss everything from his high-flying career, pre-race diet at the Olympics, and his remarkable reception when he returned home to Jamaica. In true Bolt fashion the interview was full of jokes and laughs. For instance, when asked why he “pulled up” during [...]

Beres Hammond has just released the first video from his latest CD release, “A Moment In Time”, which is available today on I-Tunes, and in stores November 11th. The video entitled “I Feel Good” is definitely a feel good song in true Beres style and was directed by Ras Kassa The Guru. I love it, [...]

Internationally acclaimed reggae artist, Shaggy, recently took on a new challenge, literature. The platinum selling artist lent his name and voice to the book entitled “Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae band”. The story is set in Ocho Rios, St. Ann and follows a menagerie of sea animals who along with Shaggy Parrot form a band [...]

To the individuals that read my site via RSS or widget, first of all I’d like to say thank you very much. You can subscribe to a million other sites, but you see fit to read mine and I appreciate you. Unfortunately, I am going through the process of taking action against a site that [...]

The Jamaica Star has confirmed that Beenie Man’s 17 year-old daughter, Desha Gaye is pregnant. Rumors have been circulating all around the internet for the last week or so about the pregnancy, as well as the identity of the father. Dancehall artist, Aidonia has been rumored to be the father, but his brother has denied [...]

It’s MOBO Awards time again! One of the very first posts I ever did here on YawdFromAbroad.com, was on the MOBO Awards (you can read it here), so I have a little sentimental attachment to them, not-to-mention that I would love to go one day.The awards highlight Music Of Black Origin in the genres of [...]

Pressure Buss Pipes recently went on tour with  Don Corleon Records in Europe and Japan, and here’s some footage. Pressure’s first album “Love and Affection” featured the mega hit single by the same name and catapulted him into reggae spotlight. In the video you can catch clips of behind the scences footage featuring Alaine, Don [...]

Reggae artist Sasha recently sat down with Juicetvonline’s Vanessa Gordon, to discuss her highly publicized relationship and break-up with fellow artist, Turbulence. Sasha and Turbulence were involved in a very public break-up in 2006. Rumor has it that Sasha discovered that Turbulence became engaged to both her and another woman at the same time, and [...]