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Tifa wins the CB Pan Chicken Celebrity Cook Off

October 3rd, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Tifa wins the CB Pan Chicken Celebrity Cook Off

This past Saturday, the annual CB Pan Chicken Celebrity Cook Off was held at Dump Up Beach in Montego Bay. Each celebrity artist (Tifa, Dahlia Harris, General Degree, Timberlee, and Konshens) submitted a leg and breast of a chicken for judging after preparing them according to their own tastes. The winner was determined based on [...]

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You’re invited to Gyptian’s “I Can Feel Your Pain” Album Launch Party

October 3rd, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

You’re invited to Gyptian’s “I Can Feel Your Pain” Album Launch Party

Gyptian is celebrating the release of his sophmore album, “I Can Feel Your Pain” in New York on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Club Element. Best of all it’s free, so be there if you can!

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Foxy Brown collaborates with reggae heavy hitters on Brooklyn’s Don Diva…an album she hates?

May 15th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Foxy Brown collaborates with reggae heavy hitters on Brooklyn’s Don Diva…an album she hates?

Update* According to reports, Foxy reportedly hates this CD and has fired her manger because of it, here’s her statement:
“I heard this CD in its entirety for the first time just days ago and was devastated,” Brown told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “Riddled with grief over an album that was seemingly so carelessly orchestrated, I [...]

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Lil Wayne featuring Sizzla- The Only Reason

April 21st, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Lil Wayne featuring Sizzla- The Only Reason

I guess I missed this video late last year, I figured I might not be the only one so here you go, Lil Wayne (aka the next Bob Marley), Sizzla, and T Streets- The Only Reason. I have no earthly idea what Lil’ Wayne is saying on the first verse, yet another example of a [...]

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Listen to Mariah Carey featuring Damian Marley-Cruise Control

April 15th, 2008 by Tremaya | 1 Comment

Listen to Mariah Carey featuring Damian Marley-Cruise Control

Here’s Mariah Carey’s, Cruise Control, featuring Damian Marley. It’s one of the singles on her latest album E=MC2 (The Emancipation of MiMi to the second power, in case you were wondering), which was released today on Island Records. I like the song but like with so many other artists, I can’t help but chuckle [...]

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Beenie Man disses the Marleys

April 11th, 2008 by Tremaya | 6 Comments

Beenie Man disses the Marleys

I know, I know, why would Beenie would do anything else to draw more problems on himself? I don’t really know. If you read my article a couple of weeks ago, then you know he’s already involved in tax and baby mama drama at the moment. Well now he’s gone and allegedly dissed the Marley [...]

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I-Tunes bans Buju Banton, T.O.K. & Elephant Man

April 10th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

I-Tunes bans Buju Banton, T.O.K. & Elephant Man

Things are really, really heating up for Jamaican artists, and the country as a whole when it comes to homophobia. Gay rights activists are on the warpath and are taking no prisoners against reggae artists who have homophobic lyrics (past and present) and those who support them. Earlier this week, I reported that Red [...]

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Red Stripe Beer pulls sponsorship from all music events…but what’s the REAL reason?

April 7th, 2008 by Tremaya | 16 Comments

Red Stripe Beer pulls sponsorship from all music events…but what’s the REAL reason?

It’s Sunday night and I don’t normally post on the weekends, but I read this story and it just irked me to the point that I was drawn to my laptop to give my two cents. It just really ticks me off when corporations, or even people in general, try to insult the consumer’s or [...]

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The Weekend Round-Up

March 28th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

The Weekend Round-Up

Air China is interested in buying Air Jamaica
D’Angel says she is not interfering with Beenie’s visitation rights
Mavado’s music will be featured on next Grand Theft Auto release
Prime Minister Bruce Golding to visit South Florida
A Florida nurse who was born in Jamaica wins over $1 million dollars playing the nickel slots

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Mikey Dread has passed away from complications due to a brain tumor

March 17th, 2008 by Tremaya | 1 Comment

Mikey Dread has passed away from complications due to a brain tumor

Michael Campbell, aka Mikey Dread died on Saturday, March 15th, 2008 in Connecticut. Mikey Dread had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007 and is survived by 6 children.
YawdFromAbroad.com would like to send it’s condolences to the family.

Tags: Dearly Departed · Music · News · Suss Suss


I’m back with my two cents on the Grammy’s

February 14th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

I’m back with my two cents on the Grammy’s

Hey guys, yeah I know it’s been a minute since I last posted but I’ve had a lot of crazy things going on lately. My cousin from Trelawny left Tuesday, I’d been playing hostess for the last two weeks trying to keep him entertained. (I think I did a pretty good job???) I’m also [...]

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Reggae Month & The Reggae Academy Awards

January 17th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Reggae Month & The Reggae Academy Awards

Next month will be yet another historic moment in time for reggae both in Jamaica, and around the world as well. Not only has February been officially declared by the government of Jamaica as Reggae Month, but the first ever Reggae Academy Awards will take place in Kingston on February 24th. Beginning on February [...]

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Today’s Headlines

January 10th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Today’s Headlines

It was “lights out” for everyone in Jamaica last night

Parliament member Vaz still being grilled about his “questionable” allegiance to Jamaica
Sanchez has “baby momma drama”…and it’s not with his wife Monica
Harry Toddler “can’t believe his eyes” after Bounty Killer boxes him
Barbee “accidentally’ hit in the eye by Beenie Man’s brother
Aidonia may be facing charges in [...]

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Updated*-50th Grammy Awards Nominees for Best Reggae Album

December 6th, 2007 by Tremaya | No Comments

Updated*-50th Grammy Awards Nominees for Best Reggae Album

Well today is the day that the Recording Academy announces their nominations for the 2008 Grammy Awards. The Grammy’s are considered the creme de la creme of American music awards. There were 56 entries for Best Reggae Album of the Year including albums by Assassin, Anthony B, Burning Spear, Collie Buddz, Da’Ville, Lady Saw, Mr. [...]

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Alicia Keys, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Junior Reid, and Beenie Man at AMA’s

November 19th, 2007 by Tremaya | 3 Comments

Alicia Keys, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Junior Reid, and Beenie Man at AMA’s

After being bored to tears for practically the first hour I was more than happy to get some relief by Ms. Keys. Bwaay, Alicia Keys turned the AMA’s into the dancehall tonight!!! If you missed the performance I can understand, it’s not like the AMA’s are at the top of a lot of people’s must-see [...]

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