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Sean Paul’s father robbed/Timberlee’s car stolen/Beenie Man book release pics/Artists banned from hotels for Sumfest

July 15th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Sean Paul’s father robbed/Timberlee’s car stolen/Beenie Man book release pics/Artists banned from hotels for Sumfest

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 [...]

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Pics from Germany’s 2008 Reggae Summerjam

July 15th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Pics from Germany’s 2008 Reggae Summerjam

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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Etana discussses her new album, The Strong One with Essence magazine

June 20th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Etana discussses her new album, The Strong One with Essence magazine

Etana sits down with Essence Magazine to discuss her nervousness about her first album, class discrimination in Jamaica, demanding respect in a male-dominated industry, and how she ate sushi and seaweed salads to stay skinny, while a member of an all girl group, before going solo. You can check out the article here.

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Video: Etana-Roots

June 17th, 2008 by Tremaya | 2 Comments

Video: Etana-Roots

In honor of her debut album, “The Strong One” hitting stores today, here is Etana’s “Roots”.

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Selita Ebanks covers Jamrock Magazine

June 17th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Selita Ebanks covers Jamrock Magazine

Supermodel Selita Ebanks covers this month’s issue of Jamrock Magazine, which is dedicated to Travel & Escape. Reggae artists Etana and Estelle are also featured, you can check out pictures of both artists and more attendees at Saturday’s Reggaefest here.

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Pictures from Reggaefest/Barbee in car accident/Beenie Man Tell-All Autobiography

June 17th, 2008 by Tremaya | 5 Comments

Pictures from Reggaefest/Barbee in car accident/Beenie Man Tell-All Autobiography

(first row: Estelle, Etana, Bugle/second row: Demarco, Mr. Vegas, Ms. Jamaica/third row: Serani, Cecile, Mr. Vegas)
Mr. Vegas shared his personal pics from Saturday’s Reggaefest which took place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. You can click here for more pics from the night’s events.

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Etana The Strong One Readies For Launch!

June 14th, 2008 by Tremaya | 2 Comments

Etana The Strong One Readies For Launch!

Every so often in music we are afforded a rare blessing, an artist who possesses what I deem the musical trinity. First and foremost the artist can sing, the artist challenges our auditory mediocrity, and lastly heightens our consciousness of self and society. Meet reggae’s latest blessing: Etana.
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