
Vybz Kartel remains in police custody.The dancehall deejay was nabbed during a major operation by the Flying Squad early this morning.The police confirmed that the deejay along with two others was charged with illegal possession of marijuana. However, Music News understands that Vybz Kartel is also being questioned in connection with other crimes.The self-proclaimed “World Boss” was reportedly arrested at a small hotel in Kingston after filming
Dancehall singjay Mavado is to return to court next year where his charges of malicious destruction of property and assault are set for mention.
Vado appeared before the Montego Bay R-M Court today after the case was put off to facilitate the addition of a medical certificate to the case file.Mavado’s lawyer Martyn Thomas tells Music News that the entertainer is set to return to court on February 6 and 7 in 2012. Thomas also said that today the court was made aware that the complainant and a man called Bennett have been calling his office requesting numbers for Mavado. Subsequently, the court was asked to inform the police that the complainant and his friend should no longer call Vado’s lawyer’s office as it could interfere with the process.Meanwhile, Mavado’s bail was extended and he was sent home.All this stems from an incident near Anchovy, St James on July 22. Reports are that at about 7:00 p.m. Mavado assaulted a man and damaged his Toyota Camry motor vehicle along the Belmont main road in St. James.The complainant allegedly stopped along the main road to allow a line of traffic to pass when he and his son were reportedly attacked by Vado and members of his entourage.
Bounty Killa and Beenie Man are at it again. Their saga started after Killa tweeted about Beenie and D’Angel’s divorce. Since then, the two have been exchanging lyrical missiles.
Tony Matterhorn, Twin of Twins, Kip Rich and Elephant Man also have songs bashing their fellow entertainers.So will we have a big showdown at the ending of the year? And if so, whose career will be buried? Check out Beenie man latest Track. [Bounty Diss] http://theislandvibes.com/video/beenie-man-cah-puff-mi-chest-bounty-killer-diss-pt-few-war-monger
Vybz Kartel’s Teacha’s Pet that was premiered on the weekend has received mixed reviews from fans, haters and well-wishers.Interesting, poor production, good effort, degrading to women and just dismal are how some are describing the World Boss’ reality series.Teacha’s Pet is a 12-episode series which features 18 girls engaging in activities and challenges in order to be the ultimate 'Teacha's Pet'.
BRAND Marley continues to dominate Billboard's reggae albums chart. The king of reggae Bob Marley and his offspring — Ziggy, Stephen and Damian -- account for four of the top 10 slots on this week's ranking.After a staggering 71 weeks on this chart, the collaborative effort, Distant Relatives, between Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley and American rapper Nas, has muscled its way back to the top of the pile. The project which features tracks such as Count Your Blessings, Friends, Patience and As we Enter, was released by the Grammy Award-winning artistes in May of last year.
DANCEHALL artiste Ding Dong is pleased with the progress of his career having just returned to the island folllowing a performance in Panama at the very first time at the Passa Passa Youth Concert held at the Roberta Duran Gymnasium.
The head of the Ravers Clavers dance unit, Ding Dong who has been a figure in dancehall ever since the hit single Badman Forward Badman Pull up, says he gave a good showing for the thousands of young teens who attended the event which earlier this year also played host to Elephant Man who rocked the crowd with a slew of dance singles. Currently booked through Solid Agency for several other international shows Ding Dong says he is also setting new fashion trends in dancehall with his clean and fresh wardrobe selection.On the music side of things Ding Dong is gearing up for the release of a new single Jamaica Groupiemet which is featured on ZJ Wah Wah/ Darkcide brand new Menke Riddim set to premiere in a few day's time. The new track takes jabs at a local website which is known for reporting some of the steamiest celebrity gossips locally.