http://www.dancehallusa.com The Movement Of Reggae and Dancehall Music In The USA And It's Heavyweights Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:28:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://www.dancehallusa.com/2012/02/video-smile-jamaica-bob-marleys-birthday-his-daughter-and-grand-daughter-interviewed/ http://www.dancehallusa.com/2012/02/video-smile-jamaica-bob-marleys-birthday-his-daughter-and-grand-daughter-interviewed/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:16:01 +0000 supa http://www.dancehallusa.com/?p=23308

Akon recording with Marleys in Jamaica

Video: Tanto Blacks Interview on Smile Jamaica

D’Angel a no show for Beenie’s birthday party, rumors of marital issues sparked

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Internationally-acclaimed Reggae singer, Ziggy Marley, will host a new program on American satellite radio; promoting the best that Reggae music has to offer. Ziggy’s new monthly show, Legends of Reggae launched this past Sunday on SiriusXM satellite radio in the United States, a day prior to what would have been his legendary father, Bob Marley’s 67th [...] Related posts:

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Many Jamaicans steadfastly believe that currently incarcerated Reggae superstar, Mark Myrie aka Buju Banton was entrapped by the United States government; leading to his subsequent conviction on drug-related charges last year. However, one American journalist has gone full-length to try and attach merit the aforementioned sentiment. Chris Sweeney, a writer for the Miami New Times unveiled [...] Related posts:

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The life of Jamaica’s greatest ever musician will be encapsulated in film for the first time ever for the world to see later this month. On Monday, which would have been Marley’s 67th birthday, it was announced by his family that the first ever documentary on the legendary singer’s life, entitled Marley, will premiere later [...] Related posts:

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Rockband features Bob Marley

Jamaica Originates Chapter 2 : Natural Mystic- Daggering Banned

Bob Marley Goes Bobble Head

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One of Dancehall’s biggest breakthrough artistes and a slew of prominent female personalities can now boast award triumphs to start 2012 as the fifth annual Youth View Awards provided a bit of everything. The popular event, dedicating to the acknowledgement of musical achievement from Jamaica’s youth, took place at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston [...] Related posts:

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Video:The Chant Interview #1: Sizzla On His Inspiration - by John Masouri Related posts:

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Internationally-acclaimed Dancehall superstar, Oneil Bryan, more popularly known as Elephant Man continues to speak out against strong allegations that could harm his accomplished career. On January 30, the prominent deejay was slapped with rape and sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged incident the week prior, involving a 38 year old woman at Elephant Man’s St. [...] Related posts:

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Emerging Dancehall superstar, Popcaan has continued his meteoric rise to fame in 2012 as one of his biggest songs in 2011 has garnered him strong international exposure. The Portmore Empire deejay’s number one hit, Only Man She Want recently copped a spot on American radio; earning regular rotation on the playlist of HOT 97 in New [...] Related posts:

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