Vershon does tribute song to Bogle
Dancehall singjay Vershon has released a tribute song to late dancer Bogle called Zip It Up. He explained that he came up with the concept by chance after realising that many contemporary rhythms were being produced that have an old school touch... ...
Read MoreGramps Morgan hails late brother Peetah - Apologises to fans for family’s delayed response
Reggae singer Gramps Morgan of reggae group Morgan Heritage is apologetic to their fans for their delayed public response following the death of his brother Peetah in February. "I would like to say on behalf of the Morgan Heritage family, thank... ...
Read MoreJermaine Edwards favouring personal productions
In a time as tumultuous as now, the Fun In The Son gospel festival offers a reprieve many only find in the light of the Lord. While the 2024 iteration of the festival, held at the National Stadium last Saturday, achieved high success critically... ...
Read MoreSlick Gawd wants to bring positive music
Rising recording artiste Slick Gawd says his aim is to provide uplifting and conscious music as a way of inspiring his listeners. The entertainer, whose given name is Rajani Jackson, said music has the power to change the world in a negative or... ...
Read MoreCheflodeezy trying new things musically
US-based rapper Cheflodeezy is bringing his dancehall-rap sound to the Miami scene with his latest release, Drill Wit Ya Dawg. He recently issued an open verse challenge on his Instagram account with the uptempo song. "We're going to put the... ...
Read MoreSizzla blazes at Fashionistas party
Dancehall firebrand Sizzla performed for a solid hour to bring the curtain down on a successful inaugural staging of Fashionistas, held at the Police Officers' Club in St Andrew last Saturday. Sizzla used his wide range of songs to captivate the... ...
Read MoreTurbulence tops reggae charts with ‘One Life’
An avid advocate for living a fun-filled but conscious life, reggae icon Turbulence is currently basking in the success of his recent high-energy single, ' One Life'. The track topped the Reggae Australia, and the Dasvibes-produced single has... ...
Read MoreYGF Records crafting recipe for success
It's been a fruitful journey for Young Generation Fraternity (YGF) Records since the St Ann-based label made its grand entrance on the music scene over eight years ago. Spearheaded by producer Tevin Richards, the label has crafted its recipe for... ...
Read MoreZed Regal promotes female empowerment
UK-based dancehall/reggae artiste Zed Regal recently teamed up with Billboard Award-winning producer Kemar 'Flava' McGregor to record a new single titled Top Class. It is one of the featured tracks of McGregor's latest dancehall project, the '... ...
Read MoreD’Angel says it’s ‘time now’ to get her accolades
'Dancehall's First Lady' D'Angel is tired of 'busting down doors' and believes it's 'time now' for her to be given her well-deserved accolades. Starting the celebration with her birthday on April 1, she continued the celebration with her 20th... ...
Read MoreYung Lion drops EP ahead of Reggae Sumfest debut
Nineteen-year-old fast-rising international reggae artiste Yung Lion is thrilled at fulfilling his 'childhood dreams' from releasing his first EP to making his debut on Reggae Sumfest 2024. The American-Trinidadian teen, given name Christian... ...
Read MoreTurbulence says ‘Recoup’ rhythm release is perfect timing
B illboard producer Kemar 'Flava' McGregor recently released his 90s dancehall-inspired project, the 'Recoup' rhythm and though current music trends and flow have evolved to a fast-pace tempo, featured artiste on the project, Turbulence, said he... ...
Read MoreMad Elaine sings of the ‘simple life’
Recording artiste Mad Elaine is promoting her easy-going, dubwise-style track, Life Can Be So Simple. Recorded at Tuff Gong Studio with her Jamaican team Natural High, the track was created under the singer's Jah Guidance label. "This song... ...
Read MoreRap duo shifts Sizzla’s ‘Solid As A Rock’
As firm as Sizzla's Solid As A Rock single is, British hip-hop/rap duo Young T and Bugsey found a way to dissect the lyrics and combined another level of high, energetic and skillfully creative verses, to produce a new reggae-rap single titled... ...
Read MoreXodus Carnival joins with Renegade Mas for CayMas
Xodus Carnival has joined hands with Renegade Mas as brand partners for CayMas on June 29. With this being its third year participating in CayMas, Xodus Carnival will once again bring its unique product to the streets of Grand Cayman,... ...
Read MoreProducer to unveil gospel-infused album
Record producer Herbert Ellis, the mastermind behind Embrace the Lord Records, is poised to unveil a reggae compilation album titled The Engraph Rhythm, boasting a line-up of esteemed reggae icons. Featuring artistes such as Judy Mowatt, Marcia... ...
Read MoreMusician wants national award for The Abyssinians
Prince Manning, whose father and uncles are founders of roots-reggae group The Abyssinians, believes they deserve a national award. The group is best known for the seminal song, Satta Massagana. Manning is drummer for the quartet's band, which... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend does not want to get a degree
Dear Pastor, I am 20 years old and I have a boyfriend. We have been together for two years. He is not bright but I love him very much. He works in his father's business. I have tried to encourage him to go back to school because I have always... ...
Read MoreCan’t stop seeing my married boyfriend
Dear Pastor, I am a 27-year-old woman and I am writing to tell you how in love I am with this man who is married, and who has fathered three children. We have been together for almost five years now. His wife knows about us because people told... ...
Read MoreHusband not touching me since I became pregnant
Dear Pastor, I am in my mid 20s and I am married. My husband says that my features have totally changed and I can see that in myself. When I stand before the mirror, I see that my breasts and nipples are very large. My husband used to enjoy... ...
Read MoreI let a good woman slip away from me
Dear Pastor, I am a 36-year-old male who needs a bit of advice. About 2014, I met this waitress at a popular hotel in Ocho Rios. She was about 24. At the time I had my girlfriend whom I was dating since 2010, but I didn't share this information... ...
Read MoreFather upset that I am living with a man
Dear Pastor, I am 23 and my boyfriend is 24. We have been going together for two years and we are getting along fairly well. We are planning to get married, so we decided that we would live together to save some money. We both drive, but the car I... ...
Read MoreMom said I’m on my own after getting pregnant
Dear Pastor, I am 19 and I am still living at home, but I have found myself in a problem. I have a boyfriend who is only 18 and we engaged in sex a few times and he has got me pregnant. I don't know what to do. This young man is learning a trade.... ...
Read MoreI’ve found new love with this older man
Dear Pastor, I am 53 years old and I am a widow. My husband died three years ago and I have found myself in love again. When my husband passed, I decided that I would not get married again. But as time went on, I have changed my mind. Now I have... ...
Read MoreThis customer is all over me
Dear Pastor, I am 20 years old and I would like to relate something to you. I work with a company that delivers goods for people who buy items from the store. I work with the boss. One day we took a refrigerator and a television to a home. We... ...
Read MorePartner loves to play with my hair ‘down there’
Dear Pastor, I am a young woman, and I am so embarrassed to take off my clothes when the lights are on and my boyfriend and I are together. I have pubic hair that is thick and they grow up to my navel. My boyfriend is always playing with them;... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend not planning my birthday how I want
Dear Pastor, I will be 21 in August and my boyfriend is 22. He is planning to take me to Negril for my birthday weekend. It is something I am looking forward to. I have always wanted my 21st birthday to be special. I wanted to have a few friends... ...
Read MoreCan’t forget my troubled past
Dear Pastor, I'm a regular reader of your column from I was a child growing up. Dear Pastor was the only page in THE STAR that used to get saved in my house. My cousin and I used to take turns in reading your column. This is my first time... ...
Read MoreNot sure if we should cremate or bury our parents
Dear Pastor, I am a Christian and I would like to hear your comment on cremation. I have parents who are now very aged and we as children have been discussing whether we should bury them or cremate them when they die. We have been told that it is... ...
Read MoreLeft my girlfriend for her sister
Dear Pastor, I am a 30-year-old man and I am having a problem. About eight years ago I had a girlfriend; I really loved her. She was a church lady and was more interested in getting me into her church. I told her I was not ready to get married.... ...
Read MoreOne of my girlfriends is too wild
Dear Pastor, I am 22 and I have two girlfriends. I like the both of them, but only one is having sex with me. She lives with her grandmother and she has lots of time for us to meet. She is 19 years old. My other girlfriend is under strict rules.... ...
Read MoreWorried that my boyfriend is an atheist
Dear Pastor, I am a 27-year-old female. My boyfriend is 31 and we are living together. He is a good man. He is not a good cook, but he cleans and washes my clothes sometimes. He also irons my work uniform. Anything I ask him to do, he does it for... ...
Read MoreSeeking my long lost brother
Dear Pastor, I would like to seek some assistance in locating my long lost brother. Unfortunately, my brother doesn't know his father's name nor that he has a brother. Here is some specific information on him. His grandmother was referred to as... ...
Read MoreCounsellor warned us about young women
Dear Pastor, I am a 22-year-old male and I am very active in the young people's movement of our church. Each week, there are about 20 of us who gather, but there are many more girls than guys. Recently we had a counsellor as our guest speaker. We... ...
Read MoreBoyfriend admitted that he abused a young girl
Dear Pastor, I am 23 and I need your advice. I have been living with my boyfriend who is 24 for almost six years. We started dating from high school. When I was 18, I came to live with him permanently because my aunt threatened to kill me. I went... ...
Read MoreSister saw me having an erection
Dear Pastor, I am a 16-year-old boy and my sister and I share the same bed. My sister complained to my mother that I was on the bed with her and she felt that I was hugging her; and when she jumped up and looked at me, I had an erection and I... ...
Read MoreWife cheated on me with my daughter’s godfather
Dear Pastor, I am 40 years old and I have been married twice. I have four children with my first wife. I went to study in America and while I was there, my wife got involved with another man. I did not believe what I heard, but I spoke to my... ...
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