OMI—- With Samantha J and OMI getting record deals abroad and songs from Jamaican acts being sampled internationally, it seems reggae and dancehall are poised to rise again on the world market. Earlier this year, Samantha J signed a record deal with Colombia Records, while OMI inked a deal with Ultra Music that will see him working with international label Sony…
BECKFORD… using the live event to tap into Brooklyn’s changing demographics— ED Koch was elected mayor and the Son of
Montego Bay-based reggae artiste, Nature, whose given name is Andre Ellis (left), hands over some drums to Eifert Daley, Regional Operations Manager of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA),
D’ANGEL… pleased with my career—–NEVER one to shy from the spotlight, singer D’Angel says she has a new focus which can be heard on her latest singles, Come Get It and Ramp Ruff.
Tarrus Riley & Derrick Morgan— A SLEW of Jamaican acts are scheduled to perform at the 21st annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival set to take place in Boonville, California, from June 20-22.
Suralco refinery at Paranam seen from the Suriname River. PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) – Suriname President Desi Bouterse says the Aluminum Company of America, (ALCOA) plans to cut production at Suralco to a third and lay off 1, 000 workers including 800 contractors.