Events

Mavado has a special treat for his fans in Jamaica when he performs at the annual Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza. It will mark Mavado’s first performance locally in many months and fans are eager to welcome home the Gully Gad after what they perceive as a too-long absence.Mavado will be headlining a strong lineup of artistes on ‘Extravaganza’ and he is as excited about the event.

Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza takes place on December 25, 2011 at Independence Park, Black River, ...

The Jamaica Film Academy announces the Call for Entries in the 2012 Jamaica Reggae Film Festival, to be held May 2012 in Kingston, Jamaica.

In keeping with the format initiated at the inaugural event in February 2008, the Festival will showcase films in which aspects of Jamaica's Reggae music culture are displayed, documented and memorialized in feature, documentary and short films, animation and music videos. In the five years since its inception, the Reggae Film Festival has included films made by Jamaicans, as well as global reggae researchers ...

Kanye West leads all nominees for the Grammys, picking up seven nods for the event. His nominations include Song of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “All of the Lights”, Best Rap Performance, and even Best Rap Album, where his Dark Fantasy is up again his collaborative Watch the Throne project with Jay-Z.

Rihanna’s Loud is up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album with “What’s My Name” in the running for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. And Nicki Minaj will battle it out with J. Cole and others for Best New Artist. Also, Chris Brown is up for Best R&B Album and Best Rap Performance for “Look at Me Now.”

The 54th Annual Grammys air February 12th on CBS.

Album of the Year
» Adele - 21
» Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
» Lady Gaga - Born This Way
» Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans
» Rihanna - Loud

Record of the Year
» Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
» Bon Iver - "Holocene"
» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
» Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
» Katy Perry - "Firework"

Best New Artist
» The Band Perry
» Bon Iver
» J. Cole
» Nicki Minaj
» Skrillex

Song of the Year
» Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie - "All of the Lights" » Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
» Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
» Bon Iver ...

The official flyer for Sting 2011 has been released. In less than a week, one of the biggest stage shows in Jamaica will be taking place at Jamworld on December 26, 2011.

This year shall be no different as the organizers of Sting 2011 are ready for a big turnout this year, especially with the Rumors of War being confirmed. This year, many will see a clash between Kiprich vs Merciless, Specialist vs Hurricane, Iyara vs Deva Bratt and the big clash between Tony Matterhorn vs Twin of Twins. ...

The Grammy nominees have been revealed and Israel Vibration receives a Best Reggae Album nomination for Reggae Knights. Other nominees include Monty Alexander for Harlem-Kingston Express Live!, Stephen Marley for Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life, Ziggy Marley for Wild And Free and Shaggy for Summer In Kingston.

Cecil "Skelly" Spence and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, two thirds of the original Israel Vibration, released Reggae Knights on August 16, 2011 through Mediacom and VP Associated Label Group (VPAL), a subsidiary ...

I-Octane is still soaring from his performance on Monday night before a packed house at DROM in New York City. Performing before a crowd of his peers, media outlets and industry insiders proved to be a nerve racking feat. But like a true champion, the singjay took the stage and performed with sheer confidence that he has become known for and came out on top.

The long awaited release of I-Octane's debut EP "Straight From the Heart," which has already received a 'thumbs up' by John Carmanica who featured single "Crime A Rise" in the New York Times, gave way ...

Hapilos Teens main goal is to provide entertainment and a positive outlet for high school Teenagers .

Hapilos Teens logo competition kicks off today December 12, 2011 and ends March 31, 2012. The competition is open to teens aged 13-17 years only. All entries should be sent to hapiteens@hapilos.com
Eligibility

The Contest is open to individuals and groups, aged 13-17.
Employees of Hapilos Entertainment Group, judges and their immediate family are not eligible to enter the Competition.

How to Enter

All entries must be submitted by email to hapiteens@hapilos.com. The entries must be submitted as a scalable vector graphic in EPS format, and also as a JPEG. See the Submission Guidelines below for further information.
The email must include the name, age, postal address, phone number, school name ...

Dub Plaza will be having a big dub session this week in brooklyn for dubs, dropz and jingles. Jermaine Junor from Dub Plaza will be working with artiste such as Movado, Mad Croba, Laza Morgan, Bushman, Marcia Griffiths, John Holt, Sammy Dread, Johnny Osborne, Courtney Melody, Micheal Palmer and Jr Demus.

To contact Dub Plaza:
Email: dubplaza@yahoo.com
Phone: 347-499-3172 (NY) ...