Events

The first Annual Clarendon Music Awards is the brainchild of David Anderson of Temperature’s Entertainment Limited. This organisation is known for The High School Link-Up Showcase that links past students from all high schools in Jamaica. The Clarendon Music Awards will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 5:00 pm at the Quarry, Bustamante High Way in May Pen, Clarendon. The music awards show will also recognise legendary reggae artiste Derrick Morgan, the first artiste to have spots one to seven on national pop charts simultaneously as the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event also features award presentations, live performances, a VIP reception and dinner.

Iconic rapper and label owner, Lil Wayne, in the midst of a high charting radio single “6 Foot 7 Foot” and his recently released 9th studio album I Am Not a Human Being, has announced details and dates for his 2011 North American tour, the I Am Music II tour. The Multi-platinum and Grammy award winning recording artist, who has sold over 10 million records and whose multi-platinum 2008 album, The Carter III, shattered records by selling over one million copies in its first week of release, will be joined by protégé Nicki Minaj, a top selling rapper signed to his Young Money imprint, whose critically acclaimed debut album Pink Friday has since gone Platinum. In addition to main support act Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne will also be joined by...

Orvile “Shaggy” Burrell, will be honoured by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) at the group’s seventh annual gala in South Florida in April. The event will be held on Saturday, April 9 at Jungle Island in Miami, where Shaggy will be presented with the 2011 International Humanitarian Award for his efforts in enhancing health care for children in Jamaica. While he continues to enjoy a rewarding musical career, Shaggy has demonstrated commitment and dedication to the welfare of the children of his homeland, donating well-needed medical equipment to the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston through his ‘Shaggy Make A Difference’ foundation. He has also participated in the refurbishing of areas of the compound and as...

Legends, icons, trailblazers, pioneers, innovators and trendsetters are just a few words often used to describe this group. From Grammys to MTV Video Awards, they have won them all. Whether it’s the top of the charts or on stages at sold out coliseums across the country, they have done it all. They are Grammy Award winning group, Salt-N-Pepa, which consists of Cheryl James and Sandy Denton (“Salt” and “Pepa”, respectively), and Deidre “Dee Dee” Roper (DJ Spinderella). As the first ever female rap crew, Salt-N-Pepa, broke barriers and opened doors wide open that were once closed to women in hip-hop. They gave women a voice in a male dominated industry and transformed the way the music world saw women forever. With the hit songs “Push...

Shade, female Reggae artist from Jamaica has been promoting, and performing in Okinawa, and Mainland Japan for about one year now. Her fans are very excited about the new style of Dancehall Reggae that she brings to the Japanese culture. Shade album releases in all major outlets in Japan January 19th 2011 Tsutaya, HMV, Tower Records and more. The self title album "life in the SHADE" feat Junior Reid, Macka Diamond, Calton Coffie, Lady G, U-Duo & Platy, and is expected to be well received in Japan.

The 17th staging of Rebel Salute will be held on January 15, 2011 at the Port Kaiser Sports Club in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. This annual festival is now sponsor by Pepsi cola. It's now call Pepsi Rebel Salute. Pepsi Rebel Salute is a "Roots Reggae Show", so patrons and vendors attending this show will only be able to by or sell Natural Juices, Herbs, Vegetables and Fruits. No Meat, No Drugs or Alcohol is allowed. Line up Include: Tony Rebel Beres Hammond Toots and the Maytals Queen Ifrica Tarrus Riley Khago I-Octane Nadine Sutherland Roland Burrell AJ Brown Romain Virgo Professor Nuts Little John Tristan Palma Ken Boothe Carl Dawkins Jack Radics Tanya Stephens Fantan Mojah David Brooks aka Mavado Chuck Fenda...

Rap mogul Master P. will host an event during Grammy week honoring late R&B singer Teena Marie, in hopes of raising awareness about health related issues, whether its diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity. Master P. and his son Romeo are rallying celebrities to support Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign via his Move With Music organization, which is dedicated to fighting child obesity. Master P. and his son will host an event on February 11th in Los Angeles, which is sponsored by ME Entertainment Network, RTC Media Group and Urban Born Foundation.

Due to overwhelming public demand, Usher has been forced to add an extra date to the UK leg of his OMG Tour. Following four sold out shows, Usher has added his fifth and final London O2 Arena show. See him perform hits from his latest album as well as some of his biggest hits to date on Monday 21 February 2011. Usher’s 2011 OMG Tour dates are: 26th Jan – Manchester MEN *SOLD OUT* 27th Jan – Birmingham NIA *SOLD OUT* 29th Jan – Glasgow SECC *SOLD OUT* 30th Jan – Liverpool Echo Arena *SOLD OUT* 3rd Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 2nd Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 17th Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 18th Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 20th Feb – Manchester MEN 21st Feb – London O2 BRAND NEW DATE 23rd Feb – Sheffield Motorpoint Arena 24th...

Reggae/Dancehall Sound Selector, Supa Twitch, celebrates 22 years in the entertainment business on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2010) inside Pembroke Pines, FL’s premier venue Jubilee Banquet Hall. In honor of this monumental event Sound Systems from then and now will be in attendance to pay homage, such as BODY GAURD, INNER CITY, AFRIQUE, WAGGY-T, BLACK CHINEY, SUPA SOUND, SWEETNESS SOUND, PRODIGY MOVEMENT, CHAMPION SQUAD

Mavado had to cancel this year's staging of his annual birthday bash of the LIME Real McKoy event that was scheduled for last night. Mavado has also postponed his weekly show Stulla Wednesdays which was normally held at the Quad nightclub. The following is a statement that was issued by Mavado’s management team regarding the cancellation.

The 8th Annual International Soca Awards took place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad on November 27, 2010. From the curtains going up on the memorable tribute to Alphonsus 'Arrow' Cassell to the fantastic finale of Terry Lyons, the 8th International Soca Awards was an absolute hit. CG and Big Daddy George and Militant commanded the Red Carpet, and the Codrington Pan Family Steel Orchestra greeted the guests in to the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on Saturday November 27. Nikki Crosby did her thing as the funny, sexy host, and the artists and presenters were in tasteful, elegant garb for the big night in soca music. It was truly a tribute to the 70s and 80s music, and...

Sunday January 16th 2011 Martin Luther King Weekend, mark your calendars for the most highly anticipated show that will lock down any other show for the entire year, Buju Banton Live on Stage for one night and one night only. There is no other way to start 2011, but to start it with one of the leading Grammy Nominated Reggae Artist, Buju. Just when they thought Mr. Gargamel would stop to dwell on the negativity, Buju rises and comes fourth with friends for Before the Dawn Concert. With no school or work the next day there is no other reason to miss this once in a life time un-expected concert, which will not happen anywhere else in the USA. So come out and witness history as Buju hits the stage on American Soil, which most people say...

There were no major surprises when the much-anticipated 2010 Sting poster was unveiled. The unveiling of the poster also confirmed that Mavado and Vybz Kartel will be a no-show at the event, set for December 26, 2010 at Jamworld, in Portmore, St Catherine. Vybz Kartel, in a recent interview with the Jamaica Star, made it clear he wouldn't attend the 27-year old event. There are reports indicating that Vybz Kartel and Mavado wanted alot of money for their appearance at Sting 2010. It was expressed that Mavado wanted J$3million and Vybz Kartel wanted J$4million Jamaican dollars to perform. Line up Include: 13 WARRIORS I-Octane Khago Etana Chuck Fenda Gyptian Sizzla Bounty Killer Beenie Man Richie Spice Agent Sasco...

Busy Signal, is to perform live with his band at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on December 11 2010. Supporting acts will constitute artistes from Jamaica, England and The Gambia including The Gambia's most celebrated reggae-dancehall star, Singateh aka Freaky Joe and Manding Morry and Jalex, another well established afromanding star. The event brought by Planet World and supported by Africell, one of the country's leading GSM provider, is highly anticipated by the enormous amount of Busy Signal fans and lovers of great music in general. A representative of Planet World, through his ValYai Media Company, Valentine Banjakey, confirmed saying "Yeah, Busy, is coming and has chosen our homeland as the first country to visit and...

Tri-Star Promotions, collaborating with other promoters are producing the concert featuring American rapper Nas and reggae artistes Damien “Junior Gong” Marley and Jah Cure. Marley and Nas have been on tour across the world promoting their album, Distant Relatives, a collaborative effort released in May this year. The concert will be held next Saturday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain. Trinidad.

Hip Hop legend and Rap icon Kurtis Blow is set to co-host the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards Television Show In April 2011 in NYC! This will be the first broadcast of the HHHOF Awards show since airing in National and International Syndication, as well as on the BET Cable Network now owned by MTV/Viacom. The development will include the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, a Museum, Gift Store, Restaurant, Live Concert Lounge, and a state of the art Television Broadcast Studios on the premises. The Pioneers are participating with the developers, designers, and architects to ensure that the historical story of Hip Hop Music is preserved, archived, and told in the most accurate detail. Giving the attendees a unique historical perspective of the art...

Capleton is set to rock Zimbabwe at Glamis Stadium in the exhibition park in December this year. Several dancehall artistes such as Sizzla, Beenie Man, Saun Paul, Luciano, Maxi Priest and Brick and Lace have since mesmerized Zimbabwe fans. The highly anticipated show will run concurrently with the 2011 New Year celebrations as it has been slotted for December 31, courtesy of Red Rose Entertainment.

Orlando was pleased by the performances of Jah Thunder, Culture Knox, Romain Virgo, Munga and the fireman himself Capelton. Jah Thunder Culture Knox Romain Virgo Munga Capleton

Gyptian continues to sizzle this year as he now joins forces with the iconic Mary J. Blige. Gyptian will be breaking from his tour schedule to join the R&B queen on the England leg of her UK tour. He takes the stage on November 2 at The O2 Arena in London, the same venue Michael Jackson was slated to headline for his infamous 'This Is It' concert. Gyptian then heads with Blige to the LG Arena in Birmingham on November 3, before resuming his own tour. Gyptian has been touring consistently since releasing his current album Hold You this summer, even joining Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and Nas on several dates of their recent 'Distant Relatives' tour in the US. Gyptian was enlisted for Blige's new single, "Anything You Want," which is...

Everyone needs exposure. No matter what genre of music you label yourself, without exposure, you won't be heard. HoneyDipped Entertainment alongside MixUpRadio.com, has decided to create that opportunity to support a growing genre in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area - REGGAE. We call all reggae artist, dancehall, roots, lovers rock, ska, and reggae fusions to participate, BE HEARD! The term 'I AM REGGAE" is used to signify all the genre of music involved in this showcase. It is not to define one thing or person but to embrace and nurture this great music form. This showcase is a chance to give emerging artist an opportunity to perform in an healthy environment, network with peers, introduce their music to a new market, and consult...