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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 to...

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.

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Vanessa "Gaza Slim" Saddler has been charged by police with conspiracy to pervert the court of justice. Gaza Slim turned herself in to the Constant Spring Police on Monday after being named as a person of interest.

She placed herself under investigation after reporting to cops that she was robbed by Clive Lizard Williams, the same man her Portmore Empire boss Vybz Kartel is charged for murdering. Police say they have seized a cellular phone which contains a message instructing her to report the story that she was robbed to the police.

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)

Philip 'Fattis' Burrell, 57, died at Kingston's University of the West Indies Hospital on Saturday Dec. 3. Burrell, CEO of the Kingston, Jamaica based label Xterminator Records, suffered a stroke two weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital; his condition deteriorated last Tuesday when his doctors discovered a blood clot near his lungs; Burrell fell into a coma on Friday night from which he died from.

Born in the Trench Town area of western Kingston, Burrell was raised in England but returned to Jamaica as a teenager. His production career commenced with...

Vanessa "Gaza Slim" Saddler has turned herself in to police on monday after being named a person of interest regarding a murder case involving her mentor Vybz Kartel. Gaza Slim reported to the Constant Spring Police Station on Monday afternoon, accompanied by her attorney. She was initially summoned by Jamaican Police to report to the station on Friday to face questioning in the regards to Vybz Kartel case.

Gaza Slim faces a charge of perverting the course of justice after allegedly filing a false police report; claiming that she was robbed by Clive “Lizard”...

A stellar career continues for international icon Shaggy as he receives the 2012 Grammy Award nomination for best reggae album - the ultimate recognition for his latest studio effort, Summer In Kingston, released on his own Ranch Entertainment label, on July 19, 2011.

The 8-track digital album was heavily marketed with a focus on fan-targeted promotions, and Shaggy has been touring non-stop since its release as he continues his global dominance.

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I'm grateful to be nominated for the 2012 Grammy Award for best reggae album," Shaggy reveals from...

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(AP) A Jamaican anti-corruption agency opened a probe Tuesday into a troubled government office that is already undergoing an independent review of its alleged mismanagement of a stalled $400 million road program.

Contractor General Greg Christie's staff is investigating the National Works Agency for its purchase of $720,000 worth of new office furniture using contract funds from the renovation of a narrow strip of shore road leading to Kingston's international airport.

The shoreline work is being done by a Chinese company, China Harbour Engineering Company...

Dancehall artistes Bounty Killer and Aidonia have officially buried the hatchet and recently recorded a collaboration called Mack 90.

The Alliance and J.O.P bosses officially made the move towards unity when they recorded the song.

According to Bounty Killer, who Aidonia credits as being his main influence in becoming an artiste, there has never been a real conflict between the two.

"Killer and Aidonia been doing songs before and there was never a conflict between us. You have never heard I say nothing negative about Aidonia, likewise, he has never said...

A Jamaican country prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand --- a frail, grandmotherly, elderly woman named Miss Ivy. He approached her and asked "Miss Ivy, do you know me?"

She responded, "Why, yes me nuh yu Missa Williams. Me know yuh since yu ah young bwoy an quite frankly, yu ah one big disappointment. Yu lie, yu use fe tief bokkle and bruk people shap; yu gie yu wife bun, yu manipulate people an talk su-su pan dem behine dem back. Yuh tink say yu a big shat, an yu nuh know say yu a go come to nutten. Dat fool-fool brains yu ave mek yu a...

VP Records and Scikron are proud to announce the release of I-Octane’s debut album, ‘Crying To The Nation,’ available January 31, 2012. As one of the most-talked about artists emerging from Jamaica, I-Octane’s first full-length LP will reinvigorate the feeling of roots and dancehall at its purest. He has already proven himself as a lyricist with rapid-fire delivery, and unveils his uncanny ability to sing romantic ballads and socially aware tunes on this traditional reggae album.

‘Crying To The Nation’ puts I-Octane in a class of his own as one of the next...

Jamaican investigators looking into a murder allegedly committed by Vybz Kartel and members of his crew say they have video evidence of the crime. Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, fashion designer Moonie and Kiera Jones are all being accused of murdering Clive Williams on August 16th.

Prosecutors are alleging that the Clive Williams was taken to a house in Havendale, stabbed and beaten to death over a missing gun. They also say they have witness statements to back up their claims

Hip hop artist Heavy D died yesterday November 8th 2011 at the young age of 44. Dwight "Heavy D" Arrington Meyers collapsed outside his Beverly Hills condo after he suffered difficulty breathing while returning from a morning shopping trip, according to police.

When paramedics arrived, Meyers regained consciousness and was transported to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he later died. The case was referred to the Coroner's Office to determine an exact cause of death.

Heavy D was born in Jamaica.

Whether it’s currently on the top of the Jamaican charts, a huge underground seller on the streets or the massive club jam sweeping the dancehalls, Strictly The Best’s annual series provides the hottest catalog of dancehall/reggae music for the fall, winter and new year to come. On November 22, VP Records’ will unleash their latest installments – Strictly The Best Vol. 44 and Vol. 45.

Strictly the Best Vol. 44 rallies the most in-demand roots and lover’s rock singers for a must-have set from artists like Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Gyptian, Queen Ifrica...

Mavado and Canadian born rapper Drake are set to put their chemistry to the ultimate test and create an album together. Since canceling his contract with VP Records, Mavado returned to the United States and signed with DJ Khaled, since signing with Khaled there are a number of collaboration requests coming in from several rappers.