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Singjay J Capri dies

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sources have confirmed that singjay J Capri, who was hospitalised for more than a week following a motor vehicle crash, has died.

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Reggae Legend John Holt Dead at 69

John Holt, one of Jamaica’s most well-loved vocalists, died early Sunday morning in London at the age of 67. His death was confirmed by his manager Copeland Forbes via the Jamaica Observer. Holt, who was initially known for his career with the Paragons in the rocksteady era of the 1960s, …

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Demarco pays hommage to PROPALLY with “Gone So Soon”

The entertainment community was once again thrown into a state of disarray after news broke that another entertainer had been killed. According to preliminary information gathered, upcoming dancehall artiste Propally was killed in the wee hours of Friday morning.

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Nelson Mandela passes away at age 95. R.I.P. Freedom fighter!

Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of modern times, passed away Thursday at his home in Johannesburg. He was 95. South African President Jacob Zuma announced that Mandela, “the founding president of our democratic nation, has departed,” adding that he “passed on peacefully.” “Our nation has lost its greatest …

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Junior Murvin ‘Police and Thieves’ singer is dead

Legendary Jamaican reggae Musician, Junior Murvin, best know for the single ‘Police and Thieves’ is dead. The Portland-based singer reportedly died peacefully at his home at Summers Town Road in Port Antonio early this morning. Murvin, whose real name is Murvin Junior Smith was born in Saint James in 1949, …

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Runnsound Remembers Gregory Isaacs (100% Dubplate Mix)

Check out this great musical tribute to Gregory Isaacs by Runnsound -The King Sound-. Runnsound is a Dutch foundation sound from Maastricht, The Netherlands. They have won the Dutch clash champion title multiple times. The sound was also successful in the international arena winning clashes all over Europe, from Italy …

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R.I.P. Cool Ruler 15 July 1951 – 25 October 2010

October 25 is the day the world lost a great reggae icon, Gregory Isaacs also known as the Cool Ruler. A well-known New York Times reporter described him as ‘the most exquisite vocalist in reggae’. Mr Isaacs fought a long battle against lung cancer which he eventually lost on October …

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911 Peter Tosh “Reggaelize it!”

Every year on September 11th a lot of people in the world remember the victims of the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Ethiopians celebrate Enkutatash, New Years day according to their Ge’ez calendar. For Reggae fans world-wide 911 also means the day the world lost …

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