Vybz Kartel’s protégé Gaza Slim aka Vanessa Bling, has just released the official music video for her new single Whine. Released on UMI Records, Gaza Slim born Vanessa Saddler, expresses her deep affectionate for man and what she does to keep him….a trending topic with most dancehall divas. Check out the cost-efficient video shot in black [...]
Controversial dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, has been in remand on two counts of murder and other charges, for over 17 months! Vybz Kartel, born Adidjah Palmer, has seen his cases delayed for this period of time and has now been accused of trying to bribe a witness, in addition to, using a cell phone and [...]
Eeven though he has yet to be found guilty on the two murder charges he’s been sitting in jail for the past 16 months for, Vybz Kartel is still delivering new music to his fans. The embattled Worl’ Boss’ music lives on in the latest music video for his latest single, “Convertible” off the Jupiter [...]
In case you missed it, check out NOISEY JAMAICA’s third episode in its dancehall series, featuring rising star, Tommy Lee Sparta. NOISEY JAMAICA introduces you to controversial Jamaican artiste known as the “gothic dancehall Anti-Christ.” Tommy Lee Sparta in the third installment of the deep investigation into Jamaica’s dancehall scene, executive produced by Snoop Lion. [...]
NOISEY JAMAICA has released the second episode in its dancehall series, featuring rising star, Popcaan. Executive produced by Snoop Lion, NOISEY JAMAICA’s second installment introduces you to Vybz Kartel’s protégé – Popcaan. Popcaan, who is presently featured alongside Mavado on Snoop Dogg’s latest single “Lighters Up,” has his share of good publicity and negative criticism. [...]
The new web series, NOISEY JAMAICA: Dancehall, aired for the first time yesterday on YouTube on Noisey’s YouTube channel. NOISEY JAMAICA is executive produced by Snoop Dogg and was inspired by his visits. The show is narrated and also produced by Codine Williams. Williams, a born Jamaican, stated that the show was her idea but [...]
The trial of embattled dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel who is accused of the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams has again been stalled. The case could not begin in the Home Circuit Cour yesterday morning because of insufficient jurors. The Crown and the defense expressed disappointment as they both said they were ready for the trial [...]
VICE’s music channel Noisey went to Jamaica to explore the culture and the people behind one of the most misunderstood music scenes of all time – dancehall. In this new original series, executively produced by Snoop Lion, we’ll meet dancehall regulars and dancehall legends. NOISEY JAMAICA will also feature Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Tommy Lee, I-Octane, [...]
In case you missed it… Wayne Marshall brought together an all-star dancehall team for the official music video for his latest single “Go Hard.” Damian Marley, Bounty Killer, Assassin, Vybz Kartel, Aidonia and I-Octane are all featured on the Baby G produced single. “Go Hard” was exclusively debuted on wordstarhiphop.com on Monday December 17 and [...]
Embattled dancehall superstar, Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer faces a very tense return to court next month when the Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams trial is expected to commence. According to several reports, the prosecution in the Williams murder case will call on a ‘star witness’ who could cause big problems for Kartel and his defense team. The [...]
It is estimated that Jamaican men have a average of six sex partners in one year. Thanks to dancehall music, Jamaican men are stereotyped worldwide as “Gallis” the Jamaican term for womanizers. But are these dancehall artists practicing what they preach? From the early 1990s to present day, dancehall has been dominated by sexually charged [...]
Controversial dancehall entertainer, Vybz Kartel, goes on trial on January 21 next year for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, who was killed last year over the disappearance of an illegal gun. The trial was originally scheduled to begin today, but Kartel’s attorney, Valerie Neita Robertson was not available to start as she is appearing [...]
Reggae artiste Damian Marley is gearing up to release his first musical project in the capacity of producer. The son of late reggae legend Bob Marley is revealed to have been the mastermind behind the production of Wayne Marshall’s soon to be released studio album True Colours. “From the beginning of my career I have [...]
Busta Rhymes recently sat down with Vlad TV and got to singing praises for his fellow Jamaican star, Vybz Kartel whom he calls an “intriguing artist.” “I just respect what he’s done with his music and I hope that his situation works out for him he has a lot more left to contribute,” says Busta. [...]
It’s all the buzz in the dancehall fraternity that Popcaan and Tommy Lee, members of Vybz Kartel’s Gaza squad are set to release a new single with Mavado….Kartel’s biggest rival. Popcaan, Mavado and Tommy Lee are all expected to be featured on this new Snoop Dogg Lion track. Information is a bit hush hush at [...]
Vybz Kartel, real name Adidjah Palmer, has been further remanded whilst his friends, Vanessa Sandler, commonly known as Gaza Slim and Andre Henry (Pim Pim) had their bail extended last week. The trio appeared in court on Thursday but the the trial was postponed because of the absence of the presiding judge and the non-disclosure [...]
In case you missed it… Check out the official music video for Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim‘s dancehall/reggae/gangster/love song “Anything A Anything” below. FYI: Worl’ Boss couldn’t make it for the video shoot, he is still behind bars!
Dancehall producer and deejay Russian has released another collaboration featuring Vybz Kartel titled, The Cure (Fi Bad Mind). The embattled dancehall boss previously team up with Russian on Life Sweet, Look Pon We, Get Gal Anywhere and major hit, Straight Jeans and Fitted. “People always hate on people who are successful. When you are nobody, [...]
The Jamaican dancehall king gives his insight into the Vybz Kartel murder case, saying that “without a body, there is no murder.” He offers his support to Kartel, saying “he’s my friend, and he’s my artist.” Check out the exclusive VLAD TV interview below: RELATED STORIES: Vybz Kartel releases new book: “The Voice [...]
On Friday, July 6, 2012 Adijah Palmer aka Vybz Kartel released his best body of work, catalogued in his book, The Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto. Sam Cooke’s A Change is Gonna Come best describes Vybz Kartel’s journey thus far – “there been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long but now I [...]
In a recent interview with UrbanWorld UK, Jamaica’s dancehall superstar, Sean Paul, spoke out on Vybz Kartel’s skin bleaching, tattoos and more. In what few are calling a diss, Paul publicly states that he doesn’t agree with some of the decisions or changes that Vybz Kartel has made in and on himself just for shock [...]
First it was Popcaan to issue a statement, now his former Portmore Empire “sister” has released her own statement. Read the drama below. Everyone is releasing statements re Portmore Empire, some truthful than others so I think its time to release mine. In a statement released by Popcaan (which I doubt was written by him considering [...]