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Is Alkaline a song thief? Another dancehall artist says yes

August 8, 2017

A rising dancehall artist is accusing Alkaline of stealing his song and his style. According to Boasy Brown, Alkaline latest single, “Golden Hold,” was a bite from his song titled “Carry On.”

Alkaline’s song does use the phrase Continue reading →

Destra falls on stage injuring herself

August 4, 2017

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Soca artist Destra Garcia has had an on-stage mishap again.

The “Lucy” singer fell through the flooring at the Summer Splash Concert in Bermuda on Wednesday.

Garcia was rushed to the hospital where she was treated for a broken ankle Continue reading →

More fire from Sizzla; the artist releases another album within two months

August 4, 2017

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Reggae singer Sizzla Kalonji will be releasing a new album this month.

Titled “I’m Yours,” the album is slated to be released on Aug. 11, two months after his last album, “Fought for Dis.”

The 11-track compilation includes features from Continue reading →

Nick Cannon’s ‘King of Dancehall’ makes the cut

August 3, 2017

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Yesterday, when I heard that Nick Cannon was releasing a movie called “King of Dancehall,” I was curious.

I found myself “Googling” ‘Nick Cannon Jamaican.’ It turns out the rapper, producer, actor, TV Host, director and comedian isn’t Jamaican, but Continue reading →

As a safety measure, the Labor Day weekend festival will have some changes say New York officials

July 31, 2017

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Officials in New York said they will be changing the time J’ouvert starts during the Labor Day West Indian festival in an effort to reduce violence. The J’ouvert parade which usually starts at 4 a.m. will now start at 6 Continue reading →

Arm Waves are the ‘bees knees’ for Miami Carnival

July 31, 2017

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Miami Carnival means music, dancing, costumes and most of all– flags.

Revellers come from all over the country and world to enjoy the festivities and play mas.

Masqueraders can be often seen waving their flags representing all the islands in Continue reading →

African and Afro-Caribbean styles ‘slayed’ during Miami Swim Week

July 30, 2017

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African prints, braided styles and textured hair ruled the runway during Miami’s Swim Week.

For the second year, Ankara SWIM – Miami Swim Week’s first & only African production offered a grand display.

“We are extremely proud to have provided Continue reading →

GET TESTED! Find out where

July 27, 2017

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There are 1.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. Only one out seven of the people living with the disease is aware of their status, according to the Center of Disease Control.

Miami has the second highest HIV Continue reading →

Legendary linguist from Barbados who lobbied against the use of the word ‘Negro’ dies

July 27, 2017

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Even though many people still use the word “Negro” today and the more derogatory version of the word, Keith Baird rallied tediously to get the label removed in the 1960s.

As a linguist, Baird spoke at conferences and wrote Continue reading →