August 2011 Blog Posts (23)

Christopher Coke, a Jamaican drug trafficker whose arrest last summer came after a monthlong manhunt that left scores dead in Kingston, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to racketeering conspiracy charges in Federal District Court in Manhattan.

The guilty plea emerged during an hour of quiet dialogue between Mr. Coke and a federal judge, a proceeding that stood in sharp contrast to the…

Dancehall Artist Elephant Man, was ordered to return to court for trial in November after he was charged by police for stealing electricity in June, The artiste, whose real name is O'Niel Bryan, appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court to answer to the charge this morning and was told that his trial date would be on November 30.…

Beenie Man has teamed up with Robert Todorovic, who is from Ontario in Canada, to promote Zagga Rolling Papers. Todorovic said the product should have been available to the public in July but there were some unforeseen issues.

"We were working on the product for a while but I had a couple of complications that I had to deal with first. It's a better time right now to come out with a…

producer notnice  and bbc radio host young lion inside studio   (interview inside)

Reggae/Dancehall producer Notnice live inside bbc xtra1 studio talks about vybz kartel falling off, gaza beatings, riddims, the making of…

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is gearing up for a September 15, launch of his Vybz’ line of skin and beauty products as well as a perfume and cologne  called ‘OH!’ .The Vybz skin/beauty products include:Vybz Body Brightener, Vybz Skin Brightener, Vybz Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Vybz Gentle…

Reggae Star Sizzla Kalonji, real name Miguel Collins, was tonight admitted to hospital in a serious condition after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a bus in Mount Salem, St Ann. check back for more update



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Vp records takes you behind the scenes of the making of there soon to be release album ." Reggae gone country"

features appearance by rising reggae star Romain Virgo, producers Sly & Robbie, Dean Fraser, Sean & Errol Brown and Reggae Artist Beres Hammond. plus more…

Brand new music video from Mavado Ft Chase Cross - Burning Up / Yes I…

JOEL Chin of VP Records was shot and killed last night at his home in Stony Hill. Police report that Chin was pounced upon by gunmen as he exited his motorcar at his Stony Hill, St Andrew and shot him several times. Residents, who heard the gunshots, summoned the police. Chin was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.



It is with great sadness that VP Records must announce the passing of…

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Brand new video from Super Heavy Mick Jagger new band featuring Damian Marley, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone and A.R. Rahman. - Miracle Worker…

International dancehall artiste Beenie Man will be presented with a proclamation from United States Councilman Leroy Comrie, (Democratic - St. Albans), for over three decades of outstanding contribution to the reggae industry.

This was disclosed by Bobby Clarke, the CEO of Irie Jam Radio, who said "the official presentation will take place at the inaugural Reggae Rhythm & Blues…

In a new broadcast message via blackberry messenger Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel diss his former business partner Cory Todd and two of his former friends  Black ryno and Aidonia for working togather. here is what he had to say." (If u agree,rebroadcast)When me and corey did a link, dem artiste deh did a bun out me AND COREY. When me and corey stop link, dem same artiste…

Puma have worked together with Paris retailer Shinzo and taken inspiration from sprinter Usain Bolt to create this limited edition Puma Bolt Near Future sneaker. The end product is clean and makes for a strong statement highlighted by the the ecological materials and production process. as well as the Jamaica inspired colorway. Eco friendly leather, cork sockliner, recycled foam last,…

After having their visas revoked by the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica in May 2010, dancehall artists Mavado and Beenie Man will return to the U.S. in the coming weeks with separate appearances in Queens, New York: Beenie Man at a birthday celebration on August 20th at Club Amazura, and Mavado at the first annual Reggae, Rhythm and Blues Festival on September 4th…

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After seeing all the trash thats been coming out of Dancehall for the past few months it makes us wonder, If reggae artist and producers , are too lazy to get in the studio and be creative or is it just easier for them to watch B E T , MTV and turn dancehall into a after market product of Hip Hop, Pop  , House or what ever thay think is hot. Well here at madaroad.com we came up with the top…

On Tuesday, the Bob Marley estate, Simon Fuller, and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell globally released a new video for Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1973 song "High Tide Or Low Tide.".

The video documents the East Africa Crisis that is affecting more than 9 million people dying of starvation..



Edited by Kevin Macdonald, director of "Last King…

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Video and photo highlight from Dancehall artist Assassin Germany Show. check inside for photos and video.................

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