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Buju Banton cocaine defense lawyer claims entrapment

Posted on January 27, 2010 by dubman

Grammy-nominated dancehall superstar Buju Banton, recently arrested in a cocaine bust, has a new defense lined up: his lawyer is arguing that the US government entrapped him.
They say a good offense is the best defense, and apparently David Oscar Markus, Buju Banton‘s lawyer, agrees. He turned up the heat on a anti-Banton conspiracy theory when [...]

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Korean reggae singer Skull joins Reggae Rising lineup

Posted on July 16, 2009 by dubman

After serving 2 years in the army, reggae singer Skull is returning to the reggae touring circuit. He is confirmed to appear in the 2009 Reggae Rising Festival lineup as part of a furlough from his military duties. Continue reading →

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Stephen Marley and Mos Def Hey Baby free MP3 downloads

Posted on June 5, 2009 by dubman

Stephen Marley released his solo debut, the Mind Control reggae album, in 2007. It went on to win the Grammy for Best reggae album that year, being selected over work from Toots & the Maytals, Burning Spear, Lee Scratch Perry, and Sly & Robbie. Mind Control‘s hit single was The Traffic Jam, which he recorded [...]

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2009 IRAWMA winners announced, everyone goes home happy?

Posted on May 10, 2009 by dubman

The 2009 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) winners were announced on May 3 during an award ceremony at the York College Performing Arts Center. The IRAWMA awards ceremony featured live performances by nominees Etana and Queen Ifrica. The star-studded event was attended by reggae music luminaries including Beenie Man, Cocoa Tea, Alison Hinds, [...]

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Check the Shockout blog for Justine Ketola’s exclusive and in-depth interview with Buju Banton about his recent roots reggae release, Rasta Got Soul.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by dubman | Leave a comment

2009 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA)

Posted on April 28, 2009 by dubman

[ May 3, 2009; ] The 28th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will return to New York City on Sunday May 3, 2009. The ceremony will host the top names in reggae, soca, and world music at its new venue: the York College Performing Arts Center, located at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd in Jamaica, Queens, New [...]

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Barbados Reggae Beach Party 2009

Posted on April 6, 2009 by dubman

[ April 19, 2009 12:00 am to April 25, 2009 3:00 am. ]

The 2009 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival will take place from April 19 through April 26. The Digicel Reggae Beach Party 2009 graces Barbados with 3 incredible events this year:

Reggae on the Beach
Vintage Reggae Show & Dance
Reggae on the Hill

Additional information, including the reggae and dancehall star lineups, is below or you can [...]

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2009 Barbados Reggae On The Hill Festival

Posted on March 24, 2009 by dubman

[ April 26, 2009; 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] The Barbados Reggae On The Hill Festival is scheduled for April 26th., 2009. It is the third and final event of the Barbados Reggae Beach Party 2009, following the April 19th Reggae on the Beach, and April 24th Vintage Reggae Show and Dance. Beenie Man and Buju Banton have recently been confirmed as the reggae [...]

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