Words split performers, police
Performers say although they may use curse words when performing it is an expression of self and their surroundings. The police, however, say art or not, using profanity is against the law.
Stately process to official functions
Until 1962, the British monarchy, with all its pomp and pageantry, was the supreme power in Jamaica. Since Jamaica gained independence and formed its own government - some of the monarchy's traditions still linger and when state events...
Dancehall, the business edition
As the clampdown on expletives at stage shows continues, a long whispered argument has come to the fore, that when sponsors from 'uptown' came with the money, the music, which was originally the 'downtown' lifeline was never the same again.
A little R-E-S-P-E-C-T, please
You do music ... are you joking? That's not a job ... is it? Imagine having your profession put under the fire of close scrutiny and burnt to a crisp with scorn.
Don Yute returns from rap
It has been six years since anything much has been heard of Jason Williams, more popularly known as 'Don Yute' or the 'Golden Child', on the local scene.
Fashion stuck on the runway
Brand Jamaica has been sold worldwide, from the accent and music to dance and slang, almost everything it would seem, except fashion.
Industry trips up on marketing
Lack of marketing is one of the biggest problems for the Jamaican fashion industry. No one is going to want to buy the clothes if they have not seen them. Biggy says "there's lack of marketing. That's the next push...
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