 Singer: Buju Banton Upcoming Album: Before The Dawn  Current Album: Rasta Got Soul  In the News: Jurors in Buju trial will continue deliberation Monday After 2 days of deliberation the 12-person jury has not decided on a verdict. This may indicate that the case against Buju Banton is not as easy as the prosecution would like us to believe. Buju Banton, born Mark Anthony Myrie, was arrested in December 2009 in his Tamarac home on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilos or more of cocaine. His co-defendants Ian Thomas and James Mack were held during a drug bust at a police controlled warehouse in Saratoga, Tampa, Florida. The prosecution's arguements center around audio and video tapes of Buju discussing and arranging drug purchases. He was never caught buying or selling and drugs and when undercover officers came to the warehouse to buy the drugs only co-defendants Ian Thomas and James Mack were there. Deliberation will continue on Monday BUJU'S SOON TO BE RELEASED ALBUM  Buju's current album  Lil Shiloh: Buju's best selling album?   |
Singer: Duane Stephenson Current Album: From August Town 
In the News: Duane Stephenson to tour with The Wailers Singer/songwriter Duane Stephenson is set to hit the road with the legendary Wailers, this week. As the tour opener for The Wailers, one of reggae music's most prized acts worldwide for decades, Stephenson will be placed in the spotlight to bring his blend of new-age reggae music to some of the genre's most avid lovers. This U.S. tour will journey along the east coast, from Florida to Maine, and runs for two weeks. It kicks off on Thursday, September 16 at the University of South Carolina, and concludes on Friday, October 1 at the prestigious House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stephenson's debut album, August Town, from VP Records in 2007 was lauded as one of that year's best Reggae albums. This new 14-track studio effort sees Stephenson working with legendary reggae producer, Dean Fraser, the mastermind behind the majority of production on Black Gold. Its first single, Rescue Me, features the soulful Gramps Morgan, who competes with Stephenson for a woman's affection on the country-tinged track. The two recently shot the video in New York City. SOURCE Singer: Jah Cure Current Album: Universal Cure 
In the News: Jah Cure producing tracks for new album REGGAE artiste Jah Cure has decided to add to his list of skills and credits the title of producer as he has recently been delving into production on a number of his recent recordings. The artiste, who has been known for hits including Love Is, True Reflections, Call On Me, and current hit Unconditional Love, has recently returned from a successful tour of Europe and has hit the studios accompanied by his supporting band. The artiste says him being a producer was a decision taken in order to infuse some more of his musical tastes into his tracks: "I have been in the music business for a long time and after so many years I have now decided to revisit the original and authentic sounds of roots rocking reggae music ..." Continue Singer: Capleton Current Album: I-Ternal Fire 
In the News: Capleton Headlines US tour, Romain Virgo opens VP Records recording artiste Capleton gears up to fire his brand of reggae music to the masses across the US, and is taking label mate Romain Virgo and dancehall artiste Munga Honorable as opening acts for his headlining US tour. The reggae star and Virgo, a rising singing sensation, both released new albums this year, and now they are taking those new sounds to the fans. Capleton, known to fans as the Fireman, saw the release of his latest album, I-Ternal Fire, from VP Records in July 2010. Capleton is known for his fierce delivery of spiritual and socially conscious lyrics, and this collection of work is no different. Comprising 15 tracks, I-Ternal Fire offers the uncompromising declarations that have characterised Capleton's lyrics for the past two decades. Romain Virgo saw the release of his self-titled debut album in June 2010, also on the VP imprint. The talented singer/songwriter rose to fame after winning the 2007 Digicel Rising Star competition. He provides smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics on this debut effort, in addition to penning all 15 songs. SOURCE |