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Chronixx was the 'stage' name his friends bestowed on him, replacing the name 'Little Chronicle' he was given as the 'junior' to his father, the artist Chronicle. A little star amongst his peers, he had shown a love for music and song writing from an early age. He was born October 10, 1992 and was named Jamar Rolando McNaughton. His father, a musician, recognised his talents and nurtured him in an environment in which he could grow into whatever area of music he chose. Always accompanying him to the studio, Jamar grew up around the likes of Burro Banton , Norris Man and the legendary Gregory Isaacs . With a big smile and an engaging personality, he confidently set out to make his mark in music, by writing his first song 'Rice Grain' by the age of five and going on to be choir director and worship leader at 11. Coached by Danny Browne, he recorded his first song with him in 2003. Always displaying his versatility, Jamar, as a young man at St. Catheri

Popcaan or Poppi who's birth name is Andre Jay Sutherland was born on July 15, 1988 in the Parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica. As a youngster he attended the Happy Grove High School located in Hector's River, Portland Jamaica where he began to show signs of his love for and desire of wanting to become a dancehall artiste. Even before joing the Vybz Kartel led Portmore Empire, he was associated with dancehall artiste such as Zebbi D, Gilberto and War Hammer. In 2007 after performing at a party he was ask to join the Portmore Empire, He is currently (2011) working and being mentored for Vybz Kartel . Rasta Order by EarthzMan  At an early age of 7, he used to preform during school talent shows and after school concerts. Knowing his talent he thought it was just a pipe dream for him to make it big like such artists such as Buju Banton and Sizzla. As a child Popcaan had dreams of becoming a soldier for the Jamaican army and serve his country proud. He went as far as takin

Dancehall reggae artiste Spice, Charismatic, sexy and lyrically lethal are words that could be used to describe the fast rising lady. who from her first major appearance at Sting 2000 made it clear that she was in the business to stay. Unfazed by the huge crowd that faced her, she delivered an awesome performance earning four encores in the process. There was no doubt about it, she made dancehall world stood up and took notice. Hailing from the Old Braeton community in St. Catherine Grace Hamilton aka Spice was an avid lover of music. While attending St. Catherine High School she, year after year entered the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) festival contest in music, singing her way through the judges hearts and winning a gold medal each time for her school. Although she was good at it, she never really thought she would end up working full time in the music industry. She was too busy focusing on her school work so much so that she graduated fifth form with

Taking risks is a natural progression in life. If you want better or more, you best believe you’re going to have to take some gambles. Enter the Jamaica-born rapper, Gamble . From his bad boy past to his riveting music merging Hip-Hop and traditional reggae/dancehall sounds, Gamble is all about taking risk in order to garner a better life. “I worked 260 hours of community service before getting my first nine-to-five job at a fast food restaurant, and they fired me after they found out about my record.” Like aforementioned, Gamble definitely doesn’t have a squeaky clean past, but his prior mistakes gave him permission to pursue his music and passion. “I knew it would never be easy for me to get a job. And every one of my friends and family said I should pursue my music, so I decided never to work doing something I can’t love and follow my dreams of being a hip-hop artist.” Gamble was born with the name Blake Magnus. At the age of 8, he moved from Jamaica to a community right outsi

Born in the garden parish of St Ann, Busy Signal - born Reanno Gordon - started singing hymns at his Mother's church, which is where he received his first encore.  When church was over, Reanno would sit on the corner with his friends and flip the devotional lyrics, until his Mother's guiding hand cautioned him for altering the Lord's songs. Reanno continued performing at school, beating his fists in time on his desk and deejaying Bounty Killer's songs (he claims to know all of Bounty's lyrics) before progressing to his own material. Since stepping out onto the dancehall scene in 2003, Busy Signal's undeniable talent and lyrical dexterity has taken him quickly to the front of the pack. Busy's breakout hit single - "Step Out" - was one of dancehall's hottest songs for 2005 and with a thugged-out video to match, it signalled the arrival of dancehall's next superstar. Everybody wah money by Flancymusic Busy Signal, an alias gi

During his heyday, Shabba Ranks was arguably the most popular dancehall toaster in the world.  He was a massive crossover success in the U.S., thanks to an openly commercial hybrid of reggae and hip-hop, and also to prominent duet partners like Maxi Priest , Johnny Gill , and KRS-One . All of this brought him several hit singles and albums on the R&B charts in the early '90s, and made him the first dancehall artist to win a Grammy. Ranks ' distinctive, booming growl of a voice earned him many imitators, and his sex-obsessed lyrics -- while drawing criticism for their unrelenting "slackness" -- made him one of dancehall's hottest sex symbols. Ranks ' early success also helped pave the way for even bigger crossovers by artists like Shaggy and Sean Paul . Shabba Ranks was born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon on January 17, 1966, in Sturgetown, Jamaica. When he was eight years old, his family moved to the Kingston ghetto of Trenchtown, where Bob Mar

One of Jamaica's biggest exports, Beenie Man 's recording career stretches back to 1981, although it was in the sound systems where he later made his mark. The witty toaster began his true ascent to stardom in the early '90s, and by 1994, his reputation couldn't be beat.   Beenie Man was born Moses Davis in the tough Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica, on August 22, 1973. By the time he was ready for school, the toddler had already decided on a career as a DJ. He wasn't the first tot with dreams of the limelight, but Beenie actually had a true gift for gab. His shot at stardom came when he was only eight, when he took first prize at the national Teeny Talent contest. This led to a meeting with producer Junjo Lawes , who recorded the diminutive DJ's debut single, "Too Fancy." Bunny Lee then took the boy under his wing and put him to work at his Unlimited sound system. By 1983, the youngster found himself appearing on Lawes ' Junjo

Bounty Killer was one of the most aggressive dancehall stars of the '90s, a street-tough rude boy with an unrepentant flair for gun talk. There were many other facets to his music -- condemnations of corrupt authority, collaborations with hardcore hip-hop artists, tributes to his mother, an ongoing DJ rivalry with Beenie Man -- but his main persona was so dominant that many fans instantly associated him with his more violent material. With such seeming contradictions in his personality, his image in Jamaica was not unlike that of 2Pac in America, though of course he was a far less tragic figure. Making his name in Jamaica during the early '90s, Bounty Killer was working extensively in hip-hop crossover territory by the end of the decade, but retained his hard edge no matter what the musical context. Bounty Killer was born Rodney Price in the Kingston ghetto of Trenchtown on June 12, 1972. One of nine children, he spent much of his childhood in another ghetto, River

Dancehall star Dexter Daps will be the headline performer at tonight’s Caribbean Fashion Wee k show at Villa Ronai tonight. Tonight’s event centres around dancehall fashion and some of the best designers in the Caribbean are expected to showcase their work. Speaking with Loop News , Pulse’s chairman Kingsley Cooper said: “This year we at Pulse have pushed the boat out with Caribbean. Fashion Week and will make it a spectacle worth remembering. “For CFW 2017 we have collections by Meiling, Lois Samuels, Gavin Douglas, Alkaline, Sandra Kennedy, Kurt Campbell, our very own Jeneil Williams and Biggie.” Cooper who is the doyen of Caribbean model management, conceptualized Friday’s dancehall theme and how the fashion has influenced the culture. Dexta Dap’s performance is much anticipated and he is expected to draw a big crowd. On Saturday night, Fuse ODG out of the UK is the headline act with the esteemed Meiling showing her collection. Natural Balnce by Raspec1(ITunes) Other desi

Dexta Daps was born in Seaview Gardens , Jamaica, known for reggae legends such as Shabba Ranks , Bounty Killer , Elephant Man and Garnett Silk. Growing up in the poverty stricken streets he learnt to take out his frustration the best way he knew how, through music. “I would hear the melodic voices of the kids crying for help, and the sadness of the people. Their voices, and hunger for retribution was very inspiring for me, and made me want to sing songs of happiness and joy”, declared the 28 year-old artist. In this day and age of music influences, Contemporary Reggae Music has become a commodity that has crossed over to Rhythm & Blues , Hip-Hop/Rap, all the way to the Pop world. With his versatile and unique voice, Dexta Daps has been compared to Sean Paul and Maxi Priest . His style is different and refreshing; he proved just that with his debut singles, Save Me Jah and May You Be. Shabby by Sipple(Itunes) Shaking the dancehall up from Rochester to New York all th

Woman sets her spouse on fire A 36-year-old woman, who was accused of setting her spouse on fire, following claims that he was having an affair, has been charged with murder. The woman Senita Blair of a Kingston 14 address was charged with the murder after her boyfriend Kenton Brown, a 42-year-old carpenter from St Andrew died at hospital days after he was admitted at the facility. Rasta Order by EarthzMan  Reports from the Constabulary Communication Unit (CCU) are that on May 23, Blair threw a flammable substance on Brown and then set him ablaze while he was sleeping. Brown who suffered severe burns was admitted in hospital. He succumbed to his injuries four days later. Blair was arrested by Hunts Bay police. She has since been charged with murder.

Two male students who allegedly assaulted a female teacher at Camperdown High School in Kingston on Thursday have been suspended. Reports were that the teacher was assaulted by two grade 10 students. She was said to have been squeezed between a door and a grill, and her hands were forced behind her in the students’ bid to get back a cell phone that she had confiscated. There was also an indication that the teacher was also threatened by one of the students. The teacher was reportedly rescued by another staff member. Eyes of an angel by Sipple Teachers at the institution wore black on Friday in a silent protest over the incident. On the same day, the school's administration met with the teachers and parents of the students who were allegedly involved in the incident. Following the meetings, the teachers took a decision to resume duties on Monday .

Rap superstar and businessman Jay Z spent approximately a day in Jamaica , leaving the island on Friday afternoon. Rap superstar Jay Z leaves the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday. The visit included a recording session at the famous Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston with Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, Infosys TV News understands. Natural Balance by Raspec1 Marley, according to Infosys TV sources, took a break from his global tour to link up with the rap star. Jay Z (left) with Damian Marley and veteran reggae artiste Sister Nancy. It is understood that Jay Z arrived in the island Thursday afternoon. He stayed at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, leaving the facility around 1:00 pm Friday. Infosys TV News captured Jay Z leaving the hotel, on his way to depart the island. Marley's brother, Christian Tavares-Finson with 'Jigga'.

To help stem the present tide of shootings and murder in sections of Clarendon, the police hierarchy in the parish has announced that no permit for entertainment events will be granted in the affected areas. In fact, head of the police division, Superintendent Vendolyn Cameron-Powell, has reportedly advised potential applicants from the affected communities not to waste time applying, as the door has been temporarily shut on consideration of permits for those areas. Rasta Order by EarthzMan Clarendon was rocked by at least 10 murders last week, a double killing in the Farm community, four deaths in New Bowens, and two in the nearby Monymusk Housing Scheme in Hayes on Friday. In visiting New Bowens, the superintendent cited sections of May Pen, particularly Chapelton Road and Rectory Road; New Bowens, Hayes and sections of Palmer’s Cross as “no, no,” areas where residents “should not even waste their time in applying for permits”. She also said small community bars and corner sh

Usain Bolt wins final 100m race in Jamaica in emotional farewell Usain Bolt marked an emotional farewell at a sell-out stadium in Jamaica by winning his final 100m on home soil. The 30-year-old will bring down the curtain on his illustrious career when he retires in August after the World Championships in London and began his goodbye in front of 30,000 adoring fans in Kingston. An eight-time Olympic gold medallist, Bolt easily won the 'Salute a Legend' race in his first 100m of 2017 but admitted to a rare attack of nerves. "The run, it was just OK. I must say it was OK. I don't think I've ever been that nervous running a 100m," he said. Bolt clocked 10.03 seconds to win before a lap of honour in front of a raucous crowd who danced, waved flags and blew their vuvuzela horns while fireworks lit the sky. The 100m and 200m world record holder returned to kiss the finishing line before flashing his signature 'lightning bolt' pose. Bolt holds the 100m wor

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (pictured in 2011) was sentenced to death by a court in Tripoli in 2015 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, second son of the late deposed Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi , has been freed in a move which could fuel further instability in Libya. His father's preferred successor, he had been held by a militia in the town of Zintan for the past six years. The Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Battalion said he had been released on Friday but he has not been seen in public. His lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, confirmed he had been released. He declined to say which city Saif al-Islam had travelled to for security reasons. A source has told the BBC he is in the Tobruk area of eastern Libya. The Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Battalion said it was acting on a request from the "interim government". That government - based in the east of the country - had already offered amnesty to Saif al-Islam. However, he has been sentenced to death in absentia by a court in Tripoli, in the west of the country, wh

American Special Operations Forces have joined Philippine troops battling Dash terrorists in a town in the southern Philippines. The Philippine military said on Saturday that the US special forces would be providing “technical assistance” to the operations against Daesh in Marawi City on Mindanao Island and would not participate in the actual fighting there. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a US official said military support, including aerial surveillance and targeting, electronic eavesdropping, communications assistance, and training, were being given to the Philippine forces. Terrorists from local militant groups that have pledged allegiance to Daesh have taken over large parts of Marawi, and at least 200 militants are holed up in a corner of the town. An estimated 500 to  Real BadGal Riddim by Various artist 1,000 civilians are trapped there, some being held as human shields, while others are hiding in their homes with no access to running water, electricity, or food.