Dancehall Reggae songstress Cherine Anderson premiered her latest video “You Turn Me On” featuring Natel via twitter. Cherene is never one to disappoint vocally and the video is no different.

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Congrats to Ziggy Marley, who won a grammy for his children’s album Family Time. And Stephen Marley won for Mind Control – Acoustic in the Best Reggae Album category.

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Spike Lee directed the video for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” and I was almost brought to tears with all the great footage. It just made fall in love with Michael Jackson all over again.

Michael Jackson – This Is It – Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

Etana’s “Free” is an emotionally ballad and the video is just at thought provoking, directed by JayWill.

Amerie’s “More than Love” video was leaked. The video features Fabolous and the video makes me like the song more.

Trey Songz released an official video for “Say Aah” featuring Fabolous…mediocre at best.

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According to various news sources (Jamaica Gleaner, Miami Herald and Jamaica Observer) have confirmed that Buju Banton was arrested in Florida and is being held on drug possesion with intent to distribute. Details of his arrest have not been release and neither has an official statement from his management.

This comes a complete surprise and seems totally left field for the Rasta, seeing that he was on a successful tour for his Rasta Got Soul album and was recently nominated for a Grammy this week. Either way this is not a good situation for him, his family and Dancehall and Reggae music. I’ll refrain from commenting on this one until all the details are released.

Here’s a link to the latest on Buju’s situation

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Is this just the year for assault or are there just more women calling the cops? According to Contact Music, singer Maxi Priest arrested was arrested for allegedly assaulting an ex-girlfriend.

The musician, who enjoyed hits with a cover of Cat Stevens’ Wild World, reportedly attacked a former lover after she caught him in a car with another woman.

Priest was taken into custody by cops in London over allegations he pushed his ex to the floor and ripped her clothes when she reportedly threatened to smash his vehicle with a brick.

He was bailed after spending a night in custody.

Wild World indeed!

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Summer is usually a slow month when it comes to solid album releases, but this summer has given me a nice alternative with an abundance of good music to vibe to.

Knowing Black Eyed Peas (Pre-Fergie days) I’ve always been a fan of their music and their ability to lead in Hip-Hop different from everyone else (similar to my favorite Hip Hop duo, Outkast). Not only do I appreciate their style, but on this album with heavy electro bass sound not only gets me moving, but is feel good album. The double disc is stop me rockin’ to “I’mma Be” “Alive” and “Showdown”.

I love when artists go on hiatus and come back with a refreshing sound. Maxwell’s Black Summer’s Night is a delightful ear-gasm — oozing with sensuality that makes me tingle all over! I was so excited to hear his music that I haven’t quite picked a favorite, but “Cold” is definitely on repeat!

Tarrus Riley has always had a beautiful voice, one of my favorite new male singers on the Reggae scene. I love the raspy emotion that comes through his conscious lyrics like “Start A New” and “Let Peace Reign”. Tarrus has a great blend of romance and positive lyrics but love is the themed throughout the album…which is alright with me!

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Keri Hilson was in Montego Bay for Reggae Sumfest. Although she was in town for business the R&B starlet took some time party and hang out with Jah Cure and snapped a flick with Damian Marley at the airport. She posted the pics via her Twitter page.

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Nas & Damian Marley’s project makes the top pick for my most anticipated album. I think it’s going to be so different, yet phenomenal! Check out this preview of more to come.

NAS & DAMIAN “JR GONG” MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES preview from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

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The Annual Jamrock Reggaefest festivities kicked of at Boucarou Lounge in the Lower East Side of NYC. Rocking to the sounds of New Kingston Band and Fatta Diamond of Stinga Movements, the ultra sexy lounge hosted various Caribbean media as they gathered to get more information as the concert draws near. Taking place at the Hammerstein Ballroom the concert is dubbed “Jammin in the City” moving from its original location in at the Westchester Center. David “Squeeze” Annakie states, “Its not about money, but about branding us a community”. The lovely Ce’cile and Etana, both set to perform on the show were in the house talking about looking forward to their performances. Etana state, “Last year it was just me and my guitar, this year I’m coming with a band and have a longer set and I’m coming to give a great show” Etana will most likely will be performing hits from her upcoming album set to release on VP Records in June.

Ce’cile is excited to perform  and wants us to look out for her US release, which has some exclusive songs that were not on the Japanese released album. She also did a remix to “I’m Waiting” with Shaggy slated to hit the airwaves soon. Jamrock Reggaefest goes down Saturday June 14 the line up includes Beenie Man, Third World, Sanchez, Kymani Marley, Assasin, Vegas, Cecile, Etana, Demarco and Christopher and more to be added.  Be sure you get your tickets and don’t say I never told you so!

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According to the Miami Herald, Cedella Marley-Booker, mother of reggae legend Bob Marley, recently passed away in her south Florida home.

In honor of the late Cedella Marley-Booker:

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