http://niceup.com Gateway to Reggae Music on the Internet af Mike Pawka eznoh@niceup.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:44:03 GMT Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:02:23 GMT Absolute RSS Editor http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://niceup.com/php/form_contest.php Win a digital copy of Alborosie's CD "Escape From Babylon", we're giving away 5 copies compliments of Greensleeves & VP Records. eznoh@niceup.com Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:55:43 GMT http://niceup.com/reviews/reviews.html D857D5A8-54B6-4B76-94B5-0A655C423B05 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:02:01 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/legend-_7389787 Bob Marley's Legend has kept the title of second longest charting catalogue album on Billboard whilst also topping every major reggae chart on iTunes except Japan. 4EA11168-CD4F-4011-86DD-0033C9729EE2 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:02:14 GMT http://www.consciousparty.com/archivesingersV2MarkWonder.htm Singer Mark Wonder has been revered throughout Europe ever since the release of his "Signs Of The Time" album in 1996 by Dutch label Zola & Zola. 31439829-B09A-457F-84AE-A2325DADE224 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:23:30 GMT http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100207/ent/ent6.html Among the effective closers King has seen are Capleton, Ras Moses (Beenie Man's alternate persona, which he has presented on Western Consciousness and Rebel Salute), Buju Banton, Luciano and Cocoa Tea. D266BB49-05FA-432B-9441-7544D67EF448 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:40:32 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100206/ent/ent6.html At the lengthy staging of the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards (EME), which was staged last night at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Vybz Kartel, Jah Cure and Ding Dong were big winners. 1A440C45-E5C3-4A8C-B0EC-70360EFAC1C5 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:38:27 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100206/ent/ent4.html Joel 'Bunny' Brown, one of the big names of the '70s, is seeking to make a comeback by revamping his solo career in Jamaica. 94FB6E64-562D-410D-BA69-B42BB486439F Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:37:03 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/marley-7-2-2010 According to recent reports in the foreign press, Jamaica's biggest superstar, Bob Marley, is poised to become the world's richest dead celebrity by 2012. 660A203F-F565-4A94-A02A-394A5DFC4792 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:33:47 GMT http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100207/ent/ent1.html In the process of recording a subsequent Grammy-wining album, Ziggy Marley experienced a renaissance of sorts in his storied career which started in the mid-1980s as the leader of the sibling group, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. 01633924-3AFF-45A9-99F0-9570D0908DDF Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:29:02 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Groundings_7375672 This year the theme for Reggae Month is "To The Root" and appropriately, Reggae Month 2010 kicked off January 31 at Big Yard on Orange Street. 3985BF78-3FE9-4771-AEAF-18AB9194E765 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:40:50 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Etana-Music-Video-competition_7390170 THE Etana/RETV music video competition came to a close recently and the singer's handlers are hailing it as a success. F49E865B-CE50-4F89-B829-87B3620449FD Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:34:33 GMT http://www.emeawards.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18:2010-eme-winners&catid=29:the-cms&Itemid=27 There were performances from artists like Romain Virgo, Wasp, Gramps Morgan, Hezron, Jodian Pantry, Nicky B, Cherine Anderson, Nadine Sutherland,Tami Chynn, Wayne Marshall, India Arie and Gramps Morgan. F4616D43-7FCA-4318-B829-F9ABCB68E1C2 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:54:25 GMT http://www.reggaezion.com/dblog/articolo.asp?articolo=2167 7D1D79A8-DE3F-43F7-BE47-67D969A644B7 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:48:33 GMT http://irishandchin.com/blog-mainmenu-18/701-ky-mani-marley-issues-statement-due-to-misrepresentation-of-his-book-by-writer.html Due to some unauthorized content and captions from the book "Dear Dad", it has prompted Ky-Mani to set the record straight on any misrepresentation he may have face in the publication. 8882EA2C-C3BB-405B-A58F-77505FDF4996 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:50:41 GMT http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100205/ent/ent2.html Reggae artiste Gyptian was his usual down-to-earth self when he spoke recently with The Gleaner, promoting his latest singles. EA244C03-46E4-48B3-9E3F-8CC31EFC4F36 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:42:58 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100204/ent/ent3.html Dancehall deejay Chino is gearing up for a double release of his sophomore albums in the United States and Japan this summer. 5C26469E-5B25-4BDA-B023-14B131771777 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:40:50 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100204/ent/ent2.html Sophia Brown is about to launch head-long into work as Universal Records begins rolling out their plans for the reggae singer starting this month. 13409878-DA27-4A1B-9232-9EA1D24CB45F Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:38:22 GMT http://irishandchin.com/blog-mainmenu-18/696-ky-mani-marleys-book-goes-on-sale-this-week.html Ky-Mani Marley’s book “Dear Dad: Where’s the family in our family, today?” hit book stands and online retailers such as Amazon this week. 922F6690-6C82-48AF-91C4-55024D91ED86 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:58:51 GMT http://www.fiweh.com/home/music-news/363-buju-banton-misunderstood At a time when poverty and chaos has taken center stage in our lives, the work of one individual decades ago has been the center of a movement that should focus on more trivial situations. 02E10CF1-BE8C-4621-9CC4-4ACE2BC06F5A Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:56:26 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100203/ent/ent4.html From a young age Karl Morrison has been driven by his love for music. From a music teacher then to a producer and later singing, Morrison has travelled most roads in his musical journey. 1061FC7E-2CFA-46CD-A2B0-D2AC90423BC2 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:24 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100203/ent/ent1.html The Gargamel Music family, comprising of close friends of jailed deejay Buju Banton, has set up an official blogspot for the artist, where fans can keep in touch with Banton and his music. 04A3EED9-D342-477B-8D14-1A7A119B2D7E Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:48:32 GMT http://dimewars.com/HipHopNews/Reggae-Artist-Sizzla-Released-from-Jail-in-Jamaica.aspx?PressReleaseID=ce472482-2e04-4663-9a0e-6b6f19b22010 Sizzla has since been released, and according to his manager, he's not facing any charges. 92D5237F-61AC-47FE-A2DC-A5BD40FD650B Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:51:57 GMT http://irishandchin.com/blog-mainmenu-18/689-marley-art-gallery-opens-tomorrow.html The Berhane Selassie Art Gallery will be launched tomorrow at Tuff Gong International Ltd on Marcus Garvey Drive, St Andrew. 585F5AFE-CF4C-482E-A81F-886A55620ABC Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:51:04 GMT http://www.jamaicapressrelease.com/2010/02/02/wasp-nabs-song-of-the-year-award/ Cassia Park deejay Wasp continues to show upward mobility in 2010 and was last weekend rewarded for his efforts by taking home the awards for ‘Most Requested Song’ and the coveted ‘Song of the Year’ for ‘Unfair Officer’ at the ROOTS FM awards show and concert held on Friday, January 29th at the station’s premises in Cockburn Gardens. 76CD9060-B172-43DF-B166-681937285870 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:47:55 GMT http://www.unitedreggae.com/articles/n321/020310/tribute-to-yabby-you Vivian Jackson – better known as Yabby You – was one of the most uncompromising voices in reggae. 5760EFAB-2A1E-4095-BA33-7ACCE4787CA6 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:45:03 GMT http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100203/ent/ent1.html So Tommy Cowan gave the countdown and Reggae Month 2010 began with the slicing of Dennis Brown's cake, Lloyd Parkes singing happy birthday. C4F326C0-824C-4645-AEC7-AE8056A09388 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:40:27 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100202/ent/ent4.html All proceeds will go towards the Haitian relief. 068D3701-1626-4E37-8BC9-F341902E624B Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:36:55 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/I-Octane_7376070 Singjay I-Octane is enjoying some positive energy on his European tour which kicked off on January 25. C81A1C04-3A68-4236-804D-64C8F3E5FF00 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:32:30 GMT http://itunes.apple.com/album/fyah-fureal-riddim-ep/id344974096 Featuring- ISASHA & MILLION VOICE, KHARI KILL, LUCIANO, AL PANCHO, NORRIS MAN, NIYORAH, PRESSURE, BINGHI GHOST, KING IMANI, LYMIE MURRAY, FAYA SUN and MORE!!! 2E288BE5-B38B-42DB-A4B9-5FC2D070A5CC Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:17:22 GMT http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100202/ent/ent2.html World-renowned reggae band Third World pays homage to some of Jamaica's National Heroes on its new album, Patriots. Patriots. The album, which highlights the work of Paul Bogle and Marcus Garvey, among others, is the group's 22nd album since its formation in 1973. E019478A-770A-474E-957F-294C6EDF13A5 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:59:27 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100201/ent/ent5.html Upcoming artist Darrio got some recognition through his collaborations with Konshens, but now he is trying to make a mark with his solo efforts. B27BCBF6-2E65-46C5-A9B2-9F16A03A4A84 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:10:28 GMT http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100202/ent/ent1.html Barbara Blake-Hannah, chairperson of the Reggae Film Festival and head of the Jamaica Film Academy, is promising an exciting festival this year, despite her limited budget. 9D96A631-C9F4-4217-9FAB-2F646F91140C Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:08:00 GMT http://www.vpreggae.com/scripts/itemdetail.asp?IK=VP1873.2 D1E93D8F-59B7-4909-A50F-EDB6DEC4B765 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:36:41 GMT http://www.ebreggae.com/?ItemID=118392 858ECFAB-E7C6-42DE-9CF9-14F36462E098 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:50:28 GMT http://www.myspace.com/cherineanderson 3C56F9B6-6D79-459A-82B3-57EDFC8F8C0F Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:08:49 GMT http://media.www.districtchronicles.com/media/storage/paper263/news/2010/01/31/Business/Reggae.superstore.Owner.Mixes.Business.With.Family-3861652.shtml As customers step through the door of Reggae Unplugged Superstore, they pass turntables that are setup by the window, while visions of men and women are seen gyrating on the muted 37-inch flat-screen T.V. displayed on the wall. 270392E5-8C84-4127-9BB0-81C1542436F0 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:53:50 GMT