http://niceup.com Gateway to Reggae Music on the Internet en eznoh@niceup.com eznoh@niceup.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:44:03 GMT Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:32:32 GMT Absolute RSS Editor http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://niceup.com/php/form_contest.php Win a digital copy of Sanchez's Album "Now & Forever", we're giving away 5 copies compliments of VP Records. eznoh@niceup.com 91BE8132-DE23-4C67-9A75-93C4DD9D5E7C Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:55:43 GMT http://top40-charts.com/news/Charts-Awards/29th-International-Reggae-&-World-Music-Awards-Tickets-On-Sale/55178.html The biggest night in Reggae, Caribbean & World music is getting underway as tickets for the 29th Annual International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA) go on sale today at MoodTymeEvents. 95E2DE96-E9BC-4AC1-9749-9BD2A0B27694 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:31:35 GMT http://irishandchin.com/news-and-articles/890-etana-and-retv-hit-the-road-to-deliver-prizes- Etana's music video competition on RETV had an exciting finale with two winners hailing from Kingston, Jamaica and one from St. Lucia. Etana, with RETV in town, delivered a Macbook and Ipod to the Kingston, Jamaica winners, who were students from Mona High School and U-Tech respectively. B5D9E5C5-CEDE-40A6-B577-7522A42AADAF Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:43:07 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100318/ent/ent1.html With the official closing of the Havendale studio operated by deejay Vybz Kartel this week, the deejay says where he will be based is not an issue to the release of his music. DD833682-8A12-4E0E-9A3F-4FE94DAD3151 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:35:52 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100318/ent/ent5.html Reggae Singer and songwriter Tarrus Riley ended his 2009-2010 Europe and North America 'Contagious' tour on a high note closing with a sensational set at the 17th annual Bob Marley Movements Caribbean Festival in Miami, Florida. C3C6DDFD-FB66-4679-89FF-CFAFED14AC57 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:38:37 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Ja-share-of-US5bn-A-R-not-in-decline--Mullings_7483517 Jamaica's share of the US$5 billion (J$448 billion) annually invested by international record labels in artiste development may not be in decline, argues economist and entertainment manager Evon Mullings. A56F7AB6-86B8-49BE-9D5B-9A6B624595D8 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:33:03 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/ONE-LOVE-REGGAE-SERIES_7493626 Reggae crooner Wayne Wonder headlined the final concert last Tuesday night, in the winter series of the One Love Reggae concerts. "I want to give Negril my all" said the artist born Von Wayne Charles, and so he did. 64313448-528E-4DF0-BF66-C70CF56E7403 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:27:47 GMT http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20100319_the_beat_goes_on.html Former UB40 member enjoys life with a new band and his "best reviews" ever. B87B23F7-93E8-42AC-8681-AE1290DDF4A3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:24:28 GMT http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/mflow-roots-reggae Reggae is now a global form, but way back when it was the music of the Jamaican underclass. 20A315E7-A674-4D9A-9931-E8DFD4F1AB41 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:28:27 GMT http://www.trojan-records.com/?l1=1&articleID=239&page= 3FFCD811-7C6F-462B-A303-B3230CC05893 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:59:01 GMT http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100318/ent/ent1.html One of the distinctive voices to have emerged from the Digicel Rising Stars talent competition, singer Natel is stepping out in the music world more for 2010 with the backing of the noteworthy Grafton Studios. 37F64388-F08B-47BF-8689-8B37603796AC Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:55:11 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100317/ent/ent3.html Singjay Serani is back with more party songs for the season, including a brand new collaboration with Ding Dong called Drive Out. 0D1ED5F7-4977-4A37-9813-9C366CD64C8B Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:47:08 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/REGGAE-SUMFEST_7492290 Now celebrating 17 years, Reggae Sumfest, which has been dubbed the "greatest reggae festival on earth", is scheduled to take place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from July 18-24, 2010. 51EBFB8C-0833-40DC-AFEA-4CBAF756504B Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:42:50 GMT http://www.imagesnewsletter.com/?p=11307 Having released his debut album, ‘Let Love In’ on the Bad Newz Entertainment label, Errol combines his years of musical experience to deliver an enjoyable love ride through 15 songs of emancipation, upliftment, and courage to allow love to be our guide. 442C712B-8AB6-430E-8CD4-1DF0D4AC14C4 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:54:24 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/KYMANI-DENIED-OF-MARLEY-FORTUNE_7491102 A son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, has written a new book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years unlike his half-brothers and half-sisters, sparking a row that could trigger legal action. D62DADC7-78F2-41F8-9502-900228293DB3 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:50:09 GMT http://www.tropicalfete.com/fusion_news/fullnews.php?id=2691 The year begins for Ragga doing what he loves to do, expressing how he feels to the ladies with a reggae track titled "STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE" Produced by DJ FLY, Ragga expresses how he feels to the one that he loves. 5AFE24D3-4B21-44C4-8A97-563261A7C9DA Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:23:50 GMT http://www.unitedreggae.com/news/n569/031510/prince-jammy-presents-strictly-dub Obscure early eighties dub album & singles set for Pressure Sounds release. EEDC4F57-54A5-4B54-81D1-8D95171B9B19 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:29:50 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100316/ent/ent4.html The music industry has seen its fair share of chosen few. Those claiming to be sent by Jah to restore the hopes of the people and provide some amount of comfort when life's load seems too much to bear. A669A038-FE62-437B-B571-FEC0DF1157D5 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:25:39 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100316/ent/ent1.html After 10 years of working together, deejay Elephant Man and longtime manager Q45 have parted ways on good terms. 4C868EAB-F920-4CBE-B33D-1D34DF326150 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:23:29 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/kartel-mavado-show-on-in-barbados_7488898 A report carried Sunday in the Barbados Nation newspaper stated that, despite suggestions from the police to cancel the event, the unity concert featuring the two Jamaican dancehall will be held as scheduled on March 27. E5552692-F038-4EA8-820E-2896805073F6 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:20:27 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100315/ent/ent1.html Sophia Brown has almost finished working on her new single, Touch Me Right Here, that is to be released in May by Universal Records. 1971C3B2-5984-468F-B488-AA4D8CF60118 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:19:31 GMT http://www.unitedreggae.com/news/n568/031410/videos-bitty-mc-lean-recording-at-anchor-studio Check out these nice footage shot by French producer Guillaume Bougard at Anchor Studio, in Kingston Jamaica. F14C59A2-7323-4538-9CFE-94C883B2A7C0 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:53:12 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Ricky-Blaze_7485535 In recent months, the song I Feel Free has caught on like wild fire. Its in regular rotation on radio stations including ZIP 103 FM and its also a staple at parties and sessions. 1B2627B8-04DA-45B1-9970-ADD62D479008 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:50:23 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/PERRY-HENZELL_7487394 Henzell has been called "the most important filmmaker to emerge from the Caribbean" and his landmark film, The Harder They Come, was responsible for introducing Reggae music to the world. 0FAFC7FB-E1AB-4E7C-84BA-780C80AD8B16 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:43:27 GMT http://www.caribbeanworldnews.com/entertainment_one.php?sid=2102&a=2&cut=301&ad=entertainment The singer, who became a worldwide phenomenon after the 1970s release of `The Harder They Come,` album and movie by the same name, will be inducted by Haitian singer Wyclef Jean into the prestigious 25th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. 6060FCC5-A919-4C8E-A81E-4A3070DE8C8F Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:45:04 GMT http://www.vpreggae.com/scripts/itemdetail.asp?IK=GRE2062.2 147A0A36-3B7B-4C85-8974-EB7ADA9EE1B2 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:43:19 GMT http://www.ebreggae.com/?ItemID=118228 63D67C89-40F6-4C24-8E31-1282DDB7C724 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:41:21 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Gyptian-3-14 Gyptian and record label VP Records have thrown their muscle behind his latest hit Hold Yuh, which is currently heating up crossover radio stations stateside. 055362A7-033F-4968-A9A7-8BC753B2892F Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:38:46 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3725334.htm Cornucopia is the follow-up to EDGE MICHAEL’S 2007 (self released) Rebel With A Cause CD, which garnered considerable buzz in Jamaica and Europe. Propelled by catchy songs like: Jah is King, Hotter Than Hot, Best Friend, Motivation and the title track, Rebel With A Cause was selected as one of the Top Ten Reggae Album Picks of the Year in 2007 by Radio Reggae Trade www.radioreggaetrade.com, cementing EDGE MICHAEL’S future as an artist to watch. 300A2951-EF70-451A-B293-C64F518E9AE8 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:32:40 GMT http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5371716 4CDF2456-DB3D-4912-A57C-4A72862C06AC Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:25:42 GMT http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=128193 Hailing from the Caribbean nation of Jamaica and raised in St. Ann parish and the Cayman Islands, No Phear fuses the cadence of traditional reggae/dancehall with his modern interpretation in I Stand Alone, his recently released full album, whose debut single and video "Zion's Gate" premiered in January 2010. A059DC0C-60D1-4E55-83D1-EE012A8FD6FB Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:44:29 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100313/ent/ent5.html For singjay Infinity, no amount of struggles could keep him away from his passion for music. 98D9E78E-B9B5-45DD-8335-711C4A949473 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:29:51 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100313/ent/ent4.html Reggae and Dancehall artiste Chino has landed yet another achievement. The artiste who has wracked up a number of awards including those at the EMEs, Youth View Awards and Magnum Stone Love Awards in recent months, has again been nominated, this time, for an IRAWMA award. D5461FAA-9858-4DD5-B4D3-486FF85EBCDC Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:27:13 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100313/ent/ent3.html Reggae artiste Valentine Nakrumah Fraser, popularly known as Ginjah, recently recorded and released a new song entitled Desperate In Need. 4DABB384-9B2D-4126-8703-C16907383993 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:25:01 GMT http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20100313/ent/ent1.html Although Mavado and Vybz Kartel have made their peace, Barbados' commissioner of Police is objecting to their joint performance in that country on March 27. 256F6282-E741-4D51-9DB3-83F54F9D63E2 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:31 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/GRAMMY-CELEBRATION_7480781 The atmosphere last week Friday at the corner of Marcus Garvey Drive and Bell Road was festive as Tuff Gong International celebrated the recent Grammy awards for Ziggy Marley's Family Time and Stephen Marley's Mind Control (Acoustic) albums. 104153BA-1C8C-4EAB-BD76-2B3D62339946 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:21:39 GMT http://sflcn.com/story.php?id=8226 In Keeping with the free spirit of roots reggae, music producer Jermaine Forde is the Musical Director of Ajang Music Production, a record label focused on developing and promoting the careers of independent reggae artists based on the island of Jamaica. 0043A6AB-3F2A-4200-92C6-29F6571B7515 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:43:42 GMT