JACAP talks tough By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston Observer staff reporter [email protected] Wednesday, May 28, 2014 The Jamaica Association of Composers, Artistes and Publishers (JACAP) has intensified its campaign to ensure copyright owners are compensated for their work. According to JACAP director, Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke, the organisation plans to turn up the heat against media houses….
Third World Band has dedicated their 24th album to their former lead singer, late Bunny Rugs who passed on February 2, 2014. The 14 track album titled UNDER THE MAGIC SUN will be released on June 10. The release of the album will will be followed by a tour in the United States. Third World…
BY PAUL HENRY Crime/Court Desk co-ordinator [email protected] Tuesday, May 27, 2014 SINGER Tony Rebel has filed an appeal against the Supreme Court’s refusal to reinstate his defence in the multimillion-dollar copyright infringement lawsuit against him. The loss in the Supreme Court means that the matter will proceed to an assessment of damages hearing for…
Wilbert Campbell aka Count Suckle was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He passed away on May 19 in London, England at 80-years-old. Count Suckle’s Life (Nine Night), will be this Thursday 29th May, At The Heritage Inn, 301 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 6PG From 7pm. He will be forever be remembered as England’s legendary sound system and night club…
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer Monday, May 26, 2014 WILL.I.AM… samples deejays Aidonia and Bounty Killer Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am does a little dancehall on his latest song, Birthday, which samples deejays Aidonia and Bounty Killer. Birthday features Aidonia’s Fi Di Jockey and Bounty Killer chanting ‘Big Ship Sailing’. Birthday was co-produced by…
