Derrick Lara, reggae singer of the Tamlins passed away February 13th, 2020. The singer endured a battle with lung cancer which we followed on his facebook page. He asked his fans to stop smoking in one facebook post where he posted “A nuh jus me one have cancer.. Cancer tek[…]
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7-4-18 Calico Radio 7-4-18 Calico Radio was aired on 93.5 fm in New York and streamed live via TuneIn and also on the station’s website Audrey A Thomas Esq. called in to the show. Calico Radio July 4th Edition on 93.5 with host Dj Speng.
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6-6-18 Calico Radio Show 6-6-18 Calico Radio Show on 93.5fm Aired on 6-6-18 Calico Radio Show on 93.5fm each and every Wednesday at 10pm – 11pm. This weeks edition is hosted by Dj Speng and Dj Dougie. Listen live weekly via the web at www.wvipfm.com
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5-16-18 Calico Radio Show on 93.5fm This happens to be a re-run as Dj Speng was away for Fyah Torche’s B-day Bash in Jamaica. Aired on 5-16-18 Calico Radio Show on 93.5fm each and every Wednesday at 10pm – 11pm.
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Chicago Music Awards CMA)/IRAWMA Lieutenant Stitchie Lt. Stitchie is set to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Chicago Music Awards CMA/ IRAWMA. Stitchie has been in the reggae industry for thirty five years and his recordings can be dated back to the early eighties. He will be receiving a[…]
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Ultra Syndicate Disco – 1987 – 1992 When I say the name Ultra Syndicate, many might wonder who or what is it? Well just to enlighten those in the dark, Ultra Syndicate was a sound system we built during our high school years. How was Ultra Syndicate Started It all[…]
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Bounty Killer Donates Beds to Hospital in Kingston (Source : Observer) As a teenager in the mid-1980s, Bounty Killer was admitted to the Kingston Public Hospital with a gunshot wound. The professional treatment he received made a lasting impression on him and his family, and he always wanted to give[…]
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Marley Dominate The Grammys Marley emerged on top at The 60th annual Grammy Awards. Damian Marley was presented with the title of Best Reggae album for 2017. So I personally want to say big Up to the “Gong” for another outstanding accomplishment. Other Nominees in the category included Chronology –[…]
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Ninjaman Guilty Source: Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Ninjaman was found guilty of murder in the Supreme Court. Ninjaman, whose given name is Desmond Ballentine, was charged along with his son Jahneil with the March 2009 murder of Ricardo Johnson, also known as Trooper, on Marl Road in[…]
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Unicorn Shot & Killed in Jamaica “Wi really sad. Wi just haffi keep wi head up,” Macka Diamond said yesterday. “I’ve known Unicorn for years, from back in days. He was a writer, deejay and producer… very hardworking and jovial; him will keep you laughing. He was also hard-headed because once[…]
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Lt Stitchie Dubplate This is the final week for our Lt Stitchie Dubplate Discounts. The Governor has teamed with Calico Mix Machine to offer a 50% discount on all dubs! What’s a dubplate? If you are asking that question then this post isn’t for you. Lt Stitchie dubplates can be from[…]
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Sean Paul Visits Buju Banton Grammy-winning dancehall artiste Sean Paul visits Buju Banton (incarcerated reggae artiste) at the McRae Correctional Facility in Atlanta, Georgia. The Gimme The Light singer took to social media to announce his visit. According to Sean Paul, Buju’s message to his fans is simply: “Expect greatness again.” He posted[…]
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