Where fashion never gets old Oct 26, 2008
This year's Ragga Muffins Festival features sets from Beenie Man, Sly and Robbie, Gregory Isaacs, Collie Budz, and Cherine Anderson. Advance tickets range from $39 to $55. (Boston Globe)
Leona Lewis booed at Mobo Awards Oct 17, 2008
Page last updated at 15:36 GMT, Thursday, 16 October 2008 16:36 UK. Lewis won the awards for best album and best video. (BBC News)
Estelle and Leona dominate Mobos Oct 16, 2008
He said his idols when growing up were not British or American, but Jamaican dancehall acts like Bounty Killer, Beenie Man and Sean Paul. "I went from youth club to pirate radio to legal radio to mixtapes to singles to here," he said. (BBC News -- UK)
Beenie Man cleared on Jamaica tax charges Oct 7, 2008
Jamaican government had said Beenie Man owed US$1 million in overdue taxes. Beenie Man won a Grammy in 2001 for album "Art and Life" ... KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- A Jamaican judge has cleared Grammy-winning musician Beenie Man of tax-evasion charges, saying the government never informed him of his legal rights. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Oprah Winfrey, Sienna Miller, Janet Jackson Oct 3, 2008
A Jamaican judge has cleared the Grammy-winning musician Beenie Man of tax-evasion charges, saying the government never informed him of his legal rights. The Jamaican authorities had said that the singer owed nearly $1 million in overdue taxes. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Slipknot Beat The Game With First Billboard-Topping Debut, Contrary To Early Report Sep 4, 2008
Coming in at #63, with 9,000 sold, it's the Tropical Thunder compilation, which features tracks by Sean Paul, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Beenie Man and more. Rapper V.I.C. 's Beast follows at #73, scanning nearly 7,000 units, while Motrhead's Motorizer trails at #82, with 6,000 first-week scans. (VHI.com -- Music News)
After Ghanafest 2008 Party Showcases International HipLife Pioneers Jul 15, 2008
Although Reggie's fan base extends to hip-lifers worldwide, his musical background has allowed for successful collaborations such as his ht single 'King meets King' featuring Beenie Man and Nigerian hitmaker 2face Idibia. Rockstone will grace the stage with a crowd pleasing performance by Africa's "Most Wanted" musician the Kangaroo man himself, Tic Tac. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Stars of today may not turn into tomorrow's legends Jun 21, 2008
Bravo, an all-rounder from the village of Santa Cruz in Trinidad, is diamond-encrusted, extroverted and counts the likes of top-selling reggae artist Beenie Man among his friends. Marsh is a quietly spoken batsman from Narrogin whose most obvious link to celebrity is his father, Geoff. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Godson Flexy repping it big for Ghana in Canada Jun 14, 2008
In Canada, I have worked with Black Sage and just recently confirmed my next album might have Akon, Beenie Man and a beat from world acclaimed producer Paolo the don, who did most of Ushers latest album. This time, my label wants me to break into the international market so that explains why my label working to get one of these stars on there. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Beenie Man pays Marley tribute in concert Mar 3, 2008
Beenie Man's Syracuse University debut had begun ... The self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall" and Jamaican recording artist Beenie Man drew both dedicated and new fans ... Combining an impassioned, Marley-esque vocal delivery and stage presence with his club and dance music background, Beenie Man commanded the stage throughout his hour-long set. (Daily Orange, NY)
Beenie Man headlines Bob Marley tribute week Feb 29, 2008
Bob Marley's legacy lives on during this weekend's celebration of the music legend, with modern reggae star Beenie Man headlining the tribute ... The concert is headlined by the self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall," contemporary reggae artist Beenie Man ... Hailing from the Jamaican capital of Kingston, Beenie Man (Anthony Moses Davis) has established himself as a popular modern reggae artist. (Daily Orange, NY)
Grammy-winning Reggae artist to headline weekend-long Bob Marley Tribute Feb 25, 2008
Grammy award-winning reggae artist Beenie Man headlines the festivities. "We have wanted Beenie Man for a long time," said Rosalind Dean, the CSA's vice president of External Affairs ... "Last year we did not have enough money to bring him here, but this year, we were able to get who we wanted. We think Beenie Man will be someone who will represent Bob Marley as an innovator and reggae artist.". (Daily Orange, NY)
Much Excitement Planned for Stanford 20/20 Opening Jan 23, 2008
Then the King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, will take to the stage to perform the Stanford 20/20 Anthem, Let the Battle Begin, accompanied by CP and a local dance group, Innovations ... "Apart from the local entertainers such as Claudette Peters, the Iron Band, Chickie and the Mahico Stars Steel Band, Beenie Man, Machel Montano, Allison Hinds, Patrice Roberts, Rupee, Shurwayne Winchester and Kevin Little will all be joining us at different times throughout the Tournament to perform for the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brighton to ban murder music Dec 6, 2007
The catalyst for Brighton and Hove council s initiative is the murder music targeting gay men that has been popularised by Jamaican dance-hall reggae artists such as Buju Banton, Beenie Man and Sizzla. Last year the Concorde 2 Club in Brighton cancelled a gig by Banton after pressure from the city council, police and Brighton's large gay community. (Times Online)
Gay activists to protest reggae fest Aug 25, 2007
The Beenie Man song "Han Up Deh" calls for a lesbian to be hanged, while T.O.K's song "Chi Chi Man" suggests the burning of gay men ... A concert last summer at Webster Hall was canceled after a similar uproar over performers Beenie Man and T.O.K. Also last summer, British concerts featuring Banton and Beenie Man were canceled after activists said the artists refused to stop using anti-gay lyrics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Today in History August 22 Aug 22, 2007
Rap-reggae singer Beenie Man is 34. Singer Howie Dorough (Backstreet Boys) is 34. (MSNBC -- Race)
Curbing Homophobia in Reggae Aug 8, 2007
He is the latest in a series of high-profile artists, including Beenie Man and Sizzla, to sign the declaration after worldwide protests from gay rights groups resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of concerts and sponsorship deals, costing the artists an estimated US$5 million. The news about Banton was welcomed by gay rights groups in Jamaica, where attacks on gay people are common and sodomy laws left over from Britain's colonial-era still prohibit gay sex. (Time.com)
Reggae star agrees to ditch homophobic lyrics Jul 23, 2007
Banton is the latest in a series of high-profile artists, including Beenie Man and Sizzla, to sign the declaration after worldwide protests from gay rights groups resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of concerts and sponsorship deals, costing the artists in excess of 2. 5m. (Guardian Unlimited)
Fly For A White Guy Jul 22, 2007
"I would create these beats, but I wasn't happy with the way artists were singing over them," says Buddz, whose influences include Buju Banton, Beenie Man and, of course, Bob Marley. "I wanted to be a producer first, but things changed.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Look good on the dance floor Mar 28, 2007
"This class allows everyone to have a fun time while stabilizing and strengthening your core. It incorporates a whole range of reggae based dance moves seen in the clubs and videos of artists such as Sean Paul and Beenie Man," says group fitness instructor Michelle Seabreeze. She recommends doing three sets of 4 reps for each exercise. (Newsday -- New York City)
Steel Pulse, Marlon Asher To Perform Live In Ghana Mar 2, 2007
He has taken the stage amongst renowned performers such as Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Sizzla and even R&B sensation Boys II Men. Since his debut in the United States at Reggae Carifest in July 2005, Marlon has been performing extensively in the Tri State area as well as in Miami, Toronto, Baltimore, Boston, Virginia and in 2006 he will perform his music in Europe as well as Japan and Africa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
It's hopping at Berkeley's Down Low. Who needs San Francisco? Feb 28, 2007
Since then, the club has featured an array of national and international artists, including Les Nubians, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Midnite, Martin Luther and Blowfly. Cukierman and Martinez are quick to point out that they also work with community-based groups like GirlFest, an organization supporting survivors of sex trafficking. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Castro D'destroyer Feb 26, 2007
"I am glad to have performed at the Beenie Man Concert, The finals of the Nescafe African Revelation, the Ghana Music Awards and the Miss Ghana events. These are the major entertainments events so far and I am grateful to God that I excelled at all of them," Castro said. The increasing popularity of Castro has been gained through Toffee and Boneshaker two of the songs on his second album titled Toffee. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Feature: Reggie Rockstone has lost it Jan 24, 2007
Recent 'collabos' with 2Face, Beenie Man and now Sway, goes to show that the 'Grandpapa'of hiplife has lost steam, fire and swagger, and he can barely stand alone. He's grown weak - lyrically I mean. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dating: The travel test Jan 4, 2007
Said in my Beenie Man voice. I am pree-scribing da KoooKonut Rum-a-bum-bum for ya. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
