Vybz Kartel News and Photos

Dancehall's new steps

Fri, May 03 2013 6:28pm - Source: The Independent - Music

As a musical term, dancehall has been used since the Eighties to describe a distinct style emphasising rhythm over melody, with Sly & Robbie among its most famed producers.

Shaggy Not Actually Dead, Snoop Lion Sued by Real Rastafarian, Vybz Kartel Trial Postponed & More

Fri, January 25 2013 12:55am - Source: The BoomBox

A rep for the "It Wasn't Me" singer denied reports claiming he was recently the victim of a brutal attack, saying "[Shaggy] is like a cat with 9 lives ... but I can happily report that he's alive and kicking."

Jenga – Kano (feat. Vybz Kartel prod. by Boys Noize & Diplo)

Thu, September 20 2012 11:40pm - Source: Stoney Roads

Last month Boys Noize did a guest mix on Diplo's BBC Radio 1Xtra show, and Diplo alluded to how he and Boys Noize go way back, how he wouldn't even be here if it weren't for the unibrowed banger Prince.

Reggae & Dancehall #9

Wed, June 27 2012 1:54pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Another month of statements & counter-statements, and the Gaza crew are all up in the mix as usual.

Vybz Kartel Ordered To Pay $15 Million For Skipped Concert

Mon, December 19 2011 4:29pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Often, when you hear that some artist has been sued for some massive monetary sum, you can expect the final verdict to be nowhere near that total.

Jamaican Dancehall Star Vybz Kartel Offered $3 Million Prison Bail

Fri, December 02 2011 1:28pm - Source: GIGWISE

Jamaican Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has been offered a $3 million bail, it has been reported.

Vybz Kartel Escape Denied

Wed, November 30 2011 5:36pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Authorities in Jamaica have moved quickly to dismiss rumours that Vybz Kartel has escaped from prison.

Vybz Kartel: Vybz Kartel Denied Bail For Murder Charges

Thu, November 03 2011 6:25pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

In case you didn't know, Vybz Kartel has been in a shitload of trouble lately.

Vybz Kartel Charged With A Second Murder

Thu, October 27 2011 3:25am - Source: The Smocking Section

Already facing one murder charge , Vybz Kartel's situation grows darker after the Jamaican music star was charged with his second murder in less than a month.

Vybz Kartel: Vybz Kartel Faces Another Murder Charge

Tue, October 25 2011 3:16pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Earlier this month, Jamaican dancehall singer Vybz Kartel was charged with, among other things, the murder of 27-year-old Jamaican man, who was killed this past July. And exactly three weeks later, it's been revealed that Kartel is facing yet another murder charge.

Vybz Kartel "Half on a Baby (Dubbel Dutch Remix)"

Tue, October 18 2011 1:27pm - Source: XLR8R

Dancehall don Vybz Kartel may have been charged with murder , but that hasn't stopped the release of the second single from his latest album, Kingston Story.

Mosca, Funkystepz, Dubbel Dutch, and More Featured on Vybz Kartel Remix EP

Wed, October 12 2011 8:12pm - Source: XLR8R

Following soon after the startling news of his suspected involvement in a murder conspiracy, Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel will soon release an EP of remixes for his "Half On a Baby" cut from this year's Kingston Story LP.

Vybez Kartel Charged w/ Murder

Wed, October 05 2011 4:47pm - Source: Jump The Turnstyle

Kartel was not booked for court today, as previously announced, because the police say he was charged so late yesterday they couldn't list him.

Sumfest 2011 Preview

Wed, July 20 2011 5:02pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

The nineteenth Reggae Sumfest hits the stage this weekend promising a bumper year for star combos.

Vybz Kartel - Kingston Story

Fri, July 08 2011 5:13am - Source: Pitchfork Media

In the early years of the previous decade the Jamaican DJ possessed a nimble versatility that well matched dancehall's musical promiscuity, switching between slippery, smoke-damaged double-time raps and hypnotic sing-song choruses with an agility that for a time seemed unmatched.