I complied this list, as I want everyone to digest what has happened in this industry. Ask yourselves do we have problems, if so what, who and why. Do we need solutions? if so do you have solutions? A lot of the important stuff was lost. I am sure some of the few good things that are listed did not stand out during the year for you.
From this compilation, I see that a lot of focus was placed on artists personal lives and hype. (Very unnecessary, where is the progress. Did reggae make any money from all of this) In return, the international press had field day, as they were given a lot of ammunition. BOOM!
Jan 1. Promoters in Barbados considering legal action with respect to dancehall/reggae artist Anthony B being a no show for their New Years Eve event. (Anthony B's response was that he missed his flight)
Jan 4 . Bounty Killer Apologizes After Anti Gay Tirade at Shaggy & Friends Benefit Concert
Jan 7 . Barrington Levy charged with assault.
Jan 7. Buju Banton Pleads Not Guilty and held without bail.
Jan. Germany bans music that contains lyrics advocating murdering homosexuals. They are: Baby Cham; Bounty Killer; Capleton; Elephant Man; Sizzla, TOK.
-“Wow … The Story” by Baby Cham
- “5th Element” by Bounty Killer
-“Ghetto Dictionary: The Art of War” by Bounty Killer
-“Next Millennium” by Bounty Killer
-“More Fire” by Capleton
-“The Best of Capleton”
- “Log On” by Elephant Man
- “The Energy God – Monsters of Dancehall” by Elephant Man
- “Kings of Dancehall Volume 1″ (which features Sizzla)
- “Rastafari” by Sizzla
- “My Crew, My Dawgs” by TOK
Jan 12. The Relaunch of Silverhawk Sound in New York.
Jan 28. Sizzla arrested on gun charges
Jan 29. Gay Rights organization puts pressure on Buju Banton being nominated.
Feb 1. Kymani Marley writes book entitled "Dear Dad: Where's The Family In Our Family, Today?
Feb 3. Third World's 35th Anniversary week and the launching of their 22nd album "Patriots"
Feb 6. E2 launches internet radio for real reggae music and new artists.
Feb 6. GLAAD arrives late to the Capleton reggae boycott and ignores its very vocal informant.
Feb 13. Stephen Marley Wins 2010 Reggae Grammy "Mind Control" (Acoustic)
Nominees - Buju Banton "Rasta Got Soul", Gregory Isaacs "Brand New Me", Julian Marley "Awake", Sean Paul "Imperial Blaze"
Feb 17. Capleton dropped from Ragga Muffins Festival set for Feb 20..
Feb 17-20 International Reggae Conference, University of the West Indies, Mona.
Feb 21. Mighty Diamonds Received Ragga Muffins Festival Award Of Recognition, Long Beach, CA.
Feb 25. Silverhawk Relaunch in Jamaica
Feb 26. Flippa Mafia dismisses rumors that he was arrested in Fl. traveling from Bahamas to the U.S. using false identification when he was arrested.
Feb. Cezar opened his clothing store ....with various clothing lines.
March 9. Singjay Mavado and reggae label VP Records officially parted ways. Mavado was signed in 2006.
March 15. Jimmy Cliff inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
March 16. Exodus recording studio on Kirk Avenue in Havendale, Jamaica ceased operations. The studio was frequented by Vybz Kartel and his Portmore Empire crew.
March 21. KY-MANI MARLEY and DR. FARRAH GRAY MAKE AMENDS and BEGIN 27 CITY BOOK TOUR April 8-30.
I stand behind the content of my book “Dear Dad” 100%, published by Farrah Gray Publishing.
My story is “my story”, and I don't deny who I am or my experiences. My issue was with the subtitle only.
March 22. Buju Banton’s lawyer, David Markus, reportedly filed an emergency motion for bond (bail) with the federal courts. Buju's lawyer says he has lost lbs 40.
March 25. Jamaican Gov't Set to Crack Down on Tax Delinquent Artists
March 27. Artist Louie Culture got shot
March 31. Tami Chynn launched her new clothing line.
April 1. US Visas revoked for Bounty, Beenie, Mavado, Aidonia and Ricky Trooper.
April 4. K-ymani Marley briefly detained for threatening a Radio Disc Jockey.
April 5. Bounty arrested for allegedly assasulting his girlfriend.
April 7 . Bounty Killer Denied Bail.
April 14. Bounty Killer Denied Bail Again - for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
April 20. Vybz Kartel banned from St. Lucia incl... Barbados, Guyana and Grenada.
April 23. Jah Cure arrested by cops in St Andrew North Police Division for smoking a ganja spliff.
April 23. Tortola, BVI Music Festival...Gyptian, Cocoa T...
April 24. Gyptian In Billboard Heartseekers Songs Chart with "Hold Yuh" at #15.
April 26. Jah Cure appeared in court on ganja charge.
April 27. Sean Paul's song is featured in reality star Snooki of the Jersey Shore's brawl. Her bar fight took place at an outdoor bar in Miami, and was featured on CNN. The music that was playing in the background was none other than Sean Paul’s 2002 smash hit single, Gimme The Light.
April 27. Dennis Brown named one of National Public Radio's 50 Great Voices. He was named among Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald ...
April 27. Mr. Lexx sexual abuse case dismissed - he is summoned to community service.
April 29. Black Ryno blocked by police in Trinidad. Officials said his music influences and ignites gang behavior, which leads to serious crimes being committed.
April 30. Mr Lexxx got robbed in NY of his US$4500.00 Gold chain.
May 5. Mad Cobra Shot 3 times in his hometown of Portmore, St. Catherine. It's Reported that he had an altercation with a group of men and that's when he was shot.
May 9. Norman Sid Bucknor, one of the early innovators that was responsible for the evolution of Jamaican music from ska to reggae, died of cancer in the U.K.
May 9. Ricky Trooper being investigated by the US Authorities: because of the gun that he waved in his now infamous video tirade on YouTube a/k/a UChube, a gun he later claimed was actually a cigarette lighter that’s shaped like a gun.
May 17. Busy Signal launches his clothing line.
May 17. Ricky Trooper's Mother Worried About US Probe: Ricky Trooper’s mother is “worried and deeply concerned” that her son is being investigated by United States authorities.
May 18. Mad Cobra's house sprayed with bullets.
May 26. Oniel of Voicemail passed. He had been battling for his life in hospital since May 10, after he was shot multiple times at the gate to his house in Duhaney Park, Kingston. Jamaica.
May 28. Buju Banton Trial Rescheduled to September
May 29. MTV launched official dancehall chart show.
May 30. Tessanne Chin & Michael Anthony Cuffe Jr. engaged.
June 6. Ding Dong barred from Trinidad and Tobago.
June 9. Gyptian in motor cycle accident.
June 9. Beenie Man turns himself in and is charged and arrested for allegedly assaulting L.A. Lewis.
June 9. Karl Young passed on. He was the founder of the world’s first all reggae radio station IRIE FM in 1990. He later founded ZIP FM in 2002.
June 17. Bob Marley inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame.
June 18-19 Caribbean American Cultural Conference - Participants: Founder junior Forbes, Rob Schustack, Rich Bengloff (A2iM), Kam-Au Amen, Simone Harris (360ARTISTS), Carlette Delon (Headline Ent., Jamaica), Atty. Heather Cunningham, Atty Scott Sellwood, Neeta Ragoowansi (Sound Exchange), Don Harper, Natahsa Andrews-Noel (Mastarmind Prod), Shawn "Mastamind" Noel (Artist/Pro), Ed Robinson (Artist/Producer), Anastas Hackett (Musician) and Michelle Arthurton.
June 26. Reggae AMPPS 1st Annual Dinner Dance. Honorees Distinguished Services in the Reggae industry included Pat Mckay (Radio Broadcaster, XM Radio), Anthony Downbeat Rockwood (Soundman), Howard "Sir Tommy's" Mapp (Soundman), Sharon Gordon & Carlyle McKetty (Coalition To Preserve Reggae), Junior Forbes (Caribbean American Cultural Conference). The Hon. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke was awarded for her Outstanding Services to Caribbean Music.
June 29. Bounty Killer Freed Of Assault Charge (April charges)
July 4. Brooklyn Music Festival: Gregory, Shaggy, Lady Saw, Tanya Stephens, Agent Sasco (Assassin), Barrington Levy, Yellowman, Marcia Griffiths, Natural Black....
July 9. Red Stripe supports live music events in Jamaica again (April 2008 they withdrew their support)
July 10. Lincoln Barrington Minott passed on.
July 11. Jeremy Harding return to music production.
July 15. Buju Banton celebrated his 37th Birthday behind bars.
July 17. JAVAA Unveils First Inductees To The Jamaica. Music Hall of Fame: Clement “Coxone” Dodd, Lord Flea, Louise Bennett-Coverly,Vere Johns, Count Ossie,, Alpha Boys’ School, The (original) Wailers, The Skatalites , Olive Lewin, Arthur “Duke” Reid, Ernest Ranglin and Derrick Morgan.
July 20. Elephant Man's Benz seized. Its reported that he owed over 10 millions in taxes.
July 17-24 I-Octane was considered to be the best performing act at Reggae Sumfest 2010.
July 29. Irie Jam cancels festival.
Aug 2. Sugar Minott laid to rest.
Aug 9. Gyptian joins Damian Marley & Nas on their Distant Relatives 2010 Tour.
Aug 16. Popcaan arrested in a big brawl at the airport in the Bahamas.
Aug 18. Bunny Wailer's School Evicted: The living reggae legend and icon, Bunny Wailer, suffered the indignity of having his Solomonic All Saints Prep School on Mona Road in Kingston being evicted from its location. It is alleged that the school owes its landlord more than J$1.2 million in outstanding rent plus $87,000 in late fees. The Preparatory College is self funded by Bunny Wailer, opened in 2005 with his children and the children of close friends.
Aug 22. French Reggae magazine announced that they will close their operations.
Aug 27. Bounty Killer's Range Rover and Land Cruiser seized by Tax Dept. It is reported he owes millions in taxes.
Aug 29. New Trial date for Buju Banton (Sept 20)
Sep 2. Vybz Kartel's "Clarks" on Canada's You Think You Could Dance.
Sep 7. Mr. Vegas changes management AGAIN.
Sep 14.Bob Marley's family loses copyright case.
Sep 20. Bounty Killer arrested for assaulting a woman w/ a hammer.
Sep 24. Buju Banton day 5 of trail: After a full-day of deliberation the 13 member panel of jurors, have yet to come to a decision. As a result, they retired for the evening, and will resume deliberations on Monday morning at 8:45 a.m.
Sep 24. Mavado signs endorsement deal with LIME.
Sep 27. Judge declared mistrial in Buju Banton's drug case.
Oct 1 . Ryno was released on bail after being arrested and charged with wounding.
Oct 3 . I-Octane and Digicel inked a deal. The artist will be representing the digicel brand.
Oct 4 . Head of Shocking Vibes Entertainment Patrick Roberts BMW X5 seized. It is said he owes millions of dollars in taxes.
Oct 5. Reggae singer/songwriter Duane Stephenson was invited by the World Food Program to perform in honor of the United States Secretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton. The event took place at the George McGovern Leadership Award ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Oct 6. Gay Rights puts pressure on Capleton's tour in Chicago.
Oct 6. Buju Banton to know next week if he will get bail.
Oct 9.Harry Toddler releases a new song "Free Buju Banton"
Oct 12.Chaka Demus did life saving operation.
Oct 14. Buju Banton offered bail with strict restrictions.
Oct 20. Parents on the island of St. Martin call for a ban on Vybz Kartel performance.
Oct 20. Gyptian wins Mobo awards.
Oct 25. UK Exhibition on the life of Ska legend Laurel Aitken.
Oct 25. Gregory Isaacs, Reggae Singer and Songwriter, passes at 60.
Oct 27. Buju Banton Bail: Prosecution disagreement over 24 hour security company to be hired.
Oct 28. Buju Banton a step closer to temporary release.
Oct 29. Bob Sinclair & Sean Paul's video "Tik Tok"
Oct 29. Bob Marley's Facebook fan page among the top 25 pages to be linked.
Oct 28. Jamaican Music Icons Ernie Smith and Big Youth honored by US Congress and Coalition To Preserve Reggae in NY.
Nov 1. Buju Banton Trial delayed until February.
Nov 2. Release of Ed Robinson's "Our Heroes". Paying tribute to the elders in the business who paved the way for today's artists.
Nov 3. Sonia Pottinger, Jamaica's first female producer passed on.
Nov 10. Buju Banton out on bail.
Nov 11. Mavado and Vybz Kartel spent the night behind bars.
Nov 12. Gregory Isaacs body arrives in Jamaica.
Nov 13. Richie Stevens on NBC Morning Show.
Nov 19. Zebra sentenced to 30 years in prison for carnal abuse and buggery.
Nov 24. Judge Denies Buju Banton's Request To Perform At live Concert on Decemeber 26.
Nov 28. Gyptian won best reggae award (Soul Train Awards)
Dec 1. 2010 54th Annual Grammy Awards - Best Reggae Album Nominees
- Before the Dawn - Buju Banton
- Revelation - Lee “Scratch” Perry
- Made In Jamaica - Bob Sinclar And Sly & Robbie
- Isaacs Meets Isaac - Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac
- An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh - Andrew Tosh
Dec 2. Judge gives Buju Banton the go ahead to perform at concert Jan 16 in Florida.
Dec 4. Gyptian dehydrated from hectic tour.
Dec 13. Zola Burse, (Tour Manager) passed on.
Dec 15. International Reggae singer Buju Banton now under house arrest at his Tamarac, Florida home.
Dec 26. Sting is a flop.
Dec 26. Police raid Vybz Kartel show that was supposed to be a celebration of the Gaza Crew turning their back on Sting.
Dec New Organization formed in Jamaica - Protest Now And Save Reggae (PNASR)
Dec In September Mr. Vegas changes management...it is said that this month he has changed his manager once again.
Dec 31. Vybz Kartel's "Gaza 2.0" album was a strong hold in that it sold 6000 units (VP Distribution)
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