Nicki Minaj Calls Beenie Man The Inspiration Behind New Song
Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj is hailing Dancehall veteran Beenie Man as the inspiration behind her new song Just the Memories.
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The 2023 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise: In Photos
The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, founded by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and his manager Dan Dalton, recently wrapped up its 8th successful voyage, entertaining 4,375 Reggae and Dancehall enthusiasts from 47 countries on a musical odyssey aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas.
Nicki Minaj Recruits Skeng, Skillibeng, And Samples Dave Kelly, Beenie Man On New Album ‘Pink Friday 2’
Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj released her Pink Friday 2 album on Friday, featuring Dancehall artists Skillibeng and Skeng on the track Forward From Trini.
Beenie Man’s Followers Want His Dreadlocks Gone: “It’s Run Its Course”
Dancehall star Beenie Man dedicated a sentimental birthday post to his girlfriend Camille McIntosh on Thursday, but his followers were more preoccupied with his hair.
Beenie Man Shares How Shaggy’s Classic ‘Angel’ Inspired His New Song ‘Good Like Gold’
Beenie Man said that when he penned the lyrics for Good Like Gold from his Grammy-nominated album Simma, he was determined that Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s voice had to be on it.
Teejay On Why He’s Singing For The Ladies, And Not The ‘Rude Boys’
Dancehall star Teejay says he prefers to write songs for the ladies as opposed to “bad man songs” after having heeded the advice of veterans Shaggy, Sean Paul, Mr.
Bounty Killer Says Merciless Didn’t Capitalise On Sting Victory
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer believes late deejay Merciless didn’t do enough to make himself a commercial star following their memorable Sting clash in 2000.
Beenie Man Ranks ‘Simma’ Above His ’97 Album ‘Many Moods Of Moses’
Beenie Man has likened his Grammy-nominated Simma album to its 1997 counterpart, Many Moods of Moses, but asserts that the new album surpasses its predecessor.
Beenie Man Says He Masterminded The Creation Of Zim-Dancehall: “A Me Name It Too”
Beenie Man has affirmed that he not only masterminded the creation of Zim-Dancehall, Zimbabwe’s local adaptation of Jamaican Dancehall, but also invented the term, quashing claims made over the years that it was coined by UK-based disc jockey Slaggy Yout.
Bounty Killer Hails ‘Worthy Selection’ Of 2024 Grammy Reggae Nominees
Unlike his reaction in 2022, when he bemoaned the fact that American band SOJA had won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, Bounty Killer has indicated that he’s pleased with the category’s 2024 nominees.
Beenie Man Earns His First Gold Certification In The US
Beenie Man‘s Who Am I, produced by Jeremy Harding on the Playground riddim, is now certified Gold in the United States, over 26 years after its release.
Grammy Awards 2024: Buju Banton, Beenie Man, And Collie Buddz Albums Among Nominees For Best Reggae Album
Buju Banton’s Born for Greatness, Beenie Man’s Simma, Collie Buddz’s Cali Roots Riddim 2023, Burning Spear’s No Destroyer, and Julian Marley & Antaeus’ Colors of Royal are the albums nominated in the Best Reggae Album category at the upcoming 66th Annual Grammy Awards, to be held in February 2024.
Beenie Man’s ‘Simma’ May Be Lone Dancehall Album To Make Grammy Cut
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man may be the lone flag bearer for the Dancehall genre when nominations for the 66th annual Grammy Awards are announced on Friday.
Bounty Killer Recalls Almost Getting Into Physical Fight With Beenie Man
Whenever Dancehall stalwart Bounty Killer speaks on his former rivalry with Beenie Man, he’s quick to point out that they kept it lyrical.
Bounty Killer On National Awards: “What’s A OD To A OG”
Bounty Killer has broken his silence amidst calls for him to receive the Order of Distinction (OD), Jamaica’s sixth-highest honor, for his contribution to the development of Dancehall music.
Mr. Vegas Says Bounty Killer Should Have Received Order Of Distinction Before Wayne Marshall
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas believes there’s a line of entertainers who should have received a national honor before Wayne Marshall, like Bounty Killer, who headed The Alliance clique of which Marshall formed part.
Producer Seanizzle Thanks Beenie Man For Kickstarting Career With ‘Reverse Di Ting’
Dancehall producer Sean ‘Seanizzle‘ Reid has expressed gratitude to Beenie Man for giving him a start in his career when he was only a teenager.
UWI Professor Joins Calls For Beenie Man, Bounty Killer To Be Awarded Order Of Distinction
Professor of Culture, Gender and Society at the University of the West Indies Professor Donna P.
Grammy Awards 2024: Our Predictions For ‘Best Reggae Album’ Nominees
The Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album has 65 entries this year, a slight dip from 67 in 2022 and a sharp decline from 125 in 2021.
Mýa Breaks Down Her 16 Jamaican Collabs: From Beenie Man To Bounty Killer
When it comes to teaming up with Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artists, American singer Mýa is among the most prolific, probably eclipsed only by Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy, who boasts over 20 such collaborations.