Jamaican Artists With The Most Songs On The Billboard Hot 100, Ranked
Since 1964, Jamaicans have netted 134 entries on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Of these songs, 56 leaped into the Top 40, and 11 soared to No.
Bounty Killer
Gwen Stefani Did Not Wear Dreadlocks In ‘Light My Fire’ Video, Says Stylist: ‘We Talked About Cultural Appropriation’
In the wake of the onslaught against Gwen Stefani over the hairstyle she sported in Sean Paul’s Light My Fire music video, Savannah Baker, the designer and stylist for the video, has dismissed assertions that the No Doubt frontwoman was sporting dreadlocks, or was “culturally-appropriating”.
Bounty Killer Declares Raheem Sterling A “Jamaican National Treasure” After Move To Chelsea FC
On the heels of Jamaican-born English footballer Raheem Sterling’s move from Manchester City to Chelsea, Bounty Killer has described the Kingston native, who is also Jamaica’s tourism ambassador in Europe, and one of England’s most expensive footballers, as a “national treasure”.
Bounty Killer, Cham, Dave Kelly Tease New Song ‘Blood Clxxt’ From Upcoming EP
Two months after legendary Madhouse music producer Dave Kelly hinted at new music with Bounty Killer and Cham, the trio have teased a new song about the bloodletting in Jamaica, aptly titled BLOOD CLXXT and also revealed that they have also completed a new EP.
Bounty Killer Backs Nitty Kutchie’s ‘Defend Jamaica’ For National Festival Song Winner
Bounty Killer has thrown his full support behind his former Scare Dem Crew compatriot Nitty Kutchie’s National Festival Song entry titled Defend Jamaica, telling his fans to support the track as it deserves to be victorious when the announcement is made ahead of the Independence celebrations.
Bounty Killer Joins Maroon Chief In Quest For “No Bauxite Mining In Cockpit Country”
Bounty Killer has renewed his defence of the Cockpit Country, and has also come out in support of Accompong Town Maroon Chief Richard Currie’s bid to take the Government to the Supreme Court over the proposed bauxite mining within sections of Jamaica’s largest watershed area, which supplies 40 percent of the island’s water.
DJ Khaled Honors Bounty Killer With Extravagant Diamond-Encrusted Chain
DJ Khaled bestowed Bounty Killer with a diamond-encrusted necklace a few days ago, as a show of gratitude to the veteran deejay, who Khaled said last year was the first to co-sign him when he was a virtually unknown as a disc jockey, “making $100 per week”.
Dancehall Artist Assailant Gunned Down At After Party In Los Angeles
Dancehall artist and songwriter Assailant, a former member of the Bounty Killer-led Alliance Music Group, was shot and killed in Los Angeles over the US independence weekend.
Bounty Killer Says His ‘Ice Cream Cone’ Will Put Women Back In Center Of Dancehall
Twenty-six years after his compatriot Goofy (now Mr G) ignited the Dancehall space with the hit track Fudgie, which featured the captivating sounds of an ice-cream horn, Bounty Killer has taken a similar path teasing a new summer song, set to the beat of what is regarded as the “International Ice Cream Truck song”, which dates back to the 1700s.
Bounty Killer Says There’s No Question Who’d Win In Clash Between Masicka, Alkaline
Bounty Killer has weighed in on a much-touted clash between his nemesis Alkaline and Masicka, implicitly stating that the King Inna Earth artist would triumph over the Champion Boy, if, and when they engage in a lyrical duel.
Buju Banton’s ‘Madda Badda’, Nervz’s ‘Notice Me’, And 6 More New Dancehall Songs
The Dancehall vets were out in their numbers this week, including Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer who dropped new songs on traditional Dancehall-sounding beats.
Sean Paul On Why Jamaicans Embrace Gwen Stefani
Sean Paul has rained praises on No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani, whom he says, regularly visits Jamaica and shows great appreciation to the island and its music, unlike many non-Jamaicans who do Reggae recordings, yet steer clear of the island.
Masicka, Bounty Killer Call “Molly” Users ‘Crackheads’ And ‘Duppy Dollies’
Dancehall star Masicka and his compatriot Bounty Killer have come up with some choice words to describe persons who engage in the use of the potentially destructive party drug, “Molly”, among the descriptions: “crackhead” and “duppy dolly”.
Fat Joe Shares How He Missed Out On $2 Million Bag From Jamaica’s Red Stripe
Mere weeks after Bounty Killer said that artists who strut about with huge entourages appeared unprofessional and paranoid, iconic American rapper Fat Joe has revealed how the actions of his own unnecessary posse caused him to miss a $2 million endorsement deal with Red Stripe, “The Great Jamaican Beer”.
New Music: 1Biggs Don, Ding Dong, Bounty Killer, Jada Kingdom And More
It was an active past week for Dancehall music with songs being released by some of the top trending artists in the industry.
Bounty Killer Claims He Was Taken Off Crime Stop Campaign, JCF Says “Nothing Personal”
Senior superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, Head of the Corporate Communications Unit, the information arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), was surprised at the tenor and timing of Bounty Killer‘s recent allegations that the Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony had him taken off Crime Stop’s Take a Stand ad campaign.
Bounty Killer Orders Jamaica Gov’t To Pay Striking Air Traffic Controllers
Bounty Killer has demanded that the Jamaican Government pay the island’s air traffic controllers monies due to them, after learning that the officers went on strike this morning due to a fallout in salary negotiations, which had been taking place with the Ministry of Finance over the last three months.
Dave Kelly Hints At New Music With Bounty Killer And Cham
Dancehall superstars Cham and Bounty Killer linked up with iconic Madhouse producer Dave “Rude Bwoy” Kelly recently, with the trio hinting that new music might be in the making from them.
Bounty Killer Says Trap Not “Drowning Out” Dancehall, But Is Pleased It’s Making A Mark
In response to questions as to whether Trap songs are “drowning out” the Dancehall sound, Bounty Killer says that there was no competition, as the two genres are not in contention, but affirms that he is pleased that Trap artists have been blossoming.
Bounty Killer Says Artists With Massive Entourages Appear Unprofessional, Paranoid
Bounty Killer has affirmed that he has no need to be strutting around with a huge entourage of frowning men, as not only does it look unprofessional, but could be considered, a pathetic display of paranoia.