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.
Shabba Ranks
Charly Black’s Response To Question About Spice’s Pride Performance Is To Be Studied, Says Foota Hype
Charly Black’s disinterested response to a question about Spice’s recent performance at a Toronto Pride LGBTQ event “should be placed in a Dancehall museum,” according to Foota Hype, who has praised the Country Boy for not allowing himself to fall into, what the veteran music selector says was a trap.
Skeng Calls Himself The New Shabba Ranks
With a trailer load of hits and celebrity endorsements over the last year, Skeng appears ready for crossover success and is in a Shabba Ranks state of mind, according to his latest song.
Shabba Ranks Promises “Straight Shabbaology” On Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Dancehall icon Shabba Ranks says fans should prepare themselves for “straight Shabbaology” when he takes the stage at the seventh Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, for the first time ever in December.
Damian Marley, Shabba Ranks, Burning Spear & More For Return Of ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise’
After an unexpected two-year hiatus, the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise (WTJRC) will return in 2022 for its 7th annual musical excursion across the Caribbean Sea.
Historic ‘Best Reggae Album’ Moments At The Grammy Awards
At the 27th annual Grammy Awards held in 1985, Reggae music made its historic debut amongst the globally respected genres that have long since borrowed from its creative intrigue.
‘Despacito’ Lawyers Respond To Copyright Lawsuit Brought By Dancehall Producers Steely & Clevie
On Friday, March 18, the attorneys for Despacito singer Luis Fonsi responded to Dancehall label Steely & Clevie’s Fish Market/Dem Bow copyright infringement lawsuit, pleading that they “have not engaged in any type of infringement,” that “there is no actionable similarity between the works at issue,” and by and large that they “deny knowledge or information sufficient to respond” to the majority of the allegations.
Jahshii Hails Shabba Ranks, But Says He’s Not A Fan
Cream of the Crop artist Jahshii has confessed that he’s not a fan of Shabba Ranks, who was the first-ever Dancehall artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
Tai’Aysha Samples Shabba Ranks In New Song With Saweetie ‘One Night Ting’: Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZemQXC5q5BI Atlantic recording artist Tai’Aysha recruited rapper Saweetie for her debut single, One Night Ting, which interpolates some lyrics and instrumentals from Shabba Ranks’ Ting-A-ling (1992).
Zanadu Apologises To Shabba Ranks, Jahshii
Six hours after Bounty Killer ordered Charles ‘Zanadu’ Ennis to apologise for disparaging statements he made against Cream of the Crop deejay Jahshii, and the entire Jamaican nation, Ennis has complied, partially.
Jahshii’s Not On Shabba Ranks’ Level, Says Zanadu
Update: Zanadu has since issued an apology to both Shabba and Jahshii for his comments. According to Shabba’s company, Emperor Ranks Entertainment (ERE), Zanadu currently provides vocal support in the capacity as an artist for ERE, and does not represent Shabba nor ERE in the capacity of Road Manager.
Jahshii Praises Bounty Killer And Slams Shabba Ranks, Unsupportive Dancehall Superstars
Cream of the Crop artist Jahshii, while paying homage to Bounty Killer for using his influence to give opportunities to musically-inclined inner-city youths, brushed aside the likes of Shabba Ranks, as being among a slew of superstar émigrés who have not supported their younger compatriots back in Jamaica.
Shabba Ranks Receives Warm Welcome From His Seaview Gardens Community
Dancehall legend and recent Heritage Award recipient Shabba Ranks received a warm welcome in his hometown of Seaview Gardens, yesterday afternoon.
Shabba Ranks, Gyptian Receive Heritage Awards
Reggae/Dancehall artists Gyptian and Shabba Ranks were among 12 recipients of the Consulate General of Jamaica’s Heritage Awards held in New York last Friday.
‘Despacito’ Under Scrutiny After Steely & Clevie File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Despacito, the song with the most-viewed music video on YouTube, is now under scrutiny after Dancehall label Steely & Clevie Productions filed a copyright infringement lawsuit alleging that several songs recorded by Reggaeton singer Luis Fonsi infringed on their intellectual property rights.
Wale Samples Shabba Ranks’ ‘Ting A Ling’ On New Song
In another win for 90’s Dancehall, American rapper Wale has sampled the Shabba Ranks classic Ting A Ling (1992) on his new song Name Ring Bells.
A$AP Ferg, A$AP Rocky’s Tribute To Dancehall Legend Shabba Ranks Goes Double Platinum
A$AP Ferg’s 2013 smash hit, Shabba, which featured A$AP Rocky, is now certified double platinum in the United States.
Fashion Trends Jamaica And Dancehall Introduced To The World
The Met Gala happened in New York on Monday and many people had their opinions about the interpretations fashion houses and celebrities presented on the red carpet relating to the theme “American Independence”.
Bounty Killer Confirms Shabba Ranks Among 30+ Artists To Feature On ‘King Of Kingston’
Just over three months shy of the release of his King of Kingston album, Bounty Killer has revealed another tidbit about the long-awaited production.
All The Gold Certified Reggae And Dancehall Albums
Jamaican athletes aren’t the only ones who’ve continuously scored Gold in this era. In the storied history of Jamaican culture, many of its musical acts have also struck gold — RIAA Gold to be precise.