Foota Hype, Skatta Burrell Weigh In On National Security Minister’s “Shoot To Kill” Comments
Foota Hype and Skatta Burrell have weighed in on recent “shoot to kill” statements attributed to Minister of National Security, Dr.
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Ishawna Signs Record Deal With Payday Records
Dancehall artist Ishawna has signed an international record deal with New-York based Payday Records. The Equal Rights singer broke the news on her Instagram earlier today, sharing photos of the signing with producer Skatta Burrell and Payday music executive Patrick Moxey, in Manhattan, New York.
Skatta Burrell Says Political Parties Should Stage Competition For MPs To Deliver On Promises
Coolie Dance producer Skatta Burrell has given the side-eye to a proposal made by Environment Minister, Matthew Samuda, for a plastic collection competition between the country’s two major political parties, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Peoples National Party (PNP).
Poll Shows 82% Of Jamaicans Believe There’s Connection Between Dancehall And Crime
A cumulative 82 percent of all Jamaicans “believe that there is a connection between Dancehall music and the incidence of crime”, a recent Don Anderson poll conducted in July, has revealed.
Skatta Burrell Says He Knew Of Ishawna’s Sumfest Plans, But Bogdanovich’s Apology To Bounty Killer Unnecessary
Reggae Sumfest’s Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell says he was fully aware of Ishawna’s plans for the cardboard cut-out of Bounty Killer at Concert Night One of the festival last weekend, and while he also understands why the Warlord appears disgruntled, the apology issued by Joe Bogdanovich was unnecessary.
Skatta, Foota Hype Call For Death Penalty For Man Accused Of Killing Family Of Five
Producer Skatta Burrell has expressed unease after learning that Rushane Barnett, a man charged with the grisly murder of his cousin and her four children, including an infant, in Cocoa Piece, Clarendon last week, was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation “following a request from the Crown”.
Minister Marion Hall On Skatta’s Sumfest Invite: “How Dare You Call Me Out For Dancehall Night?”
“My manager been talking about the gospel night. That’s the only night I will go on.”
Skatta Burrell Says Dave Kelly Inspired Him To Be Creative And Original
Reggae Sumfest Executive Skatta Burrell has given further insight into the festival’s Madhouse Tribute to Dave Kelly set for Saturday, July 23, in honor of the iconic Dancehall music producer, who has among his credits, the Pepperseed, Arab Attack, Showtime, Joy Ride, Stink and Dugu Dugu riddims.
Skatta Burrell Says Reggae Sumfest Still Open To Adding Minister Marion Hall To Lineup
Reggae Sumfest executive Skatta Burrell says he had pulled back on his bid to woo Minister Marion Hall to perform at the iconic Reggae festival this July, after coming to the conclusion that she needed time to recalibrate, in the aftermath of January’s imbroglio with some of her female musical compatriots.
Producer Skatta Burrell Calls For More Public Figures To Assist Jamaica’s Youth
Music producer Cordell “Skatta” Burrell has called for more public figures, in entertainment and other spheres, to help in supporting and uplifting Jamaica’s youth.
Skatta Burrell Ready To Book Marion Hall For Reggae Sumfest 2022
Reggae Sumfest executive Skatta Burrell says he is ready to book Marion Hall for the iconic Reggae festival, following her announcement of a return, which comes approximately 14 months after she declared in a Sunday Sermon, that she would “revisit Dancehall to win some souls”.
Beenie Man, Bounty Killer React To Murder Of Autistic Boy, 9, In Carjacking
Dancehall stars Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Konshens are among those reacting to the barbaric murder of a nine-year-old autistic child, Gabriel King, who was killed during an ill-fated carjacking in St.
Kabaka Pyramid Says Violent Lyrics Holding Jamaican Music Back
Kontraband artist Kabaka Pyramid sparked much discussion about the acceptance of contemporary Jamaican music, after he expressed concern that the violent lyrical content of many of the songs being produced on the island, might be militating against talented artists becoming mainstream successes.
Musicologist Dennis Howard Says Dancehall Has Gotten ‘Selfish And Ego-Driven’
Esteemed ethnomusicologist Dr. Dennis Howard, a renowned media manager and music producer, has seemingly weighed in on recent comments made by Mr Lexx, that Dancehall music is being inundated by people who are pretending to be artists and producers.
Jamaicans Entrenched In Two-Party System, Buju Banton Warns UIC President
Buju Banton has been among the Dancehall stars who have had a mouthful to say about the United Independent’s Congress (UIC) president Joseph Patterson’s arrest and upcoming trial, after being charged for breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act.
Black Queen Urges Reggae & Dancehall Artists To Stand Up For People’s Rights
Reggae artist Black Queen is urging her fellow artists to stand with the masses who feel disenfranchised by forced vaccinations and the constant lockdowns in the society.
Skatta Burrell Warns Against Rich People Encouraging Poor Jamaicans To Demonstrate
Coolie Dance producer Skatta Burrell has issued a second word of caution to Jamaicans, including Dancehall and Reggae entertainers about egging on their poorer compatriots to engage in street demonstrations, this, in stark contrast to the stance of his musical compatriot Tanya Stephens.
“Serious Times” Producer Dale Virgo Contemplating Adding Vaccine Mandate For Studio Sessions
Music producer Dale Virgo says he is considering implementing a policy at his studio, where all artists and others who want to enter, must present evidence that they have been vaccinated.
Reggae Sumfest 2022 Patrons Will Have To Be Fully Vaccinated, Says Skatta Burrell
Downsound Entertainment executive and Dancehall music producer Cordell Skatta Burrell, says there is no doubt that all patrons planning to attend Reggae Sumfest 2022, will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Skatta Burrell Survives COVID-19 – Says It Is “Real And Very, Very Dangerous”
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell has revealed that he only just recovered from COVID-19, and, according to him, the experience was a very horrible one.