Buju Banton Labels Afrobeats “F-ckery,” Echoes Burna Boy, Foota Hype’s Critique
“They connected with everyone else except us. But when we look at what they are doing, their music is not freeing Africa!
Claudia Gardner 🇯🇲
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Bounty Killer Thanks PM Holness For Intervening After He Was Refused Entry Into Trinidad
Bounty Killer says he was delayed for nine hours upon his arrival at Trinidad and Tobago’s Piarco Airport yesterday and is thanking Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness for intervening to resolve the issue and secure his entry into the country.
Anthony B Reveals How He Nearly Died After Eating ‘Fish Tea’
Anthony B has revealed that it was a fish bone that had punctured his intestines in July, resulting in him undergoing emergency surgery at the University of the West Indies Hospital days before his scheduled performance at Reggae Sumfest.
Spragga Benz Calls For Unrestricted Travel For Bounty Killer And Beenie Man
Dancehall deejay Spragga Benz declared Bounty Killer and Beenie Man Accompong Maroons on Wednesday and simultaneously urged the Canadian, British, and US embassies and the European Union to ensure they face no obstacles when travelling abroad.
Skillibeng Samples Iconic ‘Bam Bam’ Riddim For New Track ‘Boom’
The iconic Bam Bam riddim, known globally for Chaka Demus & Pliers’ mega hit Murder She Wrote in 1992, has been sampled by American producer Yeti for Skillibeng’s latest song, titled Boom.
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man To Get ‘Order Of Distinction,’ Jamaica’s 6th-Highest National Honour
Dancehall stars Bounty Killer and Beenie Man will be bestowed with Jamaica’s sixth-highest national honour, the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) come National Heroes Day (October 21).
Vybz Kartel Says Prison Is “Hell”
As he made his exit from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel sounded a warning for young, wayward youths.
Busy Signal Explains Why He Skips Reggae Sumfest
Turf President Busy Signal has revealed his reasons for no longer performing at Reggae Sumfest, despite multiple invitations to do so by Downsound CEO Joe Bogdanovich.
Dancehall Family Tree’s ‘Looney Tunes’ Dance Featured In Olympic Opening Ceremony Choreography
Many Jamaicans may have missed it, but French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura not only performed with the orchestra of the French Republican Guard at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony but also incorporated the Jamaican “Looney Tunes” dancehall move created by the Dancehall Family Tree (DFT) group into her set.
Queen Ifrica Takes Aim At US Sprinter Noah Lyles: “That Little Demon Bwoy From America”
Queen Ifrica has joined the throngs of Jamaicans rebuking World 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles, and accusing him of taking advantage of his relationship with Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield to solicit inside information about the Jamaican Olympic team.
Anthony Malvo Says Artists Must Prioritize Self-Care To Preserve Vocal Abilities And Health
Veteran dancehall singer Anthony Malvo says artists must prioritize self-care, in order to maintain their vocal abilities and overall health.
Will Vybz Kartel Be Released? Court’s Decision On Retrial Expected This Week
The legal fraternity and fans will know the fate of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel this week when the Court of Appeal delivers the crucial decision on whether the entertainer and his co-accused will face a retrial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.
Yung Lion, Trinidadian-American Reggae Artist, Grateful For Sumfest Reception, Says Speaking Patois Comes Naturally
Teenage Trinidadian-American reggae artist Yung Lion says he is grateful for the warm reception he received during his debut at Reggae Sumfest.
Babyface’s Media Restrictions At Reggae Sumfest Explained By Skatta Burrell, Fans Respond
Reggae Sumfest’s Marketing Strategist, Skatta Burrell, has explained the reasons behind the media restrictions for Baby Face, including the prohibition of videography and widescale media photographs during his performance at the event last week Saturday night.
Wesrok Hails Jamaica Constabulary Force As An “Honourable Institution”
Reggae-country singer Wesrok, who served for two decades in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and rose to the rank of Superintendent, has described the policing body as a noble institution that helped him escape rural poverty.
Sean Paul Vows To Never Retire From Music
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has made it clear that he has no plans to retire from music and will keep performing until his last breath.
Nigy Boy’s Take On Suggestions That He’s Revolutionized Dancehall
Continental singer Nigy Boy responded with a light-hearted joke when asked about people claiming he has singlehandedly revolutionized Dancehall following his stunning debut performance at Reggae Sumfest Concert Night Two.
Norris Man Suggests Illness Prevented Anthony B From Performing At Reggae Sumfest 2024
Reggae singer Norrisman has implied that his compatriot Anthony B might be ill, thus his absence from Reggae Sumfest 2024, where he was scheduled to perform on Concert Night Two.
Burna Boy Responds To Steel Pulse’s Disrespect Allegations: “I Don’t Even Know What They Look Like”
“I don’t even know what they look like. So for them to say I disrespected them, they are looking for something from Burna Boy’s name… But please let me pass the message in the right way.
Usain Bolt, Busy Signal, And Shaneil Muir Team Up For ‘Jamaica All the Way’ Olympic Song
Jamaican athletics and Dancehall fans are abuzz with excitement over the Jamaican Olympic team’s official song, which features Usain Bolt, Busy Signal, and Shaneil Muir.