It Almost Wasn’t Shaggy! Wayne Wonder, Tanto Metro And Devonte Were Given The Hit Song
It almost wasn't Shaggy! Wayne Wonder, Tanto Metro and Devonte were given 'It Wasn't Me' after label initially rejected it.
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Cedella Marley Calls Out Louis Vuitton Over “Jamaican Stripe Sweater” Foul-Up
Cedella Marley joined the weeklong lampooning of Louis Vuitton on Wednesday, after the French luxury fashion brand unveiled a new US$1350 men’s pullover in the Ethiopian flag colors, and erroneously labeled the garments “Jamaican Stripe Sweater”.
Bounty Killer Shares His Dancehall Family Tree, Says This Mavado Protégé Will Always Be An ‘Iron Balloon’
Bounty Killer shares his Dancehall Family Tree and delights in the fact that this Mavado protege remains an ‘iron balloon’.
Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes, Makes Its Global Premiere Today
The Reggae Documentary titled Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes, makes its global premiere today, to mark the beginning of Reggae Month.
Buju Banton Slams Jamaican Gov’t Over Plans To Give Immunity To COVID-19 Vaccine Makers
The Jamaican Gov't's plan to grant immunity to COVID-19 vaccine producers from liability, has not gone down well with Buju and some of his fellow Dancehall artists.
Dancehall Unity: Bounty Killer Unites With 14 Artists To Voice ‘Brighter Day’ Anti-Violence Track
Following Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ recent statements that the integrity of Jamaican music is being threatened by a plethora of violence-laced songs, Bounty Killer has announced that he has teamed up with 14 other Dancehall artists, some of them well known for using their music to promote gangsterism, to record an anti-violence song.
Reggaeton Star Maluma Releases ‘7 Días en Jamaica’ Featuring Davina Bennett, Charly Black & Ziggy Marley
Colombian Reggaeton singer Maluma, dropped his surprise 7 Días en Jamaica, (7 Days in Jamaica) EP on Thursday plus seven accompanying music videos, most of them featuring steamy make-out sessions with a leading lady, Miss Universe Jamaica 2017, Davina Bennett.
Jamaican PM Says Music Important In Economic Development, But Being Devalued By Flood Of Violent Songs
In an apparent bid to mitigate any additional backlash from the music industry, Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has implicitly pointed out that his recent utterances about violence in Jamaican music, had been misrepresented in an article published by a Jamaican news outlet.
Sean Paul Wants Full Development Of Kingston As A Music Tourism City
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has outlined parts of his vision for Kingston which would help the city to fully capitalize on its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, a designation with which it was bestowed, in 2015.
How Dancehall Icon Lady G Fell In Love With ‘Herbie’
Veteran Dancehall deejay Lady G has revealed the source of inspiration for her 2013 double-entendre song Herbie, noting that it arose from the fact that she became a ‘ganja baby’ after her first trip to the parish of Westmoreland as a youth.
Bounty Killer Supports Call For Reopening Of Entertainment Industry, Or Provision Of Relief Package
The Warlord Bounty Killer has thrown his support behind Dream Entertainment Managing Director Scott Dunn’s call for the Government of Jamaica to either reopen the entertainment industry, or provide its stakeholders with a relief package.
Reggae Legend Lee “Scratch” Perry Returns Home To Jamaica
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry has ‘come in from the cold’ of Switzerland and is now basking in the sunshine in his island home, Jamaica.
Mr. Vegas And Tyrical Clash Over Songwriting Credit For ‘Heads High’
The war of words between Mr. Vegas and his former friend Tyrical, is fast becoming a tangled web, with the two Dancehall artists labelling each other as self-deceiving liars and traitors.
Bob Marley Still Rocking Fashion World With New ‘Cult Of Individuality’ Collab
Five years after being declared by GQ Magazine as an “underrated style god” and 40 years after his death, the legend of Bob Marley as a style continues decades to reign supreme, this time through a new collaboration with denim brand Cult of Individuality.
Mavado, Wayne Marshall And Other Dancehall Stars Pay Tribute To Late Reggae Boy Luton Shelton
Members of Jamaica’s entertainment industry continue to pay tribute, as they join the football fraternity in mourning the loss of legendary Reggae Boy Luton Shelton.
Spice Pays Tribute To Ninjaman On His Birthday
Dancehall star Spice has paid homage to Ninjaman, the man who mentored her in her days as an unknown adolescent trying to get her break in the Dancehall industry.
Why Sean Paul Never Refuses To Take Photos With Fans
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul says he never shuns any fan who wants to take photographs with him.
Ziggy Marley: ‘Can We Talk About The UFOs’
Ziggy Marley’s Instagram page has been awash with drama since Thursday afternoon, after the Rastafarian singer posted an image and a series of statements, acknowledging the existence of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects), which he referred to as ‘Extraterrestrial Flying Vehicles’.
Here Are 16 Dancehall Albums To Expect In 2021: Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Spice, Shenseea & More
Dancehall and Reggae artistes in Jamaica, as well as their compatriots domiciled overseas, were on a creative streak in 2020 leading into 2021, with a plethora of albums set to be dropped this year by some of the industry’s biggest names.
How Tony Matterhorn Got His Name
The Man from Mars, Tony Matterhorn, got his moniker in an explosive way – literally – veteran Inner City Sound System selector, Mark Dragon has revealed.