Claudia Gardner, Writer at DancehallMag

Claudia Gardner has been a practicing journalist for more than 17 years, most of which have been spent at The Jamaica Gleaner newspaper. She studied Media and Communication at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), where she specialized in Print and Online Journalism as well as Social Marketing. In June 2007 she won the “Caribbean Hotel Association/Caribbean Tourism Organisation/American express Print Journalism Award for “Excellence in Tourism Reporting” at the Caribbean Tourism Media Awards in Miami. The CHA, CTO and American Express noted that her research and writing provided outstanding examples of reporting that would be recognized anywhere in the world.

1767 articles since 6th May 2020

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Shaggy Says Dancehall Is Shackled Because Leading Artistes Cannot Travel To US

By Claudia Gardner Fri, May 29 2020, 08:14 PM EST

Shaggy says a movement must start immediately, to enable fellow superstars Beenie Man and Bounty Killer to get back their US visas.

Foota Hype Claims He Made Konshens’ ‘Do Sum’n’ A Hit. No Says Konshens.

By Claudia Gardner Thu, May 28 2020, 06:55 PM EST

It was a very diplomatic Konshens who sought to let Foota Hype down easy after the dancehall selector took credit for Do 'Sum'n' being a massive hit in Jamaica.

Bounty Killer Talks New Music, Boost In Instagram Followers Since Verzuz Clash

By Claudia Gardner Wed, May 27 2020, 05:03 PM EST

It is perhaps now understandable why Bounty Killer was uncharacteristically smiling and laughing throughout the Verzuz clash and appeared perturbed about the possible outcome.

Beenie Man Says Verzuz Critics Are ‘Badmind’

By Claudia Gardner Wed, May 27 2020, 01:18 PM EST

Beenie Man, while not addressing Matterhorn by name, said Verzuz provided a platform for the world to see himself and Bounty Killer play dancehall music.

Ludacris Under Fire From Dancehall Fans For Saying Jamaica Is ‘Murder Capital Of The World’

By Claudia Gardner Tue, May 26 2020, 02:44 AM EST

American rapper Ludacris has brought onto himself the wrath of Jamaicans after he erroneously labeled the island the murder capital of the world.

Beenie Man Takes Fitness Journey To Next Level With Krystal Tomlinson After ‘Belly’ Teasing

By Claudia Gardner Mon, May 25 2020, 09:29 PM EST

Beenie Man with the help of girlfriend Krystal Tomlinson has decided that his Saturday night Verzuz clash will be the last time he would be jeered about his 'pot belly'.

Sharon Burke Hailed As The MVP Behind-The-Scenes Of Beenie Man & Bounty Killer’s Verzuz Clash

By Claudia Gardner Mon, May 25 2020, 06:02 PM EST

Several entertainers have come forward to applaud Burke for marshaling the Verzuz production.

Matterhorn Refuses To Apologize As Majah Hype Squashes Beef With Swizz Beatz Over ‘Verzuz’ Comments

By Claudia Gardner Mon, May 25 2020, 02:06 AM EST

Veteran Dancehall selector Tony Matterhorn is adamant that he will not apologize for his recent ‘Verzuz’ comments with comedian Majah Hype.

Shaggy Kick-Starts Appeal For Reinstatement Of Beenie Man & Bounty Killer’s US Visas

By Claudia Gardner Sun, May 24 2020, 08:22 PM EST

Dancehall megastar Shaggy has now kick-started the quest for Beenie Man and Bounty Killer to be given back their United States visas.

Vybz Kartel, Skatta Burrell Say Likkle Addi’s Fatherhood No Different From Virgin Mary’s Motherhood

By Claudia Gardner Fri, May 22 2020, 02:40 PM EST

Vybz Kartel has labeled persons, who are speaking out against the endorsement of Likkle Addi’s impregnation of an 18-year-old girl, as religious bigots.

Dancehall Mourns The Death Of Legendary Producer Bobby Digital At 59

By Claudia Gardner Fri, May 22 2020, 12:56 PM EST

The reggae and dancehall music fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of legendary studio engineer and music producer Bobby ‘Bobby Digital’ Dixon, who died yesterday at age 59 of a kidney-related illness.

Beenie Man And Bounty Killer To Clash In Next ‘Verzuz’ Battle On Instagram Live

By Sade Gardner and Claudia Gardner Wed, May 20 2020, 05:32 PM EST

Dancehall giants Beenie Man and Bounty Killer were today confirmed as the next stars to do battle on Verzuz.

Beenie Man’s Daughter Desha Ravers Gets Mixed Reactions From Fans After Skin Bleaching

By Claudia Gardner Wed, May 20 2020, 01:41 PM EST

Beenie Man’s daughter, Desha Ravers, is getting mixed reactions from followers for having achieved what one described as her 'chrome level' of skin-bleaching.

Overjoyed Foota Hype Says Kartel’s Grandchild Brings Glory To Gaza

By Claudia Gardner Mon, May 18 2020, 11:00 PM EST

Foota Hype says he is overjoyed about the recent revelation that Vybz Kartel’s second-born, Likkle Addi, is about to be a father at age 15.

Vybz Kartel Claims $73 Million From ‘To Tanesha’ Album, Slams Critics

By Claudia Gardner Sun, May 17 2020, 07:17 PM EST

The album To Tanesha has grossed Vybz Kartel upwards of J$73 million, since its release on January 10 this year, the incarcerated dancehall artiste has claimed.

Foota Hype Says He’s Unhindered By His ICE Ankle Bracelet

By Claudia Gardner Sun, May 17 2020, 01:23 PM EST

Foota Hype says he is able to roam across the United States freely, in spite of the tracking device which was slapped onto his ankle to track his movements.

Chronixx’s Neon Clarks Wallabees Trigger War Of Words On Instagram

By Claudia Gardner Sun, May 17 2020, 11:42 AM EST

‘Everybody’ is asking where reggae star Chronixx got his neon green Clarks Mens Wallabees.

Sean Paul And Friends Ignite BBC 1Xtra

By Claudia Gardner Sun, May 17 2020, 10:59 AM EST

Sean Paul and his compatriots Chi Ching Ching, Kemar Highcon, Farenizzi, Ras Ajai, Fambo, and Sukuwad, brought high energy to BBC Radio 1Xtra during a pre-recorded live performance, which was premiered two nights ago on the radio station’s YouTube channel.

Beenie Man Under Fire For Selling Branded Face Masks Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak

By Claudia Gardner Fri, May 15 2020, 02:02 AM EST

Beenie Man has ventured into the making and selling of face masks, a venture which has not gone down well with some of his Instagram followers.

Instagram Blocks Foota Hype Over Black Empowerment Post

By Claudia Gardner Thu, May 14 2020, 07:33 PM EST

Just over a month after he was released from detention and resumed his activities on Instagram, Foota Hype is reporting that he has been blocked from going live on the social networking platform.

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