Masicka’s ‘Generation Of Kings’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Masicka‘s Generation of Kings, his first album under Def Jam Recordings, will make a strong debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart tomorrow.
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Toots & The Maytals’ “54-46 Was My Number” Certified Gold In UK On Toots Hibbert’s 81st Birthday
Toots and The Maytals‘ genre-defining hit 54-46 Was My Number was certified Gold in the United Kingdom on what would have been the band’s frontman Toot Hibberts’ 81st birthday.
Dancehall Superstar Sean Paul Sets Sights On Latin Music Market
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to discuss his new collaboration with Colombian singer Manuel Turizo, titled Dem Time Deh, his latest effort to, according to him, bridge the gap between Reggaetón, Dancehall, and Reggae music.
Masicka’s Girlfriend Looks Back On Their Journey For His 30th Birthday
Masicka’s girlfriend Candice took a trip down memory lane to mark the 30th birthday of her celebrity beau on Monday (December 4).
Countree Hype Recruits Pablo YG, Intence, Jahvillani, Tommy Lee Sparta And More For EP
Producer Countree Hype says his second EP— Cosa Nostra— which features Dancehall artists Pablo YG, Intence, Jahvillani, Konshens, Roze Don, Shane O, Deep Jahi, and Tommy Lee Sparta was a response to what his supporters wanted.
Jay-Z’s Reggae-Sampling Hits ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Encore,’ And ‘Bam’ Certified Gold In U.S.
Jay-Z‘s Lucifer (2003), Encore (2003), and Bam (2017) featuring Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley — which collectively sampled several classic Reggae songs — were each certified Gold in the United States on Monday (December 4).
Masicka Credits 50 Cent For Inspiring His Stage Name
Dancehall star Masicka has revealed that his stage name was inspired by rapper 50 Cent. During an interview with FOX 5’s ‘Good Day New York’ on Monday, the Black Sheep artist spoke about 50’s influence in high school and how the rapper’s sophomore album, The Massacre, had sparked the idea for his unique moniker.
Conroy Smith’s Classic ‘Dangerous’ Still A Money Earner, Says Producer Redman
Conroy Smith’s Dangerous is what veteran producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James refers to as his most successful project. “That’s my biggest song you know!”
Inner Circle’s ‘Bad Boys’ Certified Silver In The UK
Bad Boys, Inner Circle‘s iconic song, which became the theme for the Cops TV show and the Bad Boys movie franchise, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, 36 years after it was first released.
Masicka Recruits Spice, Popcaan, Dexta Daps, And More For Sophomore Album ‘Generation Of Kings’: Listen
Dancehall artist Masicka released his sophomore album, Generation Of Kings, on Friday (December 1). The 29-year-old offers the project to the world via Def Jam Recordings, led by the singles Tyrant and LimeLight.
Byron Messia, Shenseea, Teejay, Jada Kingdom And More For Hot97’s Winter Jam 2023
Jamaican artists Byron Messia, Teejay, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Ding Dong and Nadg are all on the lineup for this year’s staging of Hot 97’s Winter Jam.
Universal Music Calls Max Romeo’s $15 Million Lawsuit A “Fishing Expedition”
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend Max Romeo, describing it as a “fishing expedition,” according to a copy of the filing obtained by DancehallMag.
Jennifer Lopez Interpolates Alton Ellis Classic In New Song ‘Can’t Get Enough’
Jennifer Lopez is set to release a new single, Can’t Get Enough, which creatively interpolates lyrics and melody from I’m Still In Love With You, a 1967 classic by the “Godfather of Rocksteady” Alton Ellis, which was later reinterpreted by Sean Paul and Sasha in their 2002 song of the same name.
Shaneil Muir Hits Back At Criticism After Going Instagram Official With Fiancé
The ‘Top Gyal’ Shaneil Muir has come out in complete defense of her fiancé after some naysayers shared negative comments about him when she revealed his identity last week.
Exclusive: Flourgon, Producer Redman At Odds Over Miley Cyrus Settlement
Hugh ‘Redman’ James, the producer of Flourgon‘s 1988 hit We Run Things, says he’s yet to receive compensation following the Dancehall artist’s successful lawsuit against American singer Miley Cyrus three years ago.
Queen Omega’s Viral ‘No Love Dubplate’ Gets Official Release Via Sony Music
Trinidadian artist Queen Omega’s No Love Dubplate, which went viral over the summer, was officially released on streaming platforms via RCA, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH / Robots & Humans Music Limited, on Friday (November 24).
Bob Marley Tops Billboard’s 2023 ‘Year-End’ Reggae Charts—For Fourth Year In A Row
Legendary Reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers has retained the pole position on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart, as well as the Year-End Reggae Albums chart with their greatest hits collection Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers—for the fourth year in a row.
Vanessa Bling Cops 2024 Range Rover Sport: “I’m A Range Girl”
Dancehall artist Vanessa Bling has copped herself a 2024 Range Rover Sport SVR, opting for it over a Mercedes G Wagon.
Beenie Man Earns His First Gold Certification In The US
Beenie Man‘s Who Am I, produced by Jeremy Harding on the Playground riddim, is now certified Gold in the United States, over 26 years after its release.
Shenseea On Feature-Packed Tracklist For Busta Rhymes’ New Album ‘Blockbusta’
Jamaican artist Shenseea is set to appear on Busta Rhymes‘ feature-packed 11th studio album, Blockbusta, on a track titled Open Up with Chris Brown.