Buju Banton Says ‘Destiny’ Was Recorded At Pivotal Point In His Life
Buju Banton said that his 1997 track Destiny was penned during a period of profound introspection, a time when he grappled with the thought of abandoning his musical journey.
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Swizz Beatz Calls Out Cham At LL Cool J’s ‘Rock The Bells’ Festival: “You Can’t Do Hip-Hop Without Reggae”
Veteran Dancehall artist Cham added flair to LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Festival at the Forest Hills Stadium in New York on Saturday (August 5, 2023).
BIA Nods Red Rat In New Dancehall Song ‘Oh No’, But Where’s The Shenseea Collab?
Rising rap sensation BIA has sampled Red Rat‘s Tight Up Skirt (1997) in her new song, Oh No, off her latest EP, REALLY HER, which dropped last Friday, July 28.
Sean Paul’s ‘Like Glue’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Sean Paul’s Like Glue, a hit from his triple Platinum-selling Dutty Rock album (2002), has surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify.
Shenseea Serves Hot Moves In Pink See-Through Mesh Dress
Shenseea has captured hundreds of thousands of social media users, once again, but this time with her waistline.
Byron Messia Breaks Onto Multiple Billboard Charts, Including The Hot 100
Jamaican-born, St. Kitts-based Dancehall artist Byron Messia entered four new Billboard charts this week, including the coveted Billboard Hot 100 at No.
J$1.5 Million ‘Sky VEW’ Suites For Jamaican Chris Brown Concert Sold Out, Aidonia And Byron Messia Added To Lineup
The 12 Sky VEW suites that were available for the Chris Brown’s ‘Under The Influence’ concert at the national stadium in Kingston on August 27 have been sold out.
Rubi Rose In Jamaica Looking For A “Bad Man,” JCF Responds
American rapper and model Rubi Rose is enjoying some downtime in Negril, Jamaica. The 25-year-old, who first gained fame as the main “baddie” in Migos’ Bad and Boujee music video, posted a TikTok vibing to Skillibeng’s Badman, which is quite fitting considering that she tweeted that she’s “in Jamaica looking for bad man.”
Dancehall Queen Carlene Mourns The Loss Of Sister ‘Pinky’
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith is mourning the loss of her sister, whom she affectionately called ‘Pinky.’
Alkaline’s ‘New Rules Festival’ Returns To New York With Charly Black, Libianca, And More
Dancehall star Alkaline and New Era Productions have announced that the ‘New Rules Festival’ will return to New York on September 3.
Interview: Lee Jaffe Talks 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley And The Wailers’ US Debut
Exactly fifty years ago will forever be etched in the memory of multi-disciplinary artist and musician Lee Jaffe.
Spice Reveals She Has Another Hernia That Is “Bigger Than The First Time”
Queen of Dancehall Spice says she has another hernia. During Tuesday’s episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, the seemingly worried singer admitted the medical issue to her cast mates after they noticed a distressed expression on her face.
Byron Messia’s Summer Hit Surges To No. 12 On UK Chart After Burna Boy Remix
Byron Messia’s summer hit Talibans has jumped seventeen places to No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart—thanks, in part, to a new remix with Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy.
Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley Shares Reggae Cover Of George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’
Four-time Grammy Award winner Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley is back with a Reggae interpretation of George Harrison’s timeless classic My Sweet Lord.
Shenseea Says She’s Choosing Collabs Wisely, Even Though She Has All The “Links”
In an industry where hasty alliances abound, Shenseea says she’s deliberate about who she chooses to collaborate with on each track.
Vybz Kartel Celebrates 8th Anniversary With Turkish Fiancée
Incarcerated Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel is celebrating his 8th anniversary with beau Sidem Ozturk. On Tuesday, the Love You Enuh singer took to Instagram to hail his Turkish fiancée.
Mad Cobra Released On $125,000 Bond In South Carolina, Facing 30 Years In Prison
Veteran Dancehall artist Mad Cobra has been released on a $125,000 bond, following his arrest on drug and gun possession charges stemming from a traffic stop in Florence County, South Carolina.
Jada Kingdom Unaware Of Burna Boy Dating Rumors
Jamaican singer Jada Kingdom said she had no knowledge that the rumor mill was spinning about an alleged relationship between her and the African Giant—Burna Boy.
Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Gold In The US
Inner Circle’s hit song Sweat (A La La La La Long) is now certified Gold in the United States, two months after it reached a similar milestone in the United Kingdom and over 30 years after its release.
Reggae Sumfest 2023: Freddie McGregor Delivers Emotional Performance Following Stroke
Veteran Reggae singer and the Captain of the ‘Big Ship’ Freddie McGregor broke down in tears as he addressed his adoring fans at Reggae Sumfest sometime after midnight.