Pamputtae Has No Regrets After Serving Up Dancehall At Pride Toronto 2023
The Pride Toronto LGBTQ festival has welcomed Dancehall music for the second year in a row, and Jamaican artist Pamputtae has no regrets about that.
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Jo Mersa Marley’s Cause Of Death Is Revealed Months After Singer Was Found Dead
Reggae singer Jo Mersa Marley died of an “acute asthma exacerbation” after being infected with rhinovirus or enterovirus, according to documents obtained by Rolling Stone on Tuesday (June 27).
Spice Defends Standing Leg Split At 2023 BET Awards: ‘I Had To Skin It Right Out’
Queen of Dancehall Spice has come out in full defense of her signature one-leg-in-the-air stunt, which has triggered both fervent support and strong criticism following her performance at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday.
Shaggy Shares How US Marine Corps Training Shaped His Distinctive Voice
Dancehall megastar Shaggy has shed light on how his time in the United States Marine Corps played an instrumental role in shaping his distinctive baritone voice.
Jahshii’s Family Calls For An End To ‘False Rumors’ Surrounding Murder Case
The family of Jahshii is speaking out on the rumors that the Dancehall artist was connected to the murder of businessman Omar ‘Romie’ Wright.
Spice Says Carnival Is A Culture Experience, Crucial To Her Mental Health
Spice might be the Queen of Dancehall, but she has recently revealed that the Carnival experience is crucial to her mental health.
Victoria Monét Shares How She Slid Into Buju Banton’s DMs To Get Collab
American singer Victoria Monét recently shared that she slid into Buju Banton’s DMs to request his vocals on her Dancehall-infused R&B track Party Girls, which was released last month.
Teejay Finds His Own Lane At Warner Music, Signs Publishing And Record Deal
Jamaican artist Teejay has signed publishing and record deals with Warner Music Group and Warner Records, in a move that was described as “Dancehall’s biggest for the year.”
Spice Withdraws From ‘Groovin’ In The Park’
Queen of Dancehall Spice has announced that she will not be gracing the stage at Sunday’s (June 25) staging of Groovin In The Park at the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York.
Dancehall, Reggae Can Co-exist With Afrobeats, Says Grammy Manager Len Brown
Len Brown, senior manager for Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae at the Recording Academy, disagrees with the notion that Dancehall and Reggae are losing ground to Afrobeats.
Pamputtae Celebrates Birthday In Style
Dancehall artist Pamputtae celebrated her 38th birthday in fine style. The It Good singer started the day off by posting some photos from an official shoot done at the infamous art walk in Downtown Kingston.
Interview: Grammy Manager Len Brown Urges Jamaican Musicians To Join The Recording Academy
Len Brown, Senior Manager of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Reggae at the Recording Academy, is imploring more Jamaican musicians to register with the organisation.
Steely & Clevie’s Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit Faces First Major Hurdle In Court
One hundred and seven of the almost 170 defendants in Steely & Clevie Productions' copyright lawsuit filed three motions on Thursday (June 15) to dismiss the case.
Kevin Lyttle’s ‘Turn Me On’ Goes Double Platinum In The UK
Kevin Lyttle’s 2003 hit Turn Me On, which received a new remix in April 2023, is now certified double platinum in the United Kingdom.
Shenseea Reaches Settlement With Stephanie Sarley To End Copyright Lawsuit Over Music Video
Shenseea and her record label Interscope Records have reached a settlement with American visual artist Stephanie Sarley in a copyright infringement lawsuit over the Jamaican singer’s 2019 music video for her song Foreplay.
Jack Johnson Makes First Entry On Billboard Reggae Chart, Byron Messia Holds For Second Week
In Between Dub, a remix album by American singer Jack Johnson, has debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, while St.
Masicka Speaks On His Leap From Indie To Def Jam, Says Upcoming Album “Far Better” Than ‘438’
Dancehall artist Masicka says his decision to sign with Def Jam Recordings — although a long and winding one — was for the betterment of his career.
Ishawna, Lil Nas X Link Up For Karaoke At Ed Sheeran Concert In NJ
Dancehall artist Ishawna had a fun-filled weekend after performing alongside American rapper Lil Nas X during a karaoke session backstage at Ed Sheeran’s ongoing Mathematics tour in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Vybz Kartel Takes Jamaican Government To Court Over Alleged Breach Of Constitutional Rights
Incarcerated Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has decided to pursue legal action against the Jamaican government over the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) decision to place him in solitary confinement.
Kemar Highcon Returns With New Song ‘Grand Theft Auto’ After Florida Arrest
Dancehall artist Kemar Highcon has made his grand return with a track called Grand Theft Auto, inspired by the felony charge he’s currently faced with in Florida following his arrest in May.