Althea & Donna’s ‘Uptown Top Ranking’ Soared To No. 1 In The UK 45 Years Ago
It was 45 years ago that Donna Reid and Althea Forrest’s iconic single Uptown Top Ranking hit number one on the music charts in the United Kingdom.
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Future Gets Bob Marley Tattoo
American rapper Future has gotten a tattoo of the King of Reggae, Bob Marley on his right leg.
Valiant Says He Just Sings What Dancehall Fans Want To Hear
Dancehall artist Valiant says that the lyrics in the string of hit songs he’s released since October are simply what the masses in the Caribbean want to hear, echoing statements made by his compatriot Skillibeng last year.
No More ‘Bruk Days’ For Valiant: Artist Dominates January With Nine Songs In The Top 10
January 2023 is ending on a high for Dancehall’s new favorite Valiant, who has a total of nine out of ten songs on YouTube’s Music Charts for Jamaica.
Sizzla Says Burning DJ Khaled’s Plaques Was “Vanity…Vexation Of The Soul”
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Sizzla Kalonji has extended the olive branch to DJ Khaled after causing an uproar just over a month ago by burning two platinum plaques that the Palestinian-American producer mailed to him for his contribution on the Grateful (2017) and Father of Asad (2019) albums.
Shenseea Blames “Team” For Not Releasing Physical Copies Of Debut Album ‘Alpha’
Jamaican singer Shenseea blamed her “team” for not releasing physical copies (CD/Vinyl) of her debut album Alpha during a Twitter Q&A on Sunday.
Drake Celebrates Mom’s 75th Birthday With Sizzla’s ‘Thank U Mamma’
Canadian rapper Drake celebrated his mother’s diamond jubilee with words from Sizzla Kalonji’s Thank U Mamma. On Saturday (January 28), the God’s Plan rapper shared several photos of what appeared to be a formal dinner party to celebrate the milestone.
Jamaican Artists Urged To Emulate Real “Collab King” Bounty Killer Or Remain Stagnant
Lloyd Laing, the founder of CertifiedStreams, says Jamaican artists who don’t entertain collaborations are least likely to progress in the music industry.
Top Prosecutor Hails Ding Dong As A Favorite
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn is widely known for her serious demeanor, but she has revealed that Ding Dong causes her to loosen up with his catchy Dancehall tunes and dances.
Popcaan Starts ‘Campaign’ For US Visa
The Unruly Boss Popcaan had a burning question on his mind just before 3 am this morning, about why he still has not been allowed to touch down on American soil.
Sasique Signs With Payday Records After ‘Kute & Neat’ Goes Viral On TikTok
Dancehall singjay Sasique is on cloud nine after signing a deal with Payday Records for her 2019 single Kute & Neat, and has revealed that she’s already submitting tracks to the label for the eventual release of an EP or album under the deal.
Koffee Makes Her Debut On Three Billboard Charts
Koffee has made her debut on three new Billboard charts thanks to Gimme, a Dancehall collaboration by English singer Sam Smith, which featured the Jamaican singer and Canadian singer Jesse Reyez.
Queen Ifrica Addresses “Dutty” Sam Smith During Performance At Rebel Salute 2023
Reggae singer Queen Ifrica had a few choice words for English singer Sam Smith during her set at Rebel Salute 2023 over the weekend.
Yaksta Asks Jamaican Gov’t For Patience, More Support For New Dancehall Artists
Reggae/Dancehall artist Yaksta made a name for himself by preaching consciousness with his hit song Ambition.
Koffee Earns Fourth UK Chart Entry With Sam Smith’s ‘Gimme’; Popcaan, Drake Move Up With ‘We Caa Done’
Jamaican singer Koffee has earned her fourth UK Singles chart entry following the release of Gimme, a song by English singer Sam Smith which also featured Canadian singer Jesse Reyez.
Gregory Issacs’ ‘Night Nurse’ Single Certified Silver In The UK
Night Nurse, the title track from Gregory Issacs’ 1982 album of the same name, is now certified Silver in the UK.
Popcaan Unveils ‘Great Is He’ Album Tracklist
After months of teasing supporters, Popcaan’s fifth studio album Great Is He (GIHE), will be released on January 27.
Shenseea Demands Jury Trial In ‘Lick’ Lawsuit, Says Any Alleged Copyright Infringement Was “Innocent”
Shenseea and her label UMG Recordings, Inc. (Interscope) have demanded a jury trial to settle Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett’s lawsuit, arguing that there was an implied agreement for the use of the producer’s song in Lick with rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and that any alleged copyright infringement was “innocent.”
Ce’Cile Lashes ‘Choppa’ Culture After Usain Bolt Lost US$12 Million In SSL Fraud
Bad Gyal Ce’Cile is bashing those who promote scamming after retired sprinter Usain Bolt was defrauded of almost J$2 billion (US$12 million) by employees at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).
Popcaan’s ‘We Caa Done’ With Drake Debuts On Two Billboard Charts
We Caa Done, Popcaan‘s latest collaboration with Drake, has debuted on two Billboard charts. The song is billed as the lead single from the Dancehall star’s upcoming fifth studio album, Great Is He.