Vybz Kartel To Release Another EP In December: ‘The Appellant’
Incarcerated Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel says he’ll release another EP next month as the first part of an “Exiled Pharaoh” series.
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Western Union Taps Mr. Vegas, DJ Drama For Campaign Celebrating Jamaican Culture In Philadelphia
Financial services company Western Union has recruited Dancehall star Mr. Vegas and Philadelphia’s own DJ Drama for a “first-of-its-kind” campaign that shows appreciation for the Jamaican community, one of the largest Caribbean groups in Philadelphia.
Lil Hanky Panky Drops Visuals For ‘Active’
Lil Hanky Panky has released visuals for her newest single, Active. She continues to build her foundation through her storytelling of real-life situations and perspective.
Skeng The Most Streamed Dancehall Artist In Jamaica For 2022, CertifiedStreams Data Shows
Skeng, Masicka, Squash, Chronic Law, Kraff Gad, Alkaline, Ai Milly, Bayka, Valiant and Intence are the most streamed Dancehall artists in Jamaica for the year 2022, according to data gathered by CertifiedStreams.
Koffee To Be Featured On Sam Smith’s New Album
Jamaican sensation Koffee is to be featured on English singer Sam Smith’s new album titled Gloria, due out on January 27, 2023.
MOBO Drops ‘Reggae’ Category For 2022 Awards; Shenseea, Spice, Skillibeng And More Nominated For New Category
The MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin) have dropped the ‘Best Reggae Act’ category in favor of ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ for its 25th anniversary in 2022.
Rihanna’s ‘Savage X Fenty’ Dancers Put On Immaculate Display To J Capri Song: Watch
A slew of Savage X Fenty dancers put on an immaculate display to Pull Up To Mi Bumper, a 2013 song by the late Dancehall artist J Capri and Konshens.
‘You Can’t Put Skillibeng In A Box’
Jamaican deejay Skillibeng shouldn’t be placed in a box, says RCA Records A&R Tariq Troy Stewart.
Spice’s “Tape Measure” Concert In Cayman Islands Postponed
Spice’s “Tape Measure” concert in the Cayman Islands has been postponed until further notice. The concert’s promoters, Start Di Fun Entertainment, announced on Instagram on Tuesday (November 8) that the event was postponed due to a “recent occurrence, which is beyond our control.”
Skillibeng To Be Featured On Busta Rhymes’ Upcoming EP ‘The Fuse Is Lit’
Dancehall deejay Skillibeng has landed a spot on Busta Rhymes’ forthcoming EP The Fuse Is Lit, slated to drop on Friday.
Major Myjah, Son Of Bounty Killer, Launches GoFundMe For Mother’s Medical Treatment
Major Myjah, son of Dancehall deejay Bounty Killer, has launched a GoFundMe to raise US$75,000-US$100,000 to spearhead costs for his mother’s medical treatment after she was rendered paralyzed from a car crash.
Shenseea Spotted With Chris Brown At Diddy’s Birthday Bash
Shenseea was spotted with American singer Chris Brown at Diddy’s 53rd birthday bash in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Spice Returns To Instagram After Medical Issues: “Dem Ah Wish Fi Mi Fall Out”
The Queen of Dancehall Spice popped up on Instagram on Sunday night, after a week of reports about serious complications that she experienced following cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic.
Mr. Vegas’ Lawyer Quits After Telling Court There’s A “Tentative Settlement” With VP Records
DancehallMag has learned that an attorney for Mr. Vegas now wants to withdraw as counsel in his lawsuit against VP Records citing a “breakdown in communications” with the Dancehall star, one day after she argued against the dismissal of the case and informed the Court that a “tentative settlement” was already reached in the matter.
Ky-Mani Marley Charged For Driving With Suspended License For Second Time In Florida
Ky-Mani Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, has been charged with driving on a suspended license for the second time in Florida.
Capella Grey’s Dancehall-Flavored Hit ‘Gyalis’ Certified Platinum In The US
Capella Grey‘s Gyalis is now certified Platinum in the United States. The single was certified on Wednesday (November 2) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after it reached the sales and streaming equivalent of 1,000,000 units sold in the US.
Judge Shoots Down Mr. Vegas’ Request For Injunction Against VP Records
A New York district judge has denied a request from Dancehall star Mr. Vegas to bar VP Records from collecting royalties for some of his hit songs, which are the subject of a copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit.
Bob Marley’s Grandson King Cruff Signs To Universal Canada, Releases Debut ‘Samurai Chop’
King Cruff, a grandson of Reggae legends Bob and Rita Marley, has released his label debut titled Samarai Chop after signing a record deal with Universal Music Canada and the Marley’s Tuff Gong Collective.
Skillibeng Gave Guest Performance At Drake’s 36th Birthday Bash In Miami
Dancehall deejay Skillibeng was a guest artist at Drake’s 36th birthday bash on Monday, October 24.
Grammys 2023: Reggae Entries Down To 67, From 125 Last Year
The number of albums up for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the 2023 Grammy Awards took a drastic dip to a total of 67, down from 125 last year.