Alkaline Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For “Txtin’” With WSTRN
Dancehall artist Alkaline has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for Txtin’, a 2017 collaboration with the British hip-hop trio WSTRN.
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Mr. Easy’s ‘Drive Me Crazy’ Turns 22
On any given night, somewhere in the world, Mr Easy’s global hit Drive Me Crazy is playing.
Watch: Shenseea Performs On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Jamaican artist Shenseea made her debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Likens Crime Blogger ‘Sir P’ To Bridgerton’s ‘Lady Whistledown’
In closing arguments on Tuesday, a defense attorney for Vybz Kartel compared the anonymous Jamaican crime blogger ‘Sir P’ to the fictional gossip writer ‘Lady Whistledown’ from the Netflix series Bridgerton.
Chronixx Responds To Calls For New Music: “I Can’t Rush Creativity”
Reggae star Chronixx has seemingly addressed his fans’ calls for new music. In an Instagram Story on Saturday, he cautioned against scams and provided a brief update on his music status.
Sean Paul On Dancehall’s ‘Strength’ In The US: “I’m Selling Out Arenas”
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is wrapping up the US leg of his “Greatest Tour,” and with sold-out arenas, he’s proving a point.
Spice Time-Travels To Share Personal Truths In New Song ‘2085 Tea’
Spice, the Grammy-nominated Queen Of Dancehall, has released her latest single and video, 2085 Tea, delivering a candid glimpse into her personal struggles.
Vybz Kartel Retrial Hearing: Judge Raises Concerns About Repeated Rights Violations
In the ongoing Court Of Appeal hearing over whether Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused should face a retrial for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, a senior judge has questioned whether it would be justified given repeated breaches of the men’s constitutional rights.
Spice’s Third Album ‘Mirror 25’ Will Mark Career Milestone
Queen of Dancehall Spice has revealed that the title of her forthcoming third studio album will be Mirror 25, a nod to her 25 years in Dancehall.
Vybz Kartel Retrial Hearing: 5 Key Takeaways From Day 1
Lawyers for Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John, were back in court on Monday (June 10) for a crucial hearing that could determine their future.
Music Experts Split After Judge Clears Steely & Clevie’s Reggaetón Lawsuit For Trial
Now that a US federal judge has cleared the way for Steely & Clevie Productions’ copyright lawsuit to proceed to trial, expert testimony on musical elements is expected to play a critical role in shaping the outcome.
Skillibeng Demands Return Of $100K Jewelry Allegedly Stolen From Luggage At Jamaican Airport
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has alleged that an airport worker at Norman Manley International Airport in Jamaica stole US$100,000 worth of jewelry from his luggage.
Photographer Adrian Boot, Napster Settle Copyright Dispute Over Sugar Minott Photo
The copyright infringement lawsuit between UK photographer Adrian Boot and streaming service Napster — over the allegedly unauthorized use of a photo of Reggae and Dancehall artist Sugar Minott — has been settled out of court.
Shenseea’s ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Debuts On Billboard Reggae Chart With Lower-Than-Expected First Week Sales
Shenseea‘s sophomore album Never Gets Late Here has debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, a weekly listing that ranks the most popular Reggae albums in the United States based on sales and streaming.
Sean Paul ‘Dutty Rocks’ NPR’s Tiny Desk With Early Hits: Watch
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, currently on a US tour, has finally visited the NPR offices in Washington, DC, for his long-overdue Tiny Desk concert.
Buju Banton Adds Second Date For New York Concert Due To “Popular Demand”
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton is giving New York fans another chance to see him live!
Judge Sees Potential Merit In Steely & Clevie’s Claims Against Reggaetón Stars
A federal judge in California has ruled that Steely & Clevie Productions has made a strong enough argument to move forward with their copyright infringement claims against over a hundred Reggaetón musicians and producers, whom they’ve accused of ripping off the 1989 Fish Market riddim, better known as “Dem Bow.”
Vybz Kartel’s Habeas Corpus Request Denied
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell and Andre St John were denied release on Thursday (May 30) after a judge rejected the habeas corpus application filed on their behalf.
Vybz Kartel’s Habeas Corpus Ruling Expected Tomorrow
Judge Andrea Thomas will deliver a ruling in the habeas corpus case for Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and two of his co-accused Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Sean Paul, Shenseea Are On The ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Soundtrack
Jamaican artists Sean Paul and Shenseea are featured on the official soundtrack for the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride Or Die film.