Beenie Man Says His US Visa Has Been Reinstated: “America, We Soon Forward!”
Dancehall star Beenie Man says he’s finally returning to the United States, revealing that his US visa has been reinstated after years of travel restrictions.
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Gramps Morgan One Of Headline Acts For Fireworks Festival
Gramps Morgan has been announced as one of the headline acts for the 21st staging of the UDC Fireworks Festival.
Alan Ranks Brings Monthly Music Showcase To Green Island On Boxing Day
Veteran Montego Bay-based Reggae/Dancehall emcee Allan “Action Master” Ranks will debut his official Allan Ranks Show at Half Moon Beach in Green Island, Hanover this Thursday, Boxing Day.
Gramps Morgan Named Tourism Marketing Ambassador For Nashville, Tennessee
Reggae star Gramps Morgan has added another accolade to his illustrious career. The Grammy-winning musician and member of the Morgan Heritage band was recently named a tourism marketing ambassador for the city of Nashville, Tennessee. “When I’m not in Jamaica, this city is my home,” he told DancehallMag.
Eek-A-Mouse To Perform In Jamaica For First Time In Nine Years
Iconic Dancehall singjay Eek-A-Mouse is set to take centre stage at Bella Donna’s New Year’s Eve event on Summerset Road in West End, Negril, on December 31.
Skillibeng Lands On Barack Obama’s 2024 Favorite Music List
Former U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled his list of favorite movies, books, and music for 2024 on social media this Friday.
Thriller U, Jahmiel To Rock Negril’s “Glamour: The Black & White Edition” On New Year’s Eve
Veteran Lovers Rock singer Thriller U and Reggae/Dancehall artist Jahmiel will headline Negril’s Glamour: The Black & White Edition, a New Year’s Eve event hosted by Diplomat Promotion, which is set for the Wavz Beach Club in the resort town, on Tuesday, December 31.
Grace Jones, BEAM Earn First Gold Certifications In The US
Jamaican icon Grace Jones and singer and producer BEAM, the eldest son of gospel-reggae artist Papa San, have earned their first Gold certifications in the United States for their contributions to Beyoncé’s 2022 album Renaissance.
Sean Paul, Beyoncé’s ‘Baby Boy’ Certified 2X Platinum In US
Sean Paul and Beyoncé’s Baby Boy is now certified 2X Platinum in the United States, over two decades after its release.
Sean Paul, Ashanti Announce 2025 ‘Bring It Tour’ Of UK And Ireland
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and R&B superstar Ashanti are set to ignite stages across the UK and Ireland in 2025 with their Bring It Tour.
Bob Marley’s ‘Natural Mystic’ Becomes His First Non-‘Legend’ Track To Hit Silver In The UK
Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Natural Mystic is the band’s first original song to earn a Silver certification in the United Kingdom without appearing on the best-selling Legend deluxe compilation, making it a historic moment for the Reggae legend’s discography.
Bob Marley Tops Billboard’s 2024 ‘Year-End’ Reggae Charts—For Fifth Year In A Row
Reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers holds the No. 1 position on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart, as well as the Year-End Reggae Albums chart with their greatest hits collection Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers—for the fifth year in a row.
Dancehall Producer Papi Don Released After Pleading Guilty To Mail Fraud In US
Dancehall producer Papi Don, who was sentenced to 21 months for his role in an advance-fee fraud scheme targeting 19 elderly individuals in the United States, has been released from federal prison.
Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Hits 18 Million In U.S. Sales And Streams
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ greatest hit compilation Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley and the Wailers was certified 18X Platinum on December 6, signifying sales and streams equivalent of 18 million units recorded in the United States, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Skillibeng Earns Second Silver Certification In The UK With Tyla’s ‘Jump’
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved another milestone in the United Kingdom, securing his second Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for his feature on Tyla’s hit single Jump.
INDECOM Confirms Off-Duty Officer Was Involved In Brawl At Dancing Rebel’s Party
Initial investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has confirmed that at least one off-duty police officer was involved in the assault of two persons during a party held at Mas Camp over the weekend.
Six Jamaican Artists Nominated For ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ At 2025 MOBO Awards
Popcaan, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Spice, Valiant, and YG Marley will vie for the ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ title at the 2025 MOBO Awards, which celebrates music of black origin in the United Kingdom.
Dancehall Artist 1SkiMask Signs With Epic Records
Dancehall sensation 1SkiMask has signed his first international record deal with Sony Music’s Epic Records, in partnership with Against Da Grain Entertainment (ADG).
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’ Certified Platinum In US
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has been certified Platinum in the United States.
Notch’s ‘Nuttin Nuh Go So’ Goes Silver In The UK
Notch’s Dancehall hit Nuttin Nuh Go So is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, 23 years after it was released on Tony Kelly’s classic Buy Out riddim.