Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Certified Gold In Canada
So Mi Like It, the 2014 track by Queen of Dancehall Spice, is now certified Gold in Canada.
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Flexxx Responds After Foota Hype Bashes Mavado For Not Doing More For Him
Contrary to what selector Foota Hype thinks, deejay Flexxx doesn’t need any handouts. The former Gullyside teammates have been going at it this weekend over Foota Hype’s claim that Mavado doesn’t do enough to help his foundation artists, using Flexxx as the primary example.
Will Vybz Kartel Be Released? Court’s Decision On Retrial Expected This Week
The legal fraternity and fans will know the fate of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel this week when the Court of Appeal delivers the crucial decision on whether the entertainer and his co-accused will face a retrial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.
Reggae Veteran Horace Andy Says He’s Got 30 Children With 17 Women
Reggae veteran Horace Andy, best known for his 1970s hit Skylarking, has revealed that he has fathered 30 children with 17 different women.
Dr. Love Defends Nigy Boy’s Alien-Themed Sumfest Performance
Nigy Boy’s manager, Dr. Love, isn’t here for any criticism of his artist’s alien-themed Reggae Sumfest performance.
Yung Lion, Trinidadian-American Reggae Artist, Grateful For Sumfest Reception, Says Speaking Patois Comes Naturally
Teenage Trinidadian-American reggae artist Yung Lion says he is grateful for the warm reception he received during his debut at Reggae Sumfest.
Babyface’s Media Restrictions At Reggae Sumfest Explained By Skatta Burrell, Fans Respond
Reggae Sumfest’s Marketing Strategist, Skatta Burrell, has explained the reasons behind the media restrictions for Baby Face, including the prohibition of videography and widescale media photographs during his performance at the event last week Saturday night.
Etana Releases Eighth Album ‘Nectar Of The Gods’
Reggae artist Etana is particularly proud of her latest album, Nectar of the Gods, which was released today (July 26) on all digital music platforms.
Wesrok Hails Jamaica Constabulary Force As An “Honourable Institution”
Reggae-country singer Wesrok, who served for two decades in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and rose to the rank of Superintendent, has described the policing body as a noble institution that helped him escape rural poverty.
Roger Steffens Says Marley Family Failed To Match Joe Bogdanovich’s Offer For Massive Bob Marley Collection
Reggae superfan and journalist Roger Steffens has disclosed that the Marleys failed to match the offer made by music impresario Josef Bogdanovich, who reportedly closed a deal to bring a veritable trove of Bob Marley memorabilia and artifacts to Jamaica.
Sikka Rymes Celebrates Release From Prison
Dancehall artist Sikka Rymes is celebrating his release from a British prison. The Loyalty artist, known as the vice president of Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Empire, has been quite active on social media since last week, showing snippets of his freedom waltz with fans.
Sean Paul Vows To Never Retire From Music
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has made it clear that he has no plans to retire from music and will keep performing until his last breath.
Joe Bogdanovich On Lauryn Hill’s Sumfest Performance: “It’s The Best I’ve Seen Her In A Long Time”
Joe Bogdanovich, CEO of Downsound Entertainment, has hailed Lauryn Hill’s surprise Reggae Sumfest performance on night one as the best from her in a long time.
Tifa Says She’s The Best Female Dancehall Artist
As she deejayed on Spell It Out 15 years ago, dancehall artist Tifa still believes she is the “b-a-d-d-e-s-t”.
How A Rejection From Sizzla Gave Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor His First Hit
They say rejection is often redirection, and this was the case for producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor 24 years ago.
Producer Rohan ‘Snowcone’ Fuller Is Keeping His Head ‘Above The Water’
Billboard-charting producer Rohan ‘Snowcone’ Fuller’s latest rhythm project is ‘Above the Water’. Beenie Man leads out the project with ‘Money and Business’, while I Waata shows up with ‘Woow’.
Bunny Wailer Estate In “Hot Mess” After Executor Conflicts, DNA Testing Dispute
There is mushrooming discontent among Bunny Wailer Estate beneficiaries about the role played by co-executor Abijah Adasenaki Livingston.
Reggae Legend Max Romeo Accuses UMG Of Racial Bias In Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has claimed in new court filings that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Polygram Publishing’s practice of failing to send royalty statements was particularly prevalent for Jamaican Reggae artists, many of whom are Black.
Nigy Boy’s Take On Suggestions That He’s Revolutionized Dancehall
Continental singer Nigy Boy responded with a light-hearted joke when asked about people claiming he has singlehandedly revolutionized Dancehall following his stunning debut performance at Reggae Sumfest Concert Night Two.
How Fantan Mojah Went From Windscreen Wiper To Hit Reggae Artist
This year marks 20 years since reggae singer Fantan Mojah rose to prominence with Hungry. Highlighting the financial plight of struggling Jamaicans, the track also reflected his reality as a windscreen wiper in Half-Way Tree, Kingston.