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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.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, is not ruling out Dancehall becoming a category on its own at the Grammy Awards, separate and apart from Reggae under which it is now subsumed.
Popcaan and Sean Paul are among those sharing their condolences following the murder of Takeoff. The American rapper, who was one-third of the rap trio Migos, was shot and killed on Tuesday morning, in Texas.
Update: Spice Is Awake, Talking And Getting Stronger, Source Says Ray Alexander, who is Spice‘s booking agent, has denied rumors that the Queen of Dancehall suffered a heart attack or that she was placed in a medically induced coma in the Dominican Republic, after developing complications during a cosmetic procedure.
“If Reggae and Dancehall and other genres want more representation, more nominations, for a variety of people, more performances on the (live Grammy Awards) show, more trophies, more services, I think membership is where it all starts.”
Dancehall artist Skeng will drop his debut EP Beast Of The Era this Friday (November 4), with a surprise collaboration with Jamaican singer Shenseea on a track titled It’s True.
Jamaican singer Sevana pleaded guilty to a death by dangerous driving charge when the matter was called up before the Westmoreland Circuit Court this morning.
Dancehall producer NotNice says he had received a “cease and desist” notice from VP Records after Spice’s biggest solo song So Mi Like It, which he produced, blew up.
Following the passing of iconic actress and broadcaster Leonie Forbes, last Tuesday at the age of 85, several members of the music fraternity have used their social media platforms to pay tribute.
Former attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado will stand trial March 1-3 next year on allegations that she defrauded dancehall entertainer Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks, of more than $30 million.
Ziggy Marley has reminisced on Head Top, the controversial song whose accompanying music video was released almost 30 years ago, which left tongues wagging in Jamaica and most people reacting with shock.
Shaggy is encouraging Dancehall artists with huge catalogs to continue making new music, as their recordings are the ones that are in demand when compared to their younger compatriots.
Jamaican artist Blvk H3ro has shared his concerns about Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announcement of his administration’s plans to construct a STEAM school for Reggae and Dancehall deejays, musicians, and other visual and creative artists.
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.
Sean Paul has listed American singer Billie Eilish as one of his dream collabs. On a recent episode of The Voice, where Paul serves as a 2022 “Battle Advisor” for Gwen Stefani, the Dancehall superstar described Eilish as brilliant and lauded her brother, Finneas O’Connell, for his production of her music.
Dancehall producer Mario ‘Dunw3ll’ Dunwell has rued the mushrooming of beat-buyers ascribing themselves the title of music producers, pointing out instead that unless they know the rudiments of song production, they are investors, and not producers.
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell had a mouthful to say following the surfacing of videos showing students of the Oberlin High School in rural St.
Dancehall star Agent Sasco continues to be heaped with accolades, his latest being his induction in his alma mater Camperdown High School’s “Hall of Flame”.
Mr. Boombastic Shaggy says he will be teaming up with Solid Agency’s Sharon Burke and broadcaster/media manager Judith Bodley to stage a music symposium titled Island Music Conference, next February, which is celebrated as Reggae Month in Jamaica.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that his administration will be constructing a school to train upcoming Dancehall and Reggae entertainers, deejays, and musicians.