Bob Marley & The Wailers’ ‘Stir It Up’ Certified Gold In The UK
Stir It Up, the iconic reggae track by Bob Marley & The Wailers, has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (August 23).
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Toots & The Maytals’ ‘Pressure Drop’ Certified Silver In The UK
Nearly 55 years after its release, Pressure Drop, the seminal reggae hit by Toots & The Maytals, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
‘Party Animal’ Producer Kurt Riley Sets Goal To Achieve Legendary Status In Jamaican Music
Internationally renowned music producer and radio disc jockey Kurt “Party Animal” Riley has declared his intention to become one of Jamaica’s most esteemed record producers, a distinction achieved by his late father, Winston Riley.
Jamaica’s Montego Bay To Twin With Brazil’s Reggae Capital, São Luís
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport (MCGES) and the Ministry of Tourism have proposed twinning Jamaica’s tourism capital, Montego Bay, with the Brazilian city of São Luís.
Shawn Storm Vows To Never Miss Another Milestone In Daughter’s Life Following CSEC Success
Dancehall artist Shawn Storm has vowed to do whatever it takes to remain physically present in his daughter’s life following her success in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams.
Popcaan’s ‘TWIST & TURN’ With Drake, PartyNextDoor Hits 100 Millon Milestone On Spotify
Popcaan‘s TWIST & TURN collab with Drake and PartyNextDoor has become his first song as a lead artist to surpass 100 million plays on Spotify.
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fever’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Fever, the 2016 hit by Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, has surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify, marking his first track to achieve this milestone on the platform.
Christopher Martin Devastated After Mass Shooting At His Grandmother’s Wake
Reggae artist Christopher Martin expressed deep sadness and dismay as his grandmother’s wake was the scene of a mass shooting on Wednesday morning, a few hours ago.
Aidonia To Headline Rapid Rave Caribbean Music Festival In Florida
Dancehall star Aidonia will be the headliner of the Rapid Rave Caribbean Music Festival, which will be held at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on August 24.
Mr. Vegas Says He’ll Take Photos With Queer Fans, But Won’t Invite Them On Stage Like Spice
When it comes to queer fans, singjay Mr. Vegas says he has no qualms about taking photos but won’t invite them on stage if their behavior contradicts dancehall’s gender norms.
Spice’s ‘Mirror 25’ Debuts On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Mirror 25, the Queen of Dancehall Spice‘s third studio album, has debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Chris Gayle Receives iTunes Plaque
Dancehall’s ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle has received a plaque from iTunes for headlining the “Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica The Asian Edition album.
Producers Face Off Over Royalty Splits For Tiger’s ‘When’ In Wake Of Drake Interpolation
There is a mushrooming dispute over the compositional rights of Tiger’s song When in the wake of news that Drake’s latest track, Blue Green Red, allegedly interpolates lyrics and melody from the Dancehall artist’s 1991 song without permission.
Health Minister Chris Tufton Praises Valiant As A “Good Man” At St. Catherine Event
Dancehall artist Valiant proclaimed Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton “Di Gyal dem Bubblegum” during his performance at the Minister’s Vibes Pon Di Hill stage show at Point Hill in St Catherine on Friday night.
Vybz Kartel Laughs At Unsolicited Advice After Queen Ifrica Urges Him To “Humble Himself” Before God
Dancehall’s main topic Vybz Kartel has had enough unsolicited advice since his release from prison last month.
Shyne Offers Advice To Vybz Kartel: “Move With Humility, Strategy And Purpose”
Belizean rapper-turned-politician Shyne, known for his storied days with Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs’ Bad Boy Records, just finished a whirlwind visit to Jamaica where he chopped it up with dancehall star Vybz Kartel.
Retired Windies Cricketer Marlon ‘Icon’ Samuels advised Vybz Kartel: “Lets Leave Jamaica, Go See Some Doctor”
Retired West Indies all-rounder turned Dancehall artist Marlon “Icon” Samuels revealed that he had suggested to Vybz Kartel that they consider flying out of Jamaica on a private jet to seek medical treatment, seemingly for the Life We Living artist’s Graves Disease.
Shawn Storm Says Portmore Empire Reunion Isn’t In His Hands
While some fans are clamouring for a Portmore Empire reunion at Vybz Kartel’s post-prison concert in December, loyalist Shawn Storm is not interested.
Vybz Kartel To Headline First Post-Prison Concert On December 31
Downsound executive Skatta Burrell has indicated that Vybz Kartel’s first concert since his release from prison will take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31.
Popcaan Picks Up Eighth Silver Certification In The UK
Dancehall star Popcaan has earned his eighth silver certification in the United Kingdom with Can’t Hold We Down, a 2019 collaboration with British rapper Kano.