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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 collab with Drake and PartyNextDoor has become his first song as a lead artist to surpass 100 million plays 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.
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.
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.
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.
Mirror 25, the Queen of Dancehall Spice‘s third studio album, has debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Dancehall’s ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle has received a plaque from iTunes for headlining the “Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica The Asian Edition album.
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.
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.
Dancehall’s main topic Vybz Kartel has had enough unsolicited advice since his release from prison last month.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sean Paul’s 2005 album, The Trinity, is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Firday (August 16), marking the sales and streaming equivalent of 300,000 album units recorded in the country.
After 27 years, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has finally had the chance to record on Dave Kelly’s iconic Showtime riddim – a juggling riddim he has long wished to voice, and which is famous for hits like Wayne Wonder’s Searching Dem Searching and Bounty Killer’s Eagle and the Hawk.
Buju Banton has once again lamented losing the sense of ownership that he used to feel when in possession of vinyl records, which he says offer a more immersive experience compared to streaming or other digital music forms.
Queen of Dancehall Spice has pushed back against Buju Banton’s claim that Afrobeats is “f-ckery.” The comment, made by Banton during his appearance on Revolt TV’s Drink Champs, sparked backlash, leading Spice to weigh in during an Instagram Live with Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster Daddy Freeze earlier this week.