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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…
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…
Sean Paul’s ‘The Trinity’ Album Certified Platinum In The UK
Sean Paul's 2005 album, The Trinity, is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced…
Sean Paul Finally Releases A Track On Dave Kelly’s ‘Showtime’ Riddim After 27 Years
After 27 years, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has finally had the chance to record on Dave Kelly’s iconic Showtime riddim…
Buju Banton Describes Streaming Pay As “Modern-Day Robbery”
Buju Banton has once again lamented losing the sense of ownership that he used to feel when in possession of…
Queen Of Dancehall Spice Dismisses Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats
Queen of Dancehall Spice has pushed back against Buju Banton's claim that Afrobeats is “f-ckery.” The comment, made by Banton…
Ras-I Remains Connected To The Root Of Reggae As He Completes New Album
As Reggae artist Ras-I continues work on his third studio album, he says his steady success is attributed to sticking…
Buju Banton Says Original Ganja Farmers Outshine Cannabis Dispensaries: “The Herb For Profit Don’t Inspire”
Buju Banton has expressed his preference for smoking ganja cultivated by traditional farmers over dispensary cannabis, as he believes commercially-grown…
Interview: Shaggy Says He Plans To Make Music For Years To Come
Despite decades in the industry, Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy remains unsure if he’s reached his full potential. Much like his compatriot Sean Paul, he plans to continue making music for…
Dancehall Fans Say Vybz Kartel’s December ‘Freedom Concert’ Will Derail Sting
Supreme Promotions' Isiah and Tahheer Laing's assertions that Sting will be unaffected by Vybz Kartel's upcoming December concert has been widely mocked by Dancehall fans Many claim both men are…
Sheba Says Vybz Kartel Signed Her To Portmore Empire After Notnice Rejected Her
Notnice may have been Vybz Kartel's production right-hand, but that doesn’t mean they shared the same taste. Reflecting on her 2009 entry into Addi's now-defunct Portmore Empire, Sheba says she…
Buju Banton Says He Initially Hated The Nickname “Gargamel”
Buju Banton has revealed that his compatriots Wayne Wonder and Frankie Sly bestowed upon him the moniker "Gargamel," inspired by the villainous character from the cartoon series The Smurfs. According…
Ifrica Crowned Queen Of Trelawny Town Maroons As 1739 Maroon Treaty Location Remains In Question
Queen Ifrica has described her recent coronation as Queen of the Trelawny Town Maroons as an immense responsibility, and has affirmed that she is committed to uniting all Maroons. Her…
Copeland Forbes Announces ‘Reggae My Life Is’ Tour Featuring Genre’s Biggest Names
Iconic artist manager Copeland Forbes, known for his work with Peter Tosh and managing tours for some of Reggae's most celebrated figures, has announced his "Reggae My Life Is" world…
Exclusive: Drake Released New Song ‘Blue Green Red’ Without Clearance, Says Jamaican Producer Clevie Browne
Canadian rapper Drake could face a second lawsuit from Jamaican producer Cleveland 'Clevie' Browne over his latest track, Blue Green Red. The song allegedly interpolates lyrics and melody from Dancehall…
Buju Banton Concerts In Five U.S. Cities Rescheduled, But Not Cancelled
News emerged over the weekend that several shows on Buju Banton’s Overcomer Tour have been rescheduled. The Til Shiloh singer announced that five September dates have been rescheduled: Houston, Dallas,…
