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“There Would Be No Bob Marley Without Rita Marley,” Says Granddaughter Donisha Prendergast
Donisha Prendergast celebrates her grandmother, Rita Marley, as integral to Bob Marley's success and the reggae legacy.
Bounty Killer Hails YG Marley’s Hit Song As Proof Reggae Is Not Dead
Declaring that YG Marley’s debut single Praise Jah in the Moonlight’s ascension on various global charts is a prime indication…
Sizzla’s US Visa Reinstated, First Show Set For Boston
Reggae and Dancehall star Sizzla says his US Visa was recently reinstated, paving the way for him to headline Boston’s…
Exclusive: Bob Marley’s Catalog Gets Massive Sales, Streaming Boost From ‘One Love’ Biopic
Paramount Pictures' Bob Marley: One Love biopic has boosted sales and streams of the Reggae legend's catalog in a major…
Busy Signal, Masicka Hit The Studio With British Group Clean Bandit
The British band Clean Bandit seems inspired to revisit Dancehall-infused sounds for their upcoming 2024 album. The trio, comprising founder Grace…
Pashon Minott Says Peetah Morgan Mended Relationship With Daughters Before His Death
After years of publicly bashing singer Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan for being an absentee father, Pashon Minott has revealed that the…
Julian Marley Shares Story Behind His Grammy-Winning ‘Colors Of Royal’ Album
Reggae star Julian Marley and producer Alexx Antaeus recently celebrated their acclaimed Colors Of Royal album with a performance and…
Watch Peetah Morgan’s Last Major Performance With Morgan Heritage In Jamaica
Last July, Morgan Heritage’s lead singer, Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan, paid tribute to late reggae legends at Reggae Sumfest. No one…
Buju Banton Shares Moving Salute To Peetah Morgan As Tributes Pour In For Late Reggae Singer
Buju Banton paid a moving tribute to Peter “Peetah” Morgan, the lead vocalist of the Grammy-awarded Reggae ensemble Morgan Heritage, who passed away this morning (February 25) in the United…
Rohan Marley Says Lauryn Hill Is The Female Version Of His Father Bob Marley
Athlete-turned-businessman Rohan Marley is likening his father, late reggae icon Bob Marley, to his ex-partner Ms. Lauryn Hill. The comparison came as he commended the Doo Wop (That Thing) hitmaker…
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’ Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
YG Marley's debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify. Marley, born Joshua Omaru Marley, is the son of R&B singer-rapper Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley,…
Peetah Morgan, Lead Singer Of Morgan Heritage, Dead At 50
Peter "Peetah" Morgan, lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 50. The band, known for songs such as Don’t Haffi Dread…
Mr. Vegas On The Multiple Sides Of Gatekeeping In Dancehall
Mr. Vegas has weighed in on gatekeeping within Dancehall music, highlighting its multifaceted nature and the importance of context when discussing the practice. The Heads High artist recently criticized those…
Charly Black Talks European Tour, New Single ‘Oxtail Extra Gravy’
Dancehall artist Charly Black is currently on a high as he continues his European tour that started on February 9 and runs to March 9, 2024. The Party Animal deejay is slated…
Shaggy Recalls Being Dropped From Universal Music For Wanting To Release A Dancehall Track
Jamaican superstar Shaggy revealed that in the mid-2000s, Universal Music, his label at the time, balked at his desire to release a Dancehall track, Wild 2nite. According to the It…
Masicka Says Money Wasn’t A Major Factor When Signing With Def Jam: “For Me, It’s More Structure”
Dancehall artist Masicka revealed that structure, not money, was the driving force behind his signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings. Speaking at the second annual Island Music Conference…
