Entertainment Fraternity Mourns Francois St Juste
Members of the Dancehall fraternity have been expressing sorrow at the passing of veteran broadcaster Francois St Juste.
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Nicki Minaj, Skeng Meet In New York For ‘Likkle Miss’ Video Shoot
The Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj was in high spirits after meeting Skeng in New York to shoot a music video for their collab, Likkle Miss (Remix).
Jimmy Cliff Says Racism In London Made Life Difficult
Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff says that the racism he experienced in London as a young star, was exponential and made aspects of his stay there highly unpleasant.
Fact Check: Heph B Is Not Actually A “Billboard-Charting Artist”
Contrary to recent reports in the Jamaica Observer, Jamaica Gleaner, and Jamaica Star, US-based Nigerian/Jamaican artist Heph B is not actually a “Billboard-charting” artist or hitmaker.
Skeng, Jahshii Booked For Sting
After listing Skeng and Jahshii as the first hardcore deejays to be booked for Sting 2022, the event organizers, have declared that Dancehall fans will have to “wait and see” whether the First Nation artist’s nemesis Silk Boss will be booked.
Nicki Minaj Hails Beenie Man, Skeng During VMAs Video Vanguard Speech
Dancehall icon Beenie Man and newcomer Skeng were given a quick yet heartfelt shout-out by Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards after she received the Video Vanguard Award.
Shenseea Slays At MTV VMAs, Vents That She Gets More Love Overseas Than In Jamaica
Shenseea may have turned heads at the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on Sunday, but she’s expressing frustration about the “love” she isn’t getting from her own Jamaican compatriots.
Reggae Legends Black Uhuru Forced To Cancel UK Shows After Visa Woes
Reggae legends Black Uhuru have been forced to cancel their UK tour after the country’s Home Office issued visas with unreasonable time limits.
Dexta Daps Dodges Woman Who Tried To Crown Him With Her Panties During Performance
In a failed attempt to crown No Underwear singer Dexta Daps with her panties, one woman got swatted away and was quickly removed from a concert held in Grand Cayman Islands over the weekend.
DJ Khaled Shares Visuals For ‘The Streets Know My Name’ With Skillibeng, Buju Banton, Capleton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla
DJ Khaled has released the official visuals for These Streets Knows My Name—the Dancehall track on the American producer’s 13th studio album God Did.
Nicki Minaj Raps “Dancehall Need This” In ‘Likkle Miss’ Remix With Skeng
Likkle Miss, the previously released track from Dancehall artist Skeng, has been revamped by the Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj.
Skillibeng Makes Cameo With DJ Khaled, Kodak Black And Nardo Wick In ‘It Ain’t Safe:’ Watch
Skillibeng made an expected cameo alongside Kodak Black and Nardo Wick in the newly released video for It Aint Safe that dropped on Friday off DJ Khaled’s new album, God Did.
Vybz Kartel Shares New Photo Of Turkish Girlfriend’s Visit To Horizon Prison
Incarcerated Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is still going hot and heavy with his girlfriend Sidy Gaza and has apparently taken their relationship to the next level with a new song and upcoming EP inspired by and dedicated to her.
Shenseea’s A&R Claims Producer Dr. Luke Blocked Her From Anitta’s Deluxe Album
Donny “Dizzy” Flores, CEO of We Good LLC, an A&R services company, went to bat for Jamaican singer Shenseea on Instagram, claiming that producer Dr.
Mr Lexx Says His Sophomore Album ‘Like I Never Left’ Nearing Completion
Mr. Lexx says his sophomore album Like I Never Left , for which he is collaborating with Cristy Barber to produce, is nearing completion.
Arsenal Draws For Reggae Music In Unveiling Of Jamaican-Inspired Pre-Match Jersey
Arsenal FC drew for Reggae music as its soundtrack, as it premiered a new pre-match jersey comprising the Jamaican national colours – black, gold and green – in collaboration with sporting gear giant adidas for the 2022/23 football season.
Protoje Launches New Imprint ‘I&I Worldwide’ With New Song By Samory I, Chi Ching Ching
Reggae star Protoje has launched a new imprint in partnership with The Orchard for worldwide distribution, to give rising Jamaican artists better opportunities to release their music independently.
Correctional Officer Causes A Stir After Gyrating To Lusion’s Remix Of Jada Kingdom’s ‘GPP’
A video of an on-duty Jamaican Correctional Officer singing, and slow-wining, patting his rifle and taking out a condom while lip-syncing to upcoming artist Lusion’s “GPP FLIP REMIX”, an interpolation of Jada Kingdom’s GPP, has left tongues wagging, and the songstress tickled pink.
Taz Timeless Speaks On Usain Bolt’s Move To Trademark ‘To Di World’ Victory Pose
Taz Timeless, from the Timeless Dancers in Spanish Town, St. Catherine which conceptualized the ‘To Di World’ Dancehall dance move, says that he feels no animosity towards Usain Bolt for moving to re-acquire the trademark for the signature ‘To Di World’ victory pose, but he and his dance crew would have appreciated some acknowledgement for coming up with the name.
Spice Shocks Twitter Timelines With “Uncut” Video Of Male Model
For two days, Queen of Dancehall Spice has been posting random images of tape measures on her social media pages which hinted at what she might be up to.