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Kush Riley, Brother Of Tarrus Riley, Dead At 38
Jamaican artist Ryan Riley, known to many as Kush Riley and a son of legendary singer Jimmy Riley, has passed…
Usher Brings Out Barrington Levy At Brooklyn Tour Stop: “It Was A Movie!”
Reggae and Dancehall legend Barrington Levy made a surprise appearance at a Brooklyn stop on Usher's Past Present & Future…
Canada’s JUNO Awards Drops Reggae Category
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has removed the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the…
Shenseea Opens Up About Depression And Finding Herself Again
Jamaican artist Shenseea recently opened up about her personal struggles after the release of her major-label debut, Alpha, including battling…
Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ Certified Triple Platinum In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ classic Three Little Birds is the first song by the Reggae group to reach triple platinum status in the…
Seani B Says Vybz Kartel’s Music No Longer On BBC “Rested List”
Vybz Kartel's music was placed on the BBC’s “rested list” during his years in prison, according to BBC 1Xtra disc…
Vybz Kartel On Afrobeats Vs. Dancehall: “Every Genre Has Its Space”
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel weighed in on the ongoing debate about Afrobeats' rise and its perceived impact on Dancehall. Speaking…
Lt Stitchie’s Family Hoping For “Full And Complete Recovery” After Major Stroke
Gospel and Dancehall artist Lt. Stitchie is reportedly hospitalized at a public medical facility in Kingston after suffering a debilitating stroke,…
Sean Paul To Star In Burger King’s “Frozen Pink Lemonade” Short Film During 2024 MTV VMAs
The fast-food giant Burger King has partnered with MTV to create a 75-second short film featuring multi-platinum Grammy award-winning Dancehall superstar Sean Paul. The film is scheduled to premiere during…
Sha’Carri Richardson Turns To ‘Fearless’ Vybz Kartel Lyrics Ahead Of High-Stakes 100m Rematch
American track star Sha'Carri Richardson has turned to Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel for pre-race motivation ahead of a high-stakes rematch against Olympic champion Julien Alfred at the Zurich Diamond League…
The Marley Brothers Hit Vancouver To Kick Off First Tour In 20 Years: “We’re Fulfilling Our Responsibility”
The Marley brothers—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—are set to embark on their 'Legacy Tour,' marking their first joint outing in over twenty years. The tour kicks off tomorrow (September…
Kenyan Artist Stevlims Talks Creating Viral Video For Vybz Kartel’s 2011 Hit ‘Poor People Land’
Kenyan national Stephen "Stevlims" Omondi, the television videographer who created a viral unsolicited music video back in 2011 for the Worl' Boss' hit song Poor People Land, is still struggling…
Tems Acknowledges Buju Banton’s Criticisms Of Afrobeats, But Says Genre Is Escapist Music
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, in responding to Buju Banton's criticism of Afrobeats as frivolous music, says the genre is intended for escapism as opposed to addressing societal issues. The conversation…
Masicka Brings Dancehall Energy To Usher’s North American Tour In Toronto
R&B fans at Usher’s "Past, Present, and Future" North American tour experienced a taste of Dancehall when Jamaican artist Masicka made a surprise appearance on Monday night at Toronto's Scotiabank…
Dancehall Veteran Lt. Stitchie Hospitalized After Brain Hemorrhage
Gospel Dancehall star Lieutenant Stitchie has suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and is currently in a coma at a long-term care facility. The 58-year-old artist, whose real name is Cleve…
Likkle Vybz And His Brothers’ UTG Initiative Foundation Donate To Six Portmore Schools
Adidja Jahiem 'Likkle Vybz' Palmer, the eldest son of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, has donated essential supplies to six schools in Portmore through the UTG Initiative Foundation, which he co-founded…
