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Sia, Sean Paul’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ Certified 9X Platinum In The US
Cheap Thrills, the 2016 song by Australian singer-songwriter Sia and Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, is now certified 9X Platinum in the…
Skillibeng Earns First Gold Certification In Canada With ‘Jump’
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved a major milestone in Canada with his first gold-certified single, Jump, a song by South…
Romeich Major Recalls How Shenseea Rose From Bottle Service To Dancehall Stardom
Shenseea's journey to becoming one of the top Dancehall artists is nothing short of inspiring, according to her manager, Romeich…
Skillibeng, YG Marley Perform, Bob Marley Biopic Wins Big At BET Awards 2024
Dancehall artist Skillibeng and Reggae star YG Marley both performed at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday at the Peacock…
Drake’s Unreleased Collabs With Dancehall Stars Shenseea, Skillibeng Leak Online: Fans React
Two unreleased Drake tracks, Plenty (Wet Up) with Shenseea and Nah Nah with Skillibeng, leaked online over the weekend. The…
Vybz Kartel’s UK Appeal Could “Easily” Cost Jamaica $150 Million In Lawyer Fees: Report
Jamaica has already spent millions of dollars opposing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused's murder conviction appeal in the…
Leroy Sibbles To Celebrate 60-Year Career At Kingston Concert
Veteran Jamaican singer Leroy Sibbles celebrates 60 years in the music industry this year, and he’s doing it big with…
Macka Diamond Says Spice Ruined Her Friendship With Lady Saw
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond is blaming Spice for the demise of her friendship with Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw. …
Kenyans Upset Over Burning Spear’s “Premature” Cancellation Of October 12 Reggae Concert In Nairobi
Burning Spear's Kenyan fans are up in arms over his recent announcement that he will cancel or postpone his concert, which is scheduled for the country's capital, Nairobi, on October…
Shaggy Throws Out First Pitch At Toronto Blue Jays Game
Dancehall superstar Shaggy took the mound before Friday's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The It Wasn't Me singer tossed…
775 Communities To Benefit From Independence Grand Gala
Entertainment and culture minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange doesn’t regard the annual ‘emancipendence’ celebrations as a mere series of events, but an economy-building force that empowers and salutes Jamaicans. Speaking during…
Minister Marion Hall Calls Latest Online Drama Tacky And Tasteless
Minister Marion Hall hears her name ringing in these social media streets, but she’s not answering the call. Well, at least not directly. The woman of God, formerly dancehall trendsetter…
Popcaan’s Brother Squidell Talks New Music Industry Book ‘Essential Notes’
Music executive Demonie “Squidell” Wilson, the older brother and former manager of Dancehall star Popcaan, has published his first book, Essential Notes: A Glimpse into the Reality of the Music…
Mr. Vegas Calls Spice A “Mediocre Recording Artist” Who Should “Grow Up”
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas is over Spice’s antics. The Tek Weh Yuhself singjay believes the blue-haired star deliberately stirs the pot to promote new music, and he’s had enough. "Spice…
Grange Says Fort Rocky Will Be Fully Ready This Year As Official Entertainment Zone
Entertainment Minister Olivia "Babsy" Grange says the delays in repurposing Fort Rocky, which was declared Jamaica's first entertainment zone in 2017, were due to necessary ecological assessments. According to the…
Skip Marley, Luciano To Headline Jamaican Day Reggae Event In Paris During Olympics, Says Grange
Skip Marley and Luciano are confirmed to headline a Jamaican Day mega-reggae event staged by the Government of Jamaica on August 9 in Nanterre, Paris, France. Additional Reggae ambassadors for…
