Quick Cook Mourns Murder Of His Father In St. Mary
Dancehall artist Quick Cook is mourning the death of his father, Michael ‘Mickey’ Lumley, who was shot and killed by unknown assailants in St.
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Jimmy Cliff Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘I Can See Clearly Now’
Jamaican icon Jimmy Cliff has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for I Can See Clearly Now, a cover of Johnny Nash’s 1972 song of the same name.
Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Letting Go’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Wayne Wonder’s No Letting Go – the 2002 hit produced by Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden on the Diwali riddim – is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Sean Paul’s “We Be Burnin'” Certified Gold In The UK
We Be Burnin’, the lead single from Sean Paul‘s third studio album The Trinity (2005), has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (October 18).
Sugar Minott Intestacy Case Set For December 5
Family members of the late reggae star Sugar Minott are seeking a final resolution to a 14-year estate battle when they return to court on December 5th for a hearing with the Administrator General to finalize his estate affairs.
Queen Ifrica Served In Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Her Father Derrick Morgan
Reggae star Ventrice ‘Queen Ifrica’ Morgan has been served in a defamation lawsuit initiated by her father, ska great Derrick Morgan, regarding defamatory statements she made regarding the nature of their father-daughter relationship over a year ago.
DeCapri Shares New Song ‘Bad Like You’
As 2024 draws to a close, dancehall artist DeCapri is aiming for a breakthrough with a trio of singles, Heavy, Come Now, and Bad Like You.
Disbarred Attorney To Face Trial For Defrauding Mavado On December 5
Disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado is expected to stand trial on December 5 on allegations that she defrauded Mavado of more than $30 million in a real estate deal in 2018.
Omi’s ‘Hula Hoop’ Certified Silver In The UK
Jamaican singer Omi’s 2015 single Hula Hoop is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday, recognizing the track’s sales and streaming figures, which have now surpassed 200,000 units.
Alborosie’s ‘Kingston Town’ Hits 100 Million Plays On Spotify
Alborosie’s Reggae anthem Kingston Town surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify on Monday, marking the Italian-Jamaican singer’s first track to achieve this milestone on the platform.
Skarra Mucci Teams Up With South Sudan’s Dynamq For 2024 Australian Tour
Jamaican-born dancehall and reggae artist Skarra Mucci is on his way to Australia, ready to lively up stages in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay and at the long-running Island Vibe festival on Stradbroke Island.
Jah Cure Celebrates Birthday In Dutch Prison, Thanks Fellow Inmates And Staff
Reggae singer Jah Cure, currently serving a six-year sentence in the Netherlands, has shared that he found a way to celebrate his 46th birthday with fellow inmates and prison staff.
Cardi B Calls On Rvssian For Vybz Kartel Collab
Rapper Cardi B has expressed her desire to collaborate with Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, calling on Jamaican producer Rvssian to facilitate the project.
Quick Cook Sparkles At ‘Time Too Hard’ Club Show In Toronto
Dancehall artist Quick Cook delivered a high-energy performance at a club show dubbed ‘Time Too Hard’ in Toronto, Canada, last Friday night.
Etana’s Lawsuit Against VP Records Narrows Further, But Some Key Claims Persist
A federal judge in New York recently dismissed more claims in Reggae artist Etana’s lawsuit against VP Records but has allowed others to proceed.
Shenseea Too “Hypersexualised” For Promoting Sunshine Snacks To Kids, Says Activist. Brand’s CEO Responds
Can children’s snacks be sexualized? Activist Umar Abdullah, leader of the First Wave Movement, apparently believes so.
Inaugural Jamaica Woodland Festival Set To Unfold On Easter Weekend 2025 In Ocho Rios
The organizers behind the inaugural Jamaica Woodland Festival have a firm conviction that their festival experience can bring families together for a unique and unforgettable experience in paradise during the Easter weekend of 2025.
LA Lewis Signs Brand Ambassador Deal With Swift Car Rental
LA Lewis has signed a one-year brand ambassador deal worth $10 million with Swift Car Rental, one of Jamaica’s top vehicle rental companies.
Shenseea Sets Her Sights On Grammy Glory: “It Has Been A Childhood Dream For Me”
Jamaican star Shenseea has set her sights on one of music’s highest honors: a Grammy Award.
Bounty Killer’s Plea As He Donates $10K To Lt. Stitchie: ‘We Can Help Each Other’
Dancehall star Bounty Killer has made an earnest plea to members of the music industry to band together to assist each other more outside of music and work.