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Sean Paul’s 2005 album, The Trinity, is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Firday (August 16), marking the sales and streaming equivalent of 300,000 album units recorded in the country.
After 27 years, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has finally had the chance to record on Dave Kelly’s iconic Showtime riddim – a juggling riddim he has long wished to voice, and which is famous for hits like Wayne Wonder’s Searching Dem Searching and Bounty Killer’s Eagle and the Hawk.
Buju Banton has once again lamented losing the sense of ownership that he used to feel when in possession of vinyl records, which he says offer a more immersive experience compared to streaming or other digital music forms.
Queen of Dancehall Spice has pushed back against Buju Banton’s claim that Afrobeats is “f-ckery.” The comment, made by Banton during his appearance on Revolt TV’s Drink Champs, sparked backlash, leading Spice to weigh in during an Instagram Live with Nigerian-Romanian broadcaster Daddy Freeze earlier this week.
As Reggae artist Ras-I continues work on his third studio album, he says his steady success is attributed to sticking to the root of the genre.
Buju Banton has expressed his preference for smoking ganja cultivated by traditional farmers over dispensary cannabis, as he believes commercially-grown marijuana lacks the ability to provide inspiration to users, unlike the ones grown in open fields.
Despite decades in the industry, Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy remains unsure if he’s reached his full potential.
Supreme Promotions’ Isiah and Tahheer Laing’s assertions that Sting will be unaffected by Vybz Kartel’s upcoming December concert has been widely mocked by Dancehall fans Many claim both men are fretting that the Teacha’s event could overshadow, and financially derail their annual Boxing Day show.
Notnice may have been Vybz Kartel’s production right-hand, but that doesn’t mean they shared the same taste.
Buju Banton has revealed that his compatriots Wayne Wonder and Frankie Sly bestowed upon him the moniker “Gargamel,” inspired by the villainous character from the cartoon series The Smurfs.
Queen Ifrica has described her recent coronation as Queen of the Trelawny Town Maroons as an immense responsibility, and has affirmed that she is committed to uniting all Maroons.
Iconic artist manager Copeland Forbes, known for his work with Peter Tosh and managing tours for some of Reggae’s most celebrated figures, has announced his “Reggae My Life Is” world tour for 2025, which will feature some of the biggest names in Reggae and Dancehall music.
Canadian rapper Drake could face a second lawsuit from Jamaican producer Cleveland ‘Clevie’ Browne over his latest track, Blue Green Red.
News emerged over the weekend that several shows on Buju Banton’s Overcomer Tour have been rescheduled.
As has become tradition, former US President Barack Obama has shared another summer playlist, showcasing his diverse taste in music.
At some point over the last year or so, Reggae lovers around the world—especially in Jamaica—might have had one question in common: “Where is Koffee?”
“They connected with everyone else except us. But when we look at what they are doing, their music is not freeing Africa!
Reggae artist Blvk H3ro says Vybz Kartel is a role model for him, and other youngsters who grew up in Waterford, Portmore.
Bounty Killer called for an end to escalating violence in Trinidad whilst in the midst of his electrifying performance at the Magnum Tonic Wine Xplosion SummerStageTT concert event, held last Saturday night.
Ini Kamoze’s iconic Here Comes The Hotstepper celebrates its 30th anniversary this month with a double platinum certification in the United States.