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Why Wayne Marshall Doesn’t Judge Music From Young Dancehall Artists
Long before he was conferred with a national honour for his contribution to entertainment, Wayne Marshall was discriminating against gays…
Teejay Disses Valiant, DJ Mac During Sumfest Performance
Dancehall artist Teejay took aim at fellow entertainer Valiant and producer DJ Mac during his set at Reggae Sumfest inside…
Reggae Sumfest To Expand To Brazil And Ghana
Reggae Sumfest is spreading its wings beyond Jamaica. For the festival’s 2025 staging, organizer Joe Bogdanovich is eyeing an earlier…
Joe Bogdanovich And Toya’s Son Pursues Musical Path
The musical legacy of late singjay Toya lives on through her only child, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bogdanovich. Fathered by her widower…
Burna Boy Responds To Steel Pulse’s Disrespect Allegations: “I Don’t Even Know What They Look Like”
"I don't even know what they look like. So for them to say I disrespected them, they are looking for…
Donovan Germain Says He Steered Agent Sasco Away From Clashing With Vybz Kartel, Focused On Long-Term Career
This summer marks 25 years since Agent Sasco began his Dancehall career, a milestone influenced by legendary music producer Donovan…
UWI Reggae Studies Head Celebrates Court Ruling In Producer Dale Virgo’s Daughter’s Case: “Your Hair Is Your Business”
'Culture Doctor' Sonjah Stanley Niaah says that following the recent Court of Appeal ruling in favor of music producer Dale…
Artists With Unnecessarily Large Entourages The Single “Recurring, Nightmare” At Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest's Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell says one of the most challenging aspects of managing the music festival, has been…
Jah Cure To Head Back To Court As Dutch Prosecutors Press Appeal
Incarcerated Reggae artist Jah Cure, who was convicted of attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands two years ago, will be heading back to court in August as Dutch prosecutors press ahead…
Skatta Burrell Promises Significant Improvements For Reggae Sumfest Concert Nights This Weekend
Reggae Sumfest's Marketing Strategist, Skatta Burrell, has announced significant improvements for the festival's two concert nights this Friday and Saturday. According to Skatta, attendees can expect smoother band transitions, optimal…
Bob Marley’s Highest-Charting US Single Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Bob Marley’s iconic track Roots, Rock, Reggae has reached a significant milestone: 100 million streams on Spotify. Roots, Rock, Reggae appeared on Bob Marley & The Wailers’ seventh studio album,…
Minister Marion Hall Says Jah Cure And Ninjaman Should Have ‘Served God’ To Avoid Prison
Minister Marion Hall says artists Jah Cure and Ninjaman could have been behind the pulpit instead of behind bars had they turned to God earlier in their careers. Jah Cure…
Producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor Shares How He Got His Name
Those who know of popular music producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor have probably unanimously agreed that his moniker coincides with his music mastery. You know, like a literal genius! It…
Ginjah Commits To His Woman With ‘My Job’
Ginjah knows that in this age of Jamaican music, it's very rare to find reggae love songs, especially songs that express any philosophy remotely, like monogamy. However, that’s essentially what…
Burning Spear Says His Kenyan Concert In October Back On The Agenda: “I Man Will Be There”
Reggae icon Burning Spear has reassured his Kenyan fans that he will indeed perform in Nairobi on October 12, as part of his One People Africa tour. This confirmation comes…
Buju Banton Announces ’The Overcomer’ Arena Tour Across The US After Record-Breaking NY Concerts
Following the resounding success of two sold-out shows, with over 36,000 concertgoers at the UBS arena in Long Island, New York, Grammy award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton has announced his…
