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There have been mixed reactions to reports that Buju Banton was barred by soldiers and police from entering the Moore Town Maroon settlement in Portland on Sunday, en route to casting his ballot in favour of Lomora “Hope” Dillon in the Maroon elections.
Dancehall producer Leftside says Masicka is the Dancehall artist he is most eager to work with right now, as, among other things, the Calabar High School graduate’s song-writing skills are impeccable.
Dancehall superstars Cham and Bounty Killer linked up with iconic Madhouse producer Dave “Rude Bwoy” Kelly recently, with the trio hinting that new music might be in the making from them.
Popcaan has apparently distanced himself from his brother, Jelly Bads after a video of the producer performing oral sex on a female was leaked.
With a trailer load of hits and celebrity endorsements over the last year, Skeng appears ready for crossover success and is in a Shabba Ranks state of mind, according to his latest song.
Music producer Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards is over the moon after receiving a plaque for hitting the Billboard Compilation Album Chart for his project Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica: The Reggae Collector’s Edition.
In response to questions as to whether Trap songs are “drowning out” the Dancehall sound, Bounty Killer says that there was no competition, as the two genres are not in contention, but affirms that he is pleased that Trap artists have been blossoming.
After 23 years with Voicemail, Qraig, who makes up one-half of the famed Dancehall duo, will release his highly anticipated solo debut album titled Listen To Me on June 24.
Bounty Killer has affirmed that he has no need to be strutting around with a huge entourage of frowning men, as not only does it look unprofessional, but could be considered, a pathetic display of paranoia.
Dancehall star Shane O’s new Trap-infused track Dark Room, is being hailed as a breath of fresh air by Dancehall fans, who say they have become fed up with the monotonous, unmelodious and overly-violent lyrical content which have characterized the majority of Trap songs being recorded in Jamaica.
Quite a few of your dancehall and reggae favorites have somehow balanced illustrious careers with parenting.
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has continued his social media streak on why he is a cut above the rest, in response to allegations by Shenseea and Masicka fans that he’s jealous of their recent Gold Certifications.
Munga Honorable’s attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has shot down online chatter that the Dancehall deejay has been arrested and charged with assault.
Reggae instrumentalist Addis Pablo believes there’s still a place in Jamaica for Dub and Instrumental music.
The music industry has been plunged into mourning yet again with the sudden death of Andrea Stewart, the wife of reggae singer Tinga Stewart.
Dancehall artist Dadre is distancing herself from the actions of social media star Ivany Wright who provoked the ire of the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA).
There will be a service of thanksgiving for the life of Mighty Diamonds singer Fitzroy Bunny Diamond Simpson on May 12th at the Boulevard Baptist church.
After igniting Europe in the Summer of 2019, Queen of Dancehall Spice is set to head back to the mainland of the continent, from June 26 to July 3 for a slew of performances spanning Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands.
Just like he did in Accompong Town in 2021, Buju Banton has thrown his support behind a new challenger going up against an incumbent Maroon Colonel, this time, in Moore Town Portland.
Video footage of two women in West Kingston, attempting to engage in combat with Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers, while being cheered along by community members, prior to being checkmated by the army men, have been met with contrasting reactions from Dancehall artists Spice and Stacious.