Julian Marley Announces New EP ‘1692’ And Tour, Shares New Song ‘The Tide Is High’
Julian Marley has announced his upcoming EP titled 1692 due out in September via Monom Records.
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Barbara Gloudon, The Most Deejayed-About Journalist In Dancehall, Has Died
Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of iconic Jamaican journalist and talk show host Barbara Gloudon, the playwright who etched veteran Dancehall artist Josey Wales’ 1986 cautionary hit song Wrong Move into the ears and psyche of Jamaicans, and whose name Vybz Kartel and Buccaneer immortalized in punch lines in four songs.
Ella Mai Says Her Dancehall-Themed Party Would Have Spice, And Vybz Kartel Via Zoom
After being one of the scores of party-goers ‘skinning it out’ at Cardi B’s ‘Passa Passa’ Dancehall-themed birthday bash last October, Boo’d Up singer Ella Mai says her Dancehall celebration would have Spice and Vybz Kartel as the guests of honor.
Aidonia Says He And Vybz Kartel Are Among Few Leaders In Dancehall
Aidonia says the tendency of Jamaican artists to jump on the latest musical trends is nothing new, as piracy and mimicry have characterized Dancehall, which has been comprised of a few leaders and mainly followers since its inception.
Dr. Orville Burrell: Shaggy To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Brown University
Dancehall megastar Shaggy will be conferred with one of nine honorary doctorates, by one of the United States’ leading Ivy League research universities, come Saturday, May 28.
Popcaan To Headline ‘Unruly Culture Splash’ In Croatia
Popcaan’s Unruly brand in collaboration with London-based music and travel company Pollen have teamed up for Unruly Culture Splash, a four-day festival fusing Jamaican, African and UK music to be held in Croatia.
Deejaying National Water Commission Protester Prompts Dancehall Remix
A video clip of an exuberant male National Water Commission (NWC) staff member, spitting lyrics demanding payment of monies owed to workers by the Government of Jamaica, has taken on a life of its own, with producer Neutron Obliv creating a remix.
Dona-V To Release Dennis Brown Cover ‘Should I’
Dennis Brown may be the most-covered reggae artist given his amazing catalogue of reggae and lover’s rock songs.
Videoropes Releases ‘Reality Of The Dancehall Pt. 2’ Film That Champions Jamaican Culture
Dancehall videographer-turned-film-director ‘Videoropes’ wants to use art to shift narratives and tell beautiful, nuanced stories about black people while also championing his Jamaican culture.
Buju Banton Barred From Entering Maroon Settlement
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.
Leftside Says Masicka’s Biggest Strength Is His Songwriting
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.
Dave Kelly Hints At New Music With Bounty Killer And Cham
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 Distances Himself From Brother Jelly Bads After Leaked Video. Fans Ask What About Drake.
Popcaan has apparently distanced himself from his brother, Jelly Bads after a video of the producer performing oral sex on a female was leaked.
Skeng Calls Himself The New Shabba Ranks
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.
‘Contractor’ Receives Billboard Plaque For ‘Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica’
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.
Bounty Killer Says Trap Not “Drowning Out” Dancehall, But Is Pleased It’s Making A Mark
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.
Qraig Talks Solo Debut Album And The Evolution of Voicemail
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 Says Artists With Massive Entourages Appear Unprofessional, Paranoid
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.
Shane O’s ‘Dark Room’ Being Hailed As A Trap Dancehall Classic
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.
Ten Dancehall And Reggae Artists Who Also Balance Motherhood
Quite a few of your dancehall and reggae favorites have somehow balanced illustrious careers with parenting.