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.
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‘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.
Vybz Kartel Rubbishes Claims That He’s Jealous Of Shenseea, Masicka
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 Is An Honorable Citizen,’ Attorney Says After Man With ‘Munga’ Alias Arrested
Munga Honorable’s attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has shot down online chatter that the Dancehall deejay has been arrested and charged with assault.
Addis Pablo Says Jamaicans Are Still Interested In Dub Music
Reggae instrumentalist Addis Pablo believes there’s still a place in Jamaica for Dub and Instrumental music.
Andrea Stewart, Wife Of Reggae Artist Tinga Stewart, Dies Suddenly
The music industry has been plunged into mourning yet again with the sudden death of Andrea Stewart, the wife of reggae singer Tinga Stewart.
Dadre Distances Herself From Ivany’s ‘Shih-tzu’ Controversy
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).
Burials Dates Set For Mighty Diamond Singers Tabby And Bunny Diamond
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.
Spice Resumes Annual Tour Of Europe This Summer
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.
Buju Banton Backs 19-Year-Old Aspirant In Moore Town Maroon Chief Bid
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.
Spice Upset With JDF Soldiers Over West Kingston Fracas
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.
Masego, Don Toliver’s ‘Mystery Lady’ Certified Gold In The US
Mystery Lady, a 2020 collab with Jamaican-American singer Masego and rapper Don Toliver, is now certified Gold in the United States.
7 Dancehall, Reggae Albums To Expect In May
With summer fast approaching, there’s no shortage of new music to usher in the concerts and parties that are set to follow.
Shaggy Revealed As The ‘Space Bunny’ On ‘The Masked Singer’
In what could be described as an ironic twist of events Grammy Award-winning Jamaican superstar Shaggy was revealed as the Space Bunny in the most recent episode of The Masked Singer, following his elimination from the show.
Peter Tosh Outsells Bob Marley Thanks To Vinyl Sales
Regend legends Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff have re-entered the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the first time in years, fuelled by vinyl reissues of their classic albums on Record Store Day (RSD).