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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

‘Despacito’ Lawyers Respond To Copyright Lawsuit Brought By Dancehall Producers Steely & Clevie

By Claudia Gardner Sun, March 20 2022, 07:35 PM EST

On Friday, March 18, the attorneys for Despacito singer Luis Fonsi responded to Dancehall label Steely & Clevie’s Fish Market/Dem Bow copyright infringement lawsuit, pleading that they “have not engaged in any type of infringement,” that “there is no actionable similarity between the works at issue,” and by and large that they “deny knowledge or information sufficient to respond” to the majority of the allegations.

Shenseea Breaks Silence On Copyright Lawsuit: “Y’all Still Stupid”

By Ramona Samuels Sun, March 20 2022, 07:15 PM EST

Shenseea has broken her silence on the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her and Interscope Records over the use of elements from Denise Belfon and Pupa Nas-T’s Work (1999) in her new Megan Thee Stallion collab Lick.

Skillibeng Claps Back At Terro Don Over Accusations Of ‘Buying Views’

By Tishanna Williams Sun, March 20 2022, 03:32 PM EST

As if he wasn’t under enough pressure from the feud with his ex-artist Silk Boss, Dancehall producer and YouTuber Terro Don seems to have just gained a new enemy in Skillibeng.

Sean Paul Says He Had A “Talk” With Shenseea

By Claudia Gardner Sun, March 20 2022, 09:30 AM EST

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul says he is not in favor of some of the lyrical content in some of Shenseea’s songs, which go against the grain of Jamaican music culture, and has had a dialogue with her on the matter.

PM Holness Lauds Yaksta, BVLK H3RO

By Claudine Baugh Sun, March 20 2022, 03:47 AM EST

Reggae and Dancehall artists Yaksta and BLVK H3RO were lauded by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at last week’s Budget Debate in Parliament.

Beenie Man Says Labels Are Fighting Over His New Album ‘Simma’

By Ramona Samuels Sun, March 20 2022, 03:35 AM EST

The highly anticipated album Simma from King of Dancehall, Beenie Man, is expected for release this year.

Shaggy Gets A Lot Off His Chest In New Song ‘Mi Nuh Know’: Watch

By Claudia Gardner Fri, March 18 2022, 09:42 PM EST

Dancehall megastar Shaggy got a niggling, unaddressed issue off his chest, music-wise—one so bothersome, that he uncharacteristically uttered the F-bomb, not once, but twice, in his newly-released track dubbed Mi Nuh Know, to the amusement and “shock” of some of his peers.

Sister Nancy In Australia For ‘Queen Of The Dancehall’ Concert Series

By Claudia Gardner Fri, March 18 2022, 08:10 PM EST

Dancehall legend Sister Nancy has touched down in Australia for a four-concert series. The series begins tonight at the Red Rattler in Sydney, and sees the Bam Bam singer performing alongside the Legal Shot Sound System from France, at what has been described as a sold-out show by the organizers.

Bob Marley Biopic Release Date Announced

By Dani Mallick Fri, March 18 2022, 05:54 PM EST

Paramount Pictures has announced that their untitled Bob Marley biopic is set for release on January 12, 2024.

Deep Jahi Hospitalised With An Undisclosed Illness

By Claude Mills Fri, March 18 2022, 05:01 PM EST

Dancehall and Reggae artist Deep Jahi has been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness. Yesterday, the Private Party singer sparked concern when he shared an Instagram photo of himself hooked up to an IV, and wearing a black face mask on a hospital bed.

Shenseea Faces $10 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Lick’ Song With Megan Thee Stallion

By Claudia Gardner and Claude Mills Fri, March 18 2022, 01:41 PM EST

Shenseea and her label Interscope Records are facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over the use of elements of Denise Belfon’s Soca song Work, in the Jamaican singer’s Lick collaboration with rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

PM Andrew Holness Announces Grants, Loans For Reggae And Dancehall Stakeholders

By Claudia Gardner Thu, March 17 2022, 11:32 PM EST

Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced an annual “modern music grant” for Reggae and Dancehall entertainers and musicians, to pursue what he has described as their “professional advancement”.

Sean Paul Happy To Be Back On Stage After Two Years

By Dani Mallick Thu, March 17 2022, 06:54 PM EST

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is happy to be back on stage after his hiatus due to the pandemic.

Mr. Lexx Announces Final Album ‘Like I Never Left’ Ahead Of Retirement

By Dani Mallick Thu, March 17 2022, 06:00 PM EST

Veteran Dancehall deejay Mr. Lexx is working on his final album before retirement from the industry.

Patra Teams Up With Dancehall Producer NotNice For New Music

By Claudia Gardner Thu, March 17 2022, 05:09 PM EST

Romantic Call singer Patra has teamed up with Dancehall producer Ainsley ‘NotNice’ Morris to record tracks, ahead of her official return to music, after a years-long hiatus.

Skip Marley’s ‘Faith’ Featured In Barack Obama-led Netflix Docuseries

By Claudia Gardner Thu, March 17 2022, 04:38 PM EST

The song Faith, from Skip Marley’s 2020 Grammy-nominated EP Higher Place, is featured in Our Great National Parks, a Netflix docuseries scheduled to commence on April 13.

Wizkid’s ‘True Love’ With Projexx, Tay Iwar Sells 100k Units In US

By Claudine Baugh Thu, March 17 2022, 10:55 AM EST

Afropop star Wizkid has sold over 100,000 units in pure sales and audio streaming in the United States for his collaborative single True Love which featured Jamaican singer Projexx and Nigerian singer Tay Iwar.

Sizzla Says It’s Time Jamaica Leave The UK Privy Council

By Claudia Gardner Thu, March 17 2022, 10:25 AM EST

Sizzla Kalonji has come out in support of attorney-at-law Hugh Small, who, days ago symbolically burnt his old white horsehair wigs, which are a part of the garb worn historically, by lawyers and judges in the criminal courts of Britain and its colonies.

N’Hance, Son Of Gaza Sheba, Airs Out Relationship Blues With Breakout Song ‘No Love’

By Claude Mills Thu, March 17 2022, 10:13 AM EST

It is not easy being a second-generation star. Just ask 21-year-old N’Hance, who is the son of former Portmore Empire standout Gaza Sheba.

Shenseea To Headline Reggae Sumfest 2022

By Tishanna Williams Thu, March 17 2022, 10:09 AM EST

Jamaican singer Shenseea will be joining Sizzla as one of the headline acts for Reggae Sumfest 2022.