Shella Topstar Ready To ‘Shell’ Reggae Sumfest On Debut
Dancehall artist Shella Topstar is slated to perform at this year’s staging of one of Jamaica’s biggest summer events, Reggae Sumfest.
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Sugar Minott Memorial Bitter-Sweet This Year With Tragic Drowning Of Singer’s Grandson
The jubilant atmosphere that traditionally accompanies the annual birthday celebrations for the late singer, Sugar Minott, was tinged by grief and mourning this year.
Meet 1Biggs Don, The Drake Co-Signed Dancehall Artist On The Edge Of Stardom
Social media is often criticized for its many negative effects, but every so often, the algorithm-driven content mills churn out something life-changing, and that seems to be the end of the stick Mandeville-born 1Biggs Don has found himself on, teetering on the edge of stardom with his viral freestyle, Bwoii Affi.
Skeng Determined To Get To Guyana For ‘Baderation’ Show After Kingston Airport Arrest
Skeng and his management and legal teams are working assiduously this morning to unravel the logistical challenges of jetting the popular Dancehall artist to Guyana so that he can honor his booking commitments there.
Starr Dawkins Says Lincoln 3Dot Broke Up With Her After Finding Out They Were Cousins
For Miami-based rhyme slinger Lincoln 3Dot, finding out he and ‘Cookie Wash’ CEO Starr Dawkins were cousins was the ultimate dealbreaker for their three-year relationship.
Skeng Arrested At Norman Manley Airport After Altercation With Security
The police have confirmed that Dancehall artist Skeng was removed from a flight at the Norman Manley International Airport at about 1:50 p.m
Shab Don’s Corruption Hearing Extended
Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, who was freed of gun related charges on April 7, once again faced the law in the Kingston and St.
Beenie Man Blames Promoter After Being Expelled By Police From Stage
After initially disobeying police orders and threatening to leave the Pepperseed stage show with his backing band, which was also scheduled to back Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man has issued a release blaming the show promoters for the imbroglio which resulted in his expulsion from the stage.
Hotta Rice’s Bail Conditions Eased To Allow Travel, Doctor Visits With Wife
Popular Dancehall selector and promoter Hotta Rice is in high spirits after amendments were made to the conditions of his bail as he awaits trial for a domestic dispute, in which his wife of nine years—who is currently three months pregnant—fired a gunshot at him, after he allegedly tried to strangle her.
Neako Fire Makes Call For Dancehall To Be Saved From Scruffy Deejays
Popular Spanish Town-based music selector Neako Fire has joined his compatriot Foota Hype, in expressing chagrin about the shabby appearance of some of the upcoming male artists who are being criticized widely for oftentimes turning up to perform at stage shows looking like bush robbers.
Dancehall Artist Choppa Banks Killed In Shootout With Cops
Dancehall artist Choppa Banks was gunned down in a confrontation with the police on Saturday. The ChopMode artist, whose real name is Swayne Hall, was killed during a dramatic daylight shootout that claimed the life of one of St Ann’s most wanted man, 42-year-old Manton Brown, also known as ‘Banton’, and also injured a policeman.
Minister Marion Hall On Skatta’s Sumfest Invite: “How Dare You Call Me Out For Dancehall Night?”
“My manager been talking about the gospel night. That’s the only night I will go on.”
Peter Tosh’s Former Manager Copeland Forbes To Release Book ‘Reggae My Life Is’
Iconic artiste manager Copeland Forbes, former manager of Peter Tosh, who in the past administered the musical affairs and tours of some of Reggae’s biggest icons, has announced that his long-awaited memoir titled Reggae My Life Is, will be released within a matter of weeks.
Grange Renews Call For Jamaican Artists To Get Vaccinated, Amidst 5th Wave
Minister of Entertainment Olivia Grange, has called on Jamaican artists and fans of live music to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19, as Jamaica enters what is now being described as the fifth wave of the virus.
Skatta Burrell Says Dave Kelly Inspired Him To Be Creative And Original
Reggae Sumfest Executive Skatta Burrell has given further insight into the festival’s Madhouse Tribute to Dave Kelly set for Saturday, July 23, in honor of the iconic Dancehall music producer, who has among his credits, the Pepperseed, Arab Attack, Showtime, Joy Ride, Stink and Dugu Dugu riddims.
Dexta Daps, Iyara Headline Bellevue Music Fest
Dancehall star Dexta Daps delivered a marquis performance at the Bellevue Music fest held in the OutDoor Venue at The Genasis Event Center in Orlando, Florida last week.
Dre Island Shares New Song ‘All Night’ From Upcoming Sophomore Album ‘High Times’
Reggae crooner Dre Island has given listeners a taste of what’s to come on his sophomore album, with the release of the first single on the project titled All Night.
Shaggy ‘Flips The Bird’ And Some Fans Are Not Happy
Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s decision to post a photograph of himself, Spice, Shane Hoosong and Ranch Entertainment studio engineer Grant Woods Valentine jointly displaying an obscene hand gesture, has not gone down well with some of his fans.
Shenseea Made 2022 Music Ambassador For WNBA’s Connecticut Sun
Jamaican singer Shenseea is the Connecticut Sun’s 2022 Music Ambassador for the WNBA team’s 20th Anniversary season.
Shenseea Says ‘Lick’ Did What It Was Supposed To Do
Shortly after Shenseea teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion for the single Lick, all hell broke loose.