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Popcaan Reunites With Melissa Steel At UK Show: “We Got Something New Coming Real Soon”
Popcaan and Melissa Steel reunited at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Sunday, performing their 2014 summer hit Kisses for…
Jay-Z’s Reggae-Sampling Hits ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Encore,’ And ‘Bam’ Certified Gold In U.S.
Jay-Z's Lucifer (2003), Encore (2003), and Bam (2017) featuring Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley — which collectively sampled several classic Reggae…
Masicka Credits 50 Cent For Inspiring His Stage Name
Dancehall star Masicka has revealed that his stage name was inspired by rapper 50 Cent. During an interview with FOX…
Listening Party For Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Set For Kingston
Anticipation is high for the release of Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 album on her 41st birthday (December 8), and…
Grammy Awards 2024: Recording Academy Says 6% Of New Members Are Associated With Reggae
Of the over 2,400 music professionals who joined the Recording Academy in 2023, six percent (or at least 144) are…
Don Corleon Says Young Artists Deserve The Space To Grow
Dancehall producer Donovan 'Don Corleon' Bennett says he believes young artists should be given the space to reach musical maturity…
Inner Circle’s ‘Bad Boys’ Certified Silver In The UK
Bad Boys, Inner Circle's iconic song, which became the theme for the Cops TV show and the Bad Boys movie…
Byron Messia, Shenseea, Teejay, Jada Kingdom And More For Hot97’s Winter Jam 2023
Jamaican artists Byron Messia, Teejay, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Ding Dong and Nadg are all on the lineup for this year’s…
Universal Music Calls Max Romeo’s $15 Million Lawsuit A “Fishing Expedition”
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend Max Romeo, describing it as a "fishing expedition,” according to…
Vanessa Bling Praised For Longevity, Being Unproblematic After London Performance
Dancehall singer Vanessa Bling is receiving her flowers following a well-received performance at Indigo at the O2 in London, England, on Sunday. The venue’s lighting didn’t stand a chance against…
Jennifer Lopez Interpolates Alton Ellis Classic In New Song ‘Can’t Get Enough’
Jennifer Lopez is set to release a new single, Can’t Get Enough, which creatively interpolates lyrics and melody from I’m Still In Love With You, a 1967 classic by the…
Romeich Major Looking To Bring Christmas Cheer To Children’s Homes In Jamaica
Having acquired the moniker 'Jamaican Santa Claus' due to his philanthropic efforts, businessman and artist manager Romeich Major will be partnering with his associates at Pickney Pampering to bring Christmas…
Bounty Killer Says Dancehall Has Gotten “Too Dark”
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer doesn’t mince words when it comes to his criticism of modern Dancehall. He’s expressed disapproval of the hip-hop-fused beats and decreased rhyming, and is now revisiting…
Demarco Claps Back At Renee 6:30 Over ‘Puppy Tail’ Success
Dancehall artist Demarco has struck back at Renee 6:30’s claim that he manipulated her out of earnings from his 2014 hit Puppy Tail, inspired by her dance move of the…
Wayne Marshall Says He Sometimes Questions Where He’d Be Without Bounty Killer’s Help
Though some spectators tried to pit Wayne Marshall and Bounty Killer against each other in an online game of "who is more deserving of a national honour?", Marshall doesn’t shy…
Bounty Killer Shares What Drew Him To Former Alliance Members Vybz Kartel, Mavado And Busy Signal
In his own words, Bounty Killer has a helpful disposition. But he also has a knack for talent development, most evident with his once formidable Alliance collective. In a recent…
