Foreigners Still Collect The Lion’s Share Of Royalties In Jamaica
Overseas copyright holders are still collecting the bulk of royalties paid over by local radio stations for playing music.
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Di Genius Is Tired Of Dancehall ‘Purists And Critics With No Credentials’
Jamaican producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor says some veteran Reggae and Dancehall stakeholders are being irresponsible and unfair in critiquing the state of the industry, while not making any effort to improve the situation.
Raheem Sterling Gives Jahshii’s Music His Stamp Of Approval
Manchester City and England footballer Raheem Sterling has given fast-rising deejay, Jahshii, his stamp of approval, and says the Born Fighter artist has a big space on his playlist.
Tu Lox Chides Female Performers With Poor Stagecraft
The inability of some popular upcoming Jamaican artists to properly perform on stage, has again come up for discussion, as the island braces to resume the staging of some of its largest iconic music festivals, following the reopening of the entertainment sector.
“This Is Embarrassing” – Foota Hype On Shenseea’s ‘Alpha’ First Week Performance
Dancehall selector/producer Foota Hype has described the first week performance of Shenseea’s Alpha album as “embarrassing” and evidence that her 5.3 million Instagram followers are not genuine.
Yaksta, 10Tik To Appear On Acoustic Live On March 31
Entertainers 10Tik and Yaksta will be performing at an event dubbed ‘Acoustic Live’ at the Bamboo Splash Lawn at 90 Barbican Road on March 31st.
Anthony B Says ‘Chapping’ Lyrics Are Letting Down Reggae And Dancehall
The Original Fireman Anthony B has deemed Billboard’s announcement—that it will launch its first-ever US chart for Afrobeats Songs—a “wake-up call” for Reggae and Dancehall, which had its Digital Song Sales chart discontinued by the magazine two years ago.
Sizzla Kalonji Is Working On A New Album ‘Africa 54’
The King of Melodies Sizzla Kalonji is gearing up to release another album, this time, he says, dedicated fully to the 54 countries which make up the African continent and titled Africa 54.
L.A. Lewis Wants A Public Apology From Babsy Grange For ‘Assault’
The seven-star general entertainer and self-proclaimed Maroon chief Horus ‘L.A’ Lewis says he has filed assault charges against Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange in relation to an incident at a public event for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Trench Town on Tuesday.
Popcaan “Doesn’t Do Favorites” Except For Maybe Celine Dion
Dancehall artist Popcaan is known to be quite a character that Unruly fans can’t seem to get enough of.
Karen Mason, Jamaican Music Industry Executive, Is Dead
Karen Mason, a well-known Jamaican music industry executive who signed several Reggae and Dancehall artists to Elektra Records in the 1990s, has died.
Chris Brown, Sony Respond To Greensleeves’ US$1.5 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song
Chris Brown and his label Sony Music Entertainment responded to the US$1.5 million copyright infringement lawsuit which was filed against them by the UK-based Greensleeves Publishing Ltd in a New York District Court last year.
Jamaican Trap Artists Urged To “Graciously” Accept The Name “Chap Music” For Their Sub-Genre
“Chap music”. This is the name Dancehall artist Tu Lox, of Twin of Twins, says is the most suitable, official name that should be designated onto Jamaican Trap music, a sub-genre which is centered on violent and hedonistic criminal lifestyles such as scamming and witchcraft.
Sean Paul Shares Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For New Album ‘Scorcha’
Sean Paul is fixing to heat up the summer of 2022 with his eighth, full-length album Scorcha, which was delayed but now has a confirmed release date for May 27, 2022.
Spice Takes Home Comedy Chain On Nick Cannon’s ‘Wild N’ Out’
Spice was the celebrity guest on last night’s episode of MTV’s Wild N’ Out as the captain of the ‘New School’ team.
Minister Grange Boots L.A. Lewis From Royal Event: “LA, This Is Not Your Show”
There have been mixed reactions to an encounter between L.A. Lewis and Jamaican Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange, in which she interrupted an interview that reporters were conducting with the entertainer, and instructed a security officer to remove him from what has been described as a reserved area.
Trench Town Splits With Beenie Man As Royal Couple Greeted Like Superstars
On the day that Beenie Man made international headlines for Jamaicans were not enthusiastic about Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton’s visit, his Trench Town compatriots appear to have proven him wrong.
‘Beenie Man’s Dancehall Longevity Should Be Studied’
Beenie Man’s ability to maintain his relevance in Dancehall after four decades came up for discussion recently, after it was spurred by attorney-at-law and broadcast journalist Emily Shields, who is a huge supporter of Reggae and Dancehall.
Billboard Creates US Chart For Afrobeats Songs After Ditching Reggae Song Chart
Two years after Billboard discontinued its Reggae Digital Song Sales chart, the magazine announced yesterday that it has joined forces with the music festival and global Afrobeats brand Afro Nation to launch the first-ever US chart for Afrobeats Songs.
Buju Banton To Put Brand On Display At Miami Brunch, Fashion Show
The ‘Shop Buju Banton’ fashion line will debut a new collection at a brunch and fashion show in Miami next month.