Buju Banton Says New Album Is “Ready”
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Buju Banton has announced that he will be releasing a new album, which he says is “ready”.
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Shenseea’s ‘Alpha’ Is Out Now, Fans Share Their Favorite Moments
Jamaican singer Shenseea has finally released her debut album Alpha today after five years in music.
Vybz Kartel Condemns YouTube Payola: ‘We Don’t Buy Views’
King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel wants to make it clear that he has never sought the help of YouTube payola to further propel or ignite hype around his videos or music.
Skillibeng Was A “Must Sign” For RCA Records
For RCA Records, Dancehall star Skillibeng was a “must sign” addition to their roster of talent which includes A$AP Rocky, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Doja Cat, H.E.R.,
Sean Paul: “I Do Straight Dancehall, I Don’t Do Pop. My Dancehall Goes Pop.”
“I do straight dancehall, I don’t do Pop, my Dancehall goes Pop,” Sean Paul reportedly declared on Wednesday morning, as he dignified the genre, which propelled him to international stardom, bringing him wealth, fame and musical glory.
Shenseea Shocked When She Realised American Artists Were Doing ‘7 Songs A Night’
Shenseea is known to be one of the hardest working Jamaican artists, but according to the Trending Gyal, she’s been doing way less than her American counterparts, which came as a shock and ultimately forced her to “up her game.”
Koffee On Why There’s No Features On Her Album, Says She’s Excited For Shenseea’s Album
Jamaican singer Koffee is the only star on her upcoming 10-track debut Gifted. “There’s actually no features on it,” the Grammy Award-winning singer told Lukie Wyniger aka Uncle Peng Peng, of the Peng Peng podcast out of Switzerland.
Tommy Lee Sparta Transferred To St. Catherine Prison
Dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta has been transferred from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre to a St Catherine prison two weeks after a bloody February 21 brawl with warders.
Sizzla Urges Africans In Ukraine: “Get Off The Streets; Stick To Your Own; Try To Get Home” Amidst Discrimination Accusations
Sizzla Kalonji has weighed in on reports of Sub-Saharan Africans, who are trying to leave Ukraine where they had been living, being singled out for acts of discrimination, violence and xenophobia in contravention of United Nations’ protection of migrants guidelines.
Jamaican Parliament Erupts In Laughter As Finance Minister Spits Lyrics From Anthony Red Rose’s ‘Tempo’
The Jamaican Parliament erupted in laughter yesterday after Minister of Finance Dr. Nigel Clarke spat lyrics from Dancehall singjay Anthony Red Rose’s breakout song, Tempo, during his 3 ½ hour presentation at the opening of the Budget Debate 2022/2023.
Jamaican Artists Work Twice As Hard, But Get Less Recognition Than US Counterparts —Cristy Barber
Grammy-nominated producer and music executive Cristy Barber is ruing the fact that while Jamaica’s Reggae and Dancehall music are the world’s most influential genres, artists from the island continue to be circumvented, and their musical glory given instead, to foreign artists who sample their songs and riddims.
Spice Attends Church Amid Social Media Hiatus
Amid her social media hiatus, it appears Dancehall Queen Spice is strengthening her relationship with God, after attending church over the weekend.
Jah Cure Trial: Prosecutors Seek Eight Year Prison Sentence For Reggae Singer
Prosecutors in the case against Jah Cure are lobbying for an eight-year sentence against the Reggae star, arguing that his alleged actions in The Netherlands amounted to premeditated attempted murder.
I-Octane Shares Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For New Album, ‘I AM GREAT’
On March 18, 2022, Dancehall singer I-Octane will release his fifth studio album, titled ‘I AM GREAT‘ and produced by Billboard hitmaker Troy “Troyton Music” Hinds.
Jamaican Cops Deploy Skeng’s Song In Anti-Gang Fight: ‘Weh Yuh Know Bout Gvnman Shifts?’
Jamaica’s Joint Anti-Gang Task Force appears to be relying heavily on the power of Reggae and Dancehall popular culture, including slangs and songs, to not only nullify the anti-informer culture but to make being an informant trendy, in their bid to capture gunmen and other hoodlums who are terrorizing the island.
Shenseea’s 21 Savage Collab Debuts On Multiple Billboard Charts
Shenseea’s R U That single featuring American rapper 21 Savage has made its debut on four Billboard charts.
Dancehall Artists Missing Out On Millions Due To “Uninspiring, Repetitive” Lyrics, Says Minister Samuda
Social Security Minister Karl Samuda has charged his colleague, Entertainment Minister Olivia Babsy Grange, to use her charm and skills to encourage new Dancehall artists to step up their lyrical game, as uninspiring and mediocre content, is causing them to miss out on millions.
“Denroy Morgan Was Unique,” Says Minister Olivia Grange
Minister of Culture, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has sent her condolences to the Morgan family in the wake of the passing of Reggae singer Denroy Morgan last week at the age of 76.
Popcaan Surprises Davido On Stage At O2 Concert
Afrobeats superstar Davido was pleasantly surprised by Dancehall deejay Popcaan at his massively successful O2 concert in London, on Saturday (March 5).
Jah Cure ‘Longing For’ His Freedom
Reggae artist Jah Cure is slated to return to court tomorrow as his criminal trial involving attempted murder charges is set to begin.