PM Holness Lauds Yaksta, BVLK H3RO
Reggae and Dancehall artists Yaksta and BLVK H3RO were lauded by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at last week’s Budget Debate in Parliament.
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Beenie Man Says Labels Are Fighting Over His New Album ‘Simma’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
Jamaican singer Shenseea will be joining Sizzla as one of the headline acts for Reggae Sumfest 2022.
Silk Boss, Girlfriend ‘Brii’ Speak On Their Leaked Sex Tape, Voice Notes
Dancehall artist Silk Boss and girlfriend Sabreinna ‘Brii’ Williams are speaking out after the leak of their sex tape and some damning voice notes.
MRC Data Rebrands As Luminate
MRC Data, the company that powers the Billboard charts with data on music sales and streaming consumption, has rebranded itself as Luminate.
Iyara Takes Dancehall To Alaska
Dancehall artist Iyara is fresh from a vacation that saw him visiting far-off locales like the snow-laden landscapes of Alaska.
Bounty Killer Says He’s ‘Still Standing’ After Association With Dudus Led To US Visa Being Canceled
Bounty Killer paused on Tuesday to wish a happy birthday to former Tivoli Gardens strongman, Christopher “Dudus” Coke—his musical association with whom he said resulted in his visa being revoked in 2010.