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Christopher Martin Celebrates Daughter’s Schools’ Challenge Quiz Victory
Jamaican artist Christopher Martin has bragging rights after his daughter Kris-Sarai Martin and her teammates from the Creative Kids Learning…
Why Ishawna Rarely Posts Her Performances
She’s an established dancehall artist, but Ishawna’s social media accounts primarily highlight her luxurious, soft life. The Need Love singer…
Shenseea, Fantasia, And Missy Elliot Sample Dawn Penn’s ‘No, No, No’ For ‘The Color Purple’ Soundtrack
Hell No! (Reprise) - Missy Elliot Remix, a new collaboration between American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, Jamaican singer Shenseea, and American rapper…
Vybz Kartel Reunites With Children, Fiancé During “Family Day” At Prison: See Photos
'King Of Dancehall' Vybz Kartel has shared new photos of himself reuniting with fiancé Sidem Oztürk, and his sons Likkle…
Masicka’s ‘G.O.K.’ Sales Consistent With A Hit Dancehall Album, But It Could Have Done Better, Says Contractor
Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards, principal of Contractor Music Group, praised Masicka's Generation of Kings (G.O.K.) for its initial success in the…
Chase & Status, Bou’s Dancehall-Inspired ‘Baddadan’ Certified Gold In The UK
Chase & Status and Bou’s EDM/Dancehall-inspired track Baddadan, featuring IRAH, Flowdan, Trigga and Takura, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom, just…
Bounty Killer Asks Fans To Select Artists For His Reggae Sumfest Tribute: “Please Don’t Say Kartel Or Mavado”
Bounty Killer has called on his fans to help him select the artists, excluding Mavado and Vybz Kartel, whom they…
“That’s Cute,” Jada Kingdom Featured In Pardison Fontaine’s New Music Video
Rumored couple Jada Kingdom and Pardison Fontaine are living it up in the visuals for his new single, That’s Cute. …
Bass Guitarist Earl ‘Bagga’ Walker Dead At 75
Bass guitarist Earl "Bagga" Walker died on Thursday in Maryland at age 75. His sister, Orleen Campbell, confirmed that he passed away at MedStar Hospital. Walker, who made his name…
Babyface, Beres Hammond And Bounty Killer For Reggae Sumfest 2024
American singer Babyface and Jamaican acts Beres Hammond and Bounty Killer will be headlining the 2024 staging of Reggae Sumfest. The announcement was made earlier today via official social media.…
Tony Rebel Says Rastafari Remains Relevant In Reggae Despite “California Takeover”
Reggae/Dancehall veteran Tony Rebel says in spite of what is being touted as the California takeover of Reggae music, the influence of Rastafari on the genre remains relevant, and Jamaican…
MOBO Awards 2023: Nominees For ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ Revealed
Jamaican artists Shenseea, Popcaan, Byron Messia, Kabaka Pyramid and Valiant, and Trinidad singer Destra Garcia have been nominated for 'Best Caribbean Music Act' at the upcoming 26th edition of the…
Stick Figure, Collie Buddz Earn First Gold Certification In US
Smokin' Love, a 2014 collaboration between American Reggae band Stick Figure and Bermudian Reggae singer Collie Buddz, was certified Gold in the United States last month. The Recording Industry Association…
The 2023 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise: In Photos
The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, founded by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and his manager Dan Dalton, recently wrapped up its 8th successful voyage, entertaining 4,375 Reggae and Dancehall enthusiasts…
Ruger Covers Gyptian’s ‘Wine Slow’: “My Favorite Song Of All Time”
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ruger added a Jamaican twist to his recent Apple Music London Sessions performance shared on Wednesday. The young star performed slick renditions of his hits Asiwaju and…
Redman On Sanchez’s ‘Old Friend’: “I Never Liked This Cover Thing, Enuh”
Reggae singer Sanchez stands out for his unique approach to covering songs by both local and international artists. His rendition of Phyllis Hyman's 1986 hit Old Friend was a prime…
