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Exclusive: Flourgon, Producer Redman At Odds Over Miley Cyrus Settlement

Hugh 'Redman' James, the producer of Flourgon's 1988 hit We Run Things, says he's yet to receive compensation following the Dancehall artist's successful lawsuit against American singer Miley Cyrus three…

I-Octane Explains Why He Didn’t Perform In Jamaica For Four Years

Like some of his peers, reggae’s ‘Hot Ras’ I-Octane relocated to The States during the pandemic, where the entertainment scene proved more lively. But as he reveals, his absence from…

Masicka Shares Release Date, Cover Art For Sophomore Album ‘Generation Of Kings’

Dancehall artist Masicka says his second studio album, Generation of Kings (G.O.K.), will be released on Friday, December 1. It will be his first full-length project since signing to Def…

Queen Omega’s Viral ‘No Love Dubplate’ Gets Official Release Via Sony Music

Trinidadian artist Queen Omega's No Love Dubplate, which went viral over the summer, was officially released on streaming platforms via RCA, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH / Robots & Humans Music…

Producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James Speaks On New Album Celebrating 40 Of His Biggest Hits

Producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James is in jubilant spirits ahead of the release of the reggae anthology dubbed ‘Redman International— We Run Things’ on December 1. The album, which will be…

Capleton Names His Two Favourite Songs As A Youth: “You Have To Respect Longevity And Substance”

Reggae and dancehall stalwart Capleton is encouraging younger artists to honour their forerunners. “We just haffi mek the youths dem know seh humbleness is the key towards life and humility…

Negril Wants Burning Spear Following Reggae Legend’s Tribute To Resort Town

Negril — the tenth track on Burning Spear’s Grammy-nominated album No Destroyer, in which he pours adoration on the resort town — is being celebrated by the Negril Chamber of…

Dexta Daps To Release ‘Trilogy’ Album On His 38th Birthday

Dancehall artist Dexta Daps will be gifting his fans his third studio album on his 38th birthday—January 12, 2024. Titled Trilogy, the project will have 15 tracks. “It aguh be my…