Vybz Kartel On Afrobeats Vs. Dancehall: “Every Genre Has Its Space”
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel weighed in on the ongoing debate about Afrobeats’ rise and its perceived impact on Dancehall.
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Lt Stitchie’s Family Hoping For “Full And Complete Recovery” After Major Stroke
Gospel and Dancehall artist Lt. Stitchie is reportedly hospitalized at a public medical facility in Kingston after suffering a debilitating stroke, a family member has confirmed.
Sean Paul To Star In Burger King’s “Frozen Pink Lemonade” Short Film During 2024 MTV VMAs
The fast-food giant Burger King has partnered with MTV to create a 75-second short film featuring multi-platinum Grammy award-winning Dancehall superstar Sean Paul.
Sha’Carri Richardson Turns To ‘Fearless’ Vybz Kartel Lyrics Ahead Of High-Stakes 100m Rematch
American track star Sha’Carri Richardson has turned to Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel for pre-race motivation ahead of a high-stakes rematch against Olympic champion Julien Alfred at the Zurich Diamond League this Thursday.
The Marley Brothers Hit Vancouver To Kick Off First Tour In 20 Years: “We’re Fulfilling Our Responsibility”
The Marley brothers—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—are set to embark on their ‘Legacy Tour,’ marking their first joint outing in over twenty years.
Kenyan Artist Stevlims Talks Creating Viral Video For Vybz Kartel’s 2011 Hit ‘Poor People Land’
Kenyan national Stephen “Stevlims” Omondi, the television videographer who created a viral unsolicited music video back in 2011 for the Worl’ Boss’ hit song Poor People Land, is still struggling to convince fans that he is neither Vybz Kartel nor the singer of the song.
Tems Acknowledges Buju Banton’s Criticisms Of Afrobeats, But Says Genre Is Escapist Music
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, in responding to Buju Banton‘s criticism of Afrobeats as frivolous music, says the genre is intended for escapism as opposed to addressing societal issues.
Masicka Brings Dancehall Energy To Usher’s North American Tour In Toronto
R&B fans at Usher’s “Past, Present, and Future” North American tour experienced a taste of Dancehall when Jamaican artist Masicka made a surprise appearance on Monday night at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
Dancehall Veteran Lt. Stitchie Hospitalized After Brain Hemorrhage
Gospel Dancehall star Lieutenant Stitchie has suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and is currently in a coma at a long-term care facility.
Likkle Vybz And His Brothers’ UTG Initiative Foundation Donate To Six Portmore Schools
Adidja Jahiem ‘Likkle Vybz’ Palmer, the eldest son of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, has donated essential supplies to six schools in Portmore through the UTG Initiative Foundation, which he co-founded with his brothers Akheel ‘Likkle Addi’ Palmer and Aiko-Don Palmer.
Dawn Penn’s ‘No, No, No’ In New Netflix Hit ‘Kaos’
Dawn Penn’s You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No) is featured in Netflix’s latest hit, Kaos.
Vybz Kartel Considers Running For MP In The Future
Vybz Kartel has undoubtedly influenced society in many ways through popular culture, but he is also confident that he would be an effective Member of Parliament.
Safaree Brings Back-to-School Joy To Pondside, Hanover
Scores of children turned out at the Pondside Primary and Infant School in Hanover, on Thursday for Jamaican-American rapper Safaree “Stuntman” Samuels’ much-anticipated back-to-school treat.
Blak Ryno: “Don’t Mistake Fear For Loyalty”
Ex Gaza Empire member Blak Ryno is moving past his dust-up with Shawn Storm, but not before airing his thoughts on dancehall’s current buzzword: loyalty.
Gussie Clarke Hit With Cease And Desist From Tiger
An attorney-at-law representing Dancehall veteran Norman ‘Tiger’ Jackson has issued a cease and desist order to producer Gussie Clarke of Dubplate Music Publishers to stop acting as the authorized publishing representative of the 64-year-old artist.
Joe Bogdanovich Donates To Gaza Fan Who Launched GoFundMe For Kartel Concert
Joe Bogdanovich, organiser of Vybz Kartel’s first post-prison concert, is helping a fan get a frontstage view of the highly-anticipated event at the National Stadium on December 31.
Bob Marley’s ‘Is This Love’ Goes Double Platinum In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1978 track Is This Love is now certified 2X Platinum in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (August 30).
Spice Earns Her First Certification In The UK With ‘So Mi Like It’
Queen of Dancehall Spice has earned her first Silver certification in the United Kingdom with her 2014 track So Mi Like It.
Interview: Afro B Speaks On Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats, His Jamaican Collabs And More
Popular Afrobeats star Afro B— known for hits such as Drogba (Joanna), Shape Nice (with Vybz Kartel and Dre Skull), Fine Wine & Hennessy (featuring Slim Jxmmi) and much more—has disagreed with Buju Banton’s criticisms of the genre.
Shawn Storm Says He Wasn’t Offended By ‘#FreeKartel’ Campaign
From Zebra to Ninjaman, Dancehall has seen its fair share of artists hitting the slammer, but the outcry for freedom has never been louder than that for Vybz Kartel.