Ini Kamoze’s ‘Hotstepper’ Back On Charts Thanks To TikTok
Roots Reggae artist Ini Kamoze probably never dreamed that after almost three decades, his Here Comes The Hotstepper song would go viral.
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Marion Hall Moving Her Ministry To YouTube, Says ‘The Devil’ Resides On Facebook, IG
Minister Marion Hall has now clarified that while she is stepping away from Meta’s Facebook and Instagram social media platforms, she is not abandoning her Christian ministry, and is only transitioning over to Google’s video-sharing and social media platform, YouTube.
Jahshii, Dane Ray Beat DRMA Breach Charges
Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) charges against Cream Of The Crop artist Jahshii and Dancehall producer/artist Dane Ray were dismissed today after the entertainers appeared in the St.
“Sell It!” Marion Hall Speaks On Court-Ordered Sale Of Mansion To Pay Dog Bite Victim
Minister Marion Hall, formerly Queen Of Dancehall Lady Saw, is insisting that she has no objection to one of her mansions in Jamaica being sold, in order to recover $3 million (approximately $19,100 USD) which the Supreme Court had ordered her to pay to a day’s worker, who was bitten by her dogs in September 2009.
Lila Iké Reveals Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Reggae songstress Lila Iké has revealed that she was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In an interview with Yendi Phillipps on Sunday’s airing of the Odyssey, Iké, 27, broke her silence about her mental health struggle and how it threatened to halt her music career.
Jamaicans Fume Over Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Casting As Bob Marley In Upcoming Biopic
Like some of their African American counterparts did in 2020, when British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir was handpicked to play the roles of Barack Obama and Malcolm X, Jamaicans are upset that the British actor has been similarly picked to play the role of Reggae icon Bob Marley in an upcoming Paramount Pictures biopic.
Lisa Hyper’s ‘Sculpture’ Hits 2.5 Million Views On YouTube
Producer Tawanna Jones is pumped up about the success of Lisa Hyper’s ‘Sculpture’ single, one of the songs from her popular Ruku riddim project which was released in November last year.
Business Plan Approved For Long-Overdue Jamaica Music Museum
Cultural Studies Professor Carolyn Cooper has revealed that she has been reliably informed that the procurement process for Jamaica’s long-overdue state-of-the-art Reggae Music Museum is finally underway.
Etana Gets Teary-Eyed Over Police-Involved Shooting Of Mentally Ill Cousin
Grammy-nominated Reggae artist Etana is bewailing the shooting of her mentally ill cousin ‘Stenna’ this morning in August Town, St Andrew, allegedly by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
Damian Marley Says It Was An Honor To Produce On Bling Dawg’s Album
Grammy-winning Reggae star Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to produce two songs off Bling Dawg’s debut album Elev8, which was released on February 4.
Popcaan Bemoans Continued Lockdown Of Jamaica’s Entertainment Industry
Dancehall artist Popcaan has bewailed the continued lockdown of Jamaica’s entertainment industry, while many other nations have returned to normalcy.
Shakka Dax, Of Charly Black’s Team Unstoppable, Dead At 26 After Car Crash
Emerging Dancehall entertainer Shakka Dax, a member of dancehall star Charly Black’s Team Unstoppable crew, died on Thursday after he sustained injuries in a car crash in Oracabessa, St Mary.
Romeich Entertainment Welcomes Dancing Rebel To The Family
Popular Jamaican dancer and influencer Dancing Rebel has officially joined the Romeich Entertainment team with Romeich Major as her new manager.
Grange Urged To Establish Programs That Promote “Good, Clean” Dancehall Music
The matter of many upcoming, and established Jamaican artists’ unfettered use of violent and sexually degrading lyrics in their songs, has resurfaced for much discussion in recent times.
Bob Marley To Be Played By British Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir In Upcoming Biopic
After an extensive search, Paramount Pictures and Tuff Gong have reportedly selected British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir to play Bob Marley in an upcoming biopic.
Wayne Wonder Tells The Stories Behind His Hit Songs
Jamaican star Wayne Wonder recently shared some insight into the creative process that led to No Letting Go, Saddest Day, and a few of his other classic Dancehall hits.
Koffee Shares What To Expect From New Album ‘Gifted’
With her debut album Gifted set for release next month, Jamaican sensation Koffee has offered some insight into what fans can expect from the new project.
No ‘Reggae Valentine’ For Dexta Daps
After weeks of promotion, A Reggae Valentine, the concert which would have been headlined by Dancehall star Dexta Daps in the Bahamas tomorrow, was denied approval by the country’s Ministry of Health.
Rytikal Says Previously Recorded, ‘Unclean’ Songs Might Be Released, Without His Blessing
E-Syde artist Rytikal has informed his fans that although he assumed the new moniker Purytikal and had affirmed that he would be putting out only wholesome music as of now, they should not think ill of him if they hear some new, previously recorded unedifying content, the release of which is out of his control.
Bob Marley’s Grandson, Elijah, Steals The Show At Reggae Legend’s Birthday Concert
Elijah Marley, the 12-year-old son of Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, undeniably stole the show at his grandfather’s 77th birthday celebration last Sunday.