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Charlie Chaplin To Face Court On June 3 On Property Damage Charge
Veteran Dancehall artist Charlie Chaplin is getting ready to face the music as his trial on malicious destruction of property charge will begin on June 13.
Shaneil Muir Calls Out Fans For Not Supporting Her New Song ‘Black Is Beautiful’
After the release of her new single Black Is Beautiful, Top Gyal Shaneil Muir issued a stern word to Dancehall music fans.
Marcia Griffiths Laments Reggae Month Not Becoming A Massive International Affair
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths is lamenting the fact that after 14 years, Reggae month has not grown to become a massive international affair, given the global importance of Jamaican popular music since the 1960s.
Reggae Legend John Holt Goes Gold In The UK
Scwayne “Bamm” Holt—grandson of late Reggae icon John Holt—is overjoyed after the lover’s rock mogul’s 1000 Volts of Holt was certified Gold in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 4).
Africa: A New Frontier For Dancehall Music?
Popcaan and his Dancehall compatriots’ recent sojourns to sections of the African continent to headline sold-out concerts have resulted in the resurfacing of suggestions that the Motherland is the “new frontier for the Dancehall genre” and this is where Jamaican artists’ should place their focus.
Marcia Griffiths Says Only Music Can Unite Jamaica, Calls For More Positive Songs
The Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths is pleading with Jamaican musicians to record more positive songs, especially in light of the turbulence Jamaica is undergoing, as music has proven time and time again, to be the only tool capable of uniting the violence-plagued country.
Bob Marley’s Daughter Cedella Says He Would Have Been A Ganja Farmer If Alive
Bob Marley’s firstborn biological daughter Cedella Marley said that if her father were alive today, he would be a marijuana farmer.
Marley: ‘A Family Legacy’ To Be Exhibited In Grammy Museum
On February 9, Legendary Reggae Hitmaker Bob Marley and his family’s legacy will once more be on exhibition for fans to see.
Shenseea Bares Soul On New Yo Gotti Collab “Forever Ballin'”
Dancehall star Shenseea opened up about pouring her soul into Forever Ballin’, a song which she’s featured on with American rapper Yo Gotti, off his newest album, CM10.
Rytikal Freed Of Gun Charges
Dancehall artist Rytikal, whose real name is Rohan McFarlane, was freed of illegal gun and ammunition charges in the Supreme Court this morning.
Lil Uzi Vert Says He’ll Bleach His Skin, Changes Avatar To Vybz Kartel
It’s Black History Month in the US and Canada and Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert has found an unconventional way to kickstart the month-long celebration.
Grange Urges Jamaican Artists To Steer Clear Of Gun Lyrics
Minister of Entertainment and Culture Olivia “Babsy” Grange has called on Jamaica’s artists and songwriters to steer clear of gun lyrics, and instead, use the island’s music to push the positivity for which Dancehall and Reggae have been long-known and embraced globally.
Popcaan Offers Remedy For Beef Among Women In Dancehall
Dancehall deejay Popcaan has weighed in on the ongoing beef among the popular women in Dancehall, claiming that their behavior is unlike that of the male artists.
Pamputtae On Lady Saw Vs Spice: ‘Just Another 9-Day Talk’
Dancehall artist Pamputtae says the imbroglio between Marion Hall and Queen of Dancehall Spice, will be nothing more than the proverbial Jamaican “nine-day wonder”.
Jay-Z Snaps During Photo-Op With Barrington Levy
Rapper icon and music mogul Jay-Z made it clear he doesn’t like waiting to get his picture taken while posing with Dancehall legend Barrington Levy at a New York City event recently.
Mavado Teams Up With Former Manager For Third Studio Album
Dancehall star Mavado has recently rekindled the relationship with his former manager, Julian Jones-Griffith. Together, the business partners have begun work on a third album.
Spice Calls Out ‘Hypocritical’ Male Artists Over Same-Sex Scenes In Music Videos
Queen of Dancehall Spice has once again pointed to what she says is the hypocrisy of her male colleagues, who, on one hand, put women engaging in sexual activities with each other in their music videos, yet lash out at the rest of the LGBTQ community.
Koffee Hyped About Upcoming Feature On Cruel Santino’s Album
Grammy-award-winning Reggae singer Koffee is buzzing, not only about her soon-to-be-released debut album, but also her feature on Nigerian rapper Cruel Santino’s sophomore album titled Subaru Boys: FINAL HEAVEN.
10Tik To Release ‘Soul Of The City’ EP
Kingston-born dancehall star 10Tik is gearing up for the release of a five-song EP dubbed Soul of the City.