Foota Hype Criticises Prime Minister For Defunding Maroons Who Declare Sovereignty
Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ decision to withhold financial and other State support from the Accompong community in North West St.
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Konshens Adopts Kenyan Name
Kenyan fans are celebrating Konshens’ adoption of the African name Otieno, which they have bestowed upon him along with his own Kenyan ‘national Identification card’.
Romeich Calls For Entertainment Reopening To Lower Crime
Popular music manager and entrepreneur Romeich Major says more Jamaicans should get vaccinated to encourage a reopening of the entertainment sector, which will, in turn, reduce crime.
Sinéad O’Connor Dedicates Bob Marley’s ‘Ride Natty Ride’ To Late Son
Irish pop singer Sinéad O’Connor has cited Reggae legend Bob Marley’s 1979 single Ride Natty Ride, as part of her tribute to her 17-year-old son, who committed suicide on Friday.
Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ Goes Double Platinum In UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ slow-burning classic Three Little Birds is the first song by the Reggae group to reach a multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom (UK).
Sister Nancy’s Timeless ‘Bam Bam’ Certified Silver In The UK
Dancehall legend Sister Nancy’s timeless song Bam Bam is now certified silver in the United Kingdom (UK).
Versi Mentions Popcaan’s Mother By Name In Diss Track
Dancehall artist Versi has followed up his war of words with Popcaan by releasing a new diss track called Popcaan Suck Back Yu Madda, where he mentions the Unruly Boss’ mother, popularly known as Miss Rhona, by name.
Alkaline Receives Billboard Plaque For ‘Top Prize’
Dancehall deejay Alkaline started the new year with a bang, after receiving a Billboard plaque for the success of his sophomore album, Top Prize.
Kranium Says Most Dancehall Artists Only “Cry” Unity When They’re Falling Off
New York-based Dancehall artist Kranium says he has noticed that most of the members of the fraternity who call for unity are only doing so when they’re falling off.
Spice Says Winning Grammy Is More Important Than Being At The Ceremony
Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall Spice says winning the golden gramophone for the Best Reggae Album at this year’s awards ceremony is more important than being there physically.
Popcaan’s Night Out In Ghana Marred By Gunfire, Altercation
What was supposed to be a night of enjoyment for Dancehall deejay Popcaan at a popular club in East Legon, Ghana, quickly turned chaotic after an altercation and gunfire on Wednesday (January 5).
Bounty Killer Reacts To Archbishop’s Remix Of His Gun Tune: “Church Badness”
Bounty Killer is delighting in Archbishop of Kingston Father Kenneth Richard’s new “dubplate” in which the clergyman interpolated the Warlord’s gun-slinging 1995 hit song Miss Ivy Last Son and sang it like a “Great Christian Hymn of our times” during the National Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday morning.
The Times Bob Marley Was Expelled From The US
Reggae legend Bob Marley was ordered by United States Immigration officials, to leave the country or be deported, on two occasions, records dating back to 1966 have revealed.
London On Da Track Spends New Year In Jamaica
American record producer, rapper and songwriter London on da Track rang in the new year in Jamaica.
Chronic Law Takes Jab At “Dollies” With New Song Teaser
Dancehall deejay Chronic Law has stepped on several toes, after posting a teaser for a forthcoming track that questions the authenticity of some women’s appearance in real life, versus social media.
Jah Cure Could Be Granted Bail Next Week After 103 Days In Dutch Prison
Reggae singer Jah Cure is longing for his first public hearing for attempted murder and aggravated assault as it could give him an opportunity to be granted bail if the court decides in his favor.
Fire In the Booth’s Seven-Week Long Jamaican Dancehall Series Begins
Goody Good deejay Pamputtae, will be the queen of the pack, the lone female artist repping Dancehall in Fire in the Booth, the world’s most viewed freestyle platform, which premiers its seven weeklong Jamaica series today, featuring Jahshii, Sean Paul, Teejay, Skillibeng, Daddy1, Lalee and others.
Popcaan Blasts Versi After Claims He Helped To “Build Unruly”
Dancehall artist Versi, formerly known as Versatile – a former Unruly Camp member, set off a firestorm yesterday after declaring that he was partly responsible for establishing Popcaan’s ‘Unruly’ brand.
Charly Black, Konshens Show Dancehall Unity In Kenya
Dancehall stars Charly Black and Konshens have been riding high since the release of their albums last year.
Sevana To Go On Trial For Death By Dangerous Driving Charge
Reggae singer Sevana will go on trial on October 31st to fight for her freedom as she is facing a death by dangerous driving case in the Westmoreland Circuit Court.