Skillibeng Tops Audiomack, Tidal For 2021
Dancehall artist Skillibeng entered the new year with a duo of accolades that casts him as one of the front-runners among Jamaica’s most popular musical forms.
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‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’ For Freddie McGregor
Big Ship Boss Freddie McGregor is on the brink of releasing a new album, after signing a publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music last month.
Kabaka Pyramid Says Violent Lyrics Holding Jamaican Music Back
Kontraband artist Kabaka Pyramid sparked much discussion about the acceptance of contemporary Jamaican music, after he expressed concern that the violent lyrical content of many of the songs being produced on the island, might be militating against talented artists becoming mainstream successes.
Usain Bolt Working On Second Album
Retired Track and Field star turned Dancehall producer Usain Bolt is cooking up a second album, according to the UK Sun, just months after the release of his debut project, Country Yutes with friend and manager Nugent “NJ” Walker.
Sean Paul’s Mother And Grandmother, 90, Mistakenly Ate His “Special Brownies”
Jamaican superstar Sean Paul says he once got into a spot of bother, after his mother and 90-year old grandmother mistakenly ate, and got high, on the freshly-baked ganja cakes he had made for himself, for his birthday party.
Popcaan Drops J$2.4 Million On Bottle Of Champagne At Ghana Auction
Popcaan’s Ghananian $100,000 (J$2.4 million) spend on a bottle of champagne—valued at US$300 (J$46,000)—during a New Year’s Eve auction in Osu, left tongues wagging in Ghana, with some of the country’s nationals lampooning the Dancehall superstar, claiming he had squandered his money.
Spice Triggers Wig-Wearers With New Year’s Message: “Take Those Wigs Off And Wash Your Hair”
Dancehall diva Spice ruffled a lot of feathers on New Years Day after she posted a video on her Instagram page, instructing women who wear wigs and braids, to remove them and wash their real hair, to ring in 2022.
Jah Cure Flexes With Musical Achievements: “I Never Lose, I Either Win Or Learn”
Even though he spent his holidays behind bars, Dancehall/Reggae singer Jah Cure rang in the new year with a myriad of musical achievements.
Mr. Easy Happy His Song Brought “Peace” To Dog Paw’s Funeral Mourners
Dancehall star Mr. Easy recently shared a clip of the funeral of Christopher “Dog Paw” Linton with his song, Wish You Were Here blaring out of the speakers of a hearse only hours ahead of the slain gangster’s interment at Dovecot Memorial Park in St Catherine.
Jahshii Arrested, Charged Over Illegal Party In St. Elizabeth
Dancehall artist Jahshii was arrested and charged last night with breaches of the Disaster Risk Management Act after a contingent of cops swooped down on an illegal party in Leeds district, St.
Health Minister Tufton Leaves Spice Blushing
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, had Dancehall diva Spice blushing after he bragged to her that being fully vaccinated has not affected his libido, and that his tumescence was in perfect order.
Koffee Says Alkaline Has Proven Himself After Challenging Vybz Kartel, Popcaan
Grammy Award-winning Reggae sensation Koffee says Dancehall deejay Alkaline has made a name for himself among the greats in the industry like Vybz Kartel and Popcaan.
Queen Ifrica Reveals Extent Of Fallout From Controversial Grand Gala Performance
Reggae artist Queen Ifrica has revealed the full extent of the fallout from her controversial Independence Grand Gala celebrations on August 6, 2013.
Musicologist Dennis Howard Says Dancehall Has Gotten ‘Selfish And Ego-Driven’
Esteemed ethnomusicologist Dr. Dennis Howard, a renowned media manager and music producer, has seemingly weighed in on recent comments made by Mr Lexx, that Dancehall music is being inundated by people who are pretending to be artists and producers.
Jamaican Musican Mikey ‘Mao’ Chung Dead At 71
Legendary Jamaican musician Mikey “Mao” Chung, a member of the Now Generation, died on Tuesday at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
Chaka Demus Says Taxi Driver In Jamaica Threatened To Shoot Him
Veteran deejay Chaka Demus is counting his lucky stars while expressing concern about the levels of violence and aggression in Jamaica, after being confronted by a gun-toting taxi driver in Portmore St Catherine on Tuesday, who brought him face-to-face with death.
Foota Hype Cautions Jahshii To “Move Extra-Extra Careful”
Contending that Dancehall artist Kiprich at one point had to hide in a jerk chicken pan, and Bounty Killer had to similarly flee to the top of a mountain in order to escape the wrath of police officers, Foota Hype has advised Jahshii to “move extra-extra careful”.
Shaggy Praised At Vatican Concert For Contributions To Bustamante Children’s Hospital
Shaggy’s sterling contributions to the Bustamante Children’s Hospital in Kingston, via his Shaggy and Friends fundraiser, was given special highlight during the Vatican Christmas concert, following his performance.
Mr. Lexx Says ‘Dancehall Flooded By People Pretending To Be Artists And Producers’
Dancehall artist Mr. Lexx has complained that the genre is being infiltrated. “This industry is too easy to enter,” Mr.
Nicki Minaj Defends Beenie Man Amidst Allegations He Escaped Quarantine In Ghana
Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj has come out in support of Dancehall King Beenie Man amidst allegations that he disappeared from an isolation center in Ghana, after testing positive for COVID-19.