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.
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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.
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.
‘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.