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.
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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.
Masicka’s ‘438’ Spends Third Week On Billboard With More Sales
438, the debut album from Dancehall star Masicka, has continued its streak on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the third week in a row.
Jahshii Producer Killed In Police-Involved Shooting
A 28-year-old producer for Dancehall artist Jahshii, known to friends and family as Tadmar or Pod Man, was shot and killed by the police in Grants Pen, St Andrew on Tuesday evening.
Vybz Kartel Lashes Out At Alkaline After YouTuber Compared Their Influence
It seems popular YouTuber and Dancehall producer/artist Terro Don has struck the wrong note with incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel in his latest upload.
Beenie Man Shares Receipts To Prove Negative COVID Status, Denies Being Arrested In Ghana
A day after Ghanaian media houses asserted that Beenie Man was infected with COVID-19 and had flouted regulations including quarantine orders whilst on his recent trip to the West African country, the Simma artist has issued a statement categorically denouncing the allegations.
Sean Paul’s Vision For Kingston As A Music Tourism City A Step Closer To Reality
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul’s vision for the Government of Jamaica to develop Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, as a full-fledged Music Tourism city, earning billions of dollars for Jamaicans involved in the music industry, seems to be making some headway towards reality.
Popcaan’s ‘Fixtape’ Outsold Alkaline’s ‘Top Prize’ In 2021
Dancehall artist Popcaan is ending 2021 on a high, with his 2020 FIXTAPE album racking up more sales and streams in the United States this year than any other current or recently released Dancehall album.
Bounty Killer Reveals When He’ll Retire From Dancehall
One General Bounty Killer has projected that his retirement date from Dancehall, will be at the end of the year 2031, on the cusp of age 60.
Beenie Man Reacts To Reports Of His Arrest In Ghana For Quarantine Breaches
Dancehall kingpin Beenie Man reacted this morning with indifference to reports that he was arrested for COVID-19 quarantine breaches in Ghana.
Jahshii Was Not Arrested Or Charged Under The DRMA
Dancehall artist Jahshii has not been charged or arrested, contrary to our previous report that he was taken into custody along with scores of partygoers in Clarendon on Friday night.
Jah Cure’s Daughter Brings Him Christmas Joy In Jail
Jamaican Reggae artist Jah Cure may have been spending his holidays in a foreign jailhouse, but his 9-year-old daughter Kailani brought him some season’s cheer.
Shaggy Meets Pope Francis, Performs At Vatican City Christmas Concert
Dancehall megastar Shaggy made history yet again, taking Jamaican culture to the Vatican City for Christmas Eve, where he was the only solo act from the Western Hemisphere to headline the 29th edition of the Christmas Concert 2021.
Jahshii Arrested In Clarendon After Illegal Party
A senior personnel within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed with DancehallMag that Dancehall deejay Jahshii was taken into custody last night along with scores of partygoers in Clarendon last night.