The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Opposition Senator Floyd Morris served notice this morning in the Upper House of the Jamaican Parliament that he would be moving a motion for Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Usain Bolt and Louise Bennett Coverly to be all made National Heroes, no later than Independence Day next year.
The estate of the legendary Reggae singer Frederick “Toots” Hibbert has reached an out-of-court settlement with the members of his former backing band over the use of the Maytals name.
Rasta Got Soul singer Fantan Mojah says his fiery and controversial segue into Dancehall is the result of Jamaicans shoving Reggae music to the side and his own need to have a hit song on the island.
Two of Dancehall’s biggest giants Bounty Killer and Shaggy are among the scores of musicians who have paid tribute to late legendary bass guitarist Robbie Shakespeare, for the indelible contribution they said he made in their music careers.
Dancehall deejay Devin Di Dakta says the late legendary bassist Robbie Shakespeare will live on through his extraordinary musical masterpieces.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Olivia “Babsy” Grange says a reopening of the entertainment industry is not happening anytime soon.
Dancehall artist Konshens described Jamaica as the world’s most homophobic country, after learning of the murder of a female schoolteacher in Treasure Beach, St.
Big Ship boss Freddie McGregor has joined his son Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor at Warner Chappell Music, after signing his own worldwide publishing deal with the American company.
December 26 will mark eight years since Lady Saw—now Minister Marion Hall—annihilated Macka Diamond on the Sting 2013 stage, in a clash that was highly anticipated by patrons of the Boxing Day event.
Robbie Shakespeare, best known as the one half of the production duo and reggae rhythm section, Sly and Robbie, with world-famous drummer Sly Dunbar has died today (December 8).
Instagram Music is now available to persons in Jamaica. Since it was first launched in 2018, Instagram’s music feature was not available to people in Jamaica due to music licensing restrictions.
After being missing from the scene for almost a month due to a brief illness, Dancehall singjay Shenseea is back like she never left.
Dancehall veterans King Yellowman and Sister Nancy have headlined the first installment in a new series showcasing Reggae legends, dubbed Champions of the Mic (Reggae), the latest production from creator and executive producer Brad Eaddy and Top Gun Entertainment.
Abijah Asadenaki Livingston, the son of Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, appears to have reacted to reports that he and his 12 siblings are required to take DNA tests to establish paternity, in order to access benefits from their father’s estate.
An attorney representing the Queen of Dancehall Spice has refuted claims that the Grammy-nominated singer reneged on a commitment to ‘Chug It’ to refund the performance fee paid to her for a failed show.
Despite reports that police were hunting her to formally charge her for hosting an illegal party, party organizer Shanice ‘Combo Boss’ Wilson flouted the lawmen’s concerns by making a video thanking her ‘fans’ for supporting the event.
Barbadian megastar and National Hero Rihanna has promised that her new music will arrive very soon.
Spanish Town native turned American Hip-Hop commentator DJ Akademiks is at it again with his controversial takes.
Jamaican social media was abuzz over the weekend about what could best be described as a sex party that was set to take place yesterday (December 5) in Waterford, Portmore, St.
Sean Paul has announced a nine-show UK tour for April 2022, to coincide with the release of Scorcher, his eighth studio album.