Shenseea First Woman To Win MOBO Award For ‘Best Reggae Act’
Dancehall star Shenseea continues to have a blessed year, after copping the 2021 Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Award for Best Reggae Act.
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Another One! Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled Sample Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me’
Another one! Yet another Jamaican song/instrumental has been sampled by an American artist, this time, the legendary Queen of Hip Hop/Soul, and nine-time Grammy award winner Mary J.
Vybz Kartel Not Pleased With Drake Being Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist In Jamaica
Vybz Kartel has declared that he was not pleased with the fact that Canadian rapper Drake is the most-streamed artist on Spotify in Jamaica this year, and that only a Jamaican, even if it is his greatest arch-rival, ought to be in the first place.
Jamaican Broadcaster Under Fire After Saying Rihanna’s Dress Was “Inappropriate”
Jamaicans and several Dancehall artists are not taking too kindly to criticisms made by veteran broadcaster and cultural commentator Fae Ellington about the Right Excellent Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty, who was made a National Hero by Barbados on Wednesday.
Jada Kingdom: “I Remember Being Broke In America, It’s Not Nice”
Jamaican Dancehall star Jada Kingdom has opened up about her transition to Atlanta two years ago, before recently settling in Maimi.
Kurt Riley Talks Mentoring Young Producers, Why Laa Lee Is At The Top Of The Game
Billboard-charting producer and musicologist, Kurt Riley, has joined the call for the more seasoned Reggae/Dancehall music producers to help to nurture and mentor their younger counterparts in the industry.
Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ On NPR’s ‘100 Best Songs Of 2021’
The Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall Spice makes another substantial move in the North American music industry, nabbing a spot in the upper half of NPR’s 100 Best Songs of 2021 list.
Rohan Marley Unhappy With Infighting In Ethiopia
While Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is being praised by many Rastafarians, after he took full command of the army and went into direct combat to suppress combatants from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Bob Marley’s son Rohan Marley, is not so inclined.
Bounty Killer’s Foundation Donates $400k To Dancehall Veteran Tiger
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer through his Bounty Killer Foundation has made a generous donation of $400,000 JMD (approximately $2,560 USD) to Dancehall veteran Tiger, who recently suffered a stroke and is in need of financial assistance.
Bob Marley Rules Billboard’s 2021 Year-End Reggae Charts
Just as he predicted over 40 years ago in the opening lines of Bad Card, Bob Marley won’t be kept out of the race—anytime soon—as his music continues to endure.
Insta Boss’ Mother Happy Killer Cop Brought To Justice
The family of Dancehall artist Kriston ‘Insta Boss’ Pearson, who was gunned down by a policeman’s bullet at Sorrow Lawn in Trinity, St Mary in 2017, remains devastated by his loss, even as his killer has been brought to justice.
Afrobeats Star Joeboy Says He Drew On Dancehall For Viral Hit ‘Sip’
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Joeboy has revealed that he drew for Dancehall and Reggae music for inspiration when he penned his hit song Sip (Alcohol).
VP Records Responds To Shaggy: ‘We Invested Substantially In Spice’s Album’
VP Records has seemingly responded to recent comments made by Shaggy, who suggested that, for business reasons, the NY-based company did not go above and beyond for the Queen of Dancehall Spice‘s debut album 10.
Bunny Wailer’s 13 Children Asked To Do DNA Paternity Test ‘To Benefit From Father’s Will’
Donna Livingston-Carridice, the sister of the late Bunny Wailer, is appealing to the Reggae legend’s 13 children to get themselves DNA tested to establish paternity and ‘access the benefits set out in their father’s will.’
Spice Shades Foota: “Weak Men Don’t Like Strong Women”
Spice and popular selector Foota Hype continue to go tit for tat on social media with the now Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall sharing a shady Instagram post yesterday touting her beauty and success.
Denyque Says Father Briefly Stopped Talking Her To Over Dancehall Career
Jamaican singer Denyque revealed that her father had stopped talking to her for a whole four years after she got up the courage to tell him school wasn’t her thing.
Masicka Shares Tracklist For Debut Album, ‘438’
Dancehall deejay Masicka has finally released the tracklist for his highly anticipated album, 438, which is slated for release this Friday, December 3, just a day shy of his 28th birthday.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Optimistic About Privy Council Appeal After Results Of Evidence Tampering Probe
Vybz Kartel‘s attorney Isat Buchanan is optimistic that the UK Privy Council may rule in favor of his client, following an investigation done by digital forensic experts into the Blackberry Torch cellphone that was at the center of the Dancehall artist’s trial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.
Koffee Says She Would Like To Remix One Of Bob Marley’s Iconic Songs
Reggae sensation Koffee recently spoke highly of Bob Marley as she shared a few takeaways from observing the Reggae legend’s career, as well as the song that has inspired one of her ultimate career goals—a remix of one of Bob’s iconic tracks.
Anthony Red Rose Teams Up With Other Veterans For New Album
After releasing an album with other veteran reggae artists, Anthony Red Rose says the project has come at a time where reggae lovers all over the world were yearning for fresh music.