Devin Di Dakta Remembers Robbie Shakespeare
Dancehall deejay Devin Di Dakta says the late legendary bassist Robbie Shakespeare will live on through his extraordinary musical masterpieces.
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No Entertainment Reopening Anytime Soon In Jamaica
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Olivia “Babsy” Grange says a reopening of the entertainment industry is not happening anytime soon.
Konshens Says Jamaica “The Most Homophobic Country On Earth”
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.
Freddie McGregor Signs Deal With Warner Chappell Music
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.
Lady Saw Had Lyrics Ready ‘From Pit Of Hell’ To Clash Another Artist At ‘Sting 2013’
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, Of Reggae Production Duo Sly & Robbie, Dead At 68
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 Now Available In Jamaica
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.
Shenseea’s Back With Another Fire Freestyle: Watch
After being missing from the scene for almost a month due to a brief illness, Dancehall singjay Shenseea is back like she never left.
Yellowman, Sister Nancy Headline ‘Champions of the Mic (Reggae)’ Virtual Show
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.
Bunny Wailer’s Son Responds To Call For DNA Tests Ahead Of Court Battle
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.
Spice’s Attorney Shoots Down Claim That Queen Of Dancehall Offered Refund To ‘Chug It’
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.
‘Combo Boss’ Being Sought By Cops After Viral Party
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.
Rihanna Says New Music Coming “Soon Soon Soon”
Barbadian megastar and National Hero Rihanna has promised that her new music will arrive very soon.
DJ Akademiks Says Vybz Kartel More Influential Than Bob Marley
Spanish Town native turned American Hip-Hop commentator DJ Akademiks is at it again with his controversial takes.
#Kedesha From Waterford Takes Over Twitter
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 Says He Misses Live Shows, Announces UK Tour For April 2022
Sean Paul has announced a nine-show UK tour for April 2022, to coincide with the release of Scorcher, his eighth studio album.
Jayda Cheaves Alleges She Took The “L” After Jamaican Attorney Kept US $50,000 Retainer
American influencer and entrepreneur Jayda “Jayda Wayda” Cheaves revealed that she had to take an ‘L’ after her Jamaican attorney allegedly kept most of the $50,000 retainer she had paid when she was arrested on gun charges while vacationing on the island in September.
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.
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.