Leroy Sibbles To Celebrate 60-Year Career At Kingston Concert
Veteran Jamaican singer Leroy Sibbles celebrates 60 years in the music industry this year, and he’s doing it big with an anniversary concert.
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Macka Diamond Says Spice Ruined Her Friendship With Lady Saw
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond is blaming Spice for the demise of her friendship with Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw.
Kenyans Upset Over Burning Spear’s “Premature” Cancellation Of October 12 Reggae Concert In Nairobi
Burning Spear’s Kenyan fans are up in arms over his recent announcement that he will cancel or postpone his concert, which is scheduled for the country’s capital, Nairobi, on October 12 this year.
Shaggy Throws Out First Pitch At Toronto Blue Jays Game
Dancehall superstar Shaggy took the mound before Friday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
775 Communities To Benefit From Independence Grand Gala
Entertainment and culture minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange doesn’t regard the annual ‘emancipendence’ celebrations as a mere series of events, but an economy-building force that empowers and salutes Jamaicans.
Minister Marion Hall Calls Latest Online Drama Tacky And Tasteless
Minister Marion Hall hears her name ringing in these social media streets, but she’s not answering the call.
Popcaan’s Brother Squidell Talks New Music Industry Book ‘Essential Notes’
Music executive Demonie “Squidell” Wilson, the older brother and former manager of Dancehall star Popcaan, has published his first book, Essential Notes: A Glimpse into the Reality of the Music Industry, with the expectation that it will broaden readers’ perspectives on the music industry.
Mr. Vegas Calls Spice A “Mediocre Recording Artist” Who Should “Grow Up”
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas is over Spice’s antics. The Tek Weh Yuhself singjay believes the blue-haired star deliberately stirs the pot to promote new music, and he’s had enough.
Grange Says Fort Rocky Will Be Fully Ready This Year As Official Entertainment Zone
Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange says the delays in repurposing Fort Rocky, which was declared Jamaica’s first entertainment zone in 2017, were due to necessary ecological assessments.
Skip Marley, Luciano To Headline Jamaican Day Reggae Event In Paris During Olympics, Says Grange
Skip Marley and Luciano are confirmed to headline a Jamaican Day mega-reggae event staged by the Government of Jamaica on August 9 in Nanterre, Paris, France.
Grange: Music & Entertainment Industry Insurance Plan Ready For Launch
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has announced that Guardian Life Insurance Company has been contracted to be the Government’s health and life insurance provider for the music and entertainment industry.
Kabaka Pyramid Declares Deadly Kenyan Protests “An Inspiration”
Declaring Kenyan nationals’ ongoing protests against their government’s contentious Finance Bill 2024 ‘an inspiration,’ Reggae star Kabaka Pyramid has expressed his full support for their demands for President William Ruto to abandon the proposed tax hikes.
Bounty Killer Says He Personally Manages His Social Media Accounts
Bounty Killer has revealed the reason he has opted to personally manage his Instagram accounts. Speaking in a recent interview on Joy Daily TV, the Warlord affirmed that unlike some artists who might delegate this task, for him, handling his own social media has given him the advantage of direct engagement and a deeper connection with his fanbase, as well as a better understanding of their musical expectations and demands.
Bounty Killer Shares How He Has Preserved His Singing Voice For Over 30 Years
Bounty Killer has revealed that by consuming copious amounts of mint tea and traditional potions containing garlic, honey and eucalyptus, he has preserved his vocal health over the last three decades.
Stephen And Damian Marley To Make History Playing Red Rocks Amphitheatre With Colorado Symphony
Stephen and Damian Marley are set to take their “Traffic Jam” tour to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre this weekend for a truly unique performance.
Sizzla Defends His ‘Gun Songs’: “It’s Just For The Sake Of Sound Systems”
Sizzla Kalonji says he’s long accepted criticisms and flack for doing “gun songs” and gangsta music despite being a Rastafarian artist.
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’ Certified Gold In US, Platinum In Canada
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, is now certified Gold in the United States and Platinum in Canada.
Laden Says He Would Be Doing “Badness” If He Wasn’t A Dancehall Artist
There was almost no hesitation from Laden when asked what he would be doing had he not pursued music.
Alkaline Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For “Txtin’” With WSTRN
Dancehall artist Alkaline has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for Txtin’, a 2017 collaboration with the British hip-hop trio WSTRN.
Bounty Killer On Lip-Syncing In Dancehall: “It’s Annoying. It’s Not Good”
Bounty Killer has made it clear that he disapproves of Dancehall artists who attempt to lip-sync or sing along to their tracks during stage shows, particularly when their lips, voice, and body movements are not properly synchronized with the music.