Copeland Forbes Bemoans Cancellation Of Reggae Shows Globally
Artist manager, author and music historian Copeland Forbes is lamenting a slew of cancellations of major Reggae festivals around the world.
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Mr. Easy’s ‘Drive Me Crazy’ Turns 22
On any given night, somewhere in the world, Mr Easy’s global hit Drive Me Crazy is playing.
Popcaan Enjoys Downtime In Malta After Performance
Dancehall artist Popcaan seemed to have had a whale of a time recently in Malta for the widely attended Days Like This (DLT) Malta weekend.
Watch: Shenseea Performs On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Jamaican artist Shenseea made her debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Likens Crime Blogger ‘Sir P’ To Bridgerton’s ‘Lady Whistledown’
In closing arguments on Tuesday, a defense attorney for Vybz Kartel compared the anonymous Jamaican crime blogger ‘Sir P’ to the fictional gossip writer ‘Lady Whistledown’ from the Netflix series Bridgerton.
Jada Kingdom’s Fans Call Out Saweetie, Liana Banks For ‘GPP’ Track
Twinkle, Twinkle, GPP star. Your fans are wondering where you are. Jada Kingdom’s 2022 GPP track is making the rounds following the release of a song by the same name from hip-hop acts Liana Banks and Saweetie.
Chronixx Responds To Calls For New Music: “I Can’t Rush Creativity”
Reggae star Chronixx has seemingly addressed his fans’ calls for new music. In an Instagram Story on Saturday, he cautioned against scams and provided a brief update on his music status.
Sean Paul On Dancehall’s ‘Strength’ In The US: “I’m Selling Out Arenas”
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is wrapping up the US leg of his “Greatest Tour,” and with sold-out arenas, he’s proving a point.
Queen Ifrica’s Father Derrick Morgan Sues Her For Defamation Over Rape Allegations
The legal team of ska great Derrick Morgan has filed a defamation lawsuit against his daughter, Reggae singer Queen Ifrica, alleging reputational damage for rape allegations she made against him last year.
Vybz Kartel Retrial Hearing: 5 Takeaways From Day 4
On day four of the retrial hearing for embattled Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John the prosecution and the Court of Appeal went back and forth about whether a retrial should be ordered contingent on several key factors.
Vybz Kartel Retrial Hearing: Judge Raises Concerns About Repeated Rights Violations
In the ongoing Court Of Appeal hearing over whether Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused should face a retrial for the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, a senior judge has questioned whether it would be justified given repeated breaches of the men’s constitutional rights.
Sean Paul’s Wife Jodi Henriques Scolds Brick & Lace’s Nyla Over ‘Light Em Up’ Copyright Allegations
Sean Paul’s wife, Jodi Henriques, sought to correct and scold Nyla of Brick & Lace following the Love is Wicked singer’s allegations regarding perceived similarities between Sean and Will Smith’s new Light Em Up track and her Light It Up collab with Major Lazer.
Bounty Killer Says One Drop Reggae Album Will Be Titled “Instant Classic”
Bounty Killer has decided that the name of his upcoming one drop Reggae album, which is slated for release later this year, will be Instant Classic.
Minister Marion Hall Says She Might Be “Going Back” To A Place She Never Imagined Revisiting
Minister Marion Hall ignited widespread speculation this morning with an announcement on Facebook, in which she hinted at a potential return to a place, which, according to her, she had never imagined revisiting.
Spice’s Third Album ‘Mirror 25’ Will Mark Career Milestone
Queen of Dancehall Spice has revealed that the title of her forthcoming third studio album will be Mirror 25, a nod to her 25 years in Dancehall.
Bounty Killer Launches Alliance Record Label
Bounty Killer says he has officially announced the launch of his ‘Alliance Music’ record label and will now be moving forward at full speed into music production.
Vybz Kartel Retrial Hearing: 5 Key Takeaways From Day 1
Lawyers for Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John, were back in court on Monday (June 10) for a crucial hearing that could determine their future.
Producer Esco On Ce’Cile: “People You Signed Have Nothing Good To Say”
Entertainer Ce’Cile is looking for a hardcore female artist to sign to her RBN label, but that may not be a good idea, according to veteran producer Esco Da Shocker.
Popcaan Breaks Silence Amid “Selfish” Claims
As he’s echoed on songs like Silence and Family, Popcaan keeps an eye open for Machiavellian people.
Ky-Mani Marley Honoured At ‘Key To The Region’ Ceremony In Florida
Multifaceted entertainer Ky-Mani Marley is the first to admit that he’s better at singing than speaking, but he did find words of gratitude while being honored at a ‘Key to the Region’ ceremony in Florida on Friday.