Sia, Sean Paul’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ Certified 9X Platinum In The US
Cheap Thrills, the 2016 song by Australian singer-songwriter Sia and Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, is now certified 9X Platinum in the United States.
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Skillibeng Earns First Gold Certification In Canada With ‘Jump’
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved a major milestone in Canada with his first gold-certified single, Jump, a song by South African singer Tyla which also featured American rapper Gunna.
Romeich Major Recalls How Shenseea Rose From Bottle Service To Dancehall Stardom
Shenseea‘s journey to becoming one of the top Dancehall artists is nothing short of inspiring, according to her manager, Romeich Major.
Skillibeng, YG Marley Perform, Bob Marley Biopic Wins Big At BET Awards 2024
Dancehall artist Skillibeng and Reggae star YG Marley both performed at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
Drake’s Unreleased Collabs With Dancehall Stars Shenseea, Skillibeng Leak Online: Fans React
Two unreleased Drake tracks, Plenty (Wet Up) with Shenseea and Nah Nah with Skillibeng, leaked online over the weekend.
Vybz Kartel’s UK Appeal Could “Easily” Cost Jamaica $150 Million In Lawyer Fees: Report
Jamaica has already spent millions of dollars opposing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused’s murder conviction appeal in the United Kingdom, and the final bill could reach much higher.
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.
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.