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Davido Reignites WizKid Feud During Jamaican Vacay
Afrobeats artist Davido is celebrating his wife’s birthday in Jamaica, but he’s also making time to feud with Come Closer…
Shenseea Shares Release Date, Tracklist, And Cover For New Album ‘Never Gets Late Here’
Jamaican artist Shenseea has announced that her sophomore album, Never Gets Late Here, will be released on May 24, 2024. She…
The Max Priest Hit Song Originally Intended For Dennis Brown
The Billboard Hot 100 Reggae hit Just a Little Bit Longer was initially recorded by Dennis Brown and was already…
Skeng Performs In Guyana Two Years After He Was Banned
Dancehall artist Skeng returned to Guyana on Saturday as headliner of the ‘Real All Black’ concert held in Linden, almost…
Valiant Wants To Build An Arts School
Dancehall artist Valiant may have gotten a bad rap for glorifying “dunce” culture, but he values the transformational opportunities offered…
Minister Marion Hall To Headline Mindset Conference In May
Minister Marion Hall, singer and Minister Junior Tucker, and former Main Street producer Danny Browne are set to feature at…
Spragga Benz On His Rastafari Journey
Reggae and Dancehall artist Spragga Benz says his Rastafarian faith wasn't a sudden conversion but rather a path he found…
Sean Paul Wins First Latin American Music Award
Niña Bonita, Sean Paul's 2023 collab with Colombian singer Feid, has earned the Dancehall superstar his first Latin American Music…
UK Rap Duo Young T & Bugsey Put Their Spin On A Classic Sizzla Song
British rap duo Ra'chard "Young T" Tucker and Doyin "Bugsey" Julius, who rose to prominence with 2019's Don't Rush, have put their spin on Sizzla's classic hit, Solid As A…
Jamaican Gov’t To Pay Costs In Vybz Kartel’s Privy Council Appeal
Dancehall artists Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm and two other men won a major victory last month when the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overturned their murder convictions. Now,…
Sean Paul Makes First Entry On The Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has landed his first entry on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart with Hold On—his new collaboration with Nigerian Young Jonn. Produced by Telz, the track…
Sean Paul Donates To Alpha School Of Music’s Community Band
Sean Paul, through the Sean Paul Foundation, has generously donated US$6,000 towards the Alpha School Of Music Community Band’s eighth season of performances, beginning April 28. According to a release,…
Kraff Arrested, Charged With Traffic Violation, Disorderly Conduct
Kraff, real name Tevin Randall, is now awaiting a court date after being arrested and charged with a traffic violation and disorderly conduct. A source within the Jamaica Constabulary Force…
Usain Bolt Joins Chris Gayle As Ambassadors For T20 World Cup Cricket
Clockwork producer Usain Bolt has joined his sporting and Dancehall compatriot, Chris Gayle, as an ambassador for the highly anticipated ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 tournament, which is…
Minister Grange On The 251% Increase In US Visa Fees For Jamaican Artists
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sports Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange says her ministry will assist Jamaican musicians in understanding the American visa application process, amid a 251 percent increase in…
J.C. Lodge Still Feels The Sting Of Producer Joe Gibbs’ ‘Dishonesty’ Decades Later
Veteran Reggae singer J.C. Lodge says the effects of late producer Joe Gibbs' dishonesty, which saw him being slapped with a devastating lawsuit for unpaid royalties and improper songwriting credit…
