Dancehall Deejay Charlie Chaplin Faces Malicious Destruction Of Property Charge
Veteran Dancehall deejay Charlie Chaplin will return to court on December 7 to answer charges of malicious destruction of property.
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Facebook’s Meta Uses ‘Under Mi Sleng Teng’ Dancehall Sample In New Ad Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2W9YVkkn9U Sleng Teng, the legendary Dancehall riddim masterminded by singer Wayne Smith for his mega-hit song Under Mi Sleng Teng, has been used by Meta, the new parent company name for Facebook, in its first video advertisement.
Dennis Brown, Barrington Levy Trod To Top Of iTunes Reggae Charts After ‘The Harder They Fall’
Following the release of the Jeymes Samuels directed western The Harder They Fall on Netflix, two of the songs that appeared in the movie, namely Dennis Brown’s Promised Land and Barrington Levy’s Here I Come, have made it into the top five on the Reggae iTunes Chart.
Shenseea Covers ‘Hallelujah’ For Apple Music’s Christmas Collection
Dancehall star Shenseea has issued an early holiday treat for music lovers by covering Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah for Apple Music’s, Carols Covered – a collection of popular Christmas songs sung by contemporary artists.
Spice Touts “10” For Grammy Consideration
Queen of the Dancehall Spice is urging eligible voters to consider her debut 10 for Best Reggae Album, as the first round of voting at the 64th annual Grammy Awards ends tomorrow (November 5).
Dancehall Artist Mr. Lexx Released After Being Detained In Panama City
Mr. Lexx has been released after he was detained upon arrival in Panama City yesterday. The Full Hundred deejay thanked Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, Judith Edwards from the consulate for Panama, and his fans for their help after he was detained by Panamanian Immigration officials at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.
Freddie McGregor Mourns The Death Of The Clarendonian’s Ernest Wilson At 69
Reggae veteran Freddie McGregor is overwhelmed with grief, following the death of Ernest Wilson, his longtime friend and parish compatriot with whom he recorded his first hit single, and a founding member of the Clarendonians.
Dexta Daps Pushes UK Shows To 2022
Dancehall star Dexta Daps has announced that the dates for his United Kingdom (UK) performances have been pushed to February 2022 due to circumstances beyond the promoter’s control.
Popcaan Fined After Pleading Guilty To Traffic Charges
Dancehall entertainer Popcaan was slapped with a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to several road traffic violations in the Yallahs Traffic Court in St Thomas on Thursday.
Alvin ‘Seeco’ Patterson, Wailers Member & Long-Time Friend Of Bob Marley, Dead At 90
Former Wailers’ percussionist Alvin ‘Seeco’ Patterson, Bob Marley’s long-time friend, has died at age 90. Bob Marley’s Twitter account wrote on Tuesday, “Good friends we’ve had, oh good friends we’ve lost , along the way .
Devin Di Dakta Unimpressed With Unskilled ‘Producers’ Who Buy Beats
Dancehall deejay Devin Di Dakta has made it clear that he remains unimpressed with persons in Jamaica, who are referring to themselves as music producers, without even knowing or understanding even the basics of music production.
Spectrum Management Authority’s Free KFC For Jabs Irks Dancehall Fraternity
The decision by Jamaica’s Spectrum Management Authority to offer free Kentucky Fried Chicken meals and $100 phone cards, as incentives to get people living in the Downtown Kingston area to be vaccinated, has been met with jeering and disdain by members of the Dancehall fraternity.
I-Octane Refutes Reports That He Was Rolling With Spanish Town Gang
Following conflicting media reports about a witness statement given in the Klansman-One Don trial, I-Octane has sought to repudiate claims made by one radio station, that he was canoodling amongst and driving around with members of the reputed Spanish Town-based gang.
Vybz Kartel Ordered Hits On Dancehall Artist And Others, Says Witness In Clansman-One Don Gang Trial
Following the revelation made on Tuesday by a prosecution witness in the Clansman-One Don gang trial that Vybz Kartel had reportedly ordered hits on three people, including an entertainer, many Dancehall fans are now praising Politricks Watch vlogger Sir P, for having first made the allegations, more than a year ago.
Skeng Dominates Song Charts
Dancehall artist Skeng continues to dominate the YouTube Music Charts as the most-streamed Jamaican artist for the October 26 to November 1 tracking period.
Lieutenant Stitchie Relays Pioneering Role In Developing Dancehall
Music icon Lieutenant Stitchie has reminded his younger fans of the role he played in developing Dancehall music, by pioneering some of the most acclaimed deejaying styles that now form the foundation of the genre.
Buju Banton’s Daughter Abihail Myrie Gets Baptized: “I Am Truly A Child Of God”
Abihail Myrie, Buju Banton’s daughter, today shared several photos of what appeared to be a baptismal ceremony at an undisclosed church.
Minister Marion Hall Teases New Music, Shares Throwback Photo With Beenie Man, Sean Paul & Pharrell
Minister Marion Hall, formerly Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw, has shared a throwback photo with her Bossman collaborators Beenie Man, Sean Paul, and hip-hop producer extraordinaire, Pharrell.
Shenseea’s Debut Album Arrives Early Next Year, Megan Thee Stallion Says She “Definitely” Wants A Collab
Following her Rolling Loud New York performance over the weekend, Dancehall star Shenseea has revealed that her debut studio album will arrive early next year.
Demarco’s ‘Melody’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Known for his infectious riddims (Stress Free, Shootout, Jambe An) as well as hit songs like Fallen Soldiers, Puppy Tail, Lazy Body, and I Love My Life, Dancehall artist and producer Demarco finally dropped his debut album Melody last week.