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Sensual Contentment Uses Dancehall Rhythms For Line Of Adult Toys

Even though dancehall star Dexta Daps has opted out of a deal with Sensual Contentment, the adult novelty company is plowing on with its plans to introduce Caribbean women to…

Shauna Controlla Calls On Public To Pray For Gully Bop

Dancehall artist-turned-entrepreneur Shauna Controlla is urging the public to pray for her former associate Gully Bop.  Following his 2021 hospitalisation for complications from a hernia and blocked tubes, the Body…

Some Jamaicans Unhappy With Bellevue CEO Commending Valiant On Sexually Explicit “Mad Out” Song

Some Jamaicans have taken umbrage to reports that CEO of the Bellevue Mental Health Hospital, Suzette Buchanan, has commended Valiant for his song Mad Out, as, according to them, the…

Buju Banton Says ‘Driver A’ Was Inspired By Hustling

Buju Banton’s hit Driver A is undoubtedly one of the Reggae Legend’s most controversial songs. The Roots-Reggae-styled track that revived Sly and Robbie’s slow and pulsating Taxi Riddim hears the Gargamel strongly instructing a…

Rygin King Says He Paved The Way For Upcoming Artists By Closing Reggae Sumfest

Rygin King believes he paved the way for upcoming artists to be considered to close Reggae Sumfest, following his breakout performance at the festival in 2018.  At the time, the…

Buju Banton’s ‘Champion’ Certified Gold In Canada

Reggae/Dancehall star Buju Banton has earned a Gold certification in Canada for his 1994 hit Champion. According to Music Canada, the song was issued the Gold Single certification on July 27,…

Stephen Marley Shares Release Date, Tracklist, And Tour For New Album ‘Old Soul’

Eight-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley has announced the release of his fifth solo album, Old Soul, set to drop on September 15, 2023, via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International.…

Rygin King To Have Birthday Concert On TikTok This Sunday

Rygin King will be having a TikTok concert on Sunday to celebrate his 29th birthday. The trap Dancehall artist, whose actual birthday is on the 22nd, is slated to perform…