Queen Nikki’s Father Dies Of Pneumonia At Age 62
Dancehall artist Queen Nikki is heartbroken following the loss of her father, Errol Haye, who died after losing a battle to health complications created by pneumonia.
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Popcaan Says ‘FIXTAPE’ Was Just The Warm Up For Upcoming Album
As Dancehall fans brace for what they expect will be his best album yet, Popcaan has offered up a simple, cautionary soundbite: FIXTAPE was just the warm-up.
Tony Matterhorn Recalls How Bounty Killer Rebuffed His Request To Voice ‘Dutty Wine’
The Man from Mars Tony Matterhorn said he had originally approached Bounty Killer to voice his 2007 smash hits Dutty Wine and Goodas fi Dem, but left in a huff after the Warlord rebuked him for using the words “two number one” whilst addressing him.
Tyson Beckford Goes Off On Kim Kardashian For Suggesting He’s Gay: “In Jamaica, We Don’t Play Dat”
American-born supermodel Tyson Beckford, whose parents are Jamaican, is speaking out after Kim Kardashian implied that he was a closeted homosexual on social media some three years ago.
Romeich Happy To Support Magnum’s ‘Top Performa’ Contest For Emerging Dancehall Artists
Shenseea’s co-manager Romeich Major says he is happy to be part of the Magnum’s Top Performa contest, where twelve emerging artists will be given a platform to showcase their talents.
Vybz Kartel Says Dancehall Music Doesn’t Inspire People To Kill: “That’s How I See It”
Incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel spoke on Dancehall’s connection to crime during his controversial Lisa Evers prison interview on FOX5NY, doubling down on the stance he’s held since his 2005 hit, Emergency.
Elephant Man Recalls Michael Jackson Phone Convo, Jennifer Lopez Falling At His Feet At BET Awards
The Energy God Elephant Man hilariously relayed some of his top moments in the music industry in a recent interview, among them a tete-a-tete with King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and J-Lo’s crashing at his feet on the red carpet whilst in her excitement to meet him at the 2004 BET Awards.
Tony Rebel Squares Off With Followers Over Anti-Vax Protest Video
Fresh Vegetable artist Tony Rebel squared off with some of his Instagram followers on Saturday after he praised the anti-vax protesters who appeared in a video clip of a gathering in May Pen, Clarendon.
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man’s Spain Show Postponed
Bounty Killer and Beenie Man’s hugely-anticipated performance at the Sunclash meets Shutdown show which had been scheduled for Ibiza, Spain from October 1 to 4 2021, has been postponed.
Tyrifik Refuses To Do ‘Gun Songs’ As Murders Spiral In Jamaica
Despite the potential damage to his career, Dancehall artist Tyrifik has flat out refused to take the easy way out and do gun songs that would perhaps resonate much easier with dancehall lovers.
Usain Bolt Says Women In Track And Field “Need A Personality”
Do women athletes need a personality in order to increase their market value? Usain Bolt may have the answer.
I Waata’s Former Manager To Seek Legal Advice After ‘Diss’ Track Released On His Birthday
Andrew ‘Boysie’ Campbell—the former manager of Dancehall artists Intence and I Waata—says he will be seeking the services of a lawyer, after the Clip Tall deejay released an alleged ‘diss’ track on Campbell’s birthday last month.
“Ok Ok,” Shenseea Actually Has Two Songs On The Billboard Hot 100 This Week
Dancehall star Shenseea made a bigger Billboard debut than what we reported yesterday. Kanye West’s Donda album was released on August 29 with an extensive, but hidden features list which included Shenseea and Reggae legend Buju Banton on a Lauryn Hill sample.
Vybz Kartel Supports Dancehall Queen Spice After Hot 97 Wardrobe Malfunction, Chug It Debacle
Vybz Kartel, the reputed King of Dancehall has come out to defend its undisputed Queen, Spice after an apparent wardrobe malfunction on Friday at Hot 97’s On Da Reggae & Soca Tip 2021, and the Chug It debacle on Sunday.
Cham Says Dave Kelly’s ‘Showtime’ Is The ‘Greatest Dancehall Riddim Of All Time’
Dave ‘Rude Bwoy’ Kelly’s Showtime riddim, which spawned Dancehall hits such as Shaggy’s Hot Gyal, Beenie Man’s Hypocrite, Wayne Wonder’s Searching Dem Searching and Bounty Killer’s Eagle and the Hawk, is the greatest Dancehall riddim ever, according to international recording artist Cham.
Skip Marley Earns RIAA Gold With H.E.R. For ‘Slow Down’
Reggae star Skip Marley—a grandson of Reggae legend Bob Marley—has copped an RIAA Gold certification for his Grammy-nominated single Slow Down with American R&B singer H.E.R.
Producer Khalfani Talks Ding Dong’s ‘Curfew’
Dancehall producer Khalfani has turned up the heat this summer with Ding Dong’s latest club banger, Curfew which has been blowing up on the airwaves and on social media since its release.
‘Chappa Gyal’ Honey Milan Celebrates A YouTube Milestone; Silence From Skillibeng
Skillibeng and Honey Milan’s contentious Chappa Gyal track has amassed more than one million views on YouTube, a milestone that is being celebrated by the US-based artist, but with apparent continued ambivalence by the Crocodile Teeth artist.
Dancehall Starlet Davianah To Drop ‘Bad One’ EP
Dancehall starlet Davianah—the rebellious firebrand who is also the daughter of Reggae star Tony Rebel—is gearing up for the September 30 release of her Bad One EP.
Elephant Man Urges Young Dancehall Artists To Get Fit, Eat Well And Get Rid Of Shyness
Elephant Man is cautioning upcoming Dancehall artists to eat well and keep physically fit, in order to keep apace with grueling tours and performances in the future.