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Shenseea Joins Kanye West At Chicago ‘Donda’ Livestream Event
American rapper Kanye West brought out Dancehall star Shenseea at his Donda album listening event in Chicago last night.
Dovey Magnum Wants To Know Why It’s So Hard For Dancehall Artists To Collaborate
Dancehall singer Dovey Magnum says she’s been waiting a long time for Dexta Daps to respond to her requests for a collaboration.
Masicka Reassures Fans That His ‘4.3.8’ Album Is Complete
Dancehall artist Masicka has reassured impatient fans that his new album, dubbed 4.3.8, was complete. During a recent Instagram Live video, the They Don’t Know singer responded to fans who were paging him about the project in the comments.
Sha’Carri Richardson Rejects Free Vacay Offer To Jamaica: “Been There, Done That”
After crossing the Prefontaine Classic Women’s 100 metre finish line in last place, the very vocal American sprinter received some shade from women in the music industry and Jamaican Twitter at large but was also welcomed to Jamaica by Takuma Boutique Hotel in Montego Bay.
Elaine Thompson-Herah Takes Aim At Flo-Jo’s World Record
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah is currently the fastest woman alive with a record of 10.54 that was set last week at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
Tufton Says Yes To Vybz Kartel On ‘Every Vax Counts’ Campaign
Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness Christopher Tufton says he would welcome the support of Vybz Kartel onboard his Ministry’s Every Vax Counts campaign.
No Second Week Sales Bump For Vybz Kartel, Spice
After debuting new albums at No. 6 and No. 9 last week, the undisputed Queen of Dancehall Spice and the reputed King Of Dancehall Vybz Kartel have fallen out of the Top 10 on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart this week.
The Hair-Raising Looks That Inspired Shenseea’s ‘Be Good’ Cover Art
Shenseea’s hair-raising look on her Be Good cover art was inspired by the Hairotica series for Tush Magazine, which was originally conceived and photographed by Paris-based filmmaker and artistic director, Ali Mahdavi, in collaboration with hairstylist Mecca Christophe.
Reggae Cult Figure Ijahman Levi Hospitalised In France With COVID, Family Asks For Prayers
Well-known Reggae artist Ijahman Levi has contracted SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, and his family is asking for prayers from his fans and supporters at this time.
Black Mattic Releases Lyrical New Single ‘Four’ Ahead Of New Album
Dancehall artist Black Mattic has released a new single titled Four. The lyrically potent song is one of the lead tracks off his upcoming new 20 track album which is slated to be released in the latter part of this year.
Iyara Invites Final Submissions For ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge
Dancehall star Iyara is reminding dancehall fans that the final date for submission for the ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge is today, August 25th.
Java Doesn’t Support Mandatory Vaccination In Jamaica
St. Thomas-born Dancehall artist Java is urging Jamaicans to wear their masks, but he does not support mandatory vaccination.
Demarco Reveals Tracklist For Upcoming Debut Album ‘Melody’
Dancehall singer Demarco has revealed the tracklist for his much-anticipated debut album, Melody. The prolific deejay, producer, director, and songwriter has been in the business for over 14 years and is noted for having writing credits with Rihanna, RIAA Gold for producing Charly Black’s Party Animal and several hit songs of his own like Fallen Soldiers, Puppy Tail, Lazy Body, Sort Dem Out, and I Love My Life.
Michael ‘Micron’ Johnston, Father Of Jamaican Producer Rvssian, Dead At 81
Jamaican record producer Rvssian has announced the death of his father, Michael ‘Micron’ Johnston at age 81.
Dovey Magnum Says Jamaicans Should Avoid The “Stupid” ‘Milk Crate Challenge’
Dancehall singer Dovey Magnum is just as appalled as health officials are with the viral TikTok Milk Crate challenge that Jamaicans have taken on.
Gaza Nation Unhappy About Vybz Kartel Vaccination Campaign Suggestion
The recent pronouncements that Vybz Kartel is inclined to take the COVID-19 vaccine, and should be commissioned by the Jamaican Government to play a lead role in urging Jamaicans to take the jab, has not gone down well with many Gaza Nation fans.
Intence’s ‘Yahoo Boyz’ No. 1 For Fifth Week But Who’s The Original Creator Of The ‘Rifle Bounce’?
For five consecutive weeks, Intence’s Yahoo Boyz was the most streamed song in Jamaica on YouTube, according to the platform’s Music Charts And Insights.
Jamaicans Not Pleased With Nike’s Support Of The Island’s Olympic Athletes
Jamaicans and other track and field fans are expressing their grouse online and threatening to boycott the Nike brand unless they show due respect to Olympic champion and the fastest woman in the world Elaine Thompson-Herah.
Dexta Daps Will Be Dancehall’s Next Global Superstar, Says Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer has placed his bet on his Seaview Gardens compatriot Dexta Daps, as the artist who will be Dancehall’s next global superstar.