Shenseea Teases New Song ‘Run Run’ From Her Debut Album
Dancehall star Shenseea is giving fans the first taste from her upcoming debut album, with a new single Run Run out this Friday (July 16), she announced on Wednesday.
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Submissions For 64th Annual Grammy Awards Are Underway
The first round for submissions for the 2022 Grammy Awards opened yesterday and while the Recording Academy has discussed making changes to their voting policy, Reggae music, by and large, has been left out of the conversation.
Spice’s Album Delayed, To Be Released On Her 39th Birthday Instead
The Queen Of Dancehall Spice says her debut album has been delayed by one week. TEN, which was some 10 years in the making and set to be released on July 30, will instead be released on August 6, her 39th birthday.
Dancehall Queen Carlene Speaks On Crime, Violent Lyrics, And Maintaining Peace In Jamaica
Dancehall Queen Carlene had some words of wisdom for her musical compatriots, whose overly violent lyrics might be unwittingly serving as fodder for impressionable youths to carry out deviant acts, even though it may not be the artists’ intent.
Shenseea To Perform At ‘Rolling Loud’ In Miami, ‘Lost In Riddim’ In California
Since the announcement of her new manager, Lebanese-Canadian industry executive Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby of Sal&Co and XO Record label, Dancehall singer Shenseea is already scheduled to appear at two huge events this year.
Popcaan Says He Coined The Pandemic Slang ‘Outside’
Put some respect on his name. Dancehall artist Popcaan said he is responsible for coining the slang ‘outside,’ which became popular during the pandemic.
Buju Banton Honored With Bob Marley Comparisons, But Wants To Grow
Even as North American rappers Jay-Z and Tory Lanez both recently hoped for a Bob Marley-like legacy, Dancehall star Buju Banton says he’s content with being himself when it comes to comparisons with the late Reggae King.
OH NO! Red Rat Says Greensleeves Filed Lawsuit Against Chris Brown Without His Knowledge Or Permission
Legal representatives of Dancehall star Red Rat have alleged that Greensleeves and the individuals involved in the lawsuit against R&B superstar Chris Brown have not been authorized by the deejay to act on his behalf or his interests.
Mr. Vegas Cops Silver For ‘Heads High’ After Selling 200K Copies In UK
Dancehall vet Mr. Vegas has received a BRIT Certified Silver Award for his hit single Heads High having sold 200K copies in the UK.
Kabaka Pyramid Talks Crime And “Dark Side” Of The Vybz Kartel, Mavado Feud
As the debate regarding the impact of violent lyrics on criminal behavior and Jamaica’s murder rate continues, Kontraband artist Kabaka Pyramid was invited to give his take on the matter on Soundchat Radio with host Chin of the duo Irish and Chin.
Shenseea Introduces New Manager Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby
Dancehall starlet Shenseea announced today that she has a new manager, Lebanese-Canadian industry executive Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby.
Buju Banton Calls Jamaica’s Junior Culture And Entertainment Minister A “Fool”
When Buju Banton hurled a series of insults at Government Minister Alando Terrelonge on Instagram on Friday, many Dancehall fans were mortified, since the junior Culture, Gender and Entertainment Minister was defending the rights of Jamaican women against sexual harassment.
Ce’cile Says Rasta Reggae Artists Should Be Leading Reparations Fight Against Great Britain
Dancehall bad gyal Ce’cile says Jamaican Rastafarian Reggae artists should be the ones leading the charge to compel Great Britain to pay Jamaica billions of pounds in Reparations for the TransAtlantic Slave Trade which saw an estimated 600,000 Africans being trafficked to Jamaica.
Jamaica Music Society Paid Out $200 Million Dollars To Industry
Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has been in operation since 2007 and General Manager Evon Mullings is tasked with organizing a seamless machinery locally and internationally, to collect royalties on behalf of its members, while playing an active role in improving the perception of Jamaica’s music business.
Sia’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ With Sean Paul Pops Up In Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’
Australian pop star Sia and Jamaican Dancehall star Sean Paul had their mega-hit collab, Cheap Thrills (2016), featured in the soundtrack to Marvel Studios’ Black Widow movie, which was released on July 7.
Nikki Z Returns To Jamaican Airwaves At Bridge 99 FM
Popular media personality ‘Nikki Z’ has returned to Jamaican airwaves at new IRIE Jam Media Group affiliate – Bridge 99 FM.
Bounty Killer Describes Alkaline’s Performance At BRT Show As “Handicap, Retarded Karaoke”
Bounty Killer and some of his fans had a field day jeering Alkaline about his performance on Friday night at the BRT weekend show in Atlantic City, even as he hailed his Seaview Gardens compatriot Dexta Daps on what he described as an outstanding performance.
Devin Di Dakta Says Catcalling Is Only Harassment When Poor Men Do It: “When A Rich Man Do It, Woman Draws Drop!”
Oh Devil artist Devin Di Dakta was raked across the coals on Friday after he said that that it was fine for rich men to catcall Jamaican women, as they will only complain about harassment when a poor man is the perpetrator.
UWI Professor Laments Lack Of “Critical” Acclaim Of Dancehall Sound Systems
Culture and development specialist Professor Carolyn Cooper is again lamenting the fact that more than 70 years after Jamaicans from Kingston’s inner-city invented the sound system the “revolutionary art form” has still has not received “the critical acclaim which it deserves” in its home country.
Pregnant Cardi B, Offset Grind To Vybz Kartel’s Songs At Daughter’s 3rd Birthday Party
American rapper Cardi B reminds us once again that she is quite the super fan of Vybz Kartel as she danced the night away to the Dancehall artist’s songs at her daughter Kulture’s 3rd birthday party on Saturday night.