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The Max Romeo Song That He Didn’t Want To Record, And Why It Won Over UK Skinheads

Reggae veteran Max Romeo says he was reluctant to record Wet Dreams, a risqué 1969 UK chart hit, but decided to do so after much coercion from legendary music producer…

D’Angel, Razor B Denounce Domestic Violence On Their New Show

In the backdrop of the ongoing condemnation of violence against women and children, dancehall artists D’Angel and Razor B are denouncing domestic abuse on their new show, Live at 5. …

Busy Signal Grateful For Congressional Honorary Award In New York

Dancehall star Busy Signal was presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his "outstanding and invaluable service to the community." The award was presented to him on Sunday,…

Steely & Clevie’s Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit Faces First Major Hurdle In Court

One hundred and seven of the almost 170 defendants in Steely & Clevie Productions' copyright lawsuit filed three motions on Thursday (June 15) to dismiss the case.

Kevin Lyttle’s ‘Turn Me On’ Goes Double Platinum In The UK

Kevin Lyttle's 2003 hit Turn Me On, which received a new remix in April 2023, is now certified double platinum in the United Kingdom. According to the British Phonographic Industry…

Patra Hails Janelle Monáe As An “Amazing Performer”

Dancehall veteran Patra was thrilled to learn that it was Janelle Monáe, who wanted to sample her 1993 song Whining Skill. The Queen of the Pack deejay made the disclosure in an…

Isaiah Laing Says There Was An Upside To A’mari, Queenie’s Sting 2022 ‘Clash’

Supreme Promotions’ Isaiah Laing has admitted that the drama that A'mari "DJ Mona-Lisa" and Queen Ladi Gangsta brought to Sting 2022 had a positive side as it caused the event to…

Marion Hall Shares Sneak Peek Of Reggae Sumfest Set, And It’s Giving Sunday Service Meets Dancehall

Minister Marion Hall has given a sneak peek into her upcoming Reggae Sumfest performance, and it’s giving Sunday service meets clean Dancehall.  Hall, who last slayed the festival as Lady…