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.
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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.
NHF Chairman Wanted Vybz Kartel On ‘Every Vax Counts’ Campaign -Cooper
According to Professor Carolyn Cooper, Vybz Kartel was the ultimate Dancehall deejay, which Chairman of Jamaica’s National Health Fund Howard Mitchell, was desirous of having at the forefront of the Ministry of Health’s Every Vax Counts campaign.
Marcia Smikle, Long-Time Partner Of U-Roy, Is Dead At 65
Marcia Smikle, long-time partner of the late Jamaican music icon U-Roy, passed away as a result of medical complications in the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew yesterday.
Kranium Says ‘Gal Policy’s’ Message Was Intended For Men
The Melody Gad Kranium, a year after the release of his smash hit and the very controversial Gal Policy, took to Instagram Live to give a breakdown of the song’s lyrics, for fans wondering about its intended audience.
Watch: Shenseea, Mavado, Kranium Fly The Dancehall Flag At Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2021
Despite inclement weather conditions, Dancehall veteran Mavado, the Melody Gad Kranium and Blessed singer Shenseea all graced one of Hip Hop’s hottest stages over the weekend.
Bob Marley Statue To Be Unveiled In Liverpool, UK
A statue of the late King of Reggae Bob Marley will be unveiled on Thursday, September 9 in the city of Liverpool in the UK.
Dancehall Fans React To Tory Lanez Praising Sha’carri Richardson, But Shunning Jamaican Athletes
Jamaican Dancehall fans peppered Torey Lanez with rebuke after the Canadian rapper lauded US sprinter Sha’carri Richardson, who placed last in the 100m at the Wanda Diamond League, and ignored the three Jamaican women who swept first, second and third places.