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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Jesse Royal Speaks On Struggles That Vegan Artists Face On Overseas Tours
The matter of Rastafarian musicians having limited access to vegan food, or its lack thereof whilst on extensive overseas tours,…
Japanese Reggae Compilation Album “Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985” Set For Release In September
London-based reissue label Time Capsule Records has announced that it will be releasing a Japanese reggae compilation album come September,…
Admiral Bailey Calls For U-Turn To Dancehall “As Quick As Possible”
Horse Tonic deejay Admiral Bailey, has renewed his call for Jamaica’s music producers to return to creating authentic Dancehall and…
Grange Calls Out Buchanan For Using “Crude” Vybz Kartel Lyrics Against DPP
Vybz Kartel’s attorney Isat Buchanan is facing the wrath of Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange for what she says is…
Shenseea Performs At ‘Dream Weekend’ Six Years After Serving As A Bottle Girl At The Event
“From a bottle girl to getting booked to perform!” said an emotional Shenseea on her Instagram page on Sunday after…
Dancehall Queen Carlene Mourns The Loss Of Sister ‘Pinky’
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith is mourning the loss of her sister, whom she affectionately called ‘Pinky.’ The deceased, whose real…
Shane O Says He Should Be Farther In Life
‘Underrated’ and Shane O have been synonymous since the dancehall singjay got his big break almost 20 years ago with…
Alkaline’s ‘New Rules Festival’ Returns To New York With Charly Black, Libianca, And More
Dancehall star Alkaline and New Era Productions have announced that the 'New Rules Festival' will return to New York on…
Chronic Law Says He Sings Songs Of Self-Protection, Not Violence
Dancehall star Chronic Law, who was the most streamed artist on YouTube in Jamaica in 2022, insists that his gritty catalog does not primarily contain violent content, but rather songs…
Interview: Lee Jaffe Talks 50th Anniversary Of Bob Marley And The Wailers’ US Debut
Exactly fifty years ago will forever be etched in the memory of multi-disciplinary artist and musician Lee Jaffe. He had been spending time with, and working alongside the legendary Bob…
Jafrass Checks Out Of Hospital After Car Accident
Dancehall artist Jafrass checked himself out of the Kingston Public Hospital after surviving a car accident over the weekend. "Mi not even wait to get the report for the CT…
Spice Reveals She Has Another Hernia That Is “Bigger Than The First Time”
Queen of Dancehall Spice says she has another hernia. During Tuesday’s episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, the seemingly worried singer admitted the medical issue to her cast mates after…
Byron Messia’s Summer Hit Surges To No. 12 On UK Chart After Burna Boy Remix
Byron Messia’s summer hit Talibans has jumped seventeen places to No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart—thanks, in part, to a new remix with Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy. Born in…
Roze Don Wants Credit For Making Dancehall “Nice”
Deejay Roze Don is feeling unappreciated for his contributions to dancehall. The 24-year-old, who rose to prominence in 2021, has built a catalogue that has found favor on TikTok, resulting…
Shenseea Says She’s Choosing Collabs Wisely, Even Though She Has All The “Links”
In an industry where hasty alliances abound, Shenseea says she's deliberate about who she chooses to collaborate with on each track. “We got the links, we got all of that…
Tina (Fka HoodCelebrityy) Gets Emotional About Growing Up As A DACA Kid In New York
Jamaican singer Tina, formerly known as HoodCelebrityy, was moved to tears as she discussed her life growing up as a DACA kid in the Bronx, New York. DACA, an acronym…
