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Dancehall artist Alkaline’s sophomore album, Top Prize, is certainly the gift that keeps on giving. In an Instagram post yesterday, Maurice Linton of Armz House Records—one of the host of producers that contributed to the 14-track project —showed off a Billboard plaque for his contribution on the single Maniac.
Dancehall veteran Beenie Man and rapper Nicki Minaj were among those praising the Jamaican women sprinters, who swept the 100 meters race at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan on Saturday.
After sprint legend Usain Bolt was called “old and washed up” and challenged to a 40-yard race by NFL player Tyreek Hill this week, he confidently responded on Twitter with two simple words: “Say less,” which is also the title of his February-released single.
American songbird Mya has touched down on Jamaican soil. She’s not on the island to see her Girls Dem Sugar collaborator Beenie Man but was instead spotted in the studio “cooking up” something with Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer.
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul continues to have a phenomenal year. His 2002 Grammy Award-winning album, Dutty Rock, is now officially BRIT Certified triple platinum in the United Kingdom.
The music video for Intence’s Yahoo Boyz has captured significant interest in the streets, as well as on YouTube, according to the platform’s Music Charts And Insights during the July 23-30 tracking period.
In a rare sighting, Reggae singer Chronixx emerged on social media today to share a note to his fans about ‘self-determination’ with a quote from his fellow Reggae-Rastafarian compatriot, Capleton.
Veteran Dancehall deejay Cutty Ranks’ Dame Tu Cosita, a Reggaeton collaboration with Panamanian El Chombo, is nearing the 3.5 billion mark in terms of YouTube views where it stands firm as one of the top 20 most-viewed songs in the history of the video-sharing platform.
Jamaican Dancehall star Alkaline and Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda were spotted in the studio together today where they appeared to be working on new music.
Just call her Dancehall’s freestyle queen; Shenseea did it again as she flexed her wicked freestyle chops today, this time with DJ Funkmaster Flex on Hot97.
Dancer-turned-deejay Pretty Pretty is busy promoting her ‘buzzy’ new single SAD EEH while on her first UK tour as a recording artist.
Bounty Killer has given another update on his upcoming King of Kingston album. According to the Dancehall star, the Junior Gong executive-produced album is 95.5 percent complete.
Queen of Dancehall and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Spice took a break from promoting her upcoming debut album to share photos and videos of her trip to the motherland.
Popular Dancehall selector Tony Matterhorn is being investigated by the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) after reports emerged that the Dutty Wine singer had made serious threats against fellow entertainer Bounty Killer on Instagram.
Dancehall superstar Cham shed light recently on how he and his mentor, legendary Madhouse producer Dave Kelly came to be a dynamic, dominant producer-artist duo.
American rapper Lil Mama is ‘back with the bass’ on her new Dancehall-streaked club anthem, UHOH.
It seems that Reggae and Dancehall veteran Buju Banton is not a fan of the now popular dance move called the Dirt Bounce, at least not when it is performed by males.
Dancehall artist Popcaan was in his feelings today as he sent his ‘respects’ to the Worl’ Boss Vybz Kartel, and shared some inspiration with fans on social media.
Jamaican singer Shenseea is ready to take things worldwide, kicking things off by recently signing with The Weeknd’s manager, releasing a new song (Run Run produced by Di Genius), and delivering an electric and memorable performance at this year’s Rolling Loud festival in Miami: notably one of the largest stages in hip hop and mainstream music.
According to music manager Romeich Major, an artist who was signed to Romeich Entertainment had left the management company because of his “mental state.”