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Bounty Killer‘s announcement that he will no longer appear at this year’s Reggae Sumfest and that his planned tribute will no longer take place has moved some fans to call for Downsound CEO Joe Bogdanovich to take immediate steps to rectify the situation.
Dancehall singer Nigy Boy says he takes a strategic approach to songwriting to ensure that his recordings not only capture immediate attention but resonate with a broad audience and can withstand the test of time.
Jamaican artist Dexta Daps leads the nominations for the second annual Caribbean Music Awards with eight nods, including Performer of the Year (Dancehall), Song Of The Year, and the People’s Choice Award.
Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is the second Jamaican artist to perform at Nicki Minaj’s sold-out Pink Friday 2 tour.
A year after Beenie Man listed Don Corleon as one of the music producers whose migration from Jamaica has left what he described as a “void in Dancehall”, the iconic beatmaker has announced that he will be dropping another Reggae juggling riddim, aptly named Finally.
The Harder They Come, the pioneering full-length feature film starring Jimmy Cliff, which is credited with introducing Reggae to the world, will serve as the grand finale of the Black River Film Festival, which will be held in St.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) band’s soulful rendition of Sizzla Kalonji’s 2003 hit song Give Me a Try has attracted the attention of the song’s producer, Don Corleon, who has expressed pride in producing music that stands the test of time.
It’s said that confession is good for the soul, but according to several netizens, it may not be good for social media.
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton is returning to a US stage for the first time in 13 years with a concert titled “Long Walk To Freedom New York.”
In an era of the paraded “soft life,” British-based artist Stefflon Don often feels hardened by her weighty crown.
The Canada-based OYA Media Group documentary, titled Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, is set to make its world premiere at the 23rd annual Tribeca Film Festival, which will be held from June 5 to 16 in Manhattan, New York .
Dancehall newcomer Nhance said he grew up poor even though his mom Gaza Sheba was part of the Vybz Kartel-led Gaza camp and was featured on hits like You and Him Deh and Like Christmas.
Dancehall veteran Sister Nancy says the first time British luxury fashion brand Burberry reached out to her to participate in their Summer 2024 collection, she chased them away, thinking it was a hoax.
Shenseea says Bob Marley’s musical journey reminds her of herself, so much so that she’s watched the recently released ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ biopic twice.
Two mixtapes into her career, British Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don will finally release her debut album, Island 54, on June 14 via 54 LDN/BMG.
Jamaican singer Shenseea has released her second full-length album, Never Gets Late Here, along with a new video for Flava, a post-disco/pop track featuring rapper Coi Leray.
Producer-songwriter Diplo, of dancehall-EDM trio Major Lazer, has spoken glowingly of his love for Jamaica and how the island not only inspired him but also contributed to his success in music and became the location of his “home away from home,” an off-the-grid retreat for family and friends in Portland.
Veteran drummer and producer Papa Curvin has called on young Jamaican musicians and artists to educate themselves about the business aspects of the music industry to ensure financial stability and fair compensation for their efforts.
Reggae legend Burning Spear is set to make a historic return to the stage at the inaugural Jamaican staging of the Reggae Jam International Festival, set to take place from Friday, June 14 to Saturday, June 15, at the Reggae Park 420 in Friendship district in Wakefield, Trelawny.
Iconic drummer and record producer Jamaica Papa Curvin has outlined the events that led to the late German producer Frank Farian fraudulently claiming authorship of two Jamaican songs: By the Rivers of Babylon, sung originally by The Melodians, and Brown Girl in The Ring, a children’s ring game jingle.