VP Records Pioneer Pat Chin On Bob Marley: ‘Nobody Knew He Would Be A Hit’
Even as a bashful teenager, King of Reggae Bob Marley left an impression on VP Records co-founder Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin.
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Sean Paul Says Hardcore Dancehall Riddims Are Making A Full Comeback
The hardcore, authentic Dancehall riddims, which have been absent from Jamaican music in recent times, and for which Dancehall fans have been clamouring, are ‘coming full circle’, according to Dancehall superstar, Sean Paul.
Mocha Fest Venue Operators Rick’s Cafe Charged Following Dancehall Artists Outcry
Days after Dancehall selector Boom Boom declared that the wayward organizers of the illegal Mocha Fest party and the gallivanting tourists in attendance should have been arrested and charged, Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has revealed that persons associated with the hosting of the event have been prosecuted.
Dancehall Star Shaggy Reveals He Was Barred From TV Show Because He Came From ‘Homophobic’ Jamaica
Dancehall megastar Shaggy has revealed that an international television network barred him from participating in a joint album promotion interview with British singer Sting, a few years ago, claiming that he was unsuitable because he was representing Jamaica — a country which they accused of being homophobic.
VP Records’ Pat Chin Shares 60 Year Journey In Jamaican Music
VP Records co-founder Pat Chin was a recent guest on The Breakfast Club where she recounted her trailblazing journey as the matriarch of Jamaican music to hosts Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy.
Sean Paul Says He Is Now Willing To Do VERZUZ But With No Opponent
After declaring, multiple times in interviews over the last 12 months, that he would never do a VERZUZ battle, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul says he is now willing to do VERZUZ, but only the way R&B superstar D’Angelo did it on February 27, that is: with no opponent in sight.
PM Andrew Holness To Outline Protocols For Reopening Of Jamaica’s Entertainment Sector On June 22
Minister of Entertainment Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange announced this afternoon in the House of Representatives, that Prime Minister Andrew Holness will officially outline protocols for the reopening of the entertainment sector, on Tuesday, June 22.
Konshens Says He And Wife Latoya Wright ‘Have Been Trying To Break Up For Two Years’
Dancehall artist Konshens says he and his wife Latoya Wright have been trying to break up for two years, but so far they appear to be unsuccessful.
Guyanese Dancehall Artist Hurricane Ivan Plans To Shake Things Up Musically
Guyanese Dancehall artiste Hurricane Ivan plans to take the music world by storm with his unique musical style, which he describes as a fusion of Guyanese and Jamaican music.
Spice Says She Has Nothing But Love For Former ‘Team Spice’ Dancers
Queen of Dancehall and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Spice insists she holds no resentment towards her former dancers, Pretty Pretty, TC, and Dancing Rebel (aka PTR).
Sean Paul Talks Taking Rihanna For Pan Chicken, Wanting To Give Donald Trump Some Culture Via Goat Curry
In a new interview with National Geographic, Dancehall star Sean Paul dished about his love of Caribbean food, taking Rihanna for pan chicken during her visit to Jamaica, wanting to give Donald Trump a dose of culture with a plate of Jamaican curry goat, and more.
Chris Gayle Shares Photo With Shaggy In Studio
Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle recently shared a photo with Dancehall superstar Shaggy and it seems the fans have more new music to look forward to from the batsman, after all, why else would he be in the studio with Shaggy?
Spice Puts Romeich On Blast For Failed Collab With Shenseea
As promised, Queen of Dancehall Spice hopped on her Instagram Live last night with her ‘Besties’ fan base to finally answer some questions relating to the Romeich Entertainment camp and its star artist, Shenseea.
Queen Spice Unbothered By Competition, Says ‘She Doesn’t Own Dancehall’
Queen of Dancehall and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Spice is confident on the throne and says she isn’t competing with anyone in Dancehall.
Dancehall Artists React To Tourism Minister’s $500 Million Comment
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is being taken to task by Dancehall artists and their music industry colleagues after he, according to the Jamaica Observer, “claimed that local players in the entertainment sector have earned some $500 million for the provision of services to hotels” from January to May.
Queen Of Dancehall Spice Explains How She Got Her Name
Queen of Dancehall Spice recently shared how she got her name, as well as her musical influences in an interview with Loop.
Dancehall Queen Carlene Dances Out Of Retirement To Macka Diamond’s ‘Big Woman Vs Young Gyal’
Macka Diamond’s new track Big Woman vs Young Gyal, seems to have Dancehall Queen Carlene considering dancing out of retirement.
Dancehall Fans Urge Popcaan To Pay ‘Chicken Feed Traffic Fines’ And ‘Call It A Day’
Even though he might be just two demerit points shy of having his driver’s license suspended, some of Popcaan’s fans are calling for him to plead guilty and dispense with the traffic charges slapped on him, instead of engaging in a protracted court battle with the St.
Tommy Lee Sparta Shares Photo Of His Five Sons: “Daddy Love Unno”
Incarcerated Dancehall deejay Tommy Lee Sparta shared a photo of his five sons on Instagram yesterday along with a touching note to let them know he loves them.
Sean Paul On Why Dancehall Artists Like Vybz Kartel, Mavado Failed To Crossover
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has pinpointed two other key factors, apart from visa revocations, which contributed to some of the most prolific Jamaican stars, including Mavado and Vybz Kartel, failing to become cross-over successes in the United States.