Skillibeng Scores First Billboard Hot 100 With Nicki Minaj
Dancehall star Skillibeng has notched his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, after his Crocodile Teeth (Remix) with rapper Nicki Minaj entered at the very bottom of the songs chart at No.
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Alkaline’s ‘Top Prize’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Alkaline's Top Prize has sold 1527 in pure album sales in its first week of release, according to information provided to DancehallMag by MRC Data, and is predicted to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Mavado Has To Join A Long Line Of Creditors To Recover Money From Bankrupt Messado
Dancehall artist Mavado will have to join the long list of creditors who have made claims against the estate of disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado, who declared herself bankrupt last week.
U-Roy’s Partner Thanks Minister Grange, Jamaican Public For Support
Marcia Smikle, U-Roy’s partner of 40-plus years, has thanked Olivia Grange, Minister of Sports, Youth and Culture, the funeral organizers, and well-wishers for their support in making the celebration of the life of dancehall Godfather, Daddy U Roy a “great occasion”.
Cindy Breakspeare Reflects On How Shared Passion For Fitness Bolstered Bond With Bob Marley
If marching to the beat of one’s own drum was a lesson, Cindy Breakespeare could easily deliver the masterclass.
Lights Out For ‘The Voice’ Contestant Pia Renee After Stellar Bob Marley Performance
It was lights out for The Voice hopeful Pia Renee last week, but not before a stellar performance of Bob Marley’s Turn Your Lights Down Low (Remix) with American R&B sensation Lauryn Hill.
Why DHQ Carlene Turned Down Role In Classic ‘Dancehall Queen’ Movie
The original Dancehall Queen, Carlene Smith, has revealed that she was approached to star in the 1997 Jamaican classic film Dancehall Queen but turned down the offer because, according to her, the director totally missed the mark and created a plot that poorly portrayed women.
Nicki Minaj Checks Cuban Doll For Misquoting Her Lyrics On Skillibeng’s ‘Crocodile Teeth’ Remix
Rap queen Nicki Minaj wasn’t about to let fellow rapper Cuban Doll butcher her lyrics on Dancehall artist Skillibeng’s Crocodile Teeth Remix, so she low-key checked her on Instagram.
“Gaza Mi Seh,” Nicki Minaj Reps For Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Nation
New York-based Dancehall music selector and Vybz Kartel proponent, DJ Lava, was pleasantly surprised on Friday when he learned that Nicki Minaj had been inconspicuously following him and his Chat and Laugh show on Instagram for some time.
Shenseea, Moneybagg Yo Freestyle Over Notorious B.I.G’s ‘Hypnotize’ On Slain Rapper’s Birthday
Fresh from ‘Yeng Day’ festivities with her loyal fans, Jamaican Dancehall star Shenseea got back to work making B.I.G
Bob Marley’s Legend Billboard No. 1 For 71 Weeks
Even with a number of new albums released in the last month Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers remain the No.
Dovey Magnum’s Manager Puts “Speculations To Rest” Amid Dancehall Singer’s ICE Detention
Dovey Magnum’s new manager, Nigel Angus, has provided some clarification concerning his artist’s recent arrest and detention by U.S.
Mavado Calls Messado An “Old Criminal” After She Filed For Bankruptcy In $30 Million Fraud Case
Dancehall artist Mavado has taken aim at disbarred real estate attorney Jennifer Messado once again, this time calling her an “old criminal” who continues to avoid a jail sentence because she’s not from the ghetto.
Spice Wants A Rihanna, Nicki Minaj “Caribbean Girls” Collab, Says Shenseea Is “Doing Well”
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star and Queen of the Dancehall Spice says she still desires a team up with the two other Caribbean queens, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj.
Kodak Black’s Yard Man Link Up In New Visuals For ‘Z Look Jamaican’: Watch
American rapper Kodak Black’s latest visual, Z Look Jamaican, is a showcase of ‘yaad man’ vibes with plenty of cold Red Stripe and splashes of rasta colours.
Dancehall Selector Boom Boom Gets His UK Work Permit
As he had openly wished and hoped for a few weeks ago, Billboard selector Boom Boom, will be flying out on the “iron bird” to the UK very soon, for an extensive stay, which will see him doing 16 shows there.
Jamaican Megastar Grace Jones Hailed By Naomi Campbell On 73rd Birthday
While most Jamaicans appeared to be oblivious of the 73rd birthday of Pull Up to The Bumper and My Jamaican Guy singer Grace Jones on Wednesday, global fashion icon Naomi Campbell was paying a big tribute to the island’s first female megastar.
Etana “Grateful” For Billboard No. 1 Plaque, Unveils Award For Instagram Fans
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Etana proudly unveiled her latest award on Instagram – the prestigious Billboard No.
Dancehall Artist Dovey Magnum Arrested In US, Taken Into Custody By ICE
Dancehall artist Dovey Magnum might be a no show at Purity’s All White weekend bash in Florida which is slated to kick off on Sunday (May 23).
How Popcaan Masterminded The Biggest Dancehall Song Of 2020
Lockdown producer Dane Ray has revealed that the Unruly Boss Popcaan was the mastermind who initiated the connection with Koffee helping to bring to fruition, what turned out to be the biggest Dancehall song of 2020.