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Several Dancehall artists took to Instagram to express dissatisfaction with the announcement that Jamaica would not be extending the travel ban on the United Kingdom that was slated to come to an end on Friday, April 30.
The Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with Oxygen with Nicole (O2N) Foundation and the Global Coalition, are promising a “phenomenal” virtual showcase of Caribbean excellence, “Stronger Together….We
Canadian rapper/singer Tory Lanez is showing off his Dancehall chops and teasing the release of a new track he recorded on the riddim of Skillibeng’s infamous Crocodile Teeth.
Stage shows and parties are integral to Reggae and Dancehall in Jamaica. So, whether you are a local or someone just visiting the island, you have probably heard about weekly sessions—some of the street dances—like Uptown Mondays, Boasy Tuesdays, and Weddy Weddy Wednesdays.
American pop singer Kelly Clarkson brought down the house, performing a Reggae rendition to British singer Adele’s 2016 hit Send My Love (To Your New Lover) on her daytime TV series – The Kelly Clarkson Show, which airs on NBC.
On 4/20, the unofficial marijuana holiday and Stephen Marley’s birthday, the Bob Marley Legacy Series also got a coveted Webby Award nomination for Best Video Series in the music category.
International Reggae star Gyptian jetted off the island this morning to do his first performance in the US in almost 18 months.
Minister Christopher Tufton’s wish to see Dancehall starlet Shenseea came true yesterday during an interview with her manager Romeich Major.
Dancehall artist Alkaline appeared on Audiomack’s Fine Tuned series today, performing his hit singles Cree and Ocean Wave to live acoustics provided by guitarist Elijah Rawk.
Reggae singer Chrisinti believes that the time has come for Reggae artists to step up to the plate and return the genre to a position of dominance on the world stage.
Popcaan’s run-in on Sunday with a female Inspector of Police in St. Thomas, who slapped him with breaches of Jamaica’s Road Traffic Act, remains the “talk of the town”, with the incident now being made the subject of a stinging Jamaica Observer editorial and one eyewitness coming forward to defend the Dancehall superstar.
Dancehall star Sean Paul today released new visuals for his single Scorcha, as he celebrates 21 years in Dancehall.
Global sprint icon and fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt, says he is open to considering establishing a school in Jamaica that bears his name.
New York-based dancehall artist Gaps 7 G has expressed concern over an announcement made by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that police officers can now immediately arrest persons who are found to be in breach of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) without warning.
Dancehall artist Elephant Man, who allegedly lied to immigration authorities about his trip to Belgium, which was on the list of countries for which Jamaica had imposed travel bans, will return to the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on May 12.
Dancehall artist Wasp has come upon an unexpected problem at this stage in his career — another artist, Wahs, whose name sounds the same albeit with a different spelling.
Dancehall legend Buju Banton has denounced an announcement made by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) today that police officers can now immediately arrest persons who are found to be in breach of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) without warning.
DJ Khaled’s new album Khaled Khaled will feature Buju Banton, Bounty Killer Barrington Levy, and Capleton on a single track.
Three weeks after Canadian deejay/rapper, Kardinal Offishall, created black history by being named Senior Vice President, A&R, for Universal Music Canada (UMC) the Dangerous artist has announced that he and Dancehall superstar Sean Paul will be teaming up for a new project.
The island of Jamaica and its culture continue to be in demand among European fashion houses and establishments.