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Declaring that Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall is a global cultural heavyweight towering over American genres, Nah Sell Out artist Khago says he has had to chase away American rappers who have approached him asking for permission to sample his hit song.
Dancehall veteran Beenie Man has pleaded guilty to a breach of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) following an illegal party.
As a devout Rastafarian and Pan-African crusader, King of Reggae Bob Marley’s link to the continent was as solemn as it was sentimental.
Trojan Records’ plan to stage several activities in the UK, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the mega Reggae hit Double Barrell, has not gone down well with the song’s co-writer and co-performer Dave Barker, The Financial Times has revealed.
Boom Wuk artist Tanya Stephens launched another broadside at Prime Minister Andrew Holness, days after he stated in the House of Representatives that he could not be shut up by anyone.
Likkle Vybz, the eldest son of Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel turned 18 years old yesterday (April 18), and can now take control of his father’s Portmore Empire music label, Adidjahiem Records.
Dancehall stars I-Octane and TeeJay are challenging each other to a weight loss battle on social media and as expected their fans are fully entertained.
Clarks Originals drew the ire of some Jamaicans after they previewed snippets of a new documentary dubbed Clarks and Jamaica, which seems to be devoid of Dancehall artists responsible for making the brand famous in Jamaica, like Super Cat, Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, and Jahvillani.
Although he is being cheered on by the Queen of Dancehall Spice, Chet Hanx is being pelted with criticisms elsewhere, amid accusations of hijacking Dancehall and expropriating rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer slang and using it to cut his own track titled White Boy Summer.
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has maintained that whether or not he has “street cred” in Jamaica is a non-factor at this point in his career.
American rapper Rich The Kid is kicking it in Jamaica with his crew and linking with his local “Top Shottas” which include Dancehall deejays Popcaan and Skillibeng.
Musicologist and producer Kurt Riley, who co-curated the tunes for the iconic VERZUZ face-off between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, today magnified the Warlord, heaping praises on him for his unwavering defense of Jamaica’s oppressed through his music, over the decades.
Dancehall deejay Mavado sent a Happy Birthday message to his son Dantay Brooks, who’s celebrating his nineteenth birthday behind bars.
Science Genius Ambassador Agent Sasco says he has found it hard to forgive a primary school teacher of his who, many years ago belittled and demeaned his beloved and revered Dancehall music, and some of the genre’s greatest lyricists.
Dancehall selector Foota Hype has accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of “throwing words” at him during a Parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, because he had dared to launch a Instagram-based “Fed Up Challenge” to rebuke the Jamaican government.
The Reggae/Dancehall scene has hardly encountered another artist as militant or prolific as Sizzla Kalonji. With over 55 albums, a Grammy nomination and a Lifetime Achievement Award under his belt, it’s even more surprising that today on his Earthstrong (April 17th), the crooner only turns 45yrs old.
Reggae revivalist Jesse Royal has released the third single off his upcoming sophomore album today, titled Rich Forever which features Dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel.
Weeks after being rebuked by some of his Instagram followers for releasing a new song titled Gun Dem Ready, Bounty Killer has expressed regret for some of the violent lyrics embedded in many of his songs.
It seems that Popcaan’s very soft approach to Prime Minister Andrew Holness in requesting that he invest money in Dancehall has found favor with the Head of Government and members of the Jamaican Cabinet.
Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul has given props to the Trinidadian version of Dancehall, known as Trinibad, and in the same breath has warned artists to try and infuse more reality into their music.