Beenie Man Urges Unity, Collaboration Among Younger Crop Of Dancehall Deejays
Veteran award-winning deejay Beenie Man has deduced that one of the main problems within the local Dancehall music fraternity is disconnectedness.
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DJ Khaled In Jamaica With Buju Banton Putting Final Touches On ‘Khaled Khaled’ Album
American producer and record executive DJ Khaled is in Jamaica putting the final touches on his upcoming album Khaled Khaled.
Tommy Lee Sparta’s Illegal Gun Reportedly Linked To Murders Of Roy Fowl, Oney British
Tommy Lee Sparta’s illegal gun was reportedly used in the killings of two well-known Dancehall personalities of the British Link Up Crew in 2019.
Usain Bolt Recruits Vybz Kartel, TeeJay, Charly Black & More For ‘Clockwork’ Riddim
Former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has teased his next Dancehall production, the Clockwork Riddim, which has a nostalgic early 2000s Dancehall beat and from all indications will be nothing to scoff at.
Papa San’s Son BEAM Brings Jamaican Vibe To Justin Bieber’s ‘Freedom.’ EP
Recording artist and music producer BEAM, who is the son of legendary Dancehall deejay and gospel Reggae singer Papa San, is reveling in the success of his Freedom track, a gospel collab with Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, which was released on Easter Sunday, April 4.
Calling All Dancers, You Can Win US$5,000 In Online Quarantine Dance Xplosion 2021 Competition
The late popular Jamaican dancer and choreographer, Gerald “Mr. Bogle” Levy once said “Everybody can dance, but a nuh everybody is a dancer”.
Spice Brings A Taste Of “Reggae Sumfest” To Safaree And Erica Mena’s Backyard In Georgia
The Queen of Dancehall and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL) star Spice delivered a surprise performance for Jamaican-American rapper Safaree right in his backyard recently thanks to a secret mission planned by his wife, Erica Mena.
Sean Paul Says Dancehall Artists Who Clash Are Doing Themselves More Harm Than Good
Sean Paul is insisting that Dancehall artists who try to build their careers by engaging in clashes with other entertainers, are doing themselves more harm than good.
Skatta Burrell Says Dancehall Artists Who Sue Producers After Informal Arrangements Are Deceitful
Music producer Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell has described as unprincipled and dishonourable, Dancehall artists who turn around and sue music producers after, ‘agreeing in principle’ to record songs without the requisite written contracts in place, even though their unwritten arrangements were fair and equitable.
Seanizzle Scouts For New Dancehall Talent With ‘Born Fi This’ Riddim Competition
One Day producer Seanizzle appears to have shrugged off Khago’s lawsuit threats, turning to ‘The Almighty’ for guidance instead, and launching a competition aimed at giving young artists an opportunity to have their songs produced by him, on his new Born Fi This riddim.
Overproof Records To Drop Kickback Riddim Project In May
Asa ‘Ace’ Smith, the chief executive officer of Overproof Records Ltd. is amped up about the release of his label’s latest riddim project, Kickback.
Cham Rebuts Holness’ Claims That Dancehall Influences Violence, Crime
Reggae-Dancehall stalwart Cham took to social media to air his concerns and subsequent opposition to comments made by the leader of the Jamaican government, Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
Skatta Burrell Against Khago Suing Seanizzle, Says Arrangements Were Mutually Beneficial
If Dancehall artist Khago, carries out his threat to sue producer Seanizzle, over copyright breaches, then it would appear that the One Day producer is in good stead in putting up a defence, as he can take cues from his compatriot Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell.
Chronixx Salutes Popcaan For Having The “Craziest Melodies In Jamaican Music History”
Reggae crooner Chronixx saluted Popcaan’s artistry on Instagram, following the release of the official video for Medal.
Lil Tjay Samples Dancehall Artist Aidonia On New Album
Dancehall aritst Aidonia is a happy genna after his music was sampled by American rapper Lil Tjay for his album Destined 2 Win.
Ex-Boyfriend Of Dancehall Artist D British Charged For Her Murder
A man has been charged with the killing of an upcoming dancehall artist D British, his ex-girlfriend, during a dispute last month.
Tommy Lee Sparta’s Illegal Gun Allegedly Linked To Two Murders After Ballistics Testing
The gun seized from Dancehall deejay Tommy Lee Sparta has been linked to at least two murders and three cases of shooting with intent, according to police sources.
Sean Paul Says Skilibeng, Gage Are Impressive On Trap Beats, But Masicka Is Most Versatile
Veteran entertainment journalist Anthony Miller, expertly extracted information from Sean Paul recently, about his feelings regarding the musical acumen of upcoming artists who are dabbling in Trap sounds, including their ability to construct appropriate lyrics to fit raw Dancehall riddims.
Bunny Wailer Spent US$615,000 In Medical Expenses ‘To Extend His Life’
When the late Reggae legend Bunny Wailer suffered the first stroke in 2018, it set in motion a chain of events that led to a deep dive into the challenging medical system that exists in Jamaica.
Bunny Wailer’s Son, Asadenaki, Says Family “Pressured” To Sign VP Licensing Deal
Abijah Asadenaki Livingston, co-executor of Bunny Wailer’s estate, has issued a statement on Facebook where he has denied that the family has any objection to any deal with VP Records regarding the completion of a licensing deal that will allow the family to settle an outstanding hospital bill.