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Grange Encourages Jamaicans To Write, Publish Their Own Stories

By Dani Mallick Sun, April 25 2021, 10:49 PM EST

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange has encouraged Jamaicans to write and publish their own stories.

Mavado Shows Off His Int’l Connects With Rap Legends Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, T.I., Rick Ross & More

By Claudine Baugh Sun, April 25 2021, 09:55 PM EST

Dancehall column Mavado showed off his star-studded international connections in an Instagram share over the weekend.

Cardi B Had A ‘My Dream’ Moment With Nesbeth’s Hit Song

By Claude Mills Sun, April 25 2021, 08:30 PM EST

World-renowned American rapper and songwriter Belcalis Almanzar, best known by her stage name Cardi B, was seen vibing to Reggae artist Nesbeth’s number one hit single, My Dream, on her Instagram story over the weekend.

Nesbeth’s Road Manager Makes Dramatic Recovery After Being Shot In The Face

By Claude Mills Sun, April 25 2021, 07:52 PM EST

Reggae singer Nesbeth revealed today that his road manager, Roland Drummond, appears to be making a dramatic recovery after he had been shot in the face by unknown attackers five weeks ago.

DJ Frass Mum On Impending Khago Lawsuit

By Claudia Gardner Sun, April 25 2021, 07:13 PM EST

Weeks after Dancehall artist Khago declared him one of his key targets in his next round of copyrights litigation, DJ Frass skirted away from discussing the issue, when asked about it, during an interview at his studio with Television Jamaica’s The Entertainment Report.

Jay-Z Says He Hopes To Be Remembered Like Bob Marley “And All The Greats”

By Claudine Baugh Sun, April 25 2021, 06:23 PM EST

Of all the iconic figures in the world, American rapper and record executive Jay-Z says he wants people to remember him the way they memorialize Jamaican Reggae legend, Bob Marley.

‘Netflixxx N Chill’ Singer Moyann Does Not Want To Be Mistaken For “An Instagram Girl”

By Claudia Gardner Sun, April 25 2021, 04:40 PM EST

Netflixxx N Chill singer Moyann says she has decided to become even more circumspect about what she posts on social media, as she does not want to become mistaken for being an “Instagram Girl” instead of an artist.

Yaadcore Teams Up With Jah9, Subatomic For Cover Of John Holt’s ‘Police in Helicopter’

By Claudia Gardner Sun, April 25 2021, 04:29 PM EST

Reggae songstress Jah9 has teamed up with her colleague Yaadcore and the Subatomic Sound System for a cover of John Holt’s 1982 classic Police in Helicopter, which the Avocado artist says has been “reimagined for a new generation”.

DJ Frass Answers NotNice, Admits To Not Being The Maker Of His Record Label’s Beats

By Claudia Gardner Sat, April 24 2021, 10:47 PM EST

A ‘less-than-nice’ accusation made by Dancehall producer NotNice years ago about DJ Frass not being the creator of the riddims under his DJ Frass Records label, was admitted as true, after a cleverly administered line of questioning by Television Jamaica’s no-nonsense entertainment journalist Anthony Miller.

Shenseea Grows Tired Of Romeich Dating Rumors, “That’s My Bro, Honestly”

By Claudine Baugh Sat, April 24 2021, 09:51 PM EST

Dancehall starlet Shenseea is at her wit’s end with the rumor that she and her manager Romeich Major are dating.

Jada Kingdom Being Sued By Former Manager For Defamation

By Dani Mallick Fri, April 23 2021, 10:22 PM EST

Dancehall star Jada Kingdom has been sued by her former management company, Pop Style Music Publishing over comments the singer made on Instagram.

Attorneys Dismiss Milton “One1can” Wray’s Statements About Miss Kitty As “All Lies”

By Claudia Gardner Fri, April 23 2021, 12:54 PM EST

Media practitioner Milton Wray, who goes by the stage-name One1-Can, has been rebuked for telling untruths about being romantically sought after by Miss Kitty, among a myriad of other things.

Damian Marley Drops Timeless Earth Day Tribute ‘Life Is a Circle’

By Sasha Lee Thu, April 22 2021, 10:53 PM EST

Spending the last 12 months off the radar in a pandemic-induced creative slump, Damian Marley emerged on Earth Day with a message both potent and blunt: Life Is a Circle.

Panama City Comes Out Strong For Dancehall Queen Spice At JB Production Gig

By Claude Mills and Denieca Daniels Thu, April 22 2021, 04:54 PM EST

Dancehall star Spice locked down Club Vibes in Panama City, Florida with a scintillating two-hour performance chock full of her high-energy Dancehall hits on Saturday.

Reggae Icons Immortalized With Incredible Murals In Downtown Kingston

By Sasha Lee Thu, April 22 2021, 09:23 AM EST

This year has already claimed two of Reggae’s most prolific pioneers, (Bunny Wailer, U-Roy) and the Jamaican authorities have amped up their efforts to pay tribute to the genre’s greats.

Dancehall Artist Crazy Nacka Is Hungry For Success

By Dani Mallick Wed, April 21 2021, 04:53 PM EST

Dancehall artist Crazy Nacka is looking forward to a bright future in the music business. The hard-working deejay, who was a finalist in the 2017 staging of the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition, recently opened his Hungry Towne Productions studio in West End Negril.

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