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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.
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.
The late popular Jamaican dancer and choreographer, Gerald “Mr. Bogle” Levy once said “Everybody can dance, but a nuh everybody is a dancer”.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reggae crooner Chronixx saluted Popcaan’s artistry on Instagram, following the release of the official video for Medal.
Dancehall aritst Aidonia is a happy genna after his music was sampled by American rapper Lil Tjay for his album Destined 2 Win.
A man has been charged with the killing of an upcoming dancehall artist D British, his ex-girlfriend, during a dispute last month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Entertainment consultant and former manager of the late Reggae icon Bunny Wailer, Maxine Stowe, has clarified and contextualized claims recently made by Aston Barrett Jr., the son of well-known musician Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, that his father was a member of The Wailers.
Mrs. Theresa Wilson Palmer, the mother of incarcerated Dancehall deejay, Vybz Kartel celebrated her birthday over the Easter holiday weekend at a close-knit gathering.
Just over a year after Bounty Killer laid out a thorough crime plan, detailing how the Andrew Holness administration could effectively lower Jamaica’s crime rate, the exasperated Warlord says he is fed up.