Delayed Burial Of Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer Puts Strain On Family
Carl Livingston, elder brother of the late Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, said an initial funeral date was planned but had to be cancelled due to the Government’s COVID-19 restrictions.
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Daddy1 Brogad Teams Up With BBC1Xtra’s DJ Kenny For ‘Global Shutdown’ On Friday
After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled his plans to make a debut appearance in the UK last year, Dancehall star Daddy1 immediately began to put things in place to connect with his fans even as the world went under lockdown.
Shenseea Gets Candid About Absentee Father, Says Mother’s Death Really Changed Her
Dancehall star Shenseea spoke candidly about how things have changed since her mother’s death, and sought to clear up some details about her father whom she has never met.
PM Holness Says Violent Dancehall Music Contributing To Jamaica’s Rising Crime Rate
Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness lashed out at entertainers who glorify violent lifestyles in popular music citing a negative impact on the minds of society’s children.
Spragga Benz Reveals ‘Top Shottas’ TV Series Is In The Works With Ky-Mani Marley
Dancehall star Spragga Benz has revealed that a new television series, called Top Shottas, is in the works.
Sean Paul Lists Bob Marley, Shabba Ranks And Shaggy As Major Career Influences
2021 has already claimed two of our icons — Bunny Wailer and U-Roy — and Sean Paul is wasting no time giving his faves their flowers.
U-Roy’s Delayed Funeral Taking An Emotional Toll On His Family
Marcia Smikle, the partner of late veteran toaster Ewart ‘U-Roy’ Beckford, is worried that the COVID-19 pandemic may frustrate the hopes of the family to ensure that the artist gets the send-off befitting of his status as a cultural icon.
Vybz Kartel Makes Machel Montano’s ‘The Wedding Album’
Incarcerated Dancehall star Vybz Kartel was among the star-studded list of collaborations on Machel Montano’s The Wedding Album.
Ganggoolie Recovering From Broken Leg In Car Accident That Killed Soldier In Old Harbour
Dancehall artist Ganggoolie is now recuperating in hospital after he suffered a broken leg in a serious car accident in Old Harbour, St.
Khago Says He Will Sue More Dancehall Producers Including Seanizzle, NotNice, DJ Frass & More
Hot on the heels of being awarded close to US$800,000 in compensation ordered by a US court, in a counter-suit filed against music producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor over copyright breaches, Dancehall artist Khago, says in his next round of rights litigation, he will be suing other local-based music producers ‘left, right and centre’.
Skillibeng, Rytikal Beefing? EastSyde Dancehall Stars Trade Subliminal Jabs On Instagram
Though the EastSyde Camp is turning out Grade A talent these days, it seems there’s trouble brewing in the family.
Sean Paul Says He Would Collaborate With Shakira, Alicia Keys And Billie Eilish
Jamaican Dancehall artist Sean Paul has amassed an impressive list of star-powered team-ups but that doesn’t mean that he’s worked with all of his dream collaborators.
Romain Virgo Elated After Getting Billboard Plaque For ‘Lovesick’ Album
Reggae singer Romain Virgo recently celebrated receiving his plaque from Billboard for his album Lovesick which made its mark on the Reggae Album Chart when it debuted at No.
Mr. Vegas Slams “Fake Outrage” From Some Dancehall Artistes Over Murder Of Khanice Jackson
Dancehall artists who have recorded songs glorifying the killing of children, are being labelled ‘hypocrites expressing fake outrage’, by Mr.
On Khanice Jackson’s Killer: ‘Dead, Dem Fi Dead’ Says Popcaan In Jungle Justice (Part Twice)
Jungle Justice (Part Twice) is a gory, hard-hitting single, the type Popcaan reserves for the lowest kind of criminal — “raper bwoy, pedophile, child molester”.
Fat Joe Credits Elephant Man’s Dancehall Dance Moves For Inspiring Hit Song ‘Lean Back’
Bronx, New York rapper Fat Joe says if it weren’t for the Dancehall and Reggae movement back in the mid-2000s, he wouldn’t have created his hit single Lean Back that has had fans around the world leaning back for the last 17 years.
Tanya Stephens, Ce’Cile Call Out Rape Culture In Jamaica
Dancehall artists Tanya Stephens and Ce’cile are not impressed by some of those who have now taken a stand against rape culture and the abuse of women following the murder of Khanice Jackson.
Shenseea Jumps On Official ‘Beat Box’ Remix With Florida Rapper SpotemGottem
Dancehall songstress Shenseea was recruited by Florida rapper SpotemGottem for another official remix of his viral hit song, Beat Box.
Wasp, Jahvillani Swap Fiery Bars As They Try To Save Daniiboo In ‘Time Bomb’: Watch
Just when you thought you’d seen it all in Dancehall, Wasp dropped a buzzing new track and visuals on his fans. The song titled Time Bomb is a lyrically charged Jahvillani collab with a witty quality that’s resonating with fans.
Mr. Vegas Takes Aim At Ricky Trooper For Demanding Church Reopening
In the wake of veteran Dancehall music selector Ricky Trooper’s demands for Prime Minister Andrew Holness to relax the provisions of the Disaster Risk Management Act, to allow Christians to attend church services, international recording star Mr.