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Romain Virgo Elated After Getting Billboard Plaque For ‘Lovesick’ Album

By Shirvan Williams Mon, March 29 2021, 02:34 PM EST

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

By Claudia Gardner Mon, March 29 2021, 10:55 AM EST

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)

By Sasha Lee Mon, March 29 2021, 10:30 AM EST

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’

By Claudine Baugh Sun, March 28 2021, 08:17 PM EST

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

By Dani Mallick Sun, March 28 2021, 05:19 PM EST

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

By Dani Mallick Sun, March 28 2021, 02:01 PM EST

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

By Sasha Lee Sun, March 28 2021, 01:00 PM EST

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

By Claudia Gardner Sun, March 28 2021, 12:46 PM EST

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.

Leah Tavares-Finson Airs Out Critics Of Her Appearance At Queenie’s Wedding

By Dani Mallick Sun, March 28 2021, 12:36 PM EST

Leah Tavares-Finson has time for negative comments about her appearance at Queenie’s wedding last week. Tavares-Finson, sister to Damian ‘Jr.

Mavado Shows Resilience Amid Family Woes With Two New Fire Tracks

By Sasha Lee Sat, March 27 2021, 06:51 PM EST

Dancehall artist Mavado is determined to “bounce back like abracadabra” from his recent woes, pouring out his pain in not one but two new upful tracks.

Rytikal Drops Visuals For ‘Living’ Ahead Of A New Mixtape: Watch

By Claude Mills and Claudine Baugh Sat, March 27 2021, 03:34 PM EST

Eastsyde Records deejay Rytikal did not waste time to release his latest single Living. The track and visuals were released on Friday, after the deejay was granted bail on Thursday by the Gun Court on illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition charges.

England’s Shropshire Council Orders Church To Stop Playing Reggae Music

By Claudia Gardner Sat, March 27 2021, 03:08 PM EST

In a move that seems to bring back memories of Apartheid in South Africa, the Shropshire Council in England, reportedly singled out Reggae for rough treatment, demanding that the St.

Popcaan Hits The Studio For ‘Jungle Justice Pt 2’ After Murder Of Khanice Jackson

By Shirvan Williams Sat, March 27 2021, 01:45 AM EST

Dancehall star Popcaan took his frustration to the studio after his Instagram post calling for a special brand of justice for Khanice Jackson was deleted by the platform for violating its community guidelines.

Jamaica’s Senate Erupts Over Chronic Law’s “Government Badness”

By Claudia Gardner Fri, March 26 2021, 08:29 PM EST

Self-proclaimed Dancehall Defender and Peoples National Party (PNP) Senator Damion Crawford, drew the ire of his Government colleagues in Jamaica’s Upper House of Parliament, when he accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of, among other things, embracing Chronic Law’s violence-laced song titled Government (2018).

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