Buju Banton Foundation, Audiomack Bring Music To The Mount Olivet Boys’ Home
The Buju Banton Foundation and streaming platform Audiomack have donated music equipment to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home.
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Agent Sasco Has No Regrets About Name Change Made 15 Years Ago
Dancehall artist Agent Sasco, one of Jamaica’s most potent lyricists, says 15 years after shelving the stage name ‘Assassin’, a moniker bestowed on him during his days as a student at Camperdown High School in Kingston, he is satisfied that his decision was the right choice.
Sean Paul Describes Koffee’s Music As Amazing, But Patois Language Barrier Still Remains
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is insisting that many Dancehall acts have not been able to have cross-over hit songs, due to a vast section of the global music audience not being able to understand Patois.
Spragga Benz, Tony Matterhorn Say They’re Working On New Movie ‘Second Chance’
It appears that Dancehall star Spragga Benz and veteran selector Tony Matterhorn are in the midst of working on a movie.
Mr. Lexx Calls Out DJ Khaled For Not Working With More Dancehall Artists
Veteran Dancehall artist Mr. Lexx respectfully called out American producer DJ Khaled for working with only a few Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artists.
Chronixx, Popcaan, Asadenaki And More Skank For Bunny Wailer’s 74th Birthday
Bunny Wailer’s life and legacy received stirring tributes when several Dancehall and Reggae entertainers came together last Saturday, April 10 to celebrate what would have been his 74th birthday.
‘Hits Pon Toppa Hits,’ 15 Of Capleton’s Best Songs On His 54th Birthday
Call him by any of his dignified titles — Clifton George Bailey III, King Shango, The Prophet — but one thing you can’t call Dancehall/Reggae stalwart Capleton is watered down.
Trinidad Dancehall Artist Medz Boss Discharged From Hospital After Fall On A Boat
A prominent member of the Trinibad genre, Medz Boss has been discharged from hospital after he sustained an injury to his back while on a boat.
Former Team Spice Dancers Now Have Their Own Reality Show: “Dancehall Life”
A trio of popular dancers, formerly of the Team Spice dance group, has snagged their very own reality show.
Reggae Artist Fantan Mojah Charged For Breaching Curfew: “Why Do This To Me?”
Controversial Reggae artist Fantan Mojah was charged over the weekend with breaches of the curfew orders promulgated under the Disaster Risk Management Act (“DRMA”).
Koffee And DJ Khaled Are “Catching A Vibe”
Reggae songstress Koffee was seen “catching a vibe” with American producer DJ Khaled. Khaled is back in Jamaica and his Instagram is filled with videos and photos of his trip.
Drake Reminds Us Who His Favorite Dancehall Deejays Are
OVO Sound tycoon Drake makes no apologies for who his favorite Dancehall artists are and while he reminds us on a regular basis that he considers the Unruly Boss Popcaan his “brother”, he’s also made it known that he is pretty stoked about Dancehall’s Fresh Prince Skillibeng.
The One Milestone That Eluded King Of Reggae Bob Marley
The King Of Reggae Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley conquered every corner of the globe and yet was frustrated by one elusive milestone – breaching the Black American market.
Dancehall Queen Spice Is All For Putting Harriet Tubman On The US$20 Bill
Queen of Dancehall and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL) star Spice released her new single Money Walk last week which featured her show-stopping money dress, covered in US$20 bills bearing the face of abolitionist and political activist Harriet Tubman and not former US president Andrew Jackson.
Dancehall Artists Yaksta, 10Tik Tease A ‘Life Changing’ Collab
Dancehall artists Yaksta and 10Tik have a collaboration in the works titled Freedom. As if heeding the recent call by Beenie Man for emerging talents to work together, 10Tik revealed on Instagram a week ago that “one life changing song a fawud,” in the caption on a photo of the two breakout artists in the music studio, seemingly laying down a new track.
Dancehall Star Dexta Daps Calls Out Rock Bar In Fort Lauderdale For Racism
Dancehall star Dexta Daps has called out a popular bar and restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for what he said was extreme racism exhibited by its staff members.
DJ Khaled Recruits Reggae And Dancehall Royalty For ‘Khaled Khaled’ Album
Known for his affinity for Jamaican music, American producer DJ Khaled pulled together an all-star cast of Dancehall and Reggae stalwarts for ‘another one’ (or possibly a few) of his genius collabs.
Twitter Hits Replay On The Time Sean Paul Swerved DMX Amid Tributes For The Late Rap Legend
The death of a legend brings as much closure as it does controversy, and Twitter won’t let Dancehall artist Sean Paul forget his twenty-year “beef” with late icon DMX.
Busy Signal Signs Deal With Sony Music Publishing
Dancehall artist Busy Signal has signed a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing/Benelux, which was brokered by Richie Flores of Rich Stone Publishing.
Ce’Cile Says Dancehall Artists Shouldn’t Be Hypocrites About Their Influence
Dancehall singer Ce’Cile says the onus is now on us to make a drastic change to combat violent crimes and other societal ills that are pervading across the nation.