Mavado Wishes Incarcerated Son Dantay Brooks A Happy Birthday
Dancehall deejay Mavado sent a Happy Birthday message to his son Dantay Brooks, who’s celebrating his nineteenth birthday behind bars.
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Agent Sasco Hasn’t Gotten Over His Primary School Teacher ‘Dissing’ Dancehall
Science Genius Ambassador Agent Sasco says he has found it hard to forgive a primary school teacher of his who, many years ago belittled and demeaned his beloved and revered Dancehall music, and some of the genre’s greatest lyricists.
Foota Hype Believes PM Andrew Holness Is Throwing Shade At Him In Parliament
Dancehall selector Foota Hype has accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of “throwing words” at him during a Parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, because he had dared to launch a Instagram-based “Fed Up Challenge” to rebuke the Jamaican government.
15 Essential Sizzla Songs On The Reggae Crooner’s 45th Birthday
The Reggae/Dancehall scene has hardly encountered another artist as militant or prolific as Sizzla Kalonji. With over 55 albums, a Grammy nomination and a Lifetime Achievement Award under his belt, it’s even more surprising that today on his Earthstrong (April 17th), the crooner only turns 45yrs old.
Jesse Royal Recruits Vybz Kartel For ‘Rich Forever’ From Upcoming Album ‘Royal’
Reggae revivalist Jesse Royal has released the third single off his upcoming sophomore album today, titled Rich Forever which features Dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel.
Bounty Killer Regrets Violent Themes In Some Of His Songs Including His “People Dead!” Catchphrase
Weeks after being rebuked by some of his Instagram followers for releasing a new song titled Gun Dem Ready, Bounty Killer has expressed regret for some of the violent lyrics embedded in many of his songs.
Jamaican PM Makes Promises After Popcaan’s Request For Investment In Dancehall
It seems that Popcaan’s very soft approach to Prime Minister Andrew Holness in requesting that he invest money in Dancehall has found favor with the Head of Government and members of the Jamaican Cabinet.
Sean Paul Has Some Advice For Trinibad Dancehall Artists
Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul has given props to the Trinidadian version of Dancehall, known as Trinibad, and in the same breath has warned artists to try and infuse more reality into their music.
Bobby Shmurda’s Mystery Girl Calls Him Out For Capping, Popcaan Reacts “Chubble”
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda thought he could have hushed the mystery woman who appeared in viral footage of them recently but now she has called him out for downplaying their involvement.
Father Of Dancehall Artist Starface Killed
Dancehall artist Starface is in mourning after her father was killed yesterday. The artist’s father, Rupert Edwards, is a businessman who operates a liquor wholesale, located off Maxfield Avenue.
Bounty Killer On Stimulus Money For Dancehall: “Why Would Entertainers Not Need Support?”
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer has responded to naysayers who are against the Jamaican Prime Minster’s recent offer of support to the local entertainment industry.
The Bounty Killer Foundation Donates 40 Tablets To Seaview Gardens Primary School
Veteran Dancehall artist Bounty Killer through the Bounty Foundation is continuing his charitable work to help those in need as the pandemic wages on.
Kranium’s ‘Nobody Has To Know’ Certified Silver In The UK
Kranium’s eight-year-old hit Nobody Has to Know has been certified silver in the United Kingdom for sales of more than 200,000 copies.
Alkaline Gets Billboard Plaque For ‘New Level Unlocked’ No.1 Debut
Dancehall artist Alkaline has received a Billboard plaque for his 2016 album New Level Unlocked which had debuted at No.
Australian PM Defends Twerking Dancehall Troupe, Slams ABC For ‘Deceptive’ Editing Of Viral Video
In the aftermath of the now-viral video of 101 Doll Squadron gyrating to Sean Paul’s Boasty and Koffee’s Toast, during a Royal Australian Navy’s ship commissioning ceremony, the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the female dance troupe.
Beenie Man’s Trial For Breaches Related To Illegal Party Set For Monday
Dancehall artist Moses ‘Beenie Man’ Davis will face the music when he returns to court for trial on two charges before the St Elizabeth Parish Court in Black River on Monday, April 19.
Some Dancehall Artists Jeer Andrew Holness’ Offer Of Stimulus Money
Prime Minister Andrew Holness was being jeered by some members of the Dancehall fraternity yesterday, after The Star tabloid published an article claiming that the Jamaica Labour Party leader has promised to dole out sums of cash to “entertainers”.
Tommy Lee Sparta’s Leaked Prison Photo Gives Fans “All The Motivation To Stay Out Of Prison”
An apparently leaked prison photo of Tommy Lee Sparta quickly made its way around social media yesterday.
Intence’s Upcoming ‘Wounded’ EP Will Feature Something For Everyone
Four years after he set foot on the Dancehall scene, Intence is ready to drop his debut EP.
Agent Sasco Ready For Any Movie Acting Role
After making his vocal presence heard in two soundtracks in the blockbuster movie Baywatch, in 2017, and playing a role in the Jamaican film Shottas, Agent Sasco says he is ready to transition over to the big screen, if and when he is approached.