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Dancehall artist Xklusive was arrested in St. Ann during a police raid earlier this week. The artist, who was being sought for questioning in connection with a triple murder, was among some 39 persons who were initially held in a pre-dawn raid at a popular guesthouse in Discovery Bay, St.
Dancehall’s very prolific deejay, Vybz Kartel surprised fans yesterday with the release of a mini-album that he has dubbed X-Rated.
Jamaican dub poet Mutabaruka is paying close attention to Clarks Originals’ announcement of a ‘Jamaica Pack’ line and their promises to use some Reggae and Dancehall artists as brand ambassadors to promote the collection.
It seems to have taken Bounty Killer nearly 20 years to get over his wrath, following American band No Doubt’s insertion, against his wishes, of a naked man in the music video for their Grammy-winning, and now Gold-selling collab Hey Baby.
Dantay Brooks, the 18-year-old son of Dancehall entertainer Mavado, and his co-accused Andre Hinds were sentenced to life in prison for murder, in the Home Circuit Court today.
Dancehall singjay Dexta Daps pulled out all the stops for the Call Me If (Remix), paying homage to the ‘Culture’ while leaving the ladies in their feels.
The original King of the Dancehall, Yellowman has had his song Mr. Chin placed in the movie Boogie, a basketball drama and coming-of-age tale about Queens prodigy Alfred “Boogie” Chin.
Two men, who claimed to be recording artists, were arrested and charged with lottery scamming offenses on Thursday when members of the Anti-Lottery Scamming Task Force carried out a special operation in Ducketts Road, Cambridge, St James.
Out of many classics born in Dancehall’s heyday, Chaka Demus & Pliers’ lovers rock anthem Bam Bam is one for the ages.
Since the emergence of streaming across the world there has been mixed reviews on whether it is good for the music industry.
Portmore Empire artist Shawn Storm marches on even though he remains behind bars. The incarcerated dancehall deejay is set to release his debut EP, Freedom Street, at the end of this month, March 31.
Road manager of Reggae artist Nesbeth, known in the industry as Mr. Drummond, was shot by an unknown assailant in Portmore on Tuesday.
Dancehall artist Blak Ryno is unfazed by the heavy criticism he received when he unveiled a new lighter skin tone earlier this week.
Unlike some of his musical counterparts who have chosen to grumble away on social media about lockdowns, mask-wearing and the coronavirus vaccine, Reggae star Sizzla Kalonji has frontally documented his anti-vaccine stance, in a new song tentatively titled No Vaccine.
Retired Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has donated 150 laptops, valued at $40,000USD, to schools in rural Jamaica through his charitable foundation.
Dancehall artist Elephant Man appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today to face charges of making a false declaration to Jamaican immigration authorities.
British footwear brand Clarks Originals says it will be engaging in endorsement deals with Reggae and Dancehall artists to promote its new ‘Jamaica Pack’ line, which is set to be officially be launched in April.
Reggae star Sizzla Kalonji has never been one to hold his tongue when he feels that there are issues to be addressed, and he certainly did that when he called out fellow Rastafarian artists who he believes are not walking the right path.
Dancehall star Sean Paul is set to perform in his first show for 2021 on the live streaming platform, Dreamstage.
A major source of concern for some of the Rastafarian community in Jamaica is the introduction of the Covid-19 vaccine to battle the deadly virus.