Burna Boy Wins ‘Best Global Music Album’ At 2021 Grammys
Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy is going home with the 2021 Grammy for Best Global Music Album.
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Toots And The Maytals Win ‘Best Reggae Album’ At 2021 Grammys
Legendary Jamaican band Toots and the Maytals have won the 2021 Grammy for Best Reggae Album at the 63rd annual Awards.
Sean Paul Calls Out Grammys For Poor Treatment Of Reggae
The Weeknd, apparently, isn’t the only artist to call out the Grammys this year. Dancehall superstar Sean Paul says he doesn’t believe that Reggae gets the respect it deserves at the annual award show run by the Recording Academy.
Reggae Star Bushman’s Verified Instagram, Facebook Hacked By “Wicked People”
Just over a year after a Turkish hacker, took control of Bounty Killer’s verified Instagram account, deleted his videos and photos and began using the page to sell shoes, his Reggae compatriot Bushman, has suffered the same fate, at the hands of another Turkish cyber-punk.
Island Records’ Chris Blackwell Still Resented For Wailers Breakup
Ten years after Rastafarian attorney-at-law Miguel Lorne outrightly blamed former Island Records’ boss, Chris Blackwell at a university symposium, for ‘mashing up’ The Wailers group by devaluing Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh’s equal role in ascension of the trio, the actions of the now 83 year old, is once again under the microscope.
Silo Wellness To Collaborate With Marley Estate On Mushroom Brand
The Marley Estate is adding the late icon’s mood-lifting ethos to psychedelics brand, Silo Wellness. Silo Wellness operates psychedelic clinics and develops legal functional mushroom consumer products from its Oregon headquarters.
A Reggae Guide To Grammy Awards 2021: Nominees, How To Watch
Though Dancehall music continues to be snubbed by the music industry’s chief recording academies, anticipation nonetheless will finally come to a head tomorrow for the 2021 Grammy Awards.
Sean Paul Celebrates Release Of ‘Live N Livin’ By Starting A ‘Schedule’
Dancehall artist Sean Paul has already admitted that it was not an easy task to bring his vision of unity to life with the release of Live N Livin.
Maxine Stowe Says She’s Honoring Bunny Wailer’s Final Wishes Amid Opposition From His Children
There has been a public brouhaha between entertainment executive Maxine Stowe and the children of Neville ‘Bunny Wailer’ Livingston regarding authorized public pronouncements about his funeral, equity in his various entrepreneurial ventures, and even possession of the legend’s sceptre.
Tanya Stephens Gives Rita Marley Her Flowers: “Some Heroes Simply Survive, Thrive, Stand Tall”
Veteran Dancehall songstress Tanya Stephens has paid a glowing tribute to the matriarch of the Marley family, Rita Marley.
Mavado Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Death Of His Mother: “My Best Friend Gone”
Dancehall star Mavado is mourning the death of his mother, Elizabeth ‘Ms. Pinny’ Gordon. On Saturday, the Father God singer, 40, shared a heartfelt tribute to his mother on Instagram, where he recounted Gordon’s last moments and cherished early memories.
Diddy Shares Friday Message With A Bob Marley-Assist While On Tropical Vacay
American music mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has a straight-up and vitalizing Friday message for everyone who’s been dealing with a tough week.
Four More Dancehall Artists Ready To Roll Up Sleeves For COVID Jab
Jamaica began rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination program on Wednesday (March 10) and there has been an indisputable increase in the number of people who say they are ready to get the jab.
Mavado’s Mother ‘Ms. Pinny’ Has Died, Son Dantay Brooks To Be Sentenced On March 19
Dancehall star Mavado is mourning the death of his mother, while, while the sentencing of his son Dantay Brooks has been postponed after he was convicted for murder.
Gwen Stefani Releases Reggae-Infused ‘Slow Clap’
While Gwen Stefani’s Slow Clap track which she released on Thursday, is being praised by her die-hearted fans, as, among other things a ‘masterpiece’, ‘amazing’ and other superlatives, there are some who are dismissing the song as ‘trash’.
Palace Amusement Company Falls Silent As COVID-19 Pandemic Rages
Palace Amusement Company has closed all its cinemas with immediate effect due to Government protocols aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19.
‘Give Us Back Bunny Wailer’s Sceptre!’ Reggae Icon’s Children Demand, Manager Responds: ‘No Way!’
There is a mushrooming kerfuffle over Bunny Wailer’s sceptre and medallions as his children have demanded that these religious and personal artefacts be returned immediately to the family.
Dancehall Newcomer Alandon Drops ‘Tightest’ Inspired By His Girlfriend’s Come Up From Side Chick
Dancehall newcomer Alandon recently dropped his single Tightest, the lyrics for which the artiste said were inspired by his current girlfriend, who was previously his side chick.
Why There’s No Females Among The 21 Artists On Sean Paul’s New Album ‘Live N Livin’
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has explained why his new and fully-loaded album, Live N Livin, features no female artists.
Maxi Priest Gives Fans Tour Of His Jamaica Home Ahead Of Grammys
British-born Jamaican Reggae performer Maxi Priest got to show off his local digs to fans, ahead of the 2021 staging of the Recording Academy’s music awards ceremony, that is scheduled to be aired on March 14.