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What many saw as a forward move for the artists involved with the Verzuz brand following Triller’s acquisition of the entertainment platform was deemed a diabolical move by actor Michael Rainey Jr.
Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom has worked hard at honing her craft over the last two years and one price that she’s had to pay for gaining fame is fear and paranoia.
Dancehall artist Delomar sought to remind the current administration that COVID-19 wasn’t the only thing happening in Jamaica, as he noted that many citizens were finding it difficult to meet their basic needs.
Dancehall artist Gaps 7G has become the third male dancehall act to publicly endorse the COVID-19 vaccine.
Who should play Bob Marley? Forty years after his tragic passing, the adaptation of his life story is finally forging ahead.
As many continue to be doubtful of the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, two more Dancehall stars, Ce’cile and Macka Diamond, have made it clear that they will be getting it as soon as it becomes available.
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) membership, has reported a significant jump in new membership, particularly since the organization forged stronger ties late last year with UK-based Performance Rights Organization Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), to collect royalties wherever Jamaican recorded music is played internationally.
Dancehall artist Popcaan has secured his first RIAA Gold certification for his feature on Jamie xx's I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) with Young Thug.
General Manager of the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) Evon Mullings, says the international market is not buying into the new-era (Trap, Hip-Hop, Island Pop) music coming out of Jamaica, based on royalty payments he has seen coming into the country, since deepening collection ties with UK-based Performance Rights Organization Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) late last year.
Dancehall veterans Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are now among the 43 creatives with an equity stake in the Triller Network, after the company acquired Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz platform.
Kranium’s Gal Policy is enjoying renewed buzz on its one-year anniversary thanks to the Jamaican Health Minister’s viral response to the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases.
Director of the Institute of Caribbean Studies at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, has called for the relevant authorities to move with alacrity to establish a proper Museum of Jamaican Music in Kingston, even if it means turning to crowd-funding to accomplish the milestone, to elevate the current museum from the small space it occupies at the Institute of Jamaica.
It seems Dancehall Queen Spice can’t catch a break on social media these days, with several fans advising that she should ‘stay off her phone’ after she commented on Meghan Markle’s recent interview.
One official music release and just two lyrical teasers via Instagram and already budding Dancehall artist NationBøss has drawn major attention on himself in the music scene.
Barbadian singer Rihanna has made it known over the years that she is a big fan of Dancehall.
The late Reggae icon Bunny Wailer has vaulted up the iTunes Charts in the wake of his death on March 2.
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, March 8, there is one Dancehall song that has remained timeless in expression of women’s rights.
The inspiration for Beenie Man’s latest single Fun in the Sun came to him while he was visiting his mother’s gravesite.
The family of reggae star Bunny Wailer is asking his legion of fans worldwide to participate in a virtual candlelight vigil to celebrate the life of the legendary music icon on March 11th during a special ‘Tan A Yu Yard’ nine-night.
Mr. Crime Minister was As Real As It Gets when he explained how he and Dancehall star Vybz Kartel share the same baby mother on his new YouTube show.