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Artists With Unnecessarily Large Entourages The Single “Recurring, Nightmare” At Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest's Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell says one of the most challenging aspects of managing the music festival, has been…
Jah Cure To Head Back To Court As Dutch Prosecutors Press Appeal
Incarcerated Reggae artist Jah Cure, who was convicted of attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands two years ago, will be heading…
Skatta Burrell Promises Significant Improvements For Reggae Sumfest Concert Nights This Weekend
Reggae Sumfest's Marketing Strategist, Skatta Burrell, has announced significant improvements for the festival's two concert nights this Friday and Saturday.…
Bob Marley’s Highest-Charting US Single Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Bob Marley’s iconic track Roots, Rock, Reggae has reached a significant milestone: 100 million streams on Spotify. Roots, Rock, Reggae…
Minister Marion Hall Says Jah Cure And Ninjaman Should Have ‘Served God’ To Avoid Prison
Minister Marion Hall says artists Jah Cure and Ninjaman could have been behind the pulpit instead of behind bars had…
Producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor Shares How He Got His Name
Those who know of popular music producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor have probably unanimously agreed that his moniker coincides with…
Ginjah Commits To His Woman With ‘My Job’
Ginjah knows that in this age of Jamaican music, it's very rare to find reggae love songs, especially songs that…
Burning Spear Says His Kenyan Concert In October Back On The Agenda: “I Man Will Be There”
Reggae icon Burning Spear has reassured his Kenyan fans that he will indeed perform in Nairobi on October 12, as…
Buju Banton Announces ’The Overcomer’ Arena Tour Across The US After Record-Breaking NY Concerts
Following the resounding success of two sold-out shows, with over 36,000 concertgoers at the UBS arena in Long Island, New York, Grammy award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton has announced his…
Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs Becomes First Visually-Impaired ‘Jamaica Festival Song’ Winner
Decorated musician and educator Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs made history on Saturday night by becoming the first visually-impaired artist to win the Jamaica Festival Song competition in its 58-year history. Many…
LA Lewis Beats Portmore Toll Booth Breach Charges
President Abraham Lincoln once wrote "the man who defends himself in court has a fool for a lawyer and a jackass for a client". But try telling that to popular…
Rygin King Breaks Silence After Arrest In New York
Matthew Smith, the Dancehall artist known as Rygin King, has broken his silence after being charged with criminal gun possession in Queens, New York. The Tuff artist, who is disabled…
D’Angel Wants Talk Show Success Like Oprah Winfrey
Dancehall artist D’Angel is no stranger to adopting new hats, and she’s eyeing talk show host next. “I’m hoping that one day I’ll have my own talk show like Oprah…
Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff's iconic song You Can Get It If You Really Want has just surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. This is his second track to reach this…
Rygin King’s Wife, Four Other Men Were Also Arrested In New York Over Illegal Gun
Dancehall star Rygin King, real name Matthew Smith, and his wife, Ileene Parker-Smith, were among those arrested in New York on multiple weapons possession charges early Monday morning. King was…
Fantan Mojah Hospitalized In Martinique With Suspected Heart Attack
Reggae firebrand artist Fantan Mojah, 47, is currently hospitalized in Martinique after developing breathing problems and complaining that his "chest was tightening." "Fantan went to the hospital last night. His…
