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UK Home Office Reportedly Denied Dozens Of Afrobeats Artists’ Visas

The Voice Newspaper has reported that the UK Home Office has launched what has been described as the “biggest attack on a Black music genre by British authorities, since Dancehall…

A’mari Says She Never Endorsed Spice’s ‘God A Bless Me’

A'mari has lashed out heavily at Spice after the Queen of Dancehall shared a Instagram video clip of the Neko artist seemingly vibing to her new song God a Bless…

Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran Says His Family Has Always Been A Fan Of Reggae Music

British rapper Jethro 'Alonestar' Sheeran, first cousin of superstar Ed Sheeran, says his family has always been enthralled by Reggae music. “The Sheerans are a big fan of Reggae. We…

More Must Be Done To Ensure Reggae Musicians Are “Well Compensated,” Says Flourgon’s Lawyer

New York-based Jamaican-born attorney Stephen Drummond is again lamenting the fact that many Jamaican Reggae singers and songwriters have not reaped the fruits of their labor, unlike their overseas counterparts,…

Tommy Lee Sparta Ready For Reggae Sumfest Days After Release From Prison

Tommy Lee Sparta is delighting in his recent booking for Reggae Sumfest 2023, days after his release from prison. The Spartan Soldier took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, where…

Mighty Crown Sound System To Retire After 30 Years

Renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown is on the last lap of its career after three decades. The decision might shock some, but with the changing climate in Dancehall, the…

Minister Marion Hall To Release Song About Her ‘Blessed Body’

In the midst of the chatter surrounding how gospel artist Minister Marion Hall clothes her canvas, she has announced an upcoming single which places focus on the body.   “Listen out…

Flourgon’s Lawyer Speaks On Steely & Clevie’s Reggaeton Lawsuit

Stephen Drummond, the Jamaican-born attorney who represented veteran Dancehall artist Flourgon in his US$300 million copyright infringement case against Miley Cyrus, says Steely & Clevie Productions must put up a…