Shenseea, Rapper Lil Tjay Working On A Collab In Jamaica
New York rapper Lil Tjay has been in Jamaica over the last week, and it seems he intends to make the most of his trip after he was spotted with Dancehall songstress Shenseea in the studio.
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Beenie Man Explains How He Only Needs 10 Minutes To Make A Hit Song
As a veteran, you learn the tricks of the trade along the way that help you to hone your craft.
Tanya Stephens Is On Tinder
Dancehall veteran Tanya Stephens has revealed that she joined Tinder, but she’s only on the ‘hookup’ app for socializing.
Bounty Killer Still Grieving Mother ‘Miss Ivy’ After Nine Years: “Still Feels Like Yesterday”
Even as his Seaview Gardens compatriot Shabba Ranks, mourns the death of his mother Constance Christie, Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer says he is still grieving the loss of his own mother Ivy ‘Miss Ivy’ Williams, who died nine years ago, on February 26.
Etana Drops Fire Collab ‘Proppa’ With Stonebwoy, Teases Another With Vybz Kartel
Reggae artist Etana has teamed up with Ghanian Afropop sensation Stonebwoy for her brand new single, Proppa.
Busy Signal Thanks Kenyan Opposition Leader For Appreciating His Music
As Dancehall continues to engage the African continent, veteran deejay Busy Signal has received a very big shout-out from a well-known politician in Kenya.
Bobby Shmurda Says He’d Rather Be Bleaching In Jamaica Than Go Back To Prison
Bobby Shmurda has sworn that he isn’t returning to jail, even if it means fleeing to Jamaica and becoming light-skinned by taking up skin bleaching.
Bunny Wailer’s Solo Catalog For Streaming — Reggae Legend Recovering, His Wife Jean Watt Still Missing
Reggae legend Bunny Wailer is still recovering from a major stroke which he suffered last year.
U-Roy’s Funeral To Take Place At Dovecot On March 28
The late veteran Reggae and Dancehall toaster Ewart ‘U-Roy’ Beckford will be buried at Dovecot on March 28.
Marcia Griffiths Sets Record Straight About Original Version Of “Electric Boogie” Hit
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths has sought to set the record straight regarding the genesis of her mega-hit song Electric Boogie, which she says has been incorrectly described as being a cover version done by her, by many local and international media, including Essence Magazine, over the years.
Accompong Maroon Chief Says He And Protoje Grew Up Like Brothers, Dismisses L.A. Lewis’ “Wanna-Be Tribe”
Newly minted Accompong Town Maroon chief, Colonel Richard Currie, has sought to shed light on his longstanding connections with Reggae artiste Protoje, who voiced a dubplate and visited the community to help him in his leadership campaign leading up to election day last Saturday.
Mavado Welcomes Home Bobby Shmurda, “Out A Road Soldier”
Dancehall deejay Mavado is celebrating Brooklyn rapper Bobby Smurda’s recent release from federal lockup. The Gully Gad took the time to welcome home Shmurda via Instagram yesterday by sharing an old clip of them both in the studio vibing to their 2014 collaboration on Smurda’s widely successful Hot Nigga.
Lee Scratch Perry Will Say Goodbye To Live Shows If COVID Vaccine Becomes Mandatory
Reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry says he will have no choice but to stop doing live shows, if the COVID-19 vaccine becomes mandatory for international travel.
Fantan Mojah Takes Aim At Foota Hype Over ‘Fire King’
Fantan Mojah has taken aim at Dancehall music selector Foota Hype, after reports surfaced on social media last week, that the self-proclaimed “Viral King” had slammed him for his contentious Fire King video, and labelled him an uncreative copycat for mimicking younger artists in the video.
Dancehall Star Intence Reveals Debut Album: ‘Public Enemy No.1 Mixtape’
Dancehall artist Intence is set to release his debut album, Public Enemy No. 1 next month on March 6.
“Collaboration Over Confrontation,” Sean Paul Adamant Clash Culture Not Needed To Advance Dancehall
Sean Paul has revealed the collaborative cover art for the first of his two albums carded for 2021, Live N Livin.
Spotify In The Caribbean: Turning Cultural Capital Into Financial Capital
Spotify is now available in Jamaica and the Caribbean region. At their Stream On launch event, they announced services to over eighty new markets expanding to additional one billion customers.
Rihanna Fans Reminds Us She Is A Forever Fan Of Dancehall For Her Birthday
Umbrella singer and business mogul Rihanna celebrated her 33rd birthday last Saturday. While the Fenty Beauty boss didn’t share her birthday celebrations with fans this year, there was an incredible outpour of celebrity love for the star from the likes of Cardi B, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey.
Teacha Dee’s Song ‘Rastafari Way’ To Feature In James Bond Movie ‘No Time To Die’
Jamaican reggae artist Teacha Dee was shocked when he learned that his song Rastafari Way will be featured in the upcoming James Bond movie, No Time To Die.
JAMMS Joins UK-Based Phonographic Performance Limited To Collect Jamaica’s Global Royalties
Jamaican musicians, producers and artists have scored another victory, as the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) and UK-based Performance Rights Organization Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), have forged closer ties, in a bid to “widen the footprint of global royalty collections, where their recorded music is played internationally”.