VP Records’ Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin: “Retire Is Not A Word I Use”
Veteran music entrepreneur Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin isn’t slowing down anytime soon. “Music is my life and I still have to keep the momentum going from the past sixty years.
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YG Marley Shines At Coachella 2024 With One Song And Help From Legends
YG Marley made quite the impression for his debut on the main stage at Coachella over the weekend, despite having only one released song to his name.
Ce’Cile Says She Was Ahead Of Her Time In Dancehall
Ce’Cile says she was way ahead of her time in Dancehall as a pioneer for female vocalists in a genre traditionally ruled by deejays.
Sean Paul Joins Kes For ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Official Anthem
More than a decade after Dancehall superstar Sean Paul teamed up with Barbadian Soca star Alison Hinds for the song West Indies Cricket, the Get Busy artist is once again joining forces with another Caribbean compatriot for one more cricket song.
Vybz Kartel Retrial: Five-Day Hearing To Begin On June 10
The Jamaica Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for June 10 to decide if Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and three others should be released or face a retrial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.
Shenseea Says Dancehall Is Getting More Recognition In The US
Crossover-targeting artist Shenseea is pleased with Dancehall’s current prospects in bigger markets like the United States.
Stonebwoy Signs Distribution Deal With Warner Music’s ADA Worldwide
Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy has inked a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group The Ghanaian star’s latest single, Ekelebe, is out today, featuring breakout Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck.
Rygin King Turns Personal Tragedy Into Mission To Support Disabled Community
Dancehall artist Rygin King is spearheading a fundraising initiative through his Rygin King Foundation to provide wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids for disabled individuals in Jamaica.
Tyler, The Creator’s “First Reggae Song” – Which Samples Fil Callendar’s ‘Baby My Love’ – Certified Platinum In The US
Sweet/I Thought You Wanted To Dance, a standout track on Tyler, The Creator’s Grammy Award-winning album, Call Me If You Get Lost, is now certified Platinum in the United States, three years after its release.
Gussie Clarke Says ‘Pass The Dutchie’ Debacle Spurred Him To Become A Music Publisher
Veteran music producer Gussie Clarke has explained that he resolved to master music publishing and establish himself as a publisher after an American record company denied him earnings from the British band Musical Youths’ cover of Mighty Diamonds’ Pass the Kutchie.
Tifa Talks Fallout With Romeich Major
Dancehall artist Tifa believes the nuances of fame ultimately separate the real from the fake. She was once friends with entertainment mogul Romeich Major, sporting his designs during his earlier entrepreneurship years.
Lady Da Flame Heads To The UK
Gospel and reggae singer Lady Da Flame is gearing up to head to the United Kingdom for a pair of upcoming performances.
Elephant Man Says He Never Attended Diddy’s Parties
Dancehall’s ‘Energy Gad’ Elephant Man was the ultimate vibe-master in his heyday, but you could never catch him at a Diddy party.
Munga Honorable Says He Pioneered Trap In Dancehall With ‘Flipin Rhymes’
The ‘Gangsta Rass’ Munga Honorable says his 2006 hit Flipin Rhymes made him the pioneer of the Trap sound within Dancehall.
Sugar Minott Photo At Center Of Lawsuit Against Napster That Could Shake Up Music Industry
A 1979 photo of Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall singer Sugar Minott is the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit against streaming service Napster that could shake up the music industry.
Tifa: “I Felt Like There Was A Personal Vendetta To Get Rid Of Me”
There was a time when it was impossible to absorb Jamaican pop culture without mentioning Tifa.
How Did Dancehall Artist Nigy Boy Become Blind?
Jamaica-born, New York-based Dancehall singer Nigy Boy has shed light on his remarkable journey from premature birth and blindness to academic success and musical stardom.
Masicka: ‘Dancehall’s Sound Is Getting Back To Where It’s Supposed To Be’
Dancehall star Masicka believes the genre is thriving, crediting an influx of talented artists for putting the sound back on a path to its former glory.
Govana, Aidonia Hilariously Shut Down Rumors That They’re ‘Beefing’
Dancehall artists Govana and Aidonia have dispelled rumors that they have ‘beef’ in a satirical way.
Shaggy Says Old Sound Of Dancehall Is Over
Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s recent statement that the “old sound of Dancehall” is over and is being gradually replaced by Trap-sounding music has not gone down well with some Dancehall fans, many of whom point to the fact that 90s riddims are constantly being sampled and re-used.