Sean Paul’s ‘The Trinity’ Album Certified 2X Platinum In The US
The Trinity, Sean Paul‘s aptly titled third studio album, is now certified 2X Platinum in the United States.
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Red Rat “Left Out Of The Equation” In Chris Brown Settlement Over ‘Tight Up Skirt’
Dancehall artist Red Rat appears to have been “left out of the equation” in a copyright infringement lawsuit against American singer Chris Brown, according to his attorney, Merrick Dammar.
Shaggy Enters Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart For First Time
Reggae and Dancehall veteran Shaggy breaks new ground, landing on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart for the first time in his career.
‘Brunch And Soca’ For Police Officers Club On April 5
Are you ready to wine up your bam-bam while munching on delectable delights? Then you will be one of a legion of patrons salivating over ‘Brunch and Soca’, a high-concept event that merges the elements of soca and brunch, offering a festive atmosphere, great food, and fantastic music for people to enjoy.
Tanya Stephens Kickstarts Acoustic Series
Reggae artist Tanya Stephens offered an intimate, interactive, and conversational set that illustrated her vast musical catalog and exceeded two hours of hit songs, as she marked the genesis of the D5 Acoustic series at the District 5 restaurant at the R Hotel in Kingston on Sunday.
Mutabaruka Has Not Worn Shoes For 40+ Years; Does Not Rule Out Wearing Them Though
Dub Poet Mutabaruka says there are numerous of reasons why he has not worn shoes over the last 40 years, but none of them has to do with his Rastafarian faith.
Popcaan Tussles With Police After Stunt-Riding Incident
Dancehall star Popcaan reportedly engaged in an impromptu stunt-riding demonstration over the weekend to please gathered crowds on Constant Spring Road in St.
Will Vybz Kartel Be Freed Or Face Retrial? Here’s What The Bahamas Court Of Appeal Did In A Very Similar Case
‘King of Dancehall’ Vybz Kartel‘s future hangs in the balance as Jamaica’s Court of Appeal weighs whether to free him or order a retrial following the UK-based Privy Council’s overturning of his murder conviction.
Lutan Fyah Demands More Entertainment Zones, And Reggae Airplay Quotas
Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is advocating that the government constructs more entertainment zones across the island and re-examines how the Noise Abatement Act is executed by local law enforcement officials.
Stephen Marley Honored With ‘Key To The City’ Of Wilmington, His And Bob Marley’s First US Home
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley, the second eldest son of Reggae legends Bob and Rita Marley, received a Mayoral Tribute and a ‘Key to the City’ of Wilmington, Delaware, from Mayor Mike Purzycki during a ceremony on Wednesday (March 21) at The One Love Park.
Valiant Talks First Acoustic Performance
Dancehall artist Valiant made a striking impression with his first acoustic performance at Kingston’s TacBar restaurant on Wednesday night, diving into a new experience for both himself and his fans.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Isat Buchanan Confident There Will Be No Retrial
Isat Buchanan, the attorney for Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, says he’s confident the Dancehall star and his three co-accused will not have to face a retrial for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams.
Patra Announces New Self-Titled Album, Partnership With VP/The Orchard And New Management
Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra has announced her upcoming fifth album, PATRA, which will be released in late summer this year.
Spice Preps Third Album, Enjoys Downtime In Jamaica
Queen of Dancehall Spice says she’s working on her third album. The So Mi Like It singer recently shared some highlights of her downtime in Jamaica, where she says she feels extra inclined to tap into her creativity.
Sevana Explains ‘I Am A King’ Line In New Song
Jamaican singer/songwriter Sevana has clarified the usage of the line “I am a King” in her newly-released song Keep Going, explaining that the choice of the word “king” over “queen” was primarily driven by poetic license and its rhythmic suitability within the song’s context.
Sean Paul Nominated For Two 2024 Latin American Music Awards
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has earned two nominations in the 2024 Latin American Music Awards. The Temperature artist, 51, copped a nod in the ‘Best Crossover Artist’ category, alongside Adam Levine, David Guetta, DJ Khaled, Drake, Marshmello, Rema, and Usher.
Mr. Vegas Says There’s No Victory For Vybz Kartel Because He’s Already Served Time
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his attorneys have been rejoicing over the recent overturning of his murder conviction, but his peer Mr.
Reggae Legend Bob Marley Deserves National Hero Recognition, Says Golding
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has pledged that a future People’s National Party (PNP) government will name Reggae legend Bob Marley Jamaica’s next National Hero.
Vybz Kartel Will Be Retried For Murder If DPP Paula Llewellyn Has Her Way
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn says her office will ask the Court of Appeal to order a retrial for Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre “Mad Suss” St.
Mr. Lexx No Longer Retiring
Dancehall artist Mr. Lexx, who called time on his career in 2022 after three decades in the dancehall industry, has changed his mind about retiring.