Entertainers Plead With Jamaican Government To Remember Dancehall
Dancehall entertainers have been vocal about what they want from the newly elected government of Jamaica moving forward.
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Konshens Responds To Foota Hype And Defends Koffee
Dancehall artiste Konshens has responded to controversial selector Foota Hype, who recently lashed out at the singer for being ungrateful and allegedly engaging in oral sex.
Popcaan Dares ‘Irrelevant’ Mavado To Make An Album, ‘Wha’ Yuh Doing Bro?’
Dancehall artiste Popcaan has called Mavado ‘irrelevant’ and has dared the veteran deejay to drop an album.
Stop Sleeping On Kranium, ‘Gal Policy’ Surpasses Twelve Million Views
Dancehall artiste Kranium seems surprised that his song Gal Policy has connected with fans in a big way after it amassed over 12 million views in four months on YouTube.
Toots And The Maytals Frontman Toots Hibbert Fighting For His Life On Ventilator
The Toots and the Maytals legend Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert is reportedly on a ventilator and in a medically-induced coma at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).
Bounty Killer May Enter Politics, Artiste Threatens To Form ‘Poor People Party’
On the cusp of Jamaica’s General Elections, Bounty Killer’s anger against the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has exploded, with him threatening to form his own political party, which is to be named the “Poor People Party” (PPP).
Destiny Sparta Says ‘Dancehall Is The Devil’s Playground’
Tommy Lee Sparta’s former protege Destiny Sparta, who recently made an about-turn away from dancehall towards Christianity, is now describing the genre as inherently evil.
Lady Saw’s ‘No Long Talking’ Sampled By Headie One In New UK Hit
Minister Marion Hall has worked long and hard to recreate her image after she dedicated her life to her faith, but the classic dancehall hits that she provided as Lady Saw in the 90s and early 2000s continue to live on.
Reggae Legend Toots Hibbert Hospitalized In Intensive Care, Awaiting COVID-19 Test Results
Reggae Legend Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals was placed in intensive care at a private hospital in Jamaica over the weekend after he developed breathing problems.
Shenseea Reveals New Album On The Way
It looks like Shenseea has a new album on the way. The dancehall diva spilled the beans while speaking on Timera Blair’s YouTube channel, yesterday August 30th.
Popcaan, Stefflon Don & More Jamaicans React To Adele’s Carnival Bikini Photo
The highly acclaimed English pop singer-songwriter, Adele stirred a bit of controversy on Instagram last night and firing up many who accused her of cultural appropriation.
No Pandemic Stopping Pamputtae: Deejay Delivers School Supplies Through ‘Single Mother Foundation’
Dancehall artiste Pamputtae is spending the day delivering school supplies to single mothers in need, courtesy of her Single Mother Foundation.
Major Mackerel Loses Leg Fighting Unknown Disease
Veteran Jamaican deejays have been inundated with medical problems in the last week. Following the loss of Purpleman and the news that Alozade suffered a stroke, more bad news has surfaced that Major Mackerel has lost his foot while battling an unknown disease.
Ce’Cile Denies Testing Positive For COVID-19
Dancehall artiste Ce’cile is making it clear that she does not have COVID-19. The Changez singer took to Instagram yesterday to ask people to stop spreading rumours that she has the coronavirus.
Konshens Shares Inspirational Message: ‘Live And Let Live And Never Judge’
Dancehall artiste Konshens is looking to give his fandom a name and is offering them some advice on how to live ‘by their own rules and morality.’
Dancehall Artiste Alozade Suffers A Stroke
In some troubling news, veteran dancehall artiste Alozade, whose real name is Michael Sterling, was taken to hospital after suffering a stroke a few days ago.
Dancehall Great Pad Anthony Has Died
The reggae and dancehall fraternity has once again been thrown into mourning after the passing of 80s Reggae Dancehall great Pad Anthony, whose real name was Hartley Anthony Wallace.
Popcaan Takes A Dig At ‘Artists Doing Music To Trend On YouTube’
The Unruly Boss Popcaan has fans wondering if he’s throwing shade at newcomer Intence and long time rival Alkaline for catering to YouTube and just Dancehall fans within Jamaica.
Veteran Dancehall Artiste Purpleman Is Dead
Veteran Jamaican deejay Purpleman, one of the famous trio of albino deejays from the 1980s has died at the age of 58-years-old.
Denyque Cuts ‘Inflation Targeting’ Dubplate For Bank Of Jamaica
Dancehall singer Denyque may not be joining the rat race for political dubplates, but she sure is dubbing it for BOJ (Bank Of Jamaica).