Reggae Grammy Album Predictions: Five Likely Contenders To Watch For The 2021 Awards
The music world has now officially gone into Grammy Awards season, as the eligibility period for the prestigious peer awards came to a close on August 31.
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Popcaan Talks George Floyd Protests In Jamaica
Dancehall artiste Popcaan recently had an interview with New York-based radio show Ebro In The Morning on Hot 97 last Thursday, September 3.
Reggae Singer Feluké Is Dead
Reggae singer and percussionist Denver “Feluké” Smith has died. Feluké had been battling Stage 4 colon cancer since 2017 and was receiving treatment in Mexico.
Doja Cat Says Her Next Album Is Dancehall And Afrobeat Inspired
Controversial American Hip-Hop singer Doja Cat says her upcoming third studio album will be Dancehall and Afrobeat inspired.
Billboard Accused Again Of Trying To Downplay Beenie Man & Bounty Killer’s Verzuz
Billboard is once again being criticized for allegedly trying to downplay the Beenie Man vs Bounty Killer Verzuz clash after they released poll numbers that show the Jamaican Dancehall duo were the top fan favorite among all Verzuz battles so far.
Ding Dong & Desha Ravers Reveal COVID-19 Test Results
Popular dancer turned Dancehall artiste Ding Dong and Desha Ravers have both revealed that they tested negative for COVID-19.
Tanya Stephens Reacts To Lisa Hanna’s 14 Vote Win In General Election
Reggae singer Tanya Stephens who recently criticized politicians for using Dancehall dubplates in their campaigning, also had her piece to say regarding Lisa Hanna’s narrow victory at the September 3 General Election.
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.
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.