Popcaan Calls For Tommy Lee Sparta’s Freedom
Dancehall artiste Popcaan has called for the freedom of his former Portmore Empire crew member, Tommy Lee Sparta.
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Cardi B Says Vybz Kartel Is One Of Her Favorite Artists In The World
American rapper Cardi B has always been proud of her Caribbean roots and has often referenced Caribbean music, proudly displaying her heritage.
Beenie Man Opens Up About Billboard Snub, Tony Matterhorn Says ‘I Told You So’
Dancehall King Beenie Man has opened up about why he believes Billboard magazine snubbed him and the Warlord, Bounty Killer, from a digital cover of a story on Verzuz.
Mr. Vegas Calls Dubplate Critics ‘Badminded Hypocrites’, Vybz Kartel Claps Back
In what appears to be an indirect jab at his compatriot Tanya Stephens, Mr. Vegas has come out in strong support of artistes who have been voicing dubplates for Jamaican politicians ahead of General Election Day which is set for September 3.
Bounty Killer Rejects Dubplate Requests, Calls Out Peter Bunting For Hypocrisy On Dancehall
Bounty Killer has stormed into the raging debate being waged amongst some Jamaican music fraternity members, who are decrying Jamaican politicians for commissioning dubplates from dancehall artistes, for use in their campaigns ahead of the September 3 General Elections.
Ricky Trooper Says British DJ David Rodigan Undeserving Of Jamaica’s Order Of Distinction
Veteran music selector Ricky Trooper is not happy with the recent announcement that the Jamaica Order of Distinction (Officer Class) national award is to be presented to British radio disc jockey and sound system selector David Rodigan.
Tanya Stephens, Queen Ifrica Not Impressed By Dancehall Dubplates On Election Campaign Trail
The decision by some top Dancehall artistes to voice dubplates for politicians from the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is not going down well with some members of the music fraternity.
Intence Throws Shade At Skillibeng For Doing ‘Too Many Collabs’
Dancehall artiste Intence may have thrown some shade at fellow fast-rising deejay Skillibeng who has dropped a large number of collaborations over the last week.
Sting 2020 Is On! Event Set For Virtual Return On December 26
Most entertainment shows have gone virtual and so too will Sting this year. This was revealed by founder and promoter Isaiah Laing who commenced making plans this year’s show since March 2020.
Daddy1 Allegedly ‘Boxed Down’ In Clash With Beenie Man’s Entourage
Reports are surfacing that the malice between veteran dancehall artiste Beenie Man and the 6ix’s Daddy1 seems to have escalated into a physical confrontation after a member of Beenie’s team allegedly ‘boxed down’ (slapped) the young dancehall artiste.
Vybz Kartel Blasts Appeal Court For Privy Council Delay
Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has spoken out about the way his Privy Council appeal is being handled and the fact that he remains confident that justice will be served.
Vybz Kartel Not Pleased As Jamaican Politicians Roll Out More Dubplate-Styled Campaign Songs
With the Jamaican general elections around the corner, Members of Parliament (MPs) from both the People’s National Party (PNP) and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) have stepped up their game by adding dubplate style enhancements from Dancehall artistes to their campaign songs.
Chronixx Vibing To Skillibeng’s ‘Brik Pan Brik’ Is A Mood
Reggae superstar Chronixx tickled almost 100,000 followers on his Instagram page today, by fully breaking it down ‘inna Dancehall style’ to Skillibeng’s infamous Brik Pan Brik.
Dancehall Producer Romeich Gifts Employee A Brand New Car
Popular music producer and manager, Romeich Major of Romeich Entertainment, is what you can call a generous employer.
Stylo G, Ky-Mani Marley Team Up For Way Rum’s Campaign
Entertainers Stylo G and Ky-Mani Marley are featured on a riveting soundtrack that is set to be the official sound for Wray Rum’s new campaign, dubbed #FiWi Culture.
Jada Kingdom Goes Instagram Official With Boyfriend, American Producer Verse Simmonds
Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom has ended all speculation about her relationship status. She confirms that not only is she off the market but has been dating American record /music producer and songwriter, Verse Simmonds for, “a year and two months” as captioned on an Instagram post with the not-so-exciting news.
Shatta Wale Strikes Gold With Beyoncé, Talks Vybz Kartel Collab
It’s one of the biggest collaborations for Shatta Wale as an African dancehall artiste, and it is paying homage to Ghana, in a way the world has never perceived Africa until now.
No More Hiding! Jada Kingdom Says Happy That She Can Sing Along To Shenseea’s Songs Again
No more bad blood! Dancehall songbird Jada Kingdom has publicly proclaimed that she’s no longer concealing the admiration she has for former rival Shenseea and her songs.
Devin Di Dakta, Mr. Lexx Blast Dancehall Heavyweights For Not Building Genre’s Foundation
Veteran deejay Mr. Lexx and his younger compatriot Devin di Dakta, have taken aim at veterans and so-called legends in the Dancehall music fraternity for failing to help the genre to take its rightful space internationally.
Bounty Killer Explains Why He Couldn’t Diss Buju Banton For Vybz Kartel In 2002
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer has said his respect for Buju Banton stopped him from dissing him after he slighted Vybz Kartel during a stage show in 2002.