“I Never Exposed Beenie Man As A Sell Out,” Teetimus Says
Dancehall musician Teetimus has come out to clarify statements he made on his Instagram Live last week, noting that his comments were taken out of context.
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Andrew Holness Reveals Dancehall Artistes Approached JLP With Offers To Make Dubplates
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has revealed that most of the dubplates voiced by dancehall artistes for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), were not commissioned by the politicians, but that several artistes voiced the campaign songs of their own accord and approached the party.
Protoje Takes Aim At Trifling Politicians With Anti-Dubplate Song
The anti-campaign dubplate protest, ignited by Bounty Killer, Tanya Stephens, and Vybz Kartel, is heating up, with reggae superstar Protoje, taking to the studio to declare in his own dub, that he will never voice for any of Jamaica’s politicians.
Buju Banton Performs ‘The World Is Changing’ On The Tonight Show
Veteran dancehall deejay Buju Banton has been having quite a remarkable year. From the release of his successful album Upside Down 2020 to his 25-year celebration of‘ Til Shiloh’ which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, has been flying the flag of dancehall high, even with the world being mostly locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Shatta Wale Led ‘Tropical Cruises To Jamaica’ Album Sees Billboard Compilation Success
The Shatta Wale-led Tropical Cruises to Jamaica: Reggae Collector’s Edition continues to trend upward with the album achieving another major milestone after placing on the Billboard Compilation chart, the only Reggae compilation album to achieve this level of success in recent times.
Spice, Koffee And Lila Iké Confirmed For Reggae Sumfest 2021
Amidst the surge of COVID cases, the Reggae Sumfest team has confirmed the annual show for July 2021.
Madonna Succumbs To Kartel’s ‘Fever’ And Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’
A video posted by pop queen Madonna dancing up a storm in Hanover, Jamaica, to a slew of Dancehall songs, including Vybz Kartel’s gold-certified Fever and Spice’s So Mi Like It, is clear indication that the American songstress was having a grand time on the island.
Tommy Lee Sparta Mulls Lawsuit Against The State Now That He Is Free
Mere moments after Tommy Lee Sparta was released from custody yesterday his lawyer, Ernest “Ernie” Smith reissued his threat to sue the state for the treatment and incarceration of the dancehall artiste.
Popcaan’s ‘FIXTAPE’ Debuts At No. 2 On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Popcaan’s latest album, the FIXTAPE, has debuted at No. 2 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums sales chart.
Jamaican PM Andrew Holness Drops Fire Campaign Dubplates
Dancehall artistes seem to be enthused about election time in Jamaica. Or is it the excitement that surrounds what can be deemed as a political musical clash?
Popcaan, Koffee And Bob Marley Are On Barack Obama’s 2020 Summer Playlist
Score one for Dancehall! Popular Jamaican singers, Popcaan and Koffee, and reggae legend Bob Marley have all made former US president Barack Obama’s 2020 Summer Playlist.
Shenseea Wants Some Of That OnlyFans Money
Dancehall songstress Shenseea has teased her ShenYeng fans by saying she wants IN on some of the OnlyFans money that some of her celebrity counterparts have been raking in.
Tommy Lee Sparta Released From Police Custody
Popular Dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta is a free man today, August 17, his attorney has confirmed, after spending 41 days in police custody without being charged.
Konshens’ Wife Latoya Responds To Forex ‘Scamming’ Allegations
The wife of Dancehall Artiste Konshens, Latoya Spence (nee Wright), has responded to claims made by a woman who has alleged that she and her ‘teammates’ were scammed of their money.
Buju Banton Provides Scholarship At His Alma Mater In Honour Of His Mom
Dancehall legend Buju Banton is once again doing his part to help eradicate poverty in Jamaica.
Vybz Kartel Drags Politicians & Their ‘Musical Clowns’ Doing Dubplates For ‘Hype’
Vybz Kartel, with the full backing of his Gaza Nation, frontally ripped into his Dancehall colleagues who have been voicing campaign dubplates for politicians.
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.
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.