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Danny ‘The Baker’ Vengeance Makes More Wild Claims About Mavado Passing Out In A Club

By Gladstone Taylor Wed, August 12 2020, 10:50 AM EST

Danny’ The Baker’ Vengeance has made more wild claims about Dancehall artiste Mavado after last week accusing the singer of stealing a song.

Chronixx & Protoje Praise Popcaan As A ‘Giant & Great Ambassador Of Jamaican Music’

By Claudine Baugh Wed, August 12 2020, 02:04 AM EST

It’s hard to stay mute when greatness unfolds right in front of your eyes. As Popcaan’s newly released FIXTAPE escalates to the top of music charts, the ones that knew him when triumphs like these were a mere dream, can’t help but shout out their praises.

Konshens Claps Back At ‘Over Righteous’ Fans After Criticism Of Upcoming Video

By Devi Seitaram Tue, August 11 2020, 03:51 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Konshens had a mouthful to say about fans who called out the upcoming music video for his single Backaz for its suggestive content.

Dancehall Says #TimeNow For Respect From Streaming Platforms & Award Shows

By Trevann Hamilton Tue, August 11 2020, 11:38 AM EST

Following the uproar about Billboard omitting fan favorites Beenie Man and Bounty Killer from their Verzuz Effect cover, the hashtag #TimeNow is being used by some Jamaican entertainers to call for respect from digital streaming platforms, international media, and award shows.

Shenseea Shows Support For “Trending Gyal” Jada Kingdom And Her New Hit Songs

By Tahnee Chung Mon, August 10 2020, 10:41 PM EST

Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom is currently basking in the spotlight as three of her new songs this week are all currently trending in the Top Ten of YouTube Jamaica.

Billboard Snubs Beenie Man & Bounty Killer On ‘Verzuz Effect’ Cover

By Sharnon Williams Mon, August 10 2020, 07:58 PM EST

Billboard magazine is facing backlash from Jamaican fans after they neglected to include Dancehall heavyweights Beenie Man and Bounty Killer in a digital cover for a story about the ‘Verzuz Effect’.

‘She Too Bad,’ Popcaan Outs Car Thief On Instagram

By Trevann Hamilton Mon, August 10 2020, 05:13 PM EST

Popcaan took to Instagram, in a now-deleted post, to appeal to his followers to help him find a woman who stole a car at a Kingston 8 address where he kept a party recently.

Ishawna’s ‘WAP’ Remix Draws Criticism From Dancehall Circles

By Devi Seitaram Mon, August 10 2020, 04:59 PM EST

WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion took the internet by storm last week for its raunchy lyrics.

Spice And Dexta Daps Have That Spice And Kartel Chemistry

By Trevann Hamilton Mon, August 10 2020, 03:43 PM EST

For almost a decade, Spice and Vybz Kartel have been entertaining Dancehall fans with raunchy lyrics and hits.

Blak Ryno Claps Back At Fan Over Criticism Of Gun Lyrics After Shooting Of Professor

By Tahnee Chung Mon, August 10 2020, 01:07 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Blak Ryno has become the latest entertainer to speak out against ‘gun violence’ on the island.

Chronixx’s First Online Concert Was ‘Cool As The Breeze’

By Sade Gardner Mon, August 10 2020, 04:07 AM EST

From the visuals to the setlist, Jamaican singer Chronixx executed a beautifully arranged virtual concert on Sunday evening, sharing the title of his newest release, Cool As the Breeze.

Shenseea Recovering And In Good Spirits After Car Accident

By Shirvan Williams Sun, August 9 2020, 03:09 PM EST

The Shenyeng queen Shenseea seems to be on the mend following a car accident last Friday, August 7, in which she suffered minor injuries.

Cardi B Approves Of Vybz Kartel’s WAP Remix

By Shirvan Williams Sun, August 9 2020, 02:43 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has remixed American rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s hit single WAP.

Tessellated Nominated For A Prime Time Emmy Award

By Shirvan Williams Sun, August 9 2020, 01:55 PM EST

Jamaican born music producer and songwriter Tessellated’s hit single I Learnt Some Jazz Today, which was featured in the Apple AirPods commercial Bounce, has been nominated for a Prime Time Emmy Award.

Popcaan Disses Mavado On ‘Fixtape’ Track ‘Fast Lane’

By Claudine Baugh Sun, August 9 2020, 03:24 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Popcaan may have thrown jabs at Mavado in his recently released FIXTAPE. With all that’s been going on with the Gully Gad and Drake feud, it had appeared that Popcaan was content to step to the side to let them hash things out, after all, Drake is a big boy, and he can handle himself.

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