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Aidonia Calls For The ‘Division To Be Subtracted’ From Dancehall

By Shirvan Williams Sat, July 25 2020, 11:58 AM EST

Dancehall deejay Aidonia has again called for unity in Dancehall by addressing ‘biased’ fans who have been pushing division in the genre.

Despite Grief, Shenseea Delivered At ‘A Taste Of Reggae Sumfest’

By Candi Kay Sat, July 25 2020, 04:34 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Shenseea’s fans were not left disappointed after her performance on night one of A Taste of Reggae Sumfest a few hours ago.

Ishawna’s Reggae Sumfest Performance Sends Fans Crazy

By Devi Seitaram Sat, July 25 2020, 04:18 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Ishawna returned to the Sumfest stage, after four years, this time for her very first virtual performance on night one of this year’s A Taste Of Reggae Sumfest yesterday.

Buju Banton Says US And Jamaican Governments Conspired To ‘Neutralize’ Him

By Claudine Baugh Sat, July 25 2020, 02:16 AM EST

Veteran Dancehall artiste Buju Banton has claimed that the Jamaican government conspired with the United States to ‘silence’ and ‘neutralize’ him.

Ras-I Making Strides With The ‘Know Herb’ Steamix Ahead Of Second Album

By Tamara Bailey Fri, July 24 2020, 04:05 PM EST

Immanuel Kerr, more popularly known as Ras-I, says he is on schedule to release more visuals and singles from a second album.

Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Warns Young Women To Be Independent

By Andre Cooper Fri, July 24 2020, 02:57 PM EST

Fast-rising recording artiste and popular media personality Yanique “Curvy Diva’” Barrett is challenging the narrative that views women as sex symbols who are always dependent on the opposite sex.

Koffee Expected To Release New Music Under ‘Pressure’

By Kalonda Mulamba Fri, July 24 2020, 12:43 AM EST

The 20-year-old lyrical prodigy known as Koffee lit up the quarantine atmosphere last Friday with the release of her single and music video Lockdown.

Mavado Claps Back At Drake’s Diss Track On Instagram

By Claudine Baugh Thu, July 23 2020, 08:06 PM EST

No one disses the Gully Gad and walks away unscathed. There are more than enough reasons to believe, Canadian rapper Drake knew what he was getting himself into when he released his Only You Freestyle track the other day with what have become apparent disses towards one of Dancehall’s ‘MVPs,’ Mavado.

Drake Teases Trap Dancehall Song Between Popcaan And Bakersteez In Barbados

By Devi Seitaram Thu, July 23 2020, 04:36 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Popcaan seems to be enjoying his birthday vacation in Barbados as he chills with Toronto rapper Drake and friends.

Koffee Fans Retaliate After Foota Hype Questions Her Cover Of A Fetty Wap Song

By Claudia Gardner Thu, July 23 2020, 03:37 AM EST

Koffee’s long-time video rendition of American rapper Fetty Wap’s song No Days Off, has left Foota Hype in a tizzy.

Vybz Kartel Donates To Jodian Fearon’s Family From Behind Bars

By Candi Kay Wed, July 22 2020, 08:59 PM EST

Despite the fact that he is currently serving a life sentence in prison, Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel is still giving freely to those in need.

Jahmiel Has Fans Begging For More In This IG Preview Of A New Single

By Sharnon Williams Wed, July 22 2020, 07:44 PM EST

Described as one of Jamaica’s most versatile Dancehall artistes, Jahmiel took to Instagram recently in a highly emotive video, which has fans wondering if this could possibly be his next release.

Dancehall Songstress Shenseea Teases Fans With “Sick” New Anthem

By Shirvan Williams Wed, July 22 2020, 12:25 PM EST

Sultry dancehall songstress Shenseea has new music in the works and she’s asking fans to help her name it.

Jamaican Singer Dobby Dobson Dies From COVID-19 At 78

By Shirvan Williams Wed, July 22 2020, 11:35 AM EST

The coronavirus pandemic has claimed the life of one of Jamaica’s most beloved singers, Dobby Dobson.

There Might Be A Case Against Tommy Lee Sparta, Says Source

By Shirvan Williams Wed, July 22 2020, 11:24 AM EST

It’s turning into an uphill battle for Tommy Lee Sparta as he and his lawyer try to regain his freedom after the Dancehall artiste was being detained by police about two weeks ago.

Had They ‘Legalized It’ Peter Tosh’s Son Would Still Be Alive Today

By Candi Kay Wed, July 22 2020, 04:01 AM EST

Jawara McIntosh was only seven years old when his father, international Reggae Icon Peter Tosh, was murdered. Now 33 years later, Jawara, an advocate for the legalization of marijuana, is also dead, after he was brutally beaten while serving time in a US prison on ganja possession charges.

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