Jamaican Artist Jean Francis Is Bringing Dancehall To Hungary
Jamaican-born Jean Francis has been making a name for himself in Hungary, introducing Dancehall to a central European country that is more in tune with Reggae.
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Spice And Shenseea Try To Figure Out What Caused Their Beef
Dancehall stars Spice and Shenseea have contradictory stories about what caused the rift between them. In a recent clip from the Zeus Network’s Baddies Caribbean Auditions, where both artists judge talent, they bickered over who initiated the social media unfollow that seemingly marked the public breakdown of their friendship.
Ras Iyah V Calls For Peter Tosh Biopic, But ‘No Wig, No Bald Head’ In The Lead Role
Rastafarian elder Ras Iyah V is calling for a biopic that honors the uncompromising spirit of Reggae legend Peter Tosh.
Peetah Morgan’s Daughter Pens Touching Tribute: ‘Nothing Could’ve Prepared Me For This’
Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan’s 22-year-old daughter Destiny honored her father in a heartfelt tribute following his memorial service on Thursday.
Vybz Kartel’s Final Appeal: Privy Council Sets Judgment Date For March 14
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) will rule on Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and three other men’s final appeal on Thursday (March 14) at 11 AM (Jamaica Time), DancehallMag has learned.
Ziggy Marley Praises Fae Ellington’s Dialect Coaching In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Film
Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Fae Ellington received glowing praise from Ziggy Marley for her work as a dialect coach on the Paramount Pictures biopic, Bob Marley: One Love.
Coxsone Dodd Didn’t Pack Heat, But He Had “A Hell Of A Right Hand” — Says Producer Blackbeard
Following Morna Dodd’s objection to the portrayal of her father, Clement “Sir Coxsone” Dodd, in the film Bob Marley: One Love, Reggae producer and music insider Rodguel “Blackbeard” Sinclair suggests there may be confusion with another prominent producer.
Bounty Killer Celebrates Hall Of Fame Induction: “My Two Grammy Certificates Never Sweet Mi So”
Bounty Killer’s labour of love in Dancehall for 30-plus years appears to be reaping huge rewards for him in 2024, which is deemed an “eight-year” period in which “abundance, balance, and success” are predicted.
American Singer Eddie Witz Wants To Help Boost Jamaican Tourism
As American singer Eddie Witz prepares for the release of his debut album Eddie Witz and The Most High, the Jamaican influence in his sound is conspicuous.
Offset, Don Toliver Top Billboard Airplay Chart With ‘Worth It,’ Featuring A U-Roy Sample
Offset and Don Toliver’s Worth It, a song that features an intro sampling the voice of late Dancehall legend U-Roy, has topped the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart dated March 9.
Gramps Morgan Joins Charity To Build St. Ann Health Centre
The philanthropy of Reggae artist Gramps Morgan will continue as he has committed himself to join other goodwill ambassadors in raising funds for the construction of the Mary Issa Health Centre in St.
Professor Nuts Says Super Cat Took His Lyrics For ‘Cry Fi De Youth’ – No Ill Feelings Though
Professor Nuts says he actually composed the lyrics to Super Cat‘s hit song Cry Fi De Youth, one of the most beloved conscious Dancehall tracks in Jamaican history.
Rastafarian Artists Criticized Again For Failing To Give Back To Community
Ras Iyah V has joined a growing list of Rastafarian elders expressing concern that many of Reggae artists, who have gotten rich from using the religion to push their music, have not been “giving back” to the Rastafari community.
B. B. Seaton, Reggae Singer And Member Of The Gaylads, Dead At 79
Reggae singer and songwriter B. B. Seaton passed away at the age of 79 on Monday (March 4) in London, England.
Fred Locks Says Rastafarian Elders Had Some Rather Unflattering Nicknames For Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, And Bunny Wailer
Rastafari’s Nyahbinghi and Bobo Ashanti elders had refused to embrace the legendary trio of Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh in their heydays but instead bestowed some rather unflattering nicknames upon the men, according to veteran Reggae artist Fred Locks.
Ras Iyah V Blasts ‘Fake’ Reggae Rastas: “Whole Heap A Dem A Drunkard”
‘Peter Tosh Legalize It’ Awardee Ras Iyah V has lamented what he says is the fact that many Reggae artists, who sport dreadlocks are not true adherents to Rastafari, but really sport the hairstyle to attract attention from the international Reggae audience, and are bringing the faith into disrepute.
‘For The Love of Reggae’ – Movie Documentary Coming Soon
Movie producer Marcia Deans, a native of Spanish Town, is set to make waves not only with her upcoming documentary, ‘For the Love of Reggae,’ but also with her groundbreaking strides in introducing cutting-edge technology to bolster the Jamaican film industry.
Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter Wants Apology For “Very Insulting” Scene In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Movie
Morna Dodd, daughter of the late Studio One producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, has expressed strong disapproval of how her father is depicted in the recently released film Bob Marley: One Love.
Capleton Returns With ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From’ In 2024, After Five Year Break
Dancehall-Reggae star Capleton, the conceptualizer of the popular charity show ‘A St. Mary Mi Come From,’ has revealed that the event will be back on the entertainment calendar in 2024 after a five year hiatus.
Morgan Siblings Break Silence On Peetah’s Death, Announce March 7 Date For Memorial
Gramps, Taliba, and Lukes Morgan, three siblings of the late Peter “Peetah” Morgan, have shared heartfelt tributes on Instagram, remembering the former lead singer of their family’s renowned reggae group, Morgan Heritage.