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Shenseea Teases An Album Might Be In The Works

By Shirvan Williams Mon, June 8 2020, 03:02 PM EST

The coronavirus pandemic has not slowed down sultry songstress Shenseea, as she recently announced that she might be thinking about releasing an album.

Jada Kingdom Defends Her Work Ethic, Says Romeich Knows Why He Couldn’t Manage Her

By Shirvan Williams Mon, June 8 2020, 11:38 AM EST

Jada Kingdom is not one to withhold her views on many topics, and the recent statements made by Shenseea’s manager Romeich Major has drawn the ire of the artiste.

Producer Reveals Why Vybz Kartel Is So Confident About ‘Of Dons & Divas’ Grammy

By Claudia Gardner Mon, June 8 2020, 02:51 AM EST

Award-winning producer JonFX has given insight into what may be a key factor in Vybz Kartel’s extreme confidence about his upcoming Of Dons and Divas album, winning the next Best Reggae Album Grammy award.

Spice And Ding Dong Ramp Up Efforts To Provide COVID Relief Assistance

By Andre Cooper Sat, June 6 2020, 10:24 PM EST

Since the coronavirus pandemic arrived on Jamaican shores, communities across the island have been urged to stay at home and self-isolate to flatten the curve of the deadly pneumonia-like virus, resulting in thousands being laid off, forced to navigate an uncertain landscape.

Twitter Users Force Rvssian To Defend His Jamaican Heritage

By Shirvan Williams Sat, June 6 2020, 06:21 PM EST

As the focus on black lives around the world continues to gain steam, superstar record producer, singer, and entrepreneur Rvssian has been made to defend the color of his skin and his commitment to Jamaican culture.

Vybz Kartel’s ‘Not Ok’ Rock Song Hilariously Trolled On Twitter

By Shirvan Williams Sat, June 6 2020, 06:06 PM EST

It’s not often that Worl’ Boss comes in for ridicule from his causal fans but it seems they just couldn’t help themselves following the release of Not Ok, a rock ballad on May 30.

Masicka Keeps Killing In New Single ‘Winning Streak’: Listen

By Lavah Smith Sat, June 6 2020, 05:33 PM EST

The money-making Genasyde singer Masicka could get used to a life of family, house on the hill, money, and girls on his linen sheets.

‘Lizard’ Comment Evokes Vybz Kartel And Gaza Fans’ Anger

By Claudia Gardner Sat, June 6 2020, 09:37 AM EST

Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his Gaza Nation clashed with a follower on Thursday over a comment about ‘Lizard’, the man he was convicted of murdering.

TeeJay Loses Two Close Friends In St. Andrew Double Murder

By Shirvan Williams Fri, June 5 2020, 03:15 PM EST

Shocking deaths have rocked the Up Top and Romeich Entertainment family after it was confirmed that TeeJay’s close friends ‘Grimmy’, considered his right-hand man and ‘Afro Man’, were shot dead in St.

“I’m Dad, Not Bro,” Mr. Lexx Checks 18-Year-Old Son

By Sade Gardner Fri, June 5 2020, 01:59 PM EST

Caribbean parents have long held the crown for enforcing mannerism, and as much as he’s the ‘swag dag diggy’ deejay on stage, Mr Lexx is no different.

Jahvillani A Father? Leah Tavares-Finson Tags Him In IG Post Revealing Baby

By Denieca Daniels Fri, June 5 2020, 01:52 PM EST

It looks like Dancehall artiste Jahvillani may be a new dad. The dancehall artiste was recently tagged in a post which seems to suggest that he is a father.

‘Best of Beenie Man’ Album Back On Reggae Billboard Charts Following Veruz Clash

By Shirvan Williams Fri, June 5 2020, 11:24 AM EST

Veteran dancehall artiste Beenie Man’s already illustrious career is experiencing a revival since his appearance alongside fellow veteran artiste Bounty Killer on the May 23 Instagram Live Verzuz series.

Bounty Killer Says Racism Is The Real Reason His US Visa Was Taken Away

By Claudia Gardner Thu, June 4 2020, 09:20 PM EST

Bounty Killer has indicated that he is taking on the fight for another cause, this time he says it’s against racism.

Tanya Stephens Defends Koffee For Speaking Out On George Floyd

By Shirvan Williams Thu, June 4 2020, 08:44 PM EST

The comments section of a Jamaica Star article on dancehall artistes’ response to the unfortunate death of George Floyd in the US has drawn an explicit laden video response from veteran dancehall songstress, Tanya Stephens.

Vybz Kartel Declares Himself Dancehall’s Greatest Trendsetter Ever

By Claudia Gardner Thu, June 4 2020, 08:13 PM EST

Vybz Kartel is a man known for not downplaying or minimizing his musical achievements, so it was no surprise to many when digital music distribution company Zojak Worldwide, which distributes his music, released a note from the Worl’ Boss in which he blew his own trumpet about his unsurpassed contribution to dancehall culture.

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