Popcaan Breaks Silence Amid “Selfish” Claims
As he’s echoed on songs like Silence and Family, Popcaan keeps an eye open for Machiavellian people.
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Ky-Mani Marley Honoured At ‘Key To The Region’ Ceremony In Florida
Multifaceted entertainer Ky-Mani Marley is the first to admit that he’s better at singing than speaking, but he did find words of gratitude while being honored at a ‘Key to the Region’ ceremony in Florida on Friday.
Music Experts Split After Judge Clears Steely & Clevie’s Reggaetón Lawsuit For Trial
Now that a US federal judge has cleared the way for Steely & Clevie Productions’ copyright lawsuit to proceed to trial, expert testimony on musical elements is expected to play a critical role in shaping the outcome.
Skillibeng Demands Return Of $100K Jewelry Allegedly Stolen From Luggage At Jamaican Airport
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has alleged that an airport worker at Norman Manley International Airport in Jamaica stole US$100,000 worth of jewelry from his luggage.
Photographer Adrian Boot, Napster Settle Copyright Dispute Over Sugar Minott Photo
The copyright infringement lawsuit between UK photographer Adrian Boot and streaming service Napster — over the allegedly unauthorized use of a photo of Reggae and Dancehall artist Sugar Minott — has been settled out of court.
Queen Ifrica Warns Skeng And Valiant: ‘You Will End Up Like Mavado, You Can’t Be The Next Vybz Kartel’
Queen Ifrica has issued some motherly advice to her Dancehall compatriots Skeng and Valiant, warning that they could meet the same fates as Vybz Kartel and Mavado if they do not cease hostilities.
Projexx Says Another Wizkid Collaboration Coming This Year
Jamaican artist Projexx is steadily building a career that he is positive will last for decades to come.
JCF Uses Brysco, Super Cat Songs To “Woo” Wanted Men To Surrender
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s use of excerpts from Brysco’s raunchy Gimmi Nikki and Super Cat’s Ghetto Red Hot in their Wanted Wednesdays campaign on Instagram, urging two of Jamaica’s most wanted men to surrender, has left followers of the police-manned page reeling.
Ce’Cile And Vershon Feud Over His Comments About Popcaan’s ‘Selfishness’
Dancehall singjay Ce’Cile ignited a heated feud with Vershon, following the Inna Real Life singer’s most recent remarks about Popcaan being a selfish man.
Ce’Cile Seeks Dancehall’s Next Female Star Despite Past Issues With Female Artists
Singer and producer Ce’Cile is actively searching for Dancehall’s next big female artist for her RBN music label, despite past challenges she’s had when working with female artists.
Maxi Priest Says He Co-Founded Dave Kelly’s Madhouse Records Before Internal Conflict Pushed Him Out
British-Jamaican crooner Maxi Priest wants to set the record straight about the history behind Madhouse Records, the label he says he co-founded with Dave Kelly, Tony ‘CD’ Kelly, and Janet Davidson.
Chronixx Makes Appearance At Reggae Boyz Training Session, Fans Ask ‘Where’s The Album?’
Chronixx‘s appearance at a recent Reggae Boyz training session ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers against the Dominican Republic tomorrow has stirred speculation not only about his interaction with the footballers but also reignited curiosity about the release of his long-awaited Dela Splash album.
International Reggae Day 2024 To Highlight Importance Of Reggae In Dismantling Apartheid
This year’s staging of International Reggae Day (IRD) the Jamaican 24 hour global media festival, will honour Reggae’s contribution to Jamaican culture and the genre’s indelible role in resistance movements globally, particularly Apartheid in South Africa.
Valiant Fined For Outstanding Traffic Tickets
Dancehall artist Valiant was reportedly fined for having three outstanding traffic tickets, when he appeared in Traffic Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Vershon Says Popcaan Defended ‘Selfish’ Behavior As Lessons Learned From Vybz Kartel
When it comes to Popcaan, dancehall singjay Vershon prefers to show love from a distance. The Inna Real Life artist previously shared his decision to withdraw from the ‘Unruly Boss’ after noticing a “selfish behavior” that stifles those around him.
Shenseea’s ‘Never Gets Late Here’ Debuts On Billboard Reggae Chart With Lower-Than-Expected First Week Sales
Shenseea‘s sophomore album Never Gets Late Here has debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, a weekly listing that ranks the most popular Reggae albums in the United States based on sales and streaming.
Music Police Impress Sizzla
After being criticized heavily by Sizzla in his 2018 song Music Police, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) appears to now be in his good books, courtesy of their band, which impressed the August Town native with their interpretation of his 22-year-old song Give Me a Try.
Nicki Minaj On Beenie Man: ‘I’m Just Obsessed With This Person’
Rapper Nicki Minaj has never concealed her respect for dancehall icon Beenie Man, and it was no different when she brought him out on her Pink Friday 2 tour in London, United Kingdom, last month.
Vybz Kartel’s Release Essential For Dancehall’s Future And His Survival, Says Buchanan
Vybz Kartel‘s attorney, Isat Buchanan, has declared the artist a “national treasure” whose freedom from prison is critical, especially in light of what he terms the “nonsense” music currently being released in Dancehall and the fact that the deejay’s heart condition is worsening.
Health Minister Dr. Chris Tufton Recovering In Hospital After Accident Involving Valiant
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton is recovering after an accident this morning involving Dancehall artist Valiant.