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Reggae star Gramps Morgan has added another accolade to his illustrious career. The Grammy-winning musician and member of the Morgan Heritage band was recently named a tourism marketing ambassador for the city of Nashville, Tennessee. “When I’m not in Jamaica, this city is my home,” he told DancehallMag.
Iconic Dancehall singjay Eek-A-Mouse is set to take centre stage at Bella Donna’s New Year’s Eve event on Summerset Road in West End, Negril, on December 31.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled his list of favorite movies, books, and music for 2024 on social media this Friday.
Veteran Lovers Rock singer Thriller U and Reggae/Dancehall artist Jahmiel will headline Negril’s Glamour: The Black & White Edition, a New Year’s Eve event hosted by Diplomat Promotion, which is set for the Wavz Beach Club in the resort town, on Tuesday, December 31.
Jamaican icon Grace Jones and singer and producer BEAM, the eldest son of gospel-reggae artist Papa San, have earned their first Gold certifications in the United States for their contributions to Beyoncé’s 2022 album Renaissance.
Sean Paul and Beyoncé’s Baby Boy is now certified 2X Platinum in the United States, over two decades after its release.
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and R&B superstar Ashanti are set to ignite stages across the UK and Ireland in 2025 with their Bring It Tour.
Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Natural Mystic is the band’s first original song to earn a Silver certification in the United Kingdom without appearing on the best-selling Legend deluxe compilation, making it a historic moment for the Reggae legend’s discography.
Reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers holds the No. 1 position on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart, as well as the Year-End Reggae Albums chart with their greatest hits collection Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers—for the fifth year in a row.
Dancehall producer Papi Don, who was sentenced to 21 months for his role in an advance-fee fraud scheme targeting 19 elderly individuals in the United States, has been released from federal prison.
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ greatest hit compilation Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley and the Wailers was certified 18X Platinum on December 6, signifying sales and streams equivalent of 18 million units recorded in the United States, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved another milestone in the United Kingdom, securing his second Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for his feature on Tyla’s hit single Jump.
Initial investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has confirmed that at least one off-duty police officer was involved in the assault of two persons during a party held at Mas Camp over the weekend.
Popcaan, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Spice, Valiant, and YG Marley will vie for the ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ title at the 2025 MOBO Awards, which celebrates music of black origin in the United Kingdom.
Dancehall sensation 1SkiMask has signed his first international record deal with Sony Music’s Epic Records, in partnership with Against Da Grain Entertainment (ADG).
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has been certified Platinum in the United States.
Notch’s Dancehall hit Nuttin Nuh Go So is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, 23 years after it was released on Tony Kelly’s classic Buy Out riddim.
Artist manager and entrepreneur Romeich Major has apologized to popular TikToker TJ Thuglife and his girlfriend Moya, who were assaulted during dancer Dancing Rebel’s birthday party early Saturday morning at Mass Camp.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff’s iconic song You Can Get It If You Really Want is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
Garth A. Clarke, one of the attorneys representing Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd in its Reggaetón copyright lawsuit, is facing disqualification from the case due to an alleged conflict of interest.