Jahmiel To Release New Album In 2024
Reggae artist Jahmiel is gearing up to release a new album in March 2024, the follow-up to his sophomore project, Legend.
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Ishawna Says She’s Being Sabotaged On Social Media
New Year’s Eve is usually filled with cheerful recap posts on social media, but singjay Ishawna rang in 2024 with screenshots of what she’s describing as deliberate attacks on her online platforms.
Exclusive: Wyclef Jean Says He’s Working On A Reggae, Dancehall Album That Won’t Sound Like Snoop Dogg’s
Haitian-American rapper Wyclef Jean says he’s working on his first Reggae and Dancehall album, and according to him, it won’t sound like Snoop Dogg‘s (then Snoop Lion) 2013 album, Reincarnated.
Fully Bad Announces 2024 Tour Of Canada
In the aftermath of his Sting showdown which ended in a brawl with fellow artiste Honormosity, and being cited for disorderly conduct by the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Dancehall artist Fully Bad has announced that he will be undertaking a 10-city tour of Canada.
Valiant Signs With Sony Music’s Epic Records UK
Dancehall artist Valiant is now releasing music under Sony Music UK’s Epic Records UK. Sony UK confirmed it with a shout-out on their official Instagram, congratulating Valiant as one of the artists on their roster, who recently copped a MOBO Award nomination.
Tessanne Chin Feels Less Pressure When Singing These Days
Tessanne Chin Crooks has often been described as a national treasure due to her head-turning singing ability.
Usain Bolt Says His 9.58s 100 Metre Record Will Be Broken Last
Track and field legend, now A-Team Dancehall music producer Usain Bolt, says he believes his 9.58 seconds 100-metre world record will be the last of the two set in 2009 to be broken.
Queen Omega Looking Forward To Busy 2024 With New Album, Tours
Reggae singer Queen Omega says she is expecting to have a busy schedule in 2024, which includes working on a new album and undertaking a series of tours, especially across Europe and parts of North America.
Macka Diamond Defends Sting
Dancehall star Macka Diamond has jumped to the defense of the promoters of Sting, the clash-centered stage show organized by Isaiah Laing, which has been widely derided online by netizens after the show ended in a fist-flinging fracas on Boxing Day.
Malie Donn Mourns Female Fan Killed While Trying To Attend Sold-Out Show In Canada
Dancehall artist Malie Donn has expressed his condolences following the death of a 19-year-old woman, who was shot and killed while trying to attend his show at the Jungle Resto Bar in Mississauga, Ontario, last night.
Queen Ifrica Says ‘Rich N Richer’ Artist Pablo YG Has “Crossover Talent”
Queen Ifrica has rained praises on Pablo YG, hailing the rising Dancehall artist as a highly talented youngster who she says can become a major crossover star.
Beenie Man Delighted After British Sports Stars Take The ‘Simma Challenge’
Beenie Man has expressed delight at a BBC Sports’ TikTok video, in which several British sports personalities attempted the hook of his biggest international hit, Who Am I (Simma), at the recently-held BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award event in the United Kingdom.
Bugle Says He’s Releasing His Fifth Album In August 2024
Reggae artist Bugle will release his 5th studio album in 2024, a follow-up to 2021’s Toxicity.
UWI’s Reggae Studies Unit To Offer Sound System Course
Come January 2024, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Institute of Caribbean Studies will be offering a Sound System Course, which will be led by the Head of the Reggae Studies Unit, Dr.
James ‘Jimmy Solo’ Howard, Jamaican Sound System Stalwart And Promoter, Dead At 80
James ‘Jimmy Solo’ Howard, a Jamaican sound system pioneer, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2023, after a battle with illness.
Usain Bolt Considers Adding Athletics Coaching To His Repertoire
After pursuing professional football and adding Dancehall music production to his repertoire, Clockwork producer Usain Bolt has revealed that he’s reconsidering going into coaching, a career that he had always shied away from as he thought he did not have the requisite patience.
Max Romeo Switches Lawyers Again In $15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music
Reggae legend Max Romeo has tapped his third lawyer in just over a year as he fights a $15 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Polygram Publishing over allegedly unpaid royalties dating back nearly five decades.
Mr. Vegas Says Sting Promoter Isaiah Laing Has Heart Of Gold
In the current atmosphere of several artists having a bone to pick with Sting promoter Isaiah Laing, Mr.
Bounty Killer Hints That Performance At Sting 2023 Was His Last
Bounty Killer has seemingly hinted that his performance at Sting 2023 was his final. On Thursday, Sting promoter Isiah Laing told The Gleaner that the Warlord’s impatience, pre-performance actions, and a protracted onstage stint contributed to delays on the show, resulting in, among other things, Spragga Benz and Anthony B being unable to hit the stage.
Fully Bad Gets Support After Apologising For Role In Sting Fracas With Honormosity
Three of Fully Bad’s Dancehall compatriots have given their support following his apology for his involvement in a fracas at Sting 2023 on Boxing Day, which saw both the deejay and his colleague Honormosity being charged by the police with disorderly conduct.