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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Rupert Bent II, Jamaican Musician Who Played on Dennis Brown’s First Hit, Dead at 83
Here's a detail that puts Rupert Bent II's career in immediate perspective: in 1967, he was the guitarist on "Lips…
Asake Performs ‘M$NEY’ Live for First Time at Intimate London Spotify Concert
Asake saved one of his most-talked-about tracks for a room small enough that you could actually see his face when…
Sold-Out ‘Journey to Kingston’ Brings Spragga Benz, Wayne Wonder & Agent Sasco to Miramar
Spragga Benz walked away from the inaugural Journey to Kingston concert with more than a birthday celebration — he received…
Davido Announces New Single ‘I Know Who I Be’ With South Africa’s Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay
Davido didn't just drop a release date — he dropped a declaration. His announcement for the new single "I Know…
Witness Testifies She Saw Munga Honorable Shoot Cleveland Smith as Murder Trial Begins
Nearly eight years after Cleveland Smith was fatally shot in Ackee Walk, St Andrew, the murder trial of Dancehall entertainer…
Tems Performs ‘Me & U’ in Crimson Gown at Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening
The booking made complete sense the moment you understood the backstory. Tems has been showing up on Barack Obama's annual…
Federal Judge Dismisses Spotify Bot Lawsuit Involving Drake
The case that accused Spotify of letting bots inflate Drake's stream counts has been thrown out — but the door…
Clive Davis, the Man Who Shaped the Sound of Modern Music, Dies at 94
The Grateful Dead used to change a lyric mid-show just for him. "We used to play for acid," Bob Weir…
Gramps Morgan Heads to UK for Historic First Solo Band Performances
Roy "Gramps" Morgan is a Jamaican-American singer-songwriter, producer, and genuine reggae royalty. Born to the late reggae icon Denroy Morgan, Gramps first made his mark in 1994 as a founding member,…
Nigy Boy Is Putting Saint Croix on Notice Through YOLO Promotions
Nigy Boy just dropped a teaser on Facebook that's short on details but long on energy — a direct callout to Saint Croix with the flag emoji and YOLO Promotions…
Jahmiel Announces New Album ‘Against All Odds’ Due July 10, 2026
Jahmiel just dropped the news his fans have been waiting on — a new album called *Against All Odds*, set to arrive July 10, 2026. He made the announcement himself…
Ziggy Marley to Perform at FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver on July 3
Ziggy Marley isn't just showing up to the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver — he's calling it an honor. The reggae artist announced via his own social media that he'll…
Capleton Drops ‘Heights of Fire’ Album June 26 Featuring Damian & Stephen Marley
Capleton is calling it himself — go out and get the album. The Fireman announced that *Heights of Fire* is dropping June 26, and he's already pushing fans toward the…
Shaggy’s ‘Boombastic’ Earns Double-Platinum Certification in New Zealand Nearly Three Decades After Release
Nearly 30 years after it first exploded onto international airwaves, Shaggy's iconic hit Boombastic is still proving its staying power. The dancehall superstar has earned a new career milestone after…
Don Kuttz inspires belief with ‘Tru Blva’
Emerging dancehall artiste Don Kuttz believes his latest single, Tru Blva, will be the song that elevates his career to a new level. The motivational track, which has already begun…
Wesrok embraces spirituality with ‘God Knows Me Better’
For country singer Wesrok, music has always been about storytelling. But with his latest single, God Knows Me Better, the country reggae crooner is telling perhaps his most personal story…
