Funk Flex Challenges Dancehall Rivals Teejay, Byron Messia To Collaborative Track
DJ Funkmaster Flex of New York City’s Hot 97 has thrown down the gauntlet to Dancehall artists Teejay and Byron Messia amid their ongoing feud.
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Mr. Vegas Says Jovi Rockwell’s Career Would Have Been Different With His Direction
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas believes Jovi Rockwell’s career would have panned out differently had he been involved when she signed to Epic Records in 2008.
Jada Kingdom Denies Being The Other Woman In Megan Thee Stallion’s New Song: “It Wasn’t Me”
Jada Kingdom has swiftly denied rumors that she caused the split between rapper Megan Thee Stallion and Pardison Fontaine.
Tyla Hits The Studio While On Vacation In Jamaica
South African singer Tyla has been hitting the studio and enjoying the water in Portland, Jamaica, while spending time on the island.
Steely & Clevie Seeks ‘Fortnite’ Ruling Boost For Their Reggaetón Lawsuit
Lawyers for Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd have called attention to a fresh U.S. Appeals court decision to bolster their arguments against the dismissal of the copyright infringement they’ve filed against more than 160 Reggaetón artists, producers, and record labels.
‘V6’ Producer David Ireland Says Major Labels Don’t Know What To Do With Dancehall Music
David ‘Ireland Boss’ Ireland — the producer behind Malie Donn’s hit song V6 — has confidently stated that his choice not to sell the song to a major label was a wise one, and he foresees a future where the artist will be grateful for that decision.
Malie Donn Says Not Owning ‘V6’ Master Has Hindered Label Deal
Dancehall artist Malie Donn has disclosed that his lack of ownership over the master for his hit single V6 impeded him from clinching a deal with a major record label.
Luciano Apologizes For False Claim That Lawyer ‘Tricked’ Him Into Signing Four Album Contract
Reggae star Luciano has apologized to Lloyd Stanbury after mistakenly accusing the entertainment attorney of ‘tricking’ him into signing a four-album contract with VP Records over two decades ago.
Shenseea, Sean Paul, Buju Banton And More Perform ‘From The Block’
Sean Paul, Shenseea, and Buju Banton are among the Reggae and Dancehall acts featured on a Jamaica edition of the ‘From The Block’ series, powered by 4 Shooters Only.
Cedella Marley To Release Children’s Book Based On Bob Marley’s ‘Is This Love?’
Cedella Marley, Bob Marley’s eldest child, is keeping her father’s message and memory alive with the pending publication of her latest book—Is This Love? The
Capleton Granted UK Visa For First Time Since 2010
Prophet Rides Again singer Capleton will make a triumphant return to the United Kingdom for the first time in 13 years, thanks to a recently granted work permit.
Bounty Killer Calls Out PM, Opposition Leader For Not Recognizing His Contributions To Jamaica: “All The Hypocrisy Shows”
Bounty Killer got busy on the weekend engaging with his fans on Instagram as he reflected not only on his contributions to Dancehall music, but also in the same breath, took aim at the island’s political leaders.
Andrew Tosh Says Peter Tosh Mausoleum Will Be Reopened In 2024
Andrew Tosh, singer and son of Reggae legend Peter Tosh, has indicated that the Peter Tosh Mausoleum, the site of his father’s final resting place in Belmont, Westmoreland, will be reopened for public tours in the new year, and will eventually have a museum erected there.
Laing Says Sting Deserves Award For Longevity, Impact On Dancehall
Supreme Promotions chairman Isaiah Laing says he believes Sting, which he founded 40 years ago, is deserving of an award, due to its “longevity and impact on Reggae and Dancehall music and its ability to bring people together from across the world”.
Black-er Says ‘Jamaica Needs To Wake Up’ After Earthquake
Dancehall entertainer Black-er believes that the earthquake that Jamaicans experienced on Monday is a harbinger of things to come and the island’s 2.5 million inhabitants “need fi wake up” and return to higher moral ground.
Dancehall Artist Gully Bop Dead At 62
Gully Bop, whose rags-to-riches rise from a homeless, down-on-his-luck man to a Dancehall star, is dead at age 62.
Bounty Killer Recalls Almost Getting Into Physical Fight With Beenie Man
Whenever Dancehall stalwart Bounty Killer speaks on his former rivalry with Beenie Man, he’s quick to point out that they kept it lyrical.
Shatta Wale Says He’s “Graduated” From Dancehall Music To Afrobeats
Ahead of the release of his first Afrobeats album, self-proclaimed King of African Dancehall Shatta Wale has declared that he has graduated from the Jamaican genre.
Sean Paul, Spice, Popcaan And More Jamaican Stars React To Massive Earthquake
Sean Paul, Wayne Marshall, and others, are among a number of Jamaican entertainers who took to social media today after a terrifying earthquake struck the island.
Popcaan Rocks Leafy Outfit At World Creole Music Festival In Dominica
Everyone knows that Popcaan loves his greens—whether it’s weed or food. Over the weekend, however, the Jungle Justice deejay took his creativity up a notch by sporting a leaf-covered two-piece set for a performance at the World Creole Music Festival in Dominica.