Producer Seanizzle Thanks Beenie Man For Kickstarting Career With ‘Reverse Di Ting’
Dancehall producer Sean ‘Seanizzle‘ Reid has expressed gratitude to Beenie Man for giving him a start in his career when he was only a teenager.
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Bounty Killer Returns To UK After 15 Years
After 15 years, Dancehall artist Bounty Killer finally touched down on UK soil! The 5-star general, who was obviously over the moon about the occasion, shared a few clips to social media to celebrate.
I Wayne, Bushman, Fantan Mojah, And More For Two-Day Event Celebrating Peter Tosh’s 79th Birthday
The community of Belmont in Westmoreland is gearing up for the two-night Reggae concert series in celebration of the 79th birthday of Reggae legend Peter Tosh this Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21.
UWI Professor Joins Calls For Beenie Man, Bounty Killer To Be Awarded Order Of Distinction
Professor of Culture, Gender and Society at the University of the West Indies Professor Donna P.
DJ Kool Herc Promises Biggest Names For Upcoming Reggae Hip-Hop Connection Event In Jamaica
Father and founder of Hip-Hop DJ Kool Herc will celebrate the genre’s Golden Jubilee with a two-day event in Jamaica in December, featuring some of the “biggest names” in Hip-Hop, Dancehall and Reggae, in what is being described as the “show of the year.”
Nadine Sutherland To Speak On ‘Playful, Polite’ Peter Tosh At UWI Annual Symposium
Reggae/Dancehall songstress Nadine Sutherland will be among several presenters who will speak at the 2023 staging of the Annual Peter Tosh Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) on his birthday this Thursday, October 19.
Romeich Major Under Fire After Announcing Job Fair With $1,000 Entry Fee For Interviews
Romeich Major is facing the wrath of many Jamaicans after he posted a job fair advertisement for several positions within his companies and declared that he would be charging an entry fee of JMD $1000 for persons to be interviewed.
Steely & Clevie Wants To Use Reggaetón Producers’ Old Interviews Against Them In ‘Dem Bow’ Case
Doniger/Burroughs – the law firm representing Cleveland “Clevie” Browne and the estates of the late Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson and Ephraim “Count Shelly” Barrett – wants a California court to hear clips from old interviews where a few Reggaetón producers acknowledged the use of elements from the Jamaican producers’ Fish Market riddim.
CANEX Head Hails Peter Tosh, Bob Marley & Others For Promoting Jamaican Ganja As Plant-Based Medicine
As Jamaica readies to host the 2023 staging of the CANEX Conference and Wellness Expo this week, event founder Douglas K.
Sean Paul Says Marcus Garvey Inspires Him
In light of Jamaica’s 54th annual Heroes’ Day celebrations, Dancehall megastar Sean Paul says the country’s first National Hero, The Rt.
Ras Astor Black’s ‘Reggae Walk Of Fame’ Closer To Getting Permanent Home
Montego Bay businessman and music producer Ras Astor Black says his many years of struggle to find a permanent home for the Reggae Walk of Fame, which he conceptualized almost three decades ago, seems headed to become a reality, at long last.
Alaine Breaks Into Powerful Prayer After Woman Faints On Stage During Her Performance
“Everything has to stop when somebody else is in need; it’s just what it is,” a shaken-up Alaine told DancehallMag at Jamaica Family Fest in St.
Tommy Lee Sparta Denies Gang Affiliation Reports
The management of Dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta vehemently denies recent ‘reports’ that he’s involved in gang activities.
Capleton Promises “Fire Bunning” And “Righteousness” On Upcoming European Tour
The Fireman Capleton has announced that he will be embarking on part two of his European Tour, which will see him performing live at 22 shows beginning October 15 to November 17 at his Capleton Live in Concert series, for which he has promised “fire bunning” and “righteousness.”
Ibo Cooper, Founding Member Of Third World, Dead At 71
Reggae musician Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, a founding member of Reggae band Third World, passed away earlier today.
Gladstone Wright, Music Producer-Cop Behind Jah Cure’s ‘Prison Walls’, Is Dead
Music producer and retired senior superintendent of police Gladstone Wright, best known as being one of the producers behind Jah Cure’s hit song True Reflections (Behind These Prison Walls), died recently.
Sean Paul Launches ‘Dutty Rock’ Merch
Sean Paul has launched his ‘Dutty Merch’ line, a collection of apparel inspired by his Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum sophomore album, Dutty Rock.
Shenseea Wishes Victoria Monét’s ‘On My Mama’ Was Her Song
Shenseea has been open about wanting to find a new sound, and her current playlist is giving insight into what that could be.
Ziggy Marley’s Tuff Gong Worldwide Speaks Out Against Hamas Attack On Israel
Ziggy Marley’s record label Tuff Gong Worldwide has called on non-Jews to speak out against the recent attack on Israelis by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip, and which has as its mission, the destruction of the State of Israel.
Pamputtae’s UK Visa Reinstated After 11 Years
Pamputtae is the latest Dancehall artist to have her UK visa reinstated. The It Good singer was notably ecstatic on Monday when she shared a photo of her visa page to Instagram.