Max Romeo On Legal Battle Against Universal Music: “I Have To Speak Up, I Have To Fight”
Veteran Reggae artist Max Romeo has issued a public statement on his legal battle with Universal Music Group and Polygram Publishing, Inc.
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Sharon Burke To Teejay On His 29th Birthday: “The Journey Has Been Sweet”
Solid Agency president Sharon Burke rained praises on Teejay, as she reflected on her two-year sojourn as his manager, following his exit from the Romeich Entertainment camp.
Teejay’s ‘Drift’ Enters Billboard Airplay Chart
Teejay‘s summer hit Drift has entered the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, debuting at No. 47 for the week of October 7.
Exclusive: Reggae Legend Max Romeo Files US$15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has filed a US$15 million lawsuit against UMG Recordings and Polygram Publishing, Inc., claiming unpaid royalties on 19 songs.
Teejay, Byron Messia Beef Yields Diss Tracks And Instagram Shots
Two newly released diss tracks mark an ongoing feud between major label artists Teejay and Byron Messia, both of whom have ignited their fan bases following a series of cryptic and stinging Instagram posts aimed at each other.
Buju Banton Says Jamaican Men Have Become Weak: “The Women Are Stronger”
Buju Banton has lamented what he says is the fact that Jamaican men have become “weak”, and as a consequence, have displaced their anger onto their compatriots, instead of confronting their oppressors.
Aidonia Promises Series Of “Big Collabs”
Aidonia, after a turbulent period, is regaining his footing in Dancehall. The veteran act delivered to thousands of patrons at the 12-hour-long Soca+ Festival held at Sabina Park in Kingston between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Shinehead Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Jamaican In New York’
As he celebrates the 30th anniversary of his hit song Jamaican in New York, legendary British-Jamaican artist Shinehead has asked fans to engage in a dance challenge on Instagram, to showcase “what makes them a Jamaican in New York”.
Buju Banton Says Lack Of Viable Third Party, Among Reasons For His Support Of PNP
“There’s not a third party. My choices are limited.” That was among the key reasons given by Buju Banton, in explaining why he had no option but to throw his support behind the Peoples National Party (PNP), instead of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), during an Onstage interview that aired last night.
Tifa Gives People A Friendly Reminder Of Her Hit Catalogue
For the people in the back with selective amnesia, Tifa has contributed several hits to dancehall and reggae music.
Minister Marion Hall Wants To Open ‘Pot Ah Love’ Restaurant In Florida
Minister Marion Hall has been giving the signal over the last three weeks, that she will be opening a Jamaican restaurant in Florida, which will be given the name “Pot Ah Love.”
Sound System Culture To Be Toast Of UWI’ 8th Global Reggae Conference
Sound System Culture will be the toast of The Reggae Studies Unit of University of the West Indies upcoming 8th Global Reggae Conference, which is to be held during Reggae Month, February 2024, under the theme “A Century of Sound: Technology, Culture and Performance”.
Rastafarian Nyahbinghi Drumming For JDF’s National Poppy Appeal Festival Of Remembrance
The sound of Rastafarian music is expected to ring out at the Jamaica Defence Force’s National Poppy Appeal’s Festival of Remembrance at the Little Theatre this Sunday, as the Djembe-Kon Nyahbinghi drummers undertake a performance that the army has described as one which will be “chanelling Africa.”
JCF Uses Rian Davis’ ‘Satan You Can’t Prevail’ In Notice For Wanted Man
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s use of gospel singer Rian Davis’ cover version of The Righteous Twins 1969 song Satan You Can’t Prevail in a social media post, calling for the capture of wanted man Omar “Satan” Fogo, has left Jamaicans in stitches.
Bounty Killer Says It’s Time For Dancehall To Step Up: “Production-Wise, Our Music Is Off-Par”
Bounty Killer has voiced concern about the quality of the mixing and production of much of the new music being recorded in Jamaica and the mushrooming of “disposable” songs.
Sean Paul Celebrates ‘The Trinity’ 18th Anniversary: “All Of These Songs Are Timeless”
Sean Paul is celebrating the 18th anniversary of his third album, The Trinity, and the Grammy Award-winning superstar reminded his fans that the platinum-certified project took three full years to be completed in Jamaica.
Sean Paul Announces Canadian Leg Of ‘Summa Hot Tour’
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul will be embarking on the Canadian leg of his ‘Summa Hot Tour’ this November.
Kabaka Pyramid Declares 2023 His “Year Of Touring”
Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid has claimed 2023, as his own “year of touring,” this as he announced a 14-city tour of the United States set for October.
Meet Mr. Lexx’s Sons Who Are Doing Music
Veteran deejay Mr. Lexx hasn’t only produced some of Dancehall’s top anthems, but offspring to continue the ‘Palmer’ legacy of musical excellence.
Rapper Bun B Recalls Rita Marley Saying No To Bob Marley-Inspired Song
Houston rap legend Bun B has credited the fusion of Reggae, Roots Reggae, and Gangster Rap for the success of his iconic Hip Hop group UGK, and revealed that the original version of one of their hit tracks, Cocaine In The Back Of The Ride, was initially a Bob Marley-inspired song that Rita Marley refused to clear.