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Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths has opened up about how she was betrayed and denied the opportunity to earn royalties from the original version of her mega-hit song Electric Boogie, on which the later Reggae icon Bunny Wailer, served as producer, arranger, and background vocalist.
The magic of Dave Kelly’s Madhouse Productions has contributed several classics to Dancehall’s storybook, including Bounty Killer and Cham’s Another Level.
Curly Loxx, half of the duo Twin of Twins, says Buju Banton is in no position to play watchdog when he’s yet to admit to the wrongdoing that led to his 10-year incarceration on drug-related charges.
Bounty Killer has promised the release of a “straight reggae” album next year, but the wait is expected to continue for King of Kingston, after the Dancehall veteran revealed that the project has been indefinitely pushed back.
A 29 year-old labourer/shopkeeper, David ‘Mosiah’ Clarke, the brother of dancehall entertainer, Mluleki Clarke, popularly known as Jahshii, was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Grants Pen, Kingston, during an early morning attack on Saturday.
Why You Waiting? the track by Jamaican-born UK-based Dancehall artist Doktor featuring Agent Sasco has been included on the EA Sports FC 24 (formerly FIFA) soundtrack.
Right after dropping her son off to school this morning, reggae/dancehall singjay D’Angel headed over to St.
Peter Tosh’s former manager Copeland Forbes, on Tuesday, relished the anniversary of the night Bob Marley and the Wailers, who were opening acts, upstaged Lionel Richie and his Commodores, at the American group’s show at the Madison Square Garden.
Dancehall star Bounty Killer recently opened up about his prolonged inability to travel to the United States, a situation the 51-year-old has described as “devastating” to his music career and family.
A recent stop at the doctor’s office has Dancehall star Shenseea breathing a sigh of relief, as she made the visit fully expecting to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dancehall artists Popcaan, Kranium, and Jahmiel have all paid their respects to the late Nigerian singer-songwriter Mohbad, who passed away on September 12, 2023.
Grammy Award-winning superstar Sean Paul said he offered a piece of advice that resonated deeply with rising star Byron Messia, who made a splash this year with his hit song, Talibans.
Bun Fi Bun, the Dancehall track by IQ and Stefflon Don, has been featured in season 5, episode 4 of the British crime-drama series Top Boy.
Dancehall artist Byron Messia has earned a Gold certification in Canada for his hit song, Talibans.
The 6ix Boss Squash has returned to social media to show fans he’s ‘still roaming’ and as rich as ever.
Entrepreneur and entertainer Starr Dawkins wants to be Jamaica’s next heroine. Speaking to her Instagram followers this week, the So What artist enquired about the qualifications needed to join the only seven Jamaican citizens who have been accorded ‘National Hero’, including the sole woman, Queen Nanny of the Maroons.
Byron Messia‘s hit song Talibans has undeniably made waves this year, but the Jamaican-born Kittitian star’s recent claim that it’s the “biggest song in Dancehall since 2005” has attracted skepticism and outright disagreement from fans and music professionals alike.
Born For Greatness – the 13th studio album by Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton – did not debut on the sales and streaming-driven Billboard Reggae Albums Chart in the week following its release on September 8.
Beenie Man has reiterated his call for younger artists to ensure their stage performances are of the highest standard, arguing that while studio recordings are crucial, it’s the onstage charisma that will make them unforgettable and famous.
The funeral service for dancehall trendsetter Doreen ‘Pinky’ Prendergast is set for tomorrow at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.