Bob Marley’s ‘Natural Mystic’ Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1977 song Natural Mystic is the legendary Reggae band’s 13th song to surpass 100 million plays on Spotify.
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Vybz Kartel, Sheba Collab Soundtracks ‘Jamaica Vs Bahamas’ Beef On TikTok
It’s been near impossible to scroll through Caribbean TikTok over the last three weeks without hearing Vybz Kartel and Sheba’s 2010 hit Gaza Man Mi Name.
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Black Ark Studio Artwork To Be Featured At Producer’s New Self-Reliant Community
Lee Scratch Perry’s legendary Black Ark Recording Studio, which he admitted to burning to the ground back in 1979, is to be celebrated in art, in the cottages being constructed at the late singer/producer’s new off-the-grid community in his native Hanover.
Minister Marion Hall Responds To Nicki Minaj: “Be Careful Of How You Disrespect Me”
Minister Marion Hall is not interested in a war of words with rap artist Nicki Minaj concerning TikTok sensation Brittany ‘Brit’ Goffe.
Chris Brown Shoots Music Video In Tivoli Gardens With Byron Messia, Sean Kingston
R&B sensation Chris Brown, flanked by Byron Messia and Sean Kingston, descended upon Tivoli Gardens in West Kingston to film a music video on Tuesday, confirming speculation about a possible collaboration.
Shaggy’s ‘Hey Sexy Lady’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Shaggy‘s 2002 hit Hey Sexy Lady with Brian & Tony Gold surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify on Friday (August 25).
Beenie Man On Being Overlooked For National Honor: “Full Disrespect To Me And My Career”
King Of The Dancehall Beenie Man has again expressed discontent over being overlooked for the Order Of Jamaica or even the lower-level Order Of Distinction, which has been bestowed upon fellow musicians like Shabba Ranks, Shaggy, Sean Paul, and Yellowman.
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Self-Reliant Community In Hanover To Offer “Paradise Magical Vacation Package”
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s self-reliant community, which he had announced that he wanted to construct in Jamaica to get away from “this Babylon Madness”, back in 2020, is progressing smoothly and will soon begin to offer a “Paradise Magical Vacation Package.”
Psychologist Leachim Semaj Concerned Some Jamaicans Treating Queen Ifrica’s Allegations As Sheer Entertainment
A renowned Jamaican psychologist has weighed in on the Queen Ifrica‘s accusations of rape against her father Derrick Morgan, expressing concern that such a sensitive and serious issue which is being aired out in public, is being treated by some Jamaicans as sheer entertainment.
The “New Macka Diamond” Is Grown, Sexy And Not Looking For A Break In Music
Having been in the game since the late 80s, Macka Diamond knows more than a thing or two about evolving to stay relevant.
Aidonia Calls For Unity In Dancehall
During his set at the Chris Brown and Friends concert on Sunday night, Aidonia, who has been grappling with the loss of his son, took a moment to share that he’s on a mission to unify the often fractious dancehall community.
Malie Donn Released, Cleared Of Rape Allegations In Barbados
Emerging dancehall artist Malie Donn and members of the entourage were released by police authorities on Monday night after cops discovered that the allegations of sexual assault against the V6 artist were false.
Malie Donn Detained In Barbados, But Sources Say “Video Evidence” Will Clear Him Of Sexual Assault
The Barbados Police Service has launched an investigation into sexual assault allegations leveled against dancehall artist Malie Donn.
Chris Brown Says He’ll Return To Jamaica Soon: “It Won’t Be Another 10 Years”
American R&B singer Chris Brown says he will return to Jamaica soon after headlining his ‘Under The Influence’ concert at the National Stadium in Kingston, where he captivated thousands with a performance that spanned the early hours of Monday (August 28).
Aidonia, Wife Kimberly Megan Expecting Second Child After Loss Of Their Son
Dancehall artist Aidonia and his wife Kimberly Megan are expecting their second child. The news—broken at Chris Brown’s Under The Influence concert at the National Stadium in Kingston on Sunday night—has been welcomed by thousands of fans following the loss of their nine-year-old son, King Khalif last December.
Masicka Ends Years-Old Beef With Aidonia
Masicka appeared to mend fences with Aidonia on Saturday night, embracing the man whom he has, for years, jeered and described as lazy and a coward with a poor work ethic.
Derrick Morgan Says He Will Take Legal Action Against Daughter Queen Ifrica Over “Lies And Accusations”
Ska singer Derrick Morgan says he will be taking legal action against his daughter Queen Ifrica for accusing him of rape.
Nicki Minaj Claps Back At Queen Ifrica Over Gifting Jamaican TikTokers
Actor Keith ‘Shebada’ Ramsey is the latest Jamaican personality to capture Nicki Minaj’s attention, and the rap superstar used his TikTok platform on Friday to blast those criticizing her for gifting TikTokers Derrick Morgan and Brittany ‘Brit’ Goffe.
Musicologist Ewan Simpson Says Steely & Clevie’s Reggaetón Lawsuit Has A “Racial Element”
Ethnomusicologist Ewan Simpson says Steely & Clevie‘s mega copyright infringement lawsuit against the Reggaetón genre is rooted in a long-held racial hierarchy that extends across the Americas.
Derrick Morgan’s Son Defends Him Against Queen Ifrica’s Rape Allegation
Singer Courtney Morgan says Queen Ifrica is lying about being raped by their father, ska legend Derrick Morgan.