Mr. Vegas Claims He Tried To Help Gully Bop Manage His Finances
As dancehall toaster Gully Bop continues to seek financial aid for his health issues, Mr. Vegas is claiming to have contacted the fallen star to help manage his money.
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Sensual Contentment Uses Dancehall Rhythms For Line Of Adult Toys
Even though dancehall star Dexta Daps has opted out of a deal with Sensual Contentment, the adult novelty company is plowing on with its plans to introduce Caribbean women to a whole new way to get in touch with their favorite dancehall tunes.
Shauna Controlla Calls On Public To Pray For Gully Bop
Dancehall artist-turned-entrepreneur Shauna Controlla is urging the public to pray for her former associate Gully Bop.
Some Jamaicans Unhappy With Bellevue CEO Commending Valiant On Sexually Explicit “Mad Out” Song
Some Jamaicans have taken umbrage to reports that CEO of the Bellevue Mental Health Hospital, Suzette Buchanan, has commended Valiant for his song Mad Out, as, according to them, the lyrics of the song are sexually explicit, and do not, in any way, address mental well-being.
Buju Banton Says ‘Driver A’ Was Inspired By Hustling
Buju Banton’s hit Driver A is undoubtedly one of the Reggae Legend’s most controversial songs. The Roots-Reggae-styled track that revived Sly and Robbie’s slow and pulsating Taxi Riddim hears the Gargamel strongly instructing a “driver” to make a suspicious delivery, but under one condition—keep it moving.
Rygin King Says He Paved The Way For Upcoming Artists By Closing Reggae Sumfest
Rygin King believes he paved the way for upcoming artists to be considered to close Reggae Sumfest, following his breakout performance at the festival in 2018.
Buju Banton’s ‘Champion’ Certified Gold In Canada
Reggae/Dancehall star Buju Banton has earned a Gold certification in Canada for his 1994 hit Champion.
Stephen Marley Shares Release Date, Tracklist, And Tour For New Album ‘Old Soul’
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley has announced the release of his fifth solo album, Old Soul, set to drop on September 15, 2023, via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International.
Rygin King To Have Birthday Concert On TikTok This Sunday
Rygin King will be having a TikTok concert on Sunday to celebrate his 29th birthday. The trap Dancehall artist, whose actual birthday is on the 22nd, is slated to perform for 90 minutes with a live band.
Queen Ifrica Laments Treatment Of Marcus Garvey On His 136th Birthday
Reggae artist Queen Ifrica is bemoaning the lack of prioritization of Jamaica’ first National Hero, Marcus Garvey, who would have celebrated his 136th birthday today (August 17).
Sean Paul Hits No. 1 On Billboard Latin Airplay Chart For The First Time In Six Years
Following the release of Nina Bonita with Colombian singer Feid, Dancehall megastar Sean Paul has made his way back to the top of the Billboard Latin Airplay chart, ending a six-year drought.
Bounty Killer “Fed Up” With Conditions At Cornwall Regional Hospital
Poor People Governor Bounty Killer has taken aim at Prime Minister Andrew Holness after coming in receipt of a video of several elderly people lying on the floor of the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay.
Stranger Cole Insists ‘Bangarang’ Was First Reggae Song Ever Recorded
Vintage Reggae singer Stranger Cole (aka Strange Cole) is insisting that his 1968 iconic number one hit Bangarang, a collab with late Skatalites legend Lester Sterling, was the first Reggae song ever to be recorded, and not Nanny Goat by Studio One’s Larry Marshall.
Marlon “Icon” Samuels Found Guilty Of Four Corruption Charges By ICC
Retired West Indies all-rounder, now Dancehall artist, Marlon “Icon” Samuels, has been found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code, during the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in 2019.
Beenie Man Hosts Brief In-Flight ‘Concert’ In The Bahamas
It was an impromptu in-flight ‘concert’ for passengers aboard an airplane in the Bahamas recently as King Of The Dancehall Beenie Man, had them belting out some of his greatest hits amidst cheers, laughter and applauses.
Shenseea Earns Her First Gold Certification In The US
Kanye West‘s Pure Souls, which featured guest vocals from rapper Roddy Rich and Jamaican singer Shenseea, is now certified Gold in the United States, almost two years after its release.
Producer Patrick Roberts Eyeing Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, And Capleton For National Honours Nominations
Shocking Vibes producer Patrick Robert0s says he believes Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Capleton have been overlooked for National Awards for their contribution to Jamaican music, and has declared that he will personally nominate them for the 2024 listing.
Zimbabwean Politicians Using Dancehall To Woo Young Voters
Like they did in 2018, Zimbabwe presidential hopefuls are using Dancehall music as its “official soundtrack” to woo, what international news agency Reuters has described as, the “crucial youth vote”, as the country prepares to go to the polls on August 23.
Teejay Says Plane Carrying Him, Masicka And Malie Donn Lost An Engine In Guyana
Dancehall artist TeeJay is giving thanks after an airplane transporting him, Malie Donn, and Masicka back from Guyana experienced severe technical difficulties mid-flight.
Bob Marley, Skip Marley Enter Billboard Afrobeats Song Chart
A remix of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1974 hit Them Belly Full (But We Hungry), featuring his grandson Skip Marley and Rema, has debuted at No.