Stephen Marley’s ‘Old Soul’ Ends His No. 1 Streak On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Stephen Marley’s fifth album, Old Soul, has opened at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, breaking his previous hot streak of four No.
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Shenseea Explains Why She’s Intent On Changing Her Sound
Having mastered the Jamaican music market, Shenseea is focused on finding the missing link that will make her career take off in the United States.
Byron Messia, Producer Face $J3 Million Lawsuit Over St. Mary Car Crash
St. Kitts-based Dancehall artist Byron Messia and producer Wayne Campbell are being sued by Jamaica MVP Imports Limited over alleged damage to the car rental company’s white BMW 316i following an accident in Jamaica.
Bounty Killer’s UK Visa Reinstated
Dancehall deejay Bounty Killer is in jubilant spirits after his United Kingdom visa was reinstated. The 5-Star General shared the exciting news via Instagram on Monday, alongside an image of what appears to be a page in his passport.
Stephen Marley Says Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Reminds Him Of His Father Bob Marley
Grammy-winning artist Stephen Marley says working with Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir on their new song Winding Roads reminded him of his iconic father, Bob Marley.
Sean Paul’s ‘Temperature’ Goes Double Platinum In The UK
Temperature—the 2005 hit by Dancehall superstar Sean Paul on Rohan “Jah Snowcone” Fuller’s Applause riddim—is now certified double platinum in the United Kingdom.
Marcia Griffiths Defends Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd: “He Gave Everyone Opportunities”
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths has come out in defense of Clement “Sir Coxone” Dodd, arguing that the legendary Studio One producer was innocent of accusations made by several vintage artists that he did not pay over monies due to them.
TeeJay Encourages Jamaican Artists To Promote Their Music Internationally
Jamaican artist TeeJay is urging fellow Dancehall artists to promote their music internationally. In an Instagram video on Saturday, the Drift singer said he has noticed a pattern where some entertainers ease up on the pedal when marketing their music outside of Jamaica.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic Release Date Pushed Back To Valentine’s Day 2024
Fans of the late King of Reggae will have to wait a bit longer for the premiere of Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley biopic, officially titled Bob Marley: One Love.
Vintage Reggae Group The Pioneers To Kick Off Forthcoming Beatles Covers Album ‘Rub-A-Dub Soul’
Iconic music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier Clive Hunt has collaborated with vintage Reggae group The Pioneers for a new project, a cover of British pop band The Beatles’ You Won’t See Me.
Bounty Killer, Cham And Dave Kelly Went To The Bahamas For One Month To Make New EP
Dancehall champions Bounty Killer, Dave Kelly, and Cham are giving fans an inside look into life in The Bahamas, where they spent one month curating their newly-released EP Time Bomb.
Ziggy Marley Takes Aim At Warmongering World Leaders – Again
Ziggy Marley has again taken aim at leaders of the world, this time for refusing to work together to remedy problems affecting the global population, and instead opting to incessantly wage unnecessary wars against each other.
The Original Wailers, UB40, Trojan Sound System To Perform At World Tennis League In Dubai
Reggae music is set to reign alongside tennis at the second staging of the World Tennis League (WTL) in Dubai, an event that Middle Eastern media have predicted will be an “unforgettable experience for tennis and music fans alike”, come December 23.
Skillibeng’s ‘Crocodile Teeth’ Certified Silver In The UK
Skillibeng‘s Crocodile Teeth has been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, three years after its release.
Steely & Clevie Reggaetón Lawsuit: Hearing On Motions To Dismiss Pushed Back
A hearing on several motions to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Dancehall production company Steely & Clevie has been rescheduled for October 20.
Marcia Griffiths Opens Up About Being Betrayed, Denied Royalties From ‘Electric Boogie’
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.
Cham Reveals ‘Another Level’ Was Written For Shabba Ranks
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 Says Buju Banton Should Be Quiet Until He Owns Up To Wrongdoing
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 Promises “Straight Reggae” Album, Pushes Back ‘King Of Kingston’ Indefinitely
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.
Jahshii’s Brother, David Clarke, Shot And Killed In Grants Pen
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.