Popcaan’s ‘TWIST & TURN’ With Drake, PartyNextDoor Certified Gold In The US
Popcaan’s TWIST & TURN, featuring Drake and PartyNextDoor, is now certified Gold in the United States.
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Vybz Kartel In Good Health, Ready For NYE Concert, Says Joe Bogdanovich
CEO of Downsound Entertainment Josef Bogdanovich says Vybz Kartel is in good health and ready to perform at the Freedom Street concert on New Year’s Eve, which will be held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
Julian Marley Earns Fourth Grammy Nod
Reggae artist Julian Marley and producer Alexx Antaeus’ Jah Sees Them (Amapiano Remix) has been nominated for ‘Best Remixed Recording’ at the upcoming 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Shenseea, Vybz Kartel And Collie Buddz Among Nominees For 2025 Reggae Grammy
Collie Buddz’ Take It Easy, Shenseea’s Never Gets Late Here, the soundtrack Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By the Film, Vybz Kartel’s Party With Me, and The Wailers’ Evolution are the albums nominated for ‘Best Reggae Album’ at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
No Official Release Date For Jah Cure
Fans of Jah Cure still have no idea when the Reggae singer could be released from a Dutch jail because there is no “irrevocable verdict” yet in his case.
Brick & Lace Excited To Honor Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths
Dancehall/R&B duo Brick & Lace are set to make their first Jamaican performance of the year at the “Marcia Griffiths & Friends” show this Sunday, November 3, at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica.
JQuan Speaks On Leaked Diss Track Aimed At Ruff Kut Drummer
Upcoming artist JQuan recorded the diss track ‘Race’ after he had a verbal face-off at the Sharkies Seafood Festival in St.
Shaggy, Rayvon’s ‘Angel’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Shaggy and Rayvon’s 2001 hit Angel is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday (November 1), recognizing the track’s sales and streaming figures, which have now surpassed 600,000 units.
Jah Cure To Return To Dutch Court On November 12
Reggae singer Jah Cure will appear before an investigative judge on November 12 in the Netherlands, where he is already serving a sentence of attempted manslaughter.
Stonebwoy Taps Five Jamaicans For ‘Up & Runnin6’ Album
Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy has released his sixth studio album, Up & Runnin6,’ which features Jamaican artists Spice, Jahmiel, 10tik, Chi Ching Ching, and Blvk H3ro.
‘Hearts And Hands’ Deliver Over $600,000 For Lt. Stitchie’s Rehab
The gospel music fraternity has continued to rally to gospel singer Lt. Stitchie’s aid as members of the Jamaica Gospel Music Industry handed over funds raised at the “Hearts and Hands Benefit Concert for Stitchie” held in October.
Bazzle Clocking Says He Has No Beef With Vybz Kartel
Gaza affiliate Bazzle Clocking wants to clarify to the legion of Gaza fans worldwide that he and Vybz Kartel have no beef after a 15-year-old video of Deva Bratt disrespecting the ‘Teacha’ began making the rounds online.
Sean Paul Earns 15th Gold-Certified Single In The UK
Sean Paul‘s hit I’m Still In Love With You, featuring Sasha, has just been certified Gold in the United Kingdom.
Vybz Kartel “Doing Fine” After Falling Ill In Night Club
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is “doing fine” after he fell ill while partying at a popular nightclub in Kingston on Monday night.
Quick Cook Mourns Murder Of His Father In St. Mary
Dancehall artist Quick Cook is mourning the death of his father, Michael ‘Mickey’ Lumley, who was shot and killed by unknown assailants in St.
Jimmy Cliff Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘I Can See Clearly Now’
Jamaican icon Jimmy Cliff has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for I Can See Clearly Now, a cover of Johnny Nash’s 1972 song of the same name.
Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Letting Go’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Wayne Wonder’s No Letting Go – the 2002 hit produced by Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden on the Diwali riddim – is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Sean Paul’s “We Be Burnin'” Certified Gold In The UK
We Be Burnin’, the lead single from Sean Paul‘s third studio album The Trinity (2005), has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (October 18).
Sugar Minott Intestacy Case Set For December 5
Family members of the late reggae star Sugar Minott are seeking a final resolution to a 14-year estate battle when they return to court on December 5th for a hearing with the Administrator General to finalize his estate affairs.
Queen Ifrica Served In Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Her Father Derrick Morgan
Reggae star Ventrice ‘Queen Ifrica’ Morgan has been served in a defamation lawsuit initiated by her father, ska great Derrick Morgan, regarding defamatory statements she made regarding the nature of their father-daughter relationship over a year ago.