Lord Creator, Original ‘Kingston Town’ Singer, Dead At 87
Calypsonian, ska, and rocksteady artist Lord Creator, best known for his hit song Kingston Town, later covered by UB40, died today (June 30).
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Lil Yachty Has Beef With Sean Paul: “F**k Sean Paul”
American rapper Lil Yachty did not hold back when the subject of Dancehall superstar Sean Paul came up during the inaugural episode of his podcast dubbed ‘A Safe Place.’
Minister Marion Hall Announces Planned Collab With R&B Icon Charlie Wilson
Minister Marion Hall has announced that she will be doing a collab with R&B icon Charlie Wilson.
Tuff Gong Shares Cover Art And Release Date For New Bob Marley Album
Tuff Gong International has announced a new Bob Marley Reggae/Afrobeats fusion album titled Africa Unite, set for release on August 4, with several collaborations featuring popular Nigerian artists.
Mahalia, Burna Boy’s ‘Simmer’, Which Reimagined The ‘Playground’ Riddim, Is Certified Gold In The UK
British-Jamaican singer Mahalia’s 2019 hit Simmer, which featured Burna Boy, is now certified Gold in the UK.
Jada Kingdom Leaves Republic Records: “I Felt So Out Of Place”
Just two years after signing with Republic Records, Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom is stepping out on her own as an independent artist.
Lady Ann Vows To Never Bash Minister Marion Hall Again Following Reconciliation
After years of dragging Minister Marion Hall’s name through the mud, dancehall toaster Lady Ann has vowed never to utter an unpleasant word against her again.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic’s Success Hinges On Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Performance, Says Cedella Marley
Cedella Marley has admitted that the success of the upcoming Bob Marley: One Love biopic, which covers the life of her father spanning 1976 and 1978, rests heavily on lead actor Kingsley Ben Adir’s portrayal of the late Reggae icon.
Patra Shares How She Came Up With ‘Romantic Call’, Which Lady Saw Claims She Pirated
Queen of the Pack Patra took time out to highlight how she and rapper Yo-Yo composed one of her biggest hits, Romantic Call—the song Minister Marion Hall has accused her of ‘pirating from Lady Saw’ and then changing the title.
Reggae Gospel Singer Kevin Downswell Says He’s Shunned Lucrative Offers To “Go Secular”
Reggae Gospel singer Kevin Downswell has revealed that he has had to shun many highly lucrative offers to “go secular” during his music career, but that he would not have been as successful as he is had he gone down that path.
Nigerians Concerned Reggae, Dancehall Fading Away, As Artists Switch To Afrobeats
While the BBC made much of what it described as Ghana’s “love affair with Reggae” earlier this year, there has seemingly been love lost in Nigeria, where other reports are that the West African country’s Dancehall and Reggae stars, among them Patoranking, have ditched the Jamaican genre, in favor of Afrobeats.
Mikey Bennett, Kirk “Koolface” Ford Featured In ‘Country Goes Reggae’ Mini Documentary
Reggae and Dancehall music producers Mikey Bennett and Kirk “Koolface” Ford were featured in the Positive Vibrations: Country Goes Reggae (Mini Documentary), which is aimed at showcasing how “Reggae music and Country music are both rooted in culture and storytelling”.
Pamputtae Has No Regrets After Serving Up Dancehall At Pride Toronto 2023
The Pride Toronto LGBTQ festival has welcomed Dancehall music for the second year in a row, and Jamaican artist Pamputtae has no regrets about that.
Minister Marion Hall “Never Going Back” To Lady Saw, But Says She’s Still Dancehall’s ‘Baddest’
Minister Marion Hall says that while she’ll “never go back to being Lady Saw,” she still remains Dancehall’s “baddest” female artist.
Kerry Washington, Derek Hough Tap Sean Paul, Ding Dong For New Nat Geo Series
American actress Kerry Washington and Dancing with the Stars pro Derek Hough have been spotted around Kingston, Jamaica, and have so far linked up with Dancehall stars Sean Paul and Ding Dong for what’s expected to be an upcoming project for National Geographic (Nat Geo).
Jo Mersa Marley’s Cause Of Death Is Revealed Months After Singer Was Found Dead
Reggae singer Jo Mersa Marley died of an “acute asthma exacerbation” after being infected with rhinovirus or enterovirus, according to documents obtained by Rolling Stone on Tuesday (June 27).
Spice Defends Standing Leg Split At 2023 BET Awards: ‘I Had To Skin It Right Out’
Queen of Dancehall Spice has come out in full defense of her signature one-leg-in-the-air stunt, which has triggered both fervent support and strong criticism following her performance at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday.
Shaggy Shares How US Marine Corps Training Shaped His Distinctive Voice
Dancehall megastar Shaggy has shed light on how his time in the United States Marine Corps played an instrumental role in shaping his distinctive baritone voice.
Jahshii’s Family Calls For An End To ‘False Rumors’ Surrounding Murder Case
The family of Jahshii is speaking out on the rumors that the Dancehall artist was connected to the murder of businessman Omar ‘Romie’ Wright.
Patra, Yo-Yo Have Emotional Reunion At 2023 BET Awards
It was a moving reunion for Romantic Call collaborators Patra and Yo-Yo, who shared a passionate embrace ahead of the 2023 BET Awards over the weekend.