Anthony B Calls For An End To Knife Violence In The UK, Defends ‘Windrush Generation’
Rastafarian firebrand Anthony B has called for an end to knife crime during his concert in Brockwell Park in South London earlier this week.
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Masicka Speaks On His Leap From Indie To Def Jam, Says Upcoming Album “Far Better” Than ‘438’
Dancehall artist Masicka says his decision to sign with Def Jam Recordings — although a long and winding one — was for the betterment of his career.
Beenie Man Shuts Down Hopes For A Masicka, Alkaline Clash
Dancehall lovers looking for a clash between Masicka and Alkaline may have just had their hopes thrashed, as the Def Jam artist all but offered up a resounding rejection to the face-off, instead relying on Beenie Man to do it for him.
Razor B Says Music Doesn’t Pay His Bills
He may have more than 1.5 million Spotify streams for the songs Bruk Fi Mi Back, Hot Up and Up In Deh, but dancehall artist Razor B hasn’t cashed out when it comes to music.
Ishawna, Lil Nas X Link Up For Karaoke At Ed Sheeran Concert In NJ
Dancehall artist Ishawna had a fun-filled weekend after performing alongside American rapper Lil Nas X during a karaoke session backstage at Ed Sheeran’s ongoing Mathematics tour in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Bounty Killer Turns 51: Dancehall Stars Share Greetings At ‘It’s Tha Party’
Despite the light showers that blessed the venue in the early morning of Sunday, June 11, and patrons who arrived late, Bounty Killer’s staging of his annual ‘It’s Tha Party’ birthday event saw music industry colleagues and Dancehall music lovers show up in droves for the 5-star general.
Janelle Monaé Samples Barrington Levy, Sister Nancy, Derrick Harriott, And More
Janelle Monaé’s The Age Of Pleasure debuted last Friday, June 9, and the American singer’s fourth studio album hits the mark on all its Reggae and Dancehall aspirations, thanks to the Jamaican artists: Grace Jones, Sister Nancy, Derrick Harriott, Barrington Levy, Mad Cobra, and Patra.
Capleton Mourns Death Of His Longtime Manager, Claudette Kemp
Claudette Kemp, the long-time manager of Reggae and Dancehall star Capleton, died at 1 p.m. yesterday (June 9) after a prolonged battle with kidney ailments.
Spice Hails Bounty Killer: “My Bravery Came From Him”
Queen of Dancehall Spice says Bounty Killer may have foretold her future 26 years ago when he pulled her up on stage at 14.
I Wayne Fans Take On Foota Hype After He Claimed The Artist Threw Shade At Him
I Wayne fans have taken aim at Foota Hype, this after the veteran music selector raised hell on Instagram over the singer’s use of lines about “social media bad bwoy” during the launch of Ital Food Fest, mistakenly claiming the artist was “throwing words at him.”
Vybz Kartel Takes Jamaican Government To Court Over Alleged Breach Of Constitutional Rights
Incarcerated Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has decided to pursue legal action against the Jamaican government over the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) decision to place him in solitary confinement.
Byron Messia’s ‘Talibans’ Surges On UK Charts
Talibans, the hit song by Kittitian Dancehall star Byron Messia, has surged up the UK Singles Chart, climbing 30 places since its debut on the chart last week, to currently holding the No.
Agent Sasco Hails Rastas For Influencing His Music, At Ital Food Fest Launch
Dancehall star Agent Sasco says Rastafari has had a significant influence on the type of songs that he writes and records and that despite sentiments from some persons, members of the faith are still respected by himself and many other Jamaicans.
Rohan Marley Faces US$18 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment, Wrongful Termination Of Former Employee
Rohan Marley, the fourth son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, has vowed to vigorously defend himself against a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed in a US federal court by a former employee and Clover Leaf University founder Chloe Villano.
Shaggy-Produced ‘Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall’ Documentary Premieres At Tribeca Film Festival
Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall – a documentary exploring the emergence of Dancehall music in New York City throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s – is set to premiere today (June 8) at the Tribeca Film Festival and will mark Dancehall icon Shaggy’s debut as an executive producer in film.
Cedella Marley Helps To Buy 1,000 Bibles For Minister Marion Hall’s Reggae Sumfest Giveaway
With less than two months until her return to the Reggae Sumfest stage, Minister Marion Hall has gotten one-third of the 3,000 Bibles she wants to giveaway when she performs at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, on July 22.
Dua Lipa Scores A Win After Florida Reggae Band’s Copyright Lawsuit Is Dismissed
British singer Dua Lipa and Warner Records have emerged victorious in a copyright infringement lawsuit against South Florida-based Reggae band, Artikal Sound System, who accused her of pirating a song of theirs and remaking it into her hit song Levitating with rapper DaBaby.
Spice Says Dancehall Is Not Hyper-Sexual
Queen of Dancehall Spice has countered critics who believe that Dancehall is hyper-sexualized. Speaking with ABC on Tuesday (June 6) for Black Music Month, the Romantic Mood singer says the genre and its themes are merely cultural expression.
Byron Messia’s ‘No Love’ Hits Billboard Reggae Chart: Here Are His Numbers In The US
Byron Messia’s No Love has debuted on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at No. 8 almost five months after its release, signifying the St. Kitts-based Dancehall star's growing popularity.
Alborosie’s ‘Destiny’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Jamaican-Italian artist Alborosie’s latest album Destiny did not debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart following its first week of release.