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Skillibeng Samples Iconic ‘Bam Bam’ Riddim For New Track ‘Boom’

The iconic Bam Bam riddim, known globally for Chaka Demus & Pliers' mega hit Murder She Wrote in 1992, has been sampled by American producer Yeti for Skillibeng's latest song,…

Shawn Storm Says Girlfriend Ditched Him After He Was Imprisoned

Dancehall artist Shawn Storm is often hailed for his loyalty, but not everyone in his circle reciprocates that trait. Fresh out of prison following an overturned life sentence, the singjay…

Bounty Killer, Beenie Man To Get ‘Order Of Distinction,’ Jamaica’s 6th-Highest National Honour

Dancehall stars Bounty Killer and Beenie Man will be bestowed with Jamaica's sixth-highest national honour, the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) come National Heroes Day (October 21). They will join…

Spice Says Mr. Vegas Is Jealous That She Has More Musical Accolades Than Him

Queen of Dancehall Spice has responded to several criticisms hurled at her by Mr. Vegas regarding the trajectory of her career and her marketing strategies.  In an interview with DancehallMag, Spice hit…

Rygin King’s Attorney Says He’s “Confident” New York Gun Charges Will Be Dismissed

Attorney-at-law Marc B. Laykind, the lawyer representing Dancehall artist known as Rygin King, is confident that the criminal gun possession charges will be dismissed soon. "It's only a matter of…

Wayne Wonder Endorses Vybz Kartel’s Message To Youths To Avoid Crime

Dancehall singer Wayne Wonder is urging young people to learn from Vybz Kartel's experience and avoid a similar path. Speaking to DancehallMag from the UK, the No Letting Go singer…

Vybz Kartel Says Prison Is “Hell”

As he made his exit from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel sounded a warning for young, wayward youths. Heading to a limousine with an orange…

Former Portmore Empire Artists React To Vybz Kartel’s Prison Release

Several members of Vybz Kartel’s once-formidable Gaza/Portmore Empire are among those airing their thoughts on his release from a Kingston prison on Wednesday.  The disbanded clique’s most successful member, Popcaan,…