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Producers Face Off Over Royalty Splits For Tiger’s ‘When’ In Wake Of Drake Interpolation
There is a mushrooming dispute over the compositional rights of Tiger's song When in the wake of news that Drake's…
Health Minister Chris Tufton Praises Valiant As A “Good Man” At St. Catherine Event
Dancehall artist Valiant proclaimed Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton "Di Gyal dem Bubblegum" during his performance at the Minister's…
Vybz Kartel Laughs At Unsolicited Advice After Queen Ifrica Urges Him To “Humble Himself” Before God
Dancehall's main topic Vybz Kartel has had enough unsolicited advice since his release from prison last month. Taking to his…
Shyne Offers Advice To Vybz Kartel: “Move With Humility, Strategy And Purpose”
Belizean rapper-turned-politician Shyne, known for his storied days with Sean 'Puffy' Combs' Bad Boy Records, just finished a whirlwind visit…
Retired Windies Cricketer Marlon ‘Icon’ Samuels advised Vybz Kartel: “Lets Leave Jamaica, Go See Some Doctor”
Retired West Indies all-rounder turned Dancehall artist Marlon "Icon" Samuels revealed that he had suggested to Vybz Kartel that they…
Shawn Storm Says Portmore Empire Reunion Isn’t In His Hands
While some fans are clamouring for a Portmore Empire reunion at Vybz Kartel’s post-prison concert in December, loyalist Shawn Storm…
Vybz Kartel To Headline First Post-Prison Concert On December 31
Downsound executive Skatta Burrell has indicated that Vybz Kartel’s first concert since his release from prison will take place on…
Popcaan Picks Up Eighth Silver Certification In The UK
Dancehall star Popcaan has earned his eighth silver certification in the United Kingdom with Can't Hold We Down, a 2019…
Sean Paul’s ‘The Trinity’ Album Certified Platinum In The UK
Sean Paul's 2005 album, The Trinity, is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Firday (August 16), marking the sales and…
Sean Paul Finally Releases A Track On Dave Kelly’s ‘Showtime’ Riddim After 27 Years
After 27 years, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has finally had the chance to record on Dave Kelly’s iconic Showtime riddim - a juggling riddim he has long wished to voice,…
Buju Banton Describes Streaming Pay As “Modern-Day Robbery”
Buju Banton has once again lamented losing the sense of ownership that he used to feel when in possession of vinyl records, which he says offer a more immersive experience…
Queen Of Dancehall Spice Dismisses Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats
Queen of Dancehall Spice has pushed back against Buju Banton's claim that Afrobeats is “f-ckery.” The comment, made by Banton during his appearance on Revolt TV’s Drink Champs, sparked backlash,…
Ras-I Remains Connected To The Root Of Reggae As He Completes New Album
As Reggae artist Ras-I continues work on his third studio album, he says his steady success is attributed to sticking to the root of the genre. “Mi always a water…
Buju Banton Says Original Ganja Farmers Outshine Cannabis Dispensaries: “The Herb For Profit Don’t Inspire”
Buju Banton has expressed his preference for smoking ganja cultivated by traditional farmers over dispensary cannabis, as he believes commercially-grown marijuana lacks the ability to provide inspiration to users, unlike…
Interview: Shaggy Says He Plans To Make Music For Years To Come
Despite decades in the industry, Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy remains unsure if he’s reached his full potential. Much like his compatriot Sean Paul, he plans to continue making music for…
Dancehall Fans Say Vybz Kartel’s December ‘Freedom Concert’ Will Derail Sting
Supreme Promotions' Isiah and Tahheer Laing's assertions that Sting will be unaffected by Vybz Kartel's upcoming December concert has been widely mocked by Dancehall fans Many claim both men are…
