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Another prominent member of Dance Xpressionz, Shanice Caterpillar, has left the group. Dancer Shanice Caterpillar Her exit bears a similar story as foundation Xpressionz member Stacy, as well as Sashi and Special Black, all of whom announced their departure from the entity in March.
Producer Charles ‘Sponge Music’ Williston says he was intentional in choosing the crop of artists to be part of his most recent project—the Forgiven riddim.
Sister Carol, I Wayne, Agent Sasco, Queen Ifrica, Jah Mason, Natural Black, and Warrior King are set to headline the first-ever staging of Ital Food Fest, a one-day celebration of Ital cuisine, showcasing Jamaica and Rastafari’s role, as pioneers of what has now become the global plant-based movement.
Homely Girl and Cherry Oh Baby, hit cover songs recorded by the British Reggae band UB40, are now certified Silver in the United Kingdom (UK).
Inner Circle’s hit song Sweat (A La La La La Long) is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom (UK), over 30 years after its release.
Janelle Monáe’s newly released Reggae single Lipstick Lover continues the American star’s love affair with Jamaican music, culture, and food.
Jamaican entertainer Kemar Highcon admitted to retaining possession of a woman’s red two-door BMW after she warned him that it would be reported stolen, a police booking report of his arrest has revealed.
Music producer Krush Flo has scored a surprise early summer hit with hot newcomer Rajah Wild.
Ghanaian singer Stonebwoy’s 5th Dimension album has debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, a weekly listing that ranks the most popular Reggae albums in the United States based on sales and streaming.
In the wake of Roshaun ‘Bay C’ Clarke of Dancehall quartet T.O.K.’s statement that the group had “made a decision to not perform” their Chi Chi Man hit song, in order not to “offend” any of their fans,” one member of the group has seemingly distanced himself from that announcement.
Minister Marion Hall set aside the Holy Bible during her Sunday sermon to blast her detractors, whom she says have been criticizing her attire, especially clothes that show off ample bosom.
The community of Waterhouse, the birthplace of Digital Dancehall, has yet another monumental feat to celebrate.
Bounty Killer says his IRAWMA Award for “Outstanding contribution to the Jamaican music industry for over 30 years”, to him is better than the much-sought-after American Grammy Award.
Members of the Dancehall fraternity are celebrating Spice and D’Angel’s burying of the hatchet over the weekend at the IRAWMA awards.
Conjugal Visit, the 2014 hit song by Dancehall stars Spice and Vybz Kartel, surpassed 100 million views on YouTube on Monday (May 8).
Former Island Records boss Chris Blackwell is among three recipients of the 2023 Polar Music Prize, an award deemed one of the most prestigious and unique music prizes in the world.
Dancehall artist Kemar Highcon, whose real name is Kemar Woodfine, was arrested in Florida on Friday (May 5) and slapped with a grand theft auto charge in the third degree.
Dancehall group T.O.K. has announced that Chi Chi Man – arguably its most popular song and for some, a Dancehall anthem – will be expunged from its performances moving forward.
Dancehall artist Spice was officially bestowed with “The Key To The Region” of Florida during a grand ceremony at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North on Friday.
It was a full circle moment for Dancehall megastar Shaggy, who was captured in a reflective mood while waiting to perform for Marines at Fort Sill – a US Army post in Oklahoma.