Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Gold In The 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.
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Reggae, Pleasure, And Queerness Collide In Janelle Monáe’s Jaw-Dropping Video For ‘Lipstick Lover’: Watch
Janelle Monáe’s newly released Reggae single Lipstick Lover continues the American star’s love affair with Jamaican music, culture, and food.
Kemar Highcon Kept Woman’s BMW After She Told Him She’d Report It Stolen, Police Report Reveals
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.
Producer Krush Flo Celebrates Success With Rajah Wild’s ‘El Fuego’
Music producer Krush Flo has scored a surprise early summer hit with hot newcomer Rajah Wild.
Stonebwoy’s Def Jam Debut ‘5th Dimension’ Enters Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
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.
T.O.K.’s Craigy T Says He Stands Behind ‘Chi Chi Man’ Song
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: “If You Have A Problem With My Blessed Body Talk To God About It”
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.
Shelly-ann Fraser-Pryce Brings Glory To Waterhouse
The community of Waterhouse, the birthplace of Digital Dancehall, has yet another monumental feat to celebrate.
Bounty Killer Reaffirms That Getting An IRAWMA Award Is Better Than A Grammy
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.
Spice, D’Angel Settle Four-Year Feud On The IRAWMA Red Carpet
Members of the Dancehall fraternity are celebrating Spice and D’Angel’s burying of the hatchet over the weekend at the IRAWMA awards.
Spice, Vybz Kartel’s ‘Conjugal Visit’ Hits 100 Million Views On YouTube
Conjugal Visit, the 2014 hit song by Dancehall stars Spice and Vybz Kartel, surpassed 100 million views on YouTube on Monday (May 8).
Chris Blackwell To Receive Prestigious 2023 Polar Music Prize
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.
Kemar Highcon Arrested For Grand Theft Auto In Florida
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.
T.O.K. Burns “Offensive” ‘Chi Chi Man’ Song From Catalog, Live Performances
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.
Spice Receives ‘The Key To The Region’ In Florida
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.
Shaggy Reflects Ahead Of Performance For US Marines
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.
LA Lewis Locked Up For Brazen Breach Of Toll Barrier
Jamaican social media personality and entertainer, LA Lewis, has been locked up after the Jamaica Constabulary Force was alerted to a self-implicating video, in which Lewis breached a toll barrier at the St.
Spice Invites Artists To Be Part Of Her Second All-Female Riddim
Queen of Dancehall Spice is inviting her interested female artists to be part of a forthcoming riddim that she’s producing.
Nyla From Brick & Lace Says She’s No One-Hit Wonder
Nyla Thorbourne, one-half of the duo Brick & Lace, says she’s not a “one-hit wonder.” The 39-year-old took a minute to address the matter in an Instagram reel on Wednesday (May 3), where she noted that she took offense after being placed in that category by a popular blog.
Jamaican DJ Kool Herc Will Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
DJ Kool Herc, the Jamaican who has the distinction of being the Father and founder of Hip-Hop, will be officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year, and honored with the Musical Influence Award.