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Buju Banton Says He Initially Hated The Nickname “Gargamel”
Buju Banton has revealed that his compatriots Wayne Wonder and Frankie Sly bestowed upon him the moniker "Gargamel," inspired by…
Ifrica Crowned Queen Of Trelawny Town Maroons As 1739 Maroon Treaty Location Remains In Question
Queen Ifrica has described her recent coronation as Queen of the Trelawny Town Maroons as an immense responsibility, and has…
Copeland Forbes Announces ‘Reggae My Life Is’ Tour Featuring Genre’s Biggest Names
Iconic artist manager Copeland Forbes, known for his work with Peter Tosh and managing tours for some of Reggae's most…
Exclusive: Drake Released New Song ‘Blue Green Red’ Without Clearance, Says Jamaican Producer Clevie Browne
Canadian rapper Drake could face a second lawsuit from Jamaican producer Cleveland 'Clevie' Browne over his latest track, Blue Green…
Buju Banton Concerts In Five U.S. Cities Rescheduled, But Not Cancelled
News emerged over the weekend that several shows on Buju Banton’s Overcomer Tour have been rescheduled. The Til Shiloh singer…
Bob Marley, Skillibeng Featured On Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist
As has become tradition, former US President Barack Obama has shared another summer playlist, showcasing his diverse taste in music.…
Koffee Says She’s Releasing A New Album In Early 2025
At some point over the last year or so, Reggae lovers around the world—especially in Jamaica—might have had one question…
Buju Banton Labels Afrobeats “F-ckery,” Echoes Burna Boy, Foota Hype’s Critique
"They connected with everyone else except us. But when we look at what they are doing, their music is not…
Blvk H3ro Says Vybz Kartel Is A “Superhero” For Waterford Residents
Reggae artist Blvk H3ro says Vybz Kartel is a role model for him, and other youngsters who grew up in Waterford, Portmore. Kartel was released from prison on July 31,…
Bounty Killer Calls For Peace In Trinidad
Bounty Killer called for an end to escalating violence in Trinidad whilst in the midst of his electrifying performance at the Magnum Tonic Wine Xplosion SummerStageTT concert event, held last…
Ini Kamoze’s ‘Here Comes The Hotstepper’ Now Certified Double Platinum In The US
Ini Kamoze's iconic Here Comes The Hotstepper celebrates its 30th anniversary this month with a double platinum certification in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced…
Buju Banton Blasts Reggaetón Over Alleged Theft: “These Guys Have Been Biting This Sh*t”
Reggae and Dancehall superstar Buju Banton recently shared his unfiltered views on Reggaetón, accusing professionals in the genre of profiting from Jamaican musical heritage without proper acknowledgment or collaboration with…
Bounty Killer Thanks PM Holness For Intervening After He Was Refused Entry Into Trinidad
Bounty Killer says he was delayed for nine hours upon his arrival at Trinidad and Tobago's Piarco Airport yesterday and is thanking Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness for intervening to…
Anthony B Reveals How He Nearly Died After Eating ‘Fish Tea’
Anthony B has revealed that it was a fish bone that had punctured his intestines in July, resulting in him undergoing emergency surgery at the University of the West Indies…
Spragga Benz Calls For Unrestricted Travel For Bounty Killer And Beenie Man
Dancehall deejay Spragga Benz declared Bounty Killer and Beenie Man Accompong Maroons on Wednesday and simultaneously urged the Canadian, British, and US embassies and the European Union to ensure they…
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,…
