Emotions Run High For Ricky Trooper In New York
There was an overflow of emotions in New York at the Celebration of Life for Ricky Trooper’s daughter Brianna McKoy on Saturday, May 13.
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The Skatalites’ Saxophonist Lester Sterling Dead At 87
Tributes have been pouring in from far-flung corners of the earth, following the passing of alto saxophonist Lester Sterling, the last of three horns-men from the iconic Skatalites, the band which has the distinction of backing The Wailers’ first hit song Simmer Down.
Former Pandora Curator Diego Herrera Appointed Director Of Business Development For Ineffable Records
Following a near decade-long stint at Pandora as its Reggae and Caribbean music curator, Diego Herrera will continue to move the region’s music forward as the newly appointed Director of Business Development for Ineffable Records – the label division of Ineffable Music Group.
Calton Coffie, Former Inner Circle Lead Singer Of ‘Sweat’, ‘Bad Boys’ Fame, Dead At 68
Calton Coffie, the former lead singer of Inner Circle’s biggest hits, has passed away at the age of 68.
Joe Budden Says Tory Lanez Should Get Vybz Kartel’s ‘Jail Studio’ Formula
Following last week’s rejection of a new trial for rapper Tory Lanez by a Californian judge, podcaster Joe Budden is suggesting that the Say It singer model Vybz Kartel’s system of releasing music while behind bars.
Etana Says She’s Working On Final Album
Reggae singer Etana has announced that she’s working on the final album of her music career.
No More Obeah Songs For Valiant: “Went Corporate, No Need To,” Singer Says
Siance singer Valiant says he will no longer release songs that promote the practice of witchcraft, especially since he has gone “corporate”.
Could Kemar Highcon Face Deportation If Convicted Of Grand Theft Auto Felony?
Dancehall artist Kemar ‘Sauceboss’ Highcon is facing the possibility of a five years in prison for a third-degree charge of grand theft auto.
Beenie Man Says Spice, D’Angel Collab Would Have Been A Hit If They Had Ended Beef Earlier
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man says that if Spice and his ex-wife D’Angel had set aside their differences earlier, then their No Worries collab would have been a hit.
Mad Daag6 Killed In Triple Murder Incident In St. James
Upcoming Dancehall artist Mad Daag6, a member of the 6ixx clan, was one of three men whose bullet-riddled bodies were found by residents a few days ago in Mount Zion, St.
Another Dance Xpressionz Member Calls It Quits
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 Sponge Music Talks ‘Forgiven’ Riddim
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.
I Wayne, Agent Sasco, Queen Ifrica, Sister Carol For First-Ever Ital Food Festival
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.
UB40’s ‘Homely Girl’ And ‘Cherry Oh Baby’ Certified Silver In The UK
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 ‘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.
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.