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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Police Raid Aidonia’s House, One Man Detained
Police detained one man during a snap raid at the upper St Andrew residence of dancehall entertainer Aidonia, whose given…
Richie Flo Drops Soul-Stirring Love Letter To “Reggae (Do What We Want)”
Jamaican-Canadian reggae artist Richie Flo has released his latest single “Reggae (Do What We Want)”. The track is a heartfelt…
Teenage Engineering Brings EP-40 DrumMachine/Sequencer Launch To Jamaica
Teenage Engineering, the Swedish design and technology collective renowned for redefining the boundaries of music gear, is set to launch…
Melodii Makes His Mark Through Music
Recording artiste Melodii is making rounds in the musical arena because of his soulful voice, and relatable lyrics. The latest…
Rebel Salute’s US Debut Postponed Due To “Severe Thunderstorms”
Rebel Salute’s inaugural US staging has been postponed. The organizers issued a statement via Instagram announcing that the event, originally…
Queen Ifrica Withdraws From Rebel Salute Over ‘Contractual Dispute’
Reggae-dancehall firebrand Queen Ifrica has withdrawn her services over a reported contractual dispute regarding her performance at the Rebel Salute…
Sean Kingston, Mother Ordered To Pay US$38,500 In Restitution In Wire Fraud Case
US Rapper Sean Kingston, and his mother, Janice Turner, have been ordered to pay $38,500 USD in restitution as part…
Capleton To Headline ‘Legends Are Forever’ In Clarendon
Donovan 'Conscious' Anderson, one of the founding members of well-known record label and production house, Kings of Kings, believes that…
Kranium Dumps Caribbean Music Awards Trophy In The Trash, Organizers Admit ‘Human Error’ Caused Mix-Up
Dancehall artist Kranium threw his Caribbean Music Awards trophy in the trash after claiming organizers stripped him of his award for "R&B Dancehall Artiste of the Year" and gave it…
Una Morgan Returns To Morgan Heritage After Long Hiatus
After nearly a decade away from the stage, Una Morgan has officially rejoined the Grammy Award-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage. The singer, affectionately known as the “Empress” of the group,…
Allan ‘Skill’ Cole, Football Legend And Bob Marley’s Former Manager, Dead At 74
The mercurial Allan 'Skill' Cole, former Santos and Jamaica football star and manager of reggae superstar Bob Marley, passed away on Tuesday evening at age 74. His daughter, Debbie Cole,…
Guyana Cops Arrest One Suspect In Shooting Of Lola Doll
Guyana sleuths have arrested one person in connection with the shooting of entertainment and social media personality Lolita Callendar, popularly known as “Lola Doll”, late Saturday. The police confirmed the…
Ministry Of Culture Plans Move To Access Unclaimed Royalty Funds Of Deceased Artists
The Ministry of Culture in Jamaica is addressing posthumous royalties for deceased artists by collaborating with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell to research and identify unclaimed funds held by major…
Jah Mission Africa Tour Gaining Momentum On Continent, Says DJ
DJ Ras Tariq, a well-known selector from Amsterdam, is excited about the cultural possibilities of the 'Jah Mission Africa Tour' which kicked off in The Gambia, West-Africa. "We have been…
Buju Banton, Mavado Appear To Endorse The PNP Ahead Of Wednesday’s General Election
Reggae superstar Buju Banton provoked a firestorm of criticism on social media after he appeared to endorse the opposition party, the People’s National Party (PNP), ahead of Wednesday’s General Election…
Capleton Talks New Album ‘Heights Of Fire’
Rastafarian firebrand star Capleton is excited about the release of his upcoming album, Heights of Fire, an album title that he says is synonymous with his "relentless, fiery spirit". "This…
