Suspect In The Murder Of Ricky Trooper’s Daughter Captured In Ohio
Derrick Francis, the main suspect in the death of Brianna Destiny McKoy, the 23-year-old daughter of veteran selector Ricky Trooper, has been captured by the police.
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Chance The Rapper, Omarion, Winnie Harlow, And More Celebs Turn Up For Jamaica Carnival 2023
A score of local and foreign celebs were spotted in their feathers, glitz, and barely-there costumes for Jamaica Carnival 2023.
Watch: Bob Marley And The Wailers ‘Skanking In Boston’ In Never-Before-Seen Footage From 1978
New footage of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Easy Skanking In Boston 78 – an extended live performance at the Boston Music Hall – has surfaced, offering fans a never-before-seen perspective of what became the band’s fifth live album.
Gyptian Explains Why A Collaboration With Beres Hammond Will “Never Happen”
Gyptian hasn’t had many collaborations since he rose to prominence with the 2005 hit Serious Times. While he is open to working with any peer, he’s confident that a collaboration with his senior, Beres Hammond, will never happen.
Minister Marion Hall Opens Up About Finances Since Preaching: “Times Are Hard”
Since establishing her Holy Ghost Pentecostal church in 2020, Minister Marion Hall has held online sermons and prayer sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Shenseea Brings Out Coi Leray, Tokischa During Coachella Performance
Jamaican singer Shenseea finally made her debut on Saturday (April 15) at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California with her resident disc jockey, DJ Black Boi, a small troop of backup dancers, and a few surprise guests along the way.
Kanye West’s ‘Mercy,’ Which Has One Of The Best Dancehall Intros Of All Time, Certified 7X Platinum In The US
Super Beagle’s 1986 track Dust a Sound Boy and Reggie Stepper’s 1991 track Cu-Oonuh were heavily sampled in Mercy, a 2012 hit by Kanye West and his GOOD Music-affiliated rappers who spat verses about their life and careers under Hip-Hop’s “champion sound.”
Vybz Kartel’s Son Likkle Addi Apologises For Aggressive Tirade, Says He’s Being Targeted
Dancehall artist Likkle Addi believes he’s being targeted following an alleged dust-up with security personnel in Ocho Rios, St.
Jamaican Actor Winston Bell Dead At 62
Actor-comedian Winston ‘Bello’ Bell, best known for being one half of gifted comedic duo Bello and Blakka, died on Saturday after experiencing medical complications associated with neuropathy.
Spice Honored With ‘Impact Artist Of The Year Award’
Dancehall Queen Spice, during her recent show at New York’s Amazura night club, revealed to the sold-out venue that she had been honored with an ‘Impact Artist of the Year award’ from Yvette D.
Bounty Killer Hails Sizzla, DJ Khaled: “Brotherhood And Friendship, They Don’t Make Like That Anymore”
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer recently took a moment to salute his two friends, Sizzla Kalonji and Palestinian-American producer DJ Khaled.
Shenseea Says Valiant Is “Naturally Talented” And Doesn’t Need Auto Tune
Shenseea says she’s fond of fast-rising Dancehall star Valiant, praising him as one of the most talented new artists on the scene.
Sean Paul And Beyoncé’s ‘Baby Boy’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Sean Paul and Beyoncé’s Baby Boy is now certified platinum in the United Kingdom, almost 20 years after its release.
Ziggy Marley And Family Lead Initiative To Build, Furnish Home For Single Mother Of Two
A single mother and her two children will be sleeping much better thanks to the efforts of the Ziggy Marley family, his U.R.G.E
Charlamagne tha God Points To Snow’s ‘Informer’: “This Is What The Game Is Missing”
Charlamagne tha God, leading man for Power 105’s The Breakfast Club, recently suggested that music is missing a certain ‘vibe’ and songs like Snow’s Platinum-certified hit Informer are what’s needed to restore the “feeling.”
Popcaan’s ‘Great Is He’ Re-Enters Billboard Reggae Chart After Release Of Deluxe Edition
Popcaan’s fifth album Great Is He has re-entered the Billboard Reggae Albums chart dated April 15 at No. 8, after the release of a deluxe edition on March 31.
Minister Marion Hall Plans To Give Away 2000 Bibles At Reggae Sumfest
She made history in 2015 by becoming the first female artist to close Reggae Sumfest. This year, Minister Marion Hall will again do the unprecedented, giving away thousands of Bibles at the festival on July 22.
Horace Andy Slams Late Producer, Trojan Records For “40 Years Of Unpaid Royalties” In Award Acceptance Speech
Just before he belted out his hit song Skylarking, veteran Reggae singer Horace Andy took the opportunity to vent during the JaRIA Awards Ceremony in Kingston on Easter Monday, where he was presented with the Icon Award.
Shenseea Says Her Cultural ‘Authenticity’ Sets Her Apart From Other Int’l Artists
Shenseea credits her authenticity for setting her apart from other international artists. “I think I set myself apart by simply being authentic to my culture on the international scene, which may include me doing unique or traditional cuisines too in the kitchen along with my attitude and vibe I bring plus the way I look/dress,” the Jamaican singer told Galore Magazine in a new cover story.
Rick Ross Enjoyed His Time In Jamaica
As expected, American rapper Rick Ross wrapped up an impressive set at Sandz Caribbean Music Festival on Sunday (April 9) at Plantation Cove in St Ann.