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 the villainous character from the cartoon series The Smurfs.
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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 affirmed that she is committed to uniting all Maroons.
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 celebrated figures, has announced his “Reggae My Life Is” world tour for 2025, which will feature some of the biggest names in Reggae and Dancehall music.
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 Red.
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.
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 in common: “Where is Koffee?”
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 freeing Africa!
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.
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 Saturday night.
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.
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 the island’s artists.
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 resolve the issue and secure his entry into the country.
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 Hospital days before his scheduled performance at Reggae Sumfest.
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 face no obstacles when travelling abroad.
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, titled Boom.
Shawn Storm Says Girlfriend Ditched Him After He Was Imprisoned
Dancehall artist Shawn Storm is often hailed for his loyalty, but not everyone in his circle reciprocates that trait.
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man To Get ‘Order Of Distinction,’ Jamaica’s 6th-Highest National Honour
Dancehall stars Bounty Killer and Beenie Man will be bestowed with Jamaica’s sixth-highest national honour, the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) come National Heroes Day (October 21).
Spice Says Mr. Vegas Is Jealous That She Has More Musical Accolades Than Him
Queen of Dancehall Spice has responded to several criticisms hurled at her by Mr. Vegas regarding the trajectory of her career and her marketing strategies.
Rygin King’s Attorney Says He’s “Confident” New York Gun Charges Will Be Dismissed
Attorney-at-law Marc B. Laykind, the lawyer representing Dancehall artist known as Rygin King, is confident that the criminal gun possession charges will be dismissed soon.