Masicka Confirms Signing To Def Jam
Masicka has officially announced his signing to Def Jam Recordings, with Pieces featuring Jahshii as his first release under the newly minted deal.
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Brick & Lace’s Nyla Asks Why ‘Love Is Wicked’ Is Trending On TikTok, But Never Played On US Radio
Nyla Thorbourne, one-half of the duo Brick & Lace, was a mixture of confused and peeved in an Instagram reel, where she asked why Love Is Wicked wasn’t getting airplay on American radio stations, despite the fact that the 2007 single has been trending on TikTok.
Kyng Tavii Says Lexi D Bess’ Death Affected Roll-Out Of His TV Show
Popular comedian and recording artist Kyng Tavii says the death of his peer Lexi D Bess has affected the rollout of his TV show Kyng Tavii Presents C!ancussion.
King Jammy Calls On “Original” Dancehall, Reggae Producers To Guide Young Artists
Veteran music producer Lloyd “King Jammy” James has called on Jamaica’s more seasoned Reggae/Dancehall music producers to mentor and sharpen the skills of upcoming artists once they realize they have great potential.
Bounty Killer Relives 2002 Super Bowl Performance With No Doubt
Bounty Killer has claimed that his collaborative song Hey Baby with No Doubt was the most successful single involving Jamaicans, over the last 20 years.
Shaggy, Babsy Grange Offer Advice To Jamaican Artists Who’ve Been Denied US Visas
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia “Babsy” Grange says Jamaican artists who are unable to obtain US visas, should look elsewhere, particularly the African continent to spread their musical wings.
Chance The Rapper Wants You To Put Him On To Your Favorite Jamaican Songs
Chance The Rapper wants fans worldwide to put him on to songs from their favorite Jamaican artists.
Kranium Thrills On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ — Watch
Dancehall artist Kranium was a featured guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show on NBC on Friday (February 10).
Shaggy, Marcia Griffiths Remix ‘Electric Boogie’ For Jeep’s 2023 Super Bowl Ad — Watch
Shaggy’s back at the Super Bowl! The It Wasn’t Me singer’s voice is again part of a major commercial aired to millions of viewers during the national sporting event.
Usain Bolt Thanks Fans After Receiving Billboard Plaque
Sprint legend-turned-music producer Usain Bolt was in a mood of gratitude on Saturday after receiving a Billboard plaque for his Country Yutes album, which peaked at No.
Skillibeng Claps Back At Gage With His Streaming Numbers
Dancehall deejay Gage got quite the clap back after cheekily asking Skillibeng why he hasn’t produced any hit songs of late.
Beenie Man Weighs In On Bounty Killer, Mr. Vegas’ Feud
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man has weighed in on the ongoing and deep-rooted feud between Bounty Killer and Mr. Vegas, which seems to have peaked for yet another round.
Beenie Man Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Music If He Felt The New Generation Could Manage
The three-decade relevance of Dancehall giants Beenie Man and Bounty Killer is as awe-inspiring for some as it is superfluous for others.
Skillibeng Cancels ‘Under The Influence Tour’ With Chris Brown
Whap Whap deejay Skillibeng will no longer be part of the European leg of Chris Brown’s ‘Under The Influence’ tour, which is slated to kick off on Sunday, 12 February at Dublin’s 3Arena, before snaking through France, Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium.
Masicka Signs With Def Jam
Dancehall star Masicka has all but confirmed his new relationship with American label Def Jam Recordings, under which he’s released his latest single Pieces featuring Jahshii.
Seanizzle Says Jamaican Trap In Retrograde, Dancehall On Its Way Back
According to Rum and Red Bull producer Seanizzle, Dancehall is emerging out of the commercial slump that gave rise to the local dominance of Jamaican Trap, which, after close to a decade, appears to now be in retrograde.
Vybz Kartel Earns First Silver Certification In The UK With ‘Fever’
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s 2016 hit Fever was certified Silver in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
Koffee’s ‘Toast’ Goes Platinum In The UK
Toast, the breakthrough single from Jamaican Reggae singer Koffee, was certified Platinum in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
Blacka’s ‘Little Dancas’ For Reggae Month Showcase And Fundraiser
International dance choreographer Blacka Di Danca views dance as a tool for social transformation, the philosophy behind his Little Danca program which will host its debut reggae month showcase on February 11 at Pon Top Grill, 29 Westminster Road, Kingston.
Popcaan Eyes Next Album, “ASAP!”
While Dancehall artist Popcaan is still promoting his fifth studio album Great Is He (GIHE), he’s already thinking about his next studio project.