Bounty Killer, Mr. Vegas Trade Diss Tracks In Their Ongoing Feud
Veterans Bounty Killer and Mr. Vegas have turned their ongoing beef into a lyrical one, with each Dancehall artist dishing out diss tracks against the other over the last two weeks.
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‘Dunce Culture Started In The Classroom, Not Music’ – Grounation Tackles ‘Fully Dunce’ Trend And More
The “fully dunce” slang has been problematic since it gained popularity on social media in 2018, manifesting itself in trending songs like Valiant’s Dunce Cheque to the critique of information minister Robert Morgan late last year.
Skatta Burrell “Saddened” That Jamaican Trap Songs Won’t Stand The Test Of Time
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell has weighed in once more, on the issue of artists and producers creating “highly disposable” music, using Trap beats that all sound alike and are forgotten within months, instead of adding their own creative flair.
Dexta Daps To Kick Off ‘TRILOGY’ Tour In The UK In March
Dancehall artist Dexta Daps will be returning to the United Kingdom in March to kick off his TRILOGY tour.
Bounty Killer Hails Producer Mikey Bennett: “National Treasure In Dancehall And Reggae”
Bounty Killer has hailed iconic producer and songwriter Mikey Bennett, as a “national treasure in Dancehall and Reggae”.
Popcaan’s ‘Great Is He’ Debuts On Two Billboard Album Charts
Popcaan‘s fifth studio album Great Is He has debuted on two Billboard album charts. Billboard revealed on Tuesday (February 7) that the album opened at No.
Koffee Looking Forward To Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
Jamaican singer Koffee is looking forward to Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII halftime performance, like the rest of the Bajan artist’s fans across the world.
Popcaan’s ‘Great Is He’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Popcaan‘s latest album Great Is He has landed at No. 3 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, lower than the opening week debuts of his previous four studio albums.
Toronto Mayor Proclaims February 6 ‘Bob Marley Day’
As the world marks the 78th birthday of the King of Reggae, February 6 has officially been proclaimed as Bob Marley Day in Toronto, Canada.
Toots’ “54-46”, Jesse Royal, No-Madzz In Levi’s ‘Greatest Story Ever Worn’ Ad Campaign
Toots Hibbert’s mega-hit song 54-46 Was My Number, which he wrote while imprisoned in Jamaica, has been featured in Levi’s ‘Greatest Story Ever Worn,’ a global ad campaign celebrating the 150th anniversary of the brand’s 501 Jeans.
Kabaka Pyramid Wins ‘Best Reggae Album’ At 2023 Grammy Awards
Reggae star Kabaka Pyramid has won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album with his sophomore album The Kalling.
Shenseea Denies Ripping Off Stephanie Sarley’s Fruit Clips In ‘Foreplay’ Copyright Lawsuit
Shenseea and her label Interscope Records have denied ripping off any intellectual property of US-based artist Stephanie Sarley in the music video for the Jamaican singer’s 2019 song, Foreplay.
Queen Nikki Debuts Podcast With Boyfriend As First Guest
Dancehall artist Queen Nikki launched her podcast on Friday with boo thang producer GoldFinga Tipical, and between him walking off set, her defending searching his phone and him declaring she’s the best he’s ever had, the debut was rather spicy.
Althea & Donna’s ‘Uptown Top Ranking’ Soared To No. 1 In The UK 45 Years Ago
It was 45 years ago that Donna Reid and Althea Forrest’s iconic single Uptown Top Ranking hit number one on the music charts in the United Kingdom.
Shenseea Attends Spotify’s ‘Best New Artist’ Party In LA
Jamaican singer Shenseea was spotted among a score of music’s hottest stars at Spotify’s 2023 Best New Artist Party on Thursday night (February 2).
Dancehall Artist Caano Denies Report That He Kidnapped Canadian Woman
Upcoming Dancehall artist Caano has denied a CVM TV report that he is involved in human trafficking and scamming and that he allegedly held a white Canadian national against her will.
Future Gets Bob Marley Tattoo
American rapper Future has gotten a tattoo of the King of Reggae, Bob Marley on his right leg.
Valiant Says He Just Sings What Dancehall Fans Want To Hear
Dancehall artist Valiant says that the lyrics in the string of hit songs he’s released since October are simply what the masses in the Caribbean want to hear, echoing statements made by his compatriot Skillibeng last year.
I-Octane, Khago Say They Deserve Credit For Breaking Vybz Kartel, Mavado’s Vice Grip On Dancehall
Dancehall stars I-Octane and Khago have asserted that younger artists should show appreciation to them for dismantling what, back then, was the seemingly unbreakable dominance of Mavado and Vybz Kartel in the early to the mid-2010s.
Popcaan, Toni-Ann Singh In The UK For Her Birthday, GIHE Launch Party
Rumored couple Popcaan and Toni-Ann Singh were spotted in the UK this week for the former Miss World’s birthday and the Dancehall star’s Great Is He album launch party.