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.
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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.
DHQ Carlene Smith Hosting Fundraiser For Sister Pinky’s Cancer Fight
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith is rallying financial support for her sister Pinky, who is battling stage four breast cancer in the lymph nodes.
Bounty Killer, Sizzla Upbeat About ‘Brighter Shade’ Collab: “How Dem Fi Fight Reggae Music?”
Dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killer and Sizzla are now in promotional mode for the official release of their collaborative track, titled How Dem Fi Fight Reggae Music, on Breadback Productions’ Brighter Shade riddim.
Marlon Wayans: ‘I Heard Shabba Ranks Was Looking For Me After This Sketch’
Comedian Marlon Wayans took his Instagram followers down memory lane on Sunday, (January 29) when he shared an old In Living Color sketch he did in 1992, which parodied Shabba Ranks‘ 1991 hit, Mr.
No More ‘Bruk Days’ For Valiant: Artist Dominates January With Nine Songs In The Top 10
January 2023 is ending on a high for Dancehall’s new favorite Valiant, who has a total of nine out of ten songs on YouTube’s Music Charts for Jamaica.
Shenseea Hopes To Work With Kanye West Again: “Such A Mastermind And Inspiration”
Jamaican singer Shenseea says it was a pleasure working with embattled rapper/fashion mogul Kanye West. During a Twitter Q&A on Sunday, the Blessed singer, 26, said she hopes to collaborate with the Ni**as In Paris rapper again soon.
Irie FM 2023 Music Awards Set For March 1
Reggae radio Irie FM has announced that the nomination process for its 2023 Music Awards is currently underway.
Two Concerts Set To Honour Dennis Brown In February
Reggae crooners Chris Martin and George Nooks are among those slated to honour reggae’s ‘Crown Prince,’ Dennis Brown, at a tribute concert on February 1 organised by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA).
Danny Browne Raises Concern About Some New Jamaican Artists, Producers Failing To Register Their Copyrights
Former Main Street Records producer Haldane “Danny” Browne has lamented the fact that there are recording artists and producers in Jamaica, who are in a precarious position, as they have not registered their ownership of their copyrighted music.