Wayne Wonder Endorses Vybz Kartel’s Message To Youths To Avoid Crime
Dancehall singer Wayne Wonder is urging young people to learn from Vybz Kartel’s experience and avoid a similar path.
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Vybz Kartel Says Prison Is “Hell”
As he made his exit from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel sounded a warning for young, wayward youths.
Former Portmore Empire Artists React To Vybz Kartel’s Prison Release
Several members of Vybz Kartel’s once-formidable Gaza/Portmore Empire are among those airing their thoughts on his release from a Kingston prison on Wednesday.
Cash Pot Result Was ‘Lizard’ Following Vybz Kartel’s Release
It’s a running joke that Jamaica isn’t a real place, and that manifested in the strangest way about three hours after Vybz Kartel was released from prison on Wednesday.
The Serendipity Of Vybz Kartel Being Freed On The Eve Of Emancipation Day
At the stroke of midnight on August 1, 1838, Reverend William Knibb declared “The negro is free” upon the full freedom of slaves in Jamaica.
Sheba Says She’s Open To Celebration For Vybz Kartel Following His Release
Former Portmore Empire member Sheba says she is open to participating in a welcome home celebration for Vybz Kartel following his release from prison this afternoon.
Ishawna Wants To Collaborate With The City Girls’ JT
By her own admission, Ishawna doesn’t keep abreast of every new artist that hits the scene, but the City Girls’ JT has caught her attention.
Shenseea Calls On Kamala Harris To Help More Jamaicans Get US Visas
Good Comfort singer Shenseea is calling on Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris to help facilitate a higher visa success rate among Jamaicans since she is of the same descent.
Vybz Kartel, Fiancé Sidem Celebrate His Release In Limo Ride From Prison
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his fiancé Sidem Oztürk were greeted by dozens of fans upon his release from prison on Wednesday.
Vybz Kartel, Co-Accused Freed, Will Not Face Retrial
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John will not face a new trial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, the Court Of Appeal has ruled in a unanimous decision.
Spice Pulls Receipts On Mr. Vegas Embracing Queer Fans, Calls Him A Hypocrite
Dancehall artist Spice says Mr. Vegas is a hypocrite for blasting her embrace of queer fans when he has done so in the past.
Anthony B Reveals Near-Death Ordeal That Caused Reggae Sumfest Cancellation
Reggae artist Anthony B has revealed that he underwent emergency surgery after experiencing severe abdominal pain while rehearsing for his Reggae Sumfest appearance earlier this month.
Mr. Vegas Says Queer Community Shouldn’t “Violate” Dancehall Spaces
As dancehall scholars tell it, the genre is governed by certain rules and modes of performance, and singjay Mr.
Busy Signal Explains Why He Skips Reggae Sumfest
Turf President Busy Signal has revealed his reasons for no longer performing at Reggae Sumfest, despite multiple invitations to do so by Downsound CEO Joe Bogdanovich.
Mr. Vegas: “Spice Totally Destroyed The Fabric Of Dancehall”
Long story short, Mr. Vegas regards Spice as Dancehall’s biggest detriment. The singjay has never shied away from criticizing the Jim Screechie artist, this time blasting her for entertaining a flamboyant “bestie” during her recent Unruly Fest performance in the UK.
Dancehall Family Tree’s ‘Looney Tunes’ Dance Featured In Olympic Opening Ceremony Choreography
Many Jamaicans may have missed it, but French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura not only performed with the orchestra of the French Republican Guard at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony but also incorporated the Jamaican “Looney Tunes” dancehall move created by the Dancehall Family Tree (DFT) group into her set.
Wyclef Jean Bringing “Travis Scott Reggae” To Upcoming Reggae Album
Wyclef Jean’s upcoming Reggae album, titled One Night In Kingston, promises a unique fusion of traditional roots Reggae and modern elements, which the Haitian rapper calls “Travis Scott Reggae.”
Queen Ifrica Takes Aim At US Sprinter Noah Lyles: “That Little Demon Bwoy From America”
Queen Ifrica has joined the throngs of Jamaicans rebuking World 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles, and accusing him of taking advantage of his relationship with Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield to solicit inside information about the Jamaican Olympic team.
Anthony Malvo Says Artists Must Prioritize Self-Care To Preserve Vocal Abilities And Health
Veteran dancehall singer Anthony Malvo says artists must prioritize self-care, in order to maintain their vocal abilities and overall health.
Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Certified Gold In Canada
So Mi Like It, the 2014 track by Queen of Dancehall Spice, is now certified Gold in Canada.