Shaggy’s ‘Boombastic’ Featured On Netflix’s ‘The Crown’
Boombastic, the hit single by Dancehall superstar Shaggy, was briefly featured in Episode 8 of the latest season of The Crown on Netflix. The
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Vybz Kartel Received Death Threat From Prison Warder, Says Lawyer
Isat Buchanan, the attorney at law representing Vybz Kartel, has confirmed that his client received a death threat from a prison warder, who is an employee of the Department of Correctional Services.
Five Jamaicans Nominated For ‘Best Reggae Album’ At Grammy Awards 2023
Kabaka Pyramid’s The Kalling, Koffee’s Gifted, Protoje’s Third Time’s The Charm, Sean Paul’s Scorcha and Shaggy’s Come Fly Wid Mi are the albums nominated in the Best Reggae Album category at the upcoming 65th Annual Grammy Awards, to be held in 2023.
Vybz Kartel To Release Another EP In December: ‘The Appellant’
Incarcerated Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel says he’ll release another EP next month as the first part of an “Exiled Pharaoh” series.
Western Union Taps Mr. Vegas, DJ Drama For Campaign Celebrating Jamaican Culture In Philadelphia
Financial services company Western Union has recruited Dancehall star Mr. Vegas and Philadelphia’s own DJ Drama for a “first-of-its-kind” campaign that shows appreciation for the Jamaican community, one of the largest Caribbean groups in Philadelphia.
Busy Signal Condemns Violence Against Women
Dancehall artist Busy Signal has condemned violence against women and is set to air his thoughts on the issue in a new track titled A Waste Man Kill Gyal.
Foota Hype Says Gun Amnesty Will Fail, Gov’t Should Instead “Arm All Law Abiding Citizens”
Foota Hype has doubled down on his stance that all upstanding Jamaicans, irrespective of their socio-economic status, ought to be given the opportunity to own licensed firearms, this after Security Minister Dr Horace Chang revealed a few days ago, there had been no submissions since the November 5 gun amnesty.
Move Over, Nick Cannon! Ninjaman, Elephant Man Take Spotlight For Fathering More Than 20 Children
The issue of veteran Jamaican artists having dozens of children with a long list of women took center stage earlier this week, with incarcerated Dancehall superstar Ninjaman and Elephant Man being placed in the spotlight to the amusement of their compatriots.
Skeng The Most Streamed Dancehall Artist In Jamaica For 2022, CertifiedStreams Data Shows
Skeng, Masicka, Squash, Chronic Law, Kraff Gad, Alkaline, Ai Milly, Bayka, Valiant and Intence are the most streamed Dancehall artists in Jamaica for the year 2022, according to data gathered by CertifiedStreams.
The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Praises Jamaica, Reggae: “A Great Adventure”
The Beatles’ Sir Paul McCartney has written glowingly, and at length, about his experiences crate-digging at record shops in Montego Bay, decades ago as he discovered Reggae music, in what he said was “A Great Adventure.”
Burna Boy Seemingly Responds After Stefflon Don Shades Him For Being A ‘Mummy’s Boy’
Stefflon Don released a new banger today dubbed The One about what may be a new love interest, but fans on Twitter seem to think she still hasn’t quite gotten over her 2021 breakup with ex Burna Boy.
Demarco Worried That Dancehall Artists Could Face Violent Attacks Similar To US Rappers
Dancehall star Demarco is ruing the fact that fatal attacks similar to those exacted on several black rappers in the United States could happen in Jamaica if Dancehall artists do not curb the recording of violent songs.
Koffee To Be Featured On Sam Smith’s New Album
Jamaican sensation Koffee is to be featured on English singer Sam Smith’s new album titled Gloria, due out on January 27, 2023.
Wizkid Eyes A Legacy Like Bob Marley
Nigerian Afropop singer Wizkid says his recent viewing of the Bob Marley Musical Get Up, Stand Up has driven home the point to him that, in addition to “managing his ego,” the next phase of his life ought to be focused on creating a legacy similar to that of the late Reggae icon.
MOBO Drops ‘Reggae’ Category For 2022 Awards; Shenseea, Spice, Skillibeng And More Nominated For New Category
The MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin) have dropped the ‘Best Reggae Act’ category in favor of ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ for its 25th anniversary in 2022.
Sean Paul, Gramps Morgan Throw Support Behind Demarco’s No ‘Gun Songs’ Pledge
Grammy Award-winning superstars Sean Paul and Gramps Morgan have thrown their support behind their compatriot Demarco, after the Fallen Soldiers singer declared that he would no longer record violent songs and urged his Dancehall compatriots to do likewise.
Rihanna’s ‘Savage X Fenty’ Dancers Put On Immaculate Display To J Capri Song: Watch
A slew of Savage X Fenty dancers put on an immaculate display to Pull Up To Mi Bumper, a 2013 song by the late Dancehall artist J Capri and Konshens.
Grange To Young Dancehall Artists At Sting Launch: “I Don’t Want To Hear You Continue To Sing About Scamming”
“I just want to say to the young ones that are now in Dancehall, that I want you to be positive in your lyrics; I want you to be respectful of women; I don’t want to hear you continue to sing about scamming, those of you who are doing so.
Valiant Asks Not To Be Judged By His ‘Trappa Gospel’ Songs, ‘Positive’ Songs To Come
Rising Trap singer Valiant has implored members of the media and the general population not to judge his character based on the handful of unwholesome songs he has been putting out, as he has recorded many positive songs and has more to come.
Grange Says Jamworld Will Be ‘Best Venue In Hemisphere’ Under Her Ministry
Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has announced that Jamworld Entertainment Complex, the original home of the Sting stage show, is now the property of her Ministry, and will be up and running for the 2023 staging of the show.