The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
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.
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 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.
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, 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’ 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.”
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.
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.
Jamaican sensation Koffee is to be featured on English singer Sam Smith’s new album titled Gloria, due out on January 27, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Fast-rising artist Valiant released visuals for his track Dunce Cheque on Tuesday, to the delight of his fans, in the aftermath of Information Minister Robert Morgan’s expression of concern about the lyrical content of the track.
Queen of Dancehall Spice has confirmed that she suffered from a ruptured hernia and sepsis earlier this month.
Jamaican deejay Skillibeng shouldn’t be placed in a box, says RCA Records A&R Tariq Troy Stewart.
Reggaeton singer Luis Fonsi, on Tuesday, celebrated eight billion views on his hit song Despacito, the most-viewed music video on YouTube, which is currently the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit brought against him by Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall label Steely & Clevie Productions.