Byron Messia On ‘Talibans’ And His Meteoric Rise In Music
Though originally born in Jamaica, Byron Messia was moved to St. Kitts and Nevis at two months old and has lived there since.
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Boom Dandimite Is Dead
Former Scare Dem crew member Boom Dandimite died this morning in a hospital in the US after suffering a major relapse during his recovery from a terrible car accident in April.
Bounty Killer Scoffs At Opposition Leader’s Pledge To Give 80% Of Salary Increase To “Needy Causes”
Bounty Killer has scoffed at Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s announcement that he will be giving 80 percent of his salary hike to “needy causes”.
Chronixx Wins British Ivors Academy’s Novello Awards
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Chronixx has added another international accolade his repertoire, this time the Ivors Academy’s Novello Awards for his contribution to the 11 album by British funk band SAULT.
Alaine, Dexta Daps Make Magic With ‘See It Yah’
Alaine and Dexta Daps deliver all the feels and then some in their unexpected yet serene collaboration – See It Ya, a Reggae ballad that blurs the lines between R&B and Soul, which shines as a rare moment of serendipity for the genre.
Will Smith, Martin Lawrence Vibe To Inner Circle’s ‘Bad Boys’
As American actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence continue filming Bad Boys 4, the pair grabbed the opportunity to render their version of Inner Circle’s classic hit, Bad Boys.
Tanya Stephens Urges Jamaicans To Protest Against Politicians’ Increased Salaries
Dancehall and Reggae singer Tanya Stephens is urging Jamaicans to join a protest today against the restructured salaries of Jamaica’s political directorate.
Shenseea’s ‘Foreplay’ Copyright Lawsuit Expands To Include The Video’s Director
American multimedia artist Stephanie Sarley is broadening the scope of her copyright infringement lawsuit, targeting not only Shenseea, but also Marco ‘FrameXGod’ Ruiz, the Florida-based director of the contentious music video for the Jamaican singer’s 2019 track, Foreplay.
Grace Jones Turns 75: Ten Moments From Her Iconic Music, Film And Modeling Career
While every bit deserved, calling Grace Jones an icon may not do enough to highlight her wild and pioneering impact.
Beenie Man Laments The Loss Of Juggling Riddims In Contemporary Dancehall
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, like many of his compatriots, is concerned that with the migration of many of Jamaica’s most prolific producers, juggling riddims, which are critical components of the genre, have all but disappeared from the musical landscape.
Junior Reid Says Reggae Sumfest Depriving Fans Of Veteran Acts, So He’s Launching His Own Festival
Veteran Reggae singer Junior Reid claims the organizers of Reggae Sumfest are depriving fans of quality, conscious music by excluding them from the lineups each year.
Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz Express Outrage At Pay Hike For Jamaican Politicians
A slew of Dancehall artists, foremost among them, Bounty Killer, have expressed outrage at the recent salary hike announcement for Jamaica’s political directorate.
Beenie Man Says Rvssian, Don Corleon’s Migration From Jamaica Has Left A Void In Dancehall
The migration of Go-Go Club riddim producer Rvssian and Drop Leaf mastermind Don Corleone has left Jamaican artists in a dilemma, as the two were among the last few of a vanishing breed of the island’s music producers of substance, according to King of the Dancehall Beenie Man.
Minister Marion Hall Claps Back At Queen Ifrica: “She Needs To Check What’s In Her Weed”
Minister Marion Hall is clapping back at reggae singer Queen Ifrica who, last week, called her confused, following a weekend sermon where Hall embraced her “titty dem” in the midst of criticism about her fashion.
Shaggy, Sting To Host One Fine Day Music Festival In Philadelphia
Grammy Award-winning singer Shaggy and English musician Sting are set to host and headline the One Fine Day music festival at the Mann Centre on September 9, 2023.
Spice Slams LHHATL Co-Star Erica Mena On Instagram: “Safaree Is Your Karma!”
An irate Spice fired up Instagram timelines, spilling some tea about what’s brewing in the upcoming season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL).
Emotions Run High For Ricky Trooper In New York
There was an overflow of emotions in New York at the Celebration of Life for Ricky Trooper’s daughter Brianna McKoy on Saturday, May 13.
The Skatalites’ Saxophonist Lester Sterling Dead At 87
Tributes have been pouring in from far-flung corners of the earth, following the passing of alto saxophonist Lester Sterling, the last of three horns-men from the iconic Skatalites, the band which has the distinction of backing The Wailers’ first hit song Simmer Down.
Former Pandora Curator Diego Herrera Appointed Director Of Business Development For Ineffable Records
Following a near decade-long stint at Pandora as its Reggae and Caribbean music curator, Diego Herrera will continue to move the region’s music forward as the newly appointed Director of Business Development for Ineffable Records – the label division of Ineffable Music Group.
Calton Coffie, Former Inner Circle Lead Singer Of ‘Sweat’, ‘Bad Boys’ Fame, Dead At 68
Calton Coffie, the former lead singer of Inner Circle’s biggest hits, has passed away at the age of 68.