Throwback Thursday: Barrington Levy, Bounty Killer’s ‘Living Dangerously’
The ages-old debate about whether or not Dancehall music has gotten better or worse over the years hardly lends itself to objectivity.
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Steely & Clevie Has Trouble Tracking Down Some Reggaeton Artists, Producers In ‘Dem Bow’ Copyright Lawsuit
Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd says that, despite its best efforts, it has been unable to effect service of its copyright infringement complaint on some of the Defendants, all of whom, it is alleged, infringed on the Dancehall production company’s Fish Market riddim, better known as Dem Bow.
“They Are Going to Be the Next Dancing Bogle” – Boysie Roses, Happy Feet and More Support ‘Little Dancas’
There’s a transformational power of support that permeated the atmosphere at Little Danca’s debut reggae showcase at Pon Top Grill in Kingston last weekend.
Dre JA Tells The Industry To ‘Keep Up’
Dancehall artist Dre JA has released a new video for his latest single, Keep Up. “The way the song was written shows that there are different layers to the term ‘keep up’.
Westmoreland Police Chief Says Artists’ Lyrics Among Factors Considered Before Granting Or Denying Event Permits
Commanding Officer of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent Wayne Josephs, says the lyrical content of artists and the character of the promoters booking them, are among the key factors that determine whether event applications are approved or denied in that parish.
Negril To Get Entertainment Park To Accommodate Large International Music Festivals
Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange on Saturday added a location at the north side of Negril, reportedly with the capacity to accommodate large international music festivals, to the Government of Jamaica’s list of entertainment zones to be created across the island.
Ishawna Says She’s Tired Of “Toxic” Men Like Future
Dancehall artist Ishawna is over “toxic” men like rapper Future, and wants to see more male representations like Russell Wilson, the husband of Future’s ex-girlfriend and babymother Ciara.
Maxi Priest Delighted With Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir’s Interpolation Of ‘Close To You’
British-Jamaican Reggae singer Maxi Priest has expressed delight with Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir’s interpolation of his 1990 hit song Close To You.
Interview: Koffee Talks Headlining Miramar’s Afro-Carib Fest, New Album, Sam Smith Collab, And More
Jamaican singer Koffee is slated to headline the third annual Afro-Carib Festival at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater in Florida on Saturday (February 25).
‘Reggae Music Needs A Pension Plan’
Veteran singer Josie Mel believes that the major stakeholders in the reggae music fraternity need to hammer together a plan to implement a pension plan for aging artists and musicians.
Privy Council Refuses Hear New Evidence In Vybz Kartel’s Appeal: Social Media Reacts
Yesterday’s bombshell that the Privy Council had rejected Vybz Kartel’s efforts to introduce fresh evidence and additional grounds for appeal to overturn his murder conviction has left social media in a frenzy.
Skatta Burrell Defends Ishawna’s New Song, Says Video Does Not ‘Mock God’
Dancehall producer and self-declared atheist Skatta Burrell is defending the visual direction of Ishawna’s latest single New Child, amidst criticism from some social media users that it is impious.
Nicki Minaj, Skeng Hit The Road At Trinidad Carnival 2023
Carnival revelers lost their minds yesterday when Nicki Minaj arrived in the streets of Port of Spain for Carnival Monday’s J’ouvert parade.
Valiant Says He Has “Much Work To Do” To Have “Flawess” Performances Like Beres Hammond
North Carolina artist Valiant says observing Beres Hammond’s “flawless” performance at the One Nation concert in Antigua has made him realize that he has a vast amount of work to do, to make his own onstage appearances even remotely good as that of the Lovers Rock Reggae icon.
Vybz Kartel’s Privy Council Appeal: Application To Introduce “Fresh Evidence” Denied
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel‘s application to introduce ‘fresh evidence’ in his long-running legal battle to overturn his murder conviction has been denied by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, Jamaica’s final court.
Tems Wins NAACP Image Award With Cover Of Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman, No Cry’
For the second year in a row, Nigerian singer Tems has won the NAACP Image Award for Oustanding International Song, this time for her cover of Bob Marley’s No Woman, No Cry.
Lisa Hyper The Dancer? Artist Reveals Dancing Was Her First Love
Long before she became the sole female deejay on Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire roster, Lisa Hyper was stealing the spotlight as a dancer among hotshots like John Hype and Shelly Belly.
Tu-Lox Says Gender-Based Violence Doesn’t Exist
Dancehall artist Tu-Lox is declaring that gender-based violence does not exist. His sentiment aired during his My Tu-Sense ‘podclass’ on Monday night which centered around Matthew Hyde, the 20-year-old university student accused of torturing his ex-girlfriend earlier this month.
Gov’t May Introduce Content Quotas To Get Radio Stations To Play Majority Jamaican Music, Grange Says
Minister of Entertainment Olivia “Babsy” Grange says the Government might have to consider the establishment of minimum quotas to get Jamaica’s radio stations to play majority local music, similar to its Canadian counterparts.
Mýa Celebrates 25th Career Anniversary In Jamaica, Says Fans Should Expect Collab With Bounty Killer
American singer Mýa is celebrating 25 years in the industry, and over that quarter century, she’s become almost like a Jamaican cousin.