‘I Didn’t Make a Penny’: Iley Dread Claims Coolie Dance Success Left Him Empty-Handed – Kings of kings boss opens up about the ‘betrayal’

One of dancehall’s most lucrative riddims has returned to the spotlight—but for veteran producer Colin “Iley Dread” Levy, the renewed attention has reopened a 23-year-old wound. The Kings of Kings…

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Anthony B Drops New Single ‘World of Love (Winner)’ Across All Streaming Platforms

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