Jamaican Artists Urged To Emulate Real “Collab King” Bounty Killer Or Remain Stagnant
Lloyd Laing, the founder of CertifiedStreams, says Jamaican artists who don’t entertain collaborations are least likely to progress in the music industry.
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Khago Says Entourages Should Be In The Crowd, Not Backstage
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a sea of men walking at light speed behind your favorite Dancehall artist.
Top Prosecutor Hails Ding Dong As A Favorite
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn is widely known for her serious demeanor, but she has revealed that Ding Dong causes her to loosen up with his catchy Dancehall tunes and dances.
I-Octane Apologises For Using Expletives At Rebel Salute 2023
Days after he spurted expletives during his performance at Rebel Salute, Dancehall star I-Octane has offered an apology for breaking the G-rated event’s strict no-profanity rule, but says at the same time, that his usage of the curse words, was “right in terms of execution”.
Popcaan: ‘Great Is He’ Album Review
⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. The first noticeable thing about Popcaan’s fifth album Great Is He is that despite his extensive use of Patois which makes it markedly Jamaican, the 17-track album has only two Dancehall songs, and is largely a mix of R&B and Afrobeats.
Here’s The Production Credits For Popcaan’s New Album ‘Great Is He’
Dancehall artist Popcaan released his fifth studio album Great Is He (GIHE) via OVO Sound today, Friday, January 27.
Capleton Offers Advice To Dancehall Artists Being Wooed By His Former Label Def Jam
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton has provided some sage advice for upcoming Jamaican artists, who are purportedly being wooed by Def Jam.
Calabar Eyeing Recording Studio
With alumni including esteemed artists John Holt, Damion ‘Cham’ Beckett, Dennis Rushton, Xavier ‘Double X’ Davidson, Javaun ‘Masicka‘ Fearon, and Louis ‘Dexta Daps‘ Anthony Grandison Jr., Calabar High School is no stranger to musical excellence.
Vanessa Bling, D’Yani Predict Hit With ‘Soul Tied’
Jamaican singers Vanessa Bling and D’Yani are giving lovebirds a sexy collab ahead of Valentine’s Day ribboned Soul Tied.
Capleton Announces New Album, Says He’s The ‘Collab King’ After Recording With 30 Artists
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton says he has been in musical overdrive, spending time in the studio working on a new album, duets with his contemporaries, as well as on approximately 30 collaborations with upcoming artists.
Jah Cure To Continue Serving Six Years In Dutch Prison
Jamaican Reggae singer Jah Cure will continue serving his six-year sentence for attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands, a Dutch judge ruled earlier this week.
Popcaan Starts ‘Campaign’ For US Visa
The Unruly Boss Popcaan had a burning question on his mind just before 3 am this morning, about why he still has not been allowed to touch down on American soil.
Throwback Thursday: Spice’s ‘Jim Screechie’
“Tip pon yuh toe and meet me ‘round a di back…” And just like that, you have unlocked the memory of Spice’s adulterous 2010 hit, Jim Screechie, the focus of this week’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlight.
Skillibeng Shares BTS Photos With Nardo Wick Ahead Of New Collab
Skillibeng and American rapper Nardo Wick are prepping the music video for their upcoming collaboration. The two artists were spotted in several BTS photos on Instagram on Tuesday (January 24) among a camera crew, props, and a few video vixens who will apparently appear in the upcoming visuals.
Grounation 2023 To Examine ‘Jamaica 60’ Through Musical Lens
Grounation, a staple of the reggae and black history month celebrations, returns face-to-face for its 11th staging in February under the theme Sounds and Society: 60 Years of Music, Political Activism and Social Change.
Sizzla Announces New Album, 13 Show Tour of Japan
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Sizzla Kalonji has announced that he will be releasing a new album, and undertaking a 13-show tour of Japan.
Squash Associate ‘JMan’ Appointed Public Defender In Florida Double Murder
Murder accused Jahreme ‘JMan’ Shelton, a producer who is a known associate of Dancehall artist Squash, has been appointed a public defender Ana Paulina Guevara, in the Law Office of the Public Defender in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in his upcoming double homicide case.
Topmann’s Manager Arrested For Illegal Possession Of Firearm
Ricardo Downer, a businessman, who is also the manager of Dancehall artist Topmann, will return to court in March to face charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Sasique Signs With Payday Records After ‘Kute & Neat’ Goes Viral On TikTok
Dancehall singjay Sasique is on cloud nine after signing a deal with Payday Records for her 2019 single Kute & Neat, and has revealed that she’s already submitting tracks to the label for the eventual release of an EP or album under the deal.
Bob Marley & The Wailers ‘Stir It Up’ With Sarkodie, And 13 More New Songs
Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Dexta Daps and Valiant are among the artists to drop new music and videos recently, much to the delight of their fans.