Masicka Signs With Def Jam
Dancehall star Masicka has all but confirmed his new relationship with American label Def Jam Recordings, under which he’s released his latest single Pieces featuring Jahshii.
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Seanizzle Says Jamaican Trap In Retrograde, Dancehall On Its Way Back
According to Rum and Red Bull producer Seanizzle, Dancehall is emerging out of the commercial slump that gave rise to the local dominance of Jamaican Trap, which, after close to a decade, appears to now be in retrograde.
Vybz Kartel Earns First Silver Certification In The UK With ‘Fever’
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s 2016 hit Fever was certified Silver in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
Koffee’s ‘Toast’ Goes Platinum In The UK
Toast, the breakthrough single from Jamaican Reggae singer Koffee, was certified Platinum in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
Blacka’s ‘Little Dancas’ For Reggae Month Showcase And Fundraiser
International dance choreographer Blacka Di Danca views dance as a tool for social transformation, the philosophy behind his Little Danca program which will host its debut reggae month showcase on February 11 at Pon Top Grill, 29 Westminster Road, Kingston.
Popcaan Eyes Next Album, “ASAP!”
While Dancehall artist Popcaan is still promoting his fifth studio album Great Is He (GIHE), he’s already thinking about his next studio project.
Reggae Cannot Be “Taken Away” From Jamaica, Says Minister Babsy Grange
Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia Grange has assured Jamaicans that Reggae cannot be “taken away” from the country, as it is safeguarded under UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and so there is no need for foreign Reggae creators to be viewed with disdain.
Island Music Conference 2023: Day 1 In Photos
Yesterday, was the first day of the inaugural staging of the Island Music Conference (IMC) at the Courtleigh Auditorium.
Throwback Thursday: Beenie Man, Ms. Thing’s ‘Dude’
Dude, the smash hit by Beenie Man and Miss Thing, had such a stranglehold on Dancehall music in 2003, that you just had to be there to truly get it.
Seanizzle Awaiting Clearance From Busta Rhymes For Nadg’s ‘We A Run E Grung’ Single
Dancehall music producer Seanizzle is reveling in the success of Nadg’s We A Run E Grung single on the Busta Beat riddim, which has been propelled internationally, via a TikTok dance challenge, attracting millions of views.
Interview: Jahshii Finding Blessings In The Grimey Underbelly Of Dancehall Music
Emerging from Kingston’s famous, unforgiving, rich underbelly, Grant’s Pen native Jahshii has distinguished himself through his skills in recording studio, and on stage.
Bounty Killer, Mr. Vegas Trade Diss Tracks In Their Ongoing Feud
Veterans Bounty Killer and Mr. Vegas have turned their ongoing beef into a lyrical one, with each Dancehall artist dishing out diss tracks against the other over the last two weeks.
‘Dunce Culture Started In The Classroom, Not Music’ – Grounation Tackles ‘Fully Dunce’ Trend And More
The “fully dunce” slang has been problematic since it gained popularity on social media in 2018, manifesting itself in trending songs like Valiant’s Dunce Cheque to the critique of information minister Robert Morgan late last year.
Skatta Burrell “Saddened” That Jamaican Trap Songs Won’t Stand The Test Of Time
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell has weighed in once more, on the issue of artists and producers creating “highly disposable” music, using Trap beats that all sound alike and are forgotten within months, instead of adding their own creative flair.
Dexta Daps To Kick Off ‘TRILOGY’ Tour In The UK In March
Dancehall artist Dexta Daps will be returning to the United Kingdom in March to kick off his TRILOGY tour.
Bounty Killer Hails Producer Mikey Bennett: “National Treasure In Dancehall And Reggae”
Bounty Killer has hailed iconic producer and songwriter Mikey Bennett, as a “national treasure in Dancehall and Reggae”.
The Reggae Stars’ Looks At The 2023 Grammy Awards
The Jamaican Best Reggae Album nominees for the 2023 staging of the Grammy Awards were out in full effect at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Vybz Kartel’s Fiancé Sidem Oztürk, Baby Mom Sherika Todd Are “Sister Wives”
It was a “sister wives” link up when one of Vybz Kartel’s baby mothers Sherika Todd and his current fiancé Sidem Oztürk took to social media to show followers just how ‘friendly’ they are.
Popcaan’s ‘Great Is He’ Debuts On Two Billboard Album Charts
Popcaan‘s fifth studio album Great Is He has debuted on two Billboard album charts. Billboard revealed on Tuesday (February 7) that the album opened at No.
Koffee Looking Forward To Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
Jamaican singer Koffee is looking forward to Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII halftime performance, like the rest of the Bajan artist’s fans across the world.