Sean Paul’s ‘Dutty Rock’ Album Certified Triple Platinum In The US
Sean Paul‘s Grammy Award-winning sophomore album Dutty Rock has been certified triple platinum in the United States.
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Shabba Ranks Expresses Concerns About Reggae, Dancehall “Imitators And Duplicators”
Shabba Ranks had a lot to say about the state of affairs of Jamaican Dancehall and Reggae, pointing out, among other things, that the time for unity was long overdue as the music was being expropriated by “imitators and duplicators” from elsewhere.
Jah Cure To Release ‘Undeniable’ Album From Behind Prison Walls
Reggae singer Jah Cure will be releasing his ninth studio album from behind prison walls next February via VP Records.
Shaggy On How He’s Helping To Change Dancehall’s Numbers, And Still Being The Underdog — 40 Million Record Sales Later
A 1993 trip to Brazil opened Shaggy’s eyes to how big Reggae could be. Maxi Priest had invited the then-rising artist to join him onstage at Rock in Rio, a major music festival which that year featured acts like Nirvana, Aerosmith, and Simply Red on the line-up.
Shabba Ranks Orders Veterans To Leave Younger Dancehall Artists Alone
Grammy Award winner Shabba Ranks has issued a warning to veteran artists whom he says are treating their younger counterparts with disdain, over their lyrical content.
Sister Nancy Celebrates 40 Years Of ‘Bam Bam’ With Limited-Edition Skateboard
Dancehall icon Sister Nancy has partnered with Caribbean lifestyle brand LargeUp to release a limited-edition skateboard deck celebrating the 40th anniversary of her iconic 1982 single Bam Bam.
Vybz Kartel’s Fiancé Sidem Oztürk Shares Photos Chilling At His Home In Jamaica
Since officially moving to Jamaica last summer, Sidem Oztürk, the fiancé of Vybz Kartel seems to be enjoying life at her new home.
Lashana Lynch Preps For Rita Marley Role In Upcoming Bob Marley Biopic
Lashana Lynch – the 35-year-old British actress slated to play Rita Marley in Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated Bob Marley biopic – recently gave fans a peak behind the curtains of her preparation for the upcoming iconic role.
Cardi B, Offset Celebrate His 31st Birthday In Jamaica
Cardi B and hubby Offset have taken on a few days of ‘fun in the sun’ in Jamaica this week.
Stefflon Don Celebrates 31st Birthday In Fine Style
British Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don rang in her 31st birthday in pure romance and luxury. The Clockwork artist took to Instagram this morning to show off what appears to be a hotel room covered in rose petals, bouquets and luxury gifts from Chanel.
Droop Lion “Mentally Prepared” For Year-End Sting Concert
Rastafarian artist Droop Lion knows firsthand the unpredictability of the year-end Sting concert that has bedeviled unwitting dancehall-reggae artists for decades.
Dovey Magnum Ready To Deliver A “Sexylicious” Set At Sting
Dancehall star Dovey Magnum grew up re-living the infamous Sting moments with her peers in her school and community.
Juror Livingston Cain Found Guilty Of Perverting Course Of Justice In Vybz Kartel Murder Trial
Livingston Cain, the juror in the Vybz Kartel murder trial who allegedly offered the jury foreman $500,000 to get a not-guilty verdict in the 2014 case, was today found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
Southeast Regional Health Authority Says It Never Asked For Shaggy’s Foundation To Turn Over Money To Gov’t
The Southeast Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has issued a statement outlining that neither the Bustamante Hospital for Children nor the agency itself requested that the $100 million raised by the Shaggy and Friends Foundation for the health facility be handed over to the Government.
Bounty Killer Bashes The Glorification Of ‘Dunce’ Songs
Dancehall’s One General Bounty Killer had a few choice words for the new generation of deejays promoting ‘dunceness’ in their songs.
Gonnabe Croons ‘Please Take My Heart’
Recording artist Gonnabe shows off his musical chops on his breakout single “Please Take My Heart” where he exposes male vulnerability to the bitters and sweets of love.
Kraff, Breeze Genah Escape Serious Injury In Motor Vehicle Accident In Montego Bay
Dancehall artist Kraff escaped serious injury when a car he was traveling in crashed just outside of Montego Bay early Saturday morning.
Kuanna Feels ‘Melancholy’ About State Of Music Industry
Reggae artiste Kuanna chooses to let positivity hold sway in her life even against the avalanche of negative music that normalizes rogue behaviour and glorifies the seamier side of life that dominates the nation’s streets.
Nervz Returns To Jamaica After UK Promotional Tour
Dancehall artist Nervz is back in Jamaica after completing his first promotional tour of the United Kingdom.
Denyque On Inequality In Dancehall: ‘You’re Not Going To Buss The Same Type Of Blank For Kartel And Spice’
Denyque believes inequality in Dancehall is still as prevalent as it has ever been, and though she’s not bothered, the Make Me Believe artist blames it on the culture.