Sevana Pleads Guilty To Death By Dangerous Driving
Jamaican singer Sevana pleaded guilty to a death by dangerous driving charge when the matter was called up before the Westmoreland Circuit Court this morning.
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NotNice Says VP Sent Him A “Cease And Desist” When Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Blew Up
Dancehall producer NotNice says he had received a “cease and desist” notice from VP Records after Spice’s biggest solo song So Mi Like It, which he produced, blew up.
Cedella Marley, Nadine Sutherland And More Pay Tribute To Leonie Forbes
Following the passing of iconic actress and broadcaster Leonie Forbes, last Tuesday at the age of 85, several members of the music fraternity have used their social media platforms to pay tribute.
Mavado “Encouraged” By New Trial Dates For Messado Fraud Case
Former attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado will stand trial March 1-3 next year on allegations that she defrauded dancehall entertainer Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks, of more than $30 million.
Ziggy Marley Says He Was Unbothered About Backlash Over Melody Makers’ ‘Head Top’
Ziggy Marley has reminisced on Head Top, the controversial song whose accompanying music video was released almost 30 years ago, which left tongues wagging in Jamaica and most people reacting with shock.
Shaggy Says “Catalog Artists” Should Continue Creating New Music
Shaggy is encouraging Dancehall artists with huge catalogs to continue making new music, as their recordings are the ones that are in demand when compared to their younger compatriots.
Blvk H3ro Has Mixed Feelings About PM Holness’ Proposed School For Deejays, Musicians
Jamaican artist Blvk H3ro has shared his concerns about Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announcement of his administration’s plans to construct a STEAM school for Reggae and Dancehall deejays, musicians, and other visual and creative artists.
Bob Marley’s Grandson King Cruff Signs To Universal Canada, Releases Debut ‘Samurai Chop’
King Cruff, a grandson of Reggae legends Bob and Rita Marley, has released his label debut titled Samarai Chop after signing a record deal with Universal Music Canada and the Marley’s Tuff Gong Collective.
Valiant ‘Cuts All Losses’ And 5 More New Tracks For Your Dancehall Playlist
Witty songwriter Valiant is back with a third single this month, while Shane O and Jahshii have teamed up to deliver a positive ode to those going through tough times.
Billie Eilish Is One Of Sean Paul’s Dream Collabs: “She’s Just Brilliant”
Sean Paul has listed American singer Billie Eilish as one of his dream collabs. On a recent episode of The Voice, where Paul serves as a 2022 “Battle Advisor” for Gwen Stefani, the Dancehall superstar described Eilish as brilliant and lauded her brother, Finneas O’Connell, for his production of her music.
Jimmy October Talks Dancehall’s Influence On His Music
Summer may have winded down but Jimmy October has still been making waves alongside Kes & the Band for the Liki Tiki tour in the US with stops in Philadelphia’s Theatre of the Living Arts and the historic House of Blues in Anaheim.
Dunw3ll Says Those Who Only Buy Beats Are Investors, Not Music Producers
Dancehall producer Mario ‘Dunw3ll’ Dunwell has rued the mushrooming of beat-buyers ascribing themselves the title of music producers, pointing out instead that unless they know the rudiments of song production, they are investors, and not producers.
Skatta Burrell Dismisses Incident At Oberlin High As “Superstition”
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell had a mouthful to say following the surfacing of videos showing students of the Oberlin High School in rural St.
Lisa Hyper Speaks On Her Baptism: “I Didn’t Have A Choice, I Had To Do It”
Dancehall artist Lisa Hyper says that her conversion to Christianity is a real one. “I didn’t have a choice, I had to do it.
Agent Sasco Inducted Into Camperdown High School’s “Hall Of Flame”
Dancehall star Agent Sasco continues to be heaped with accolades, his latest being his induction in his alma mater Camperdown High School’s “Hall of Flame”.
Shaggy, Sharon Burke, Judith Bodley To Stage ‘Island Music Conference’ In February
Mr. Boombastic Shaggy says he will be teaming up with Solid Agency’s Sharon Burke and broadcaster/media manager Judith Bodley to stage a music symposium titled Island Music Conference, next February, which is celebrated as Reggae Month in Jamaica.
PM Holness Announces Construction Of School To Train Dancehall, Reggae Musicians
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that his administration will be constructing a school to train upcoming Dancehall and Reggae entertainers, deejays, and musicians.
Papa San Gets Love From MTV
Dancehall gospel superstar Papa San is all smiles these days as his video, Love About You, has been added to the rotation of international video stations, Vh1 Soul, MTV Jams, MTV U and MTV VOD.
Twitter Checks In On Tanisha Scott, The Hypnotic Dancer From Sean Paul’s 2003 ‘I’m Still In Love With You’ Video
One of the standouts from Sean Paul‘s 2003 music video for I’m Still In Love With You were the silky smooth moves from dancer-choreographer Tanisha Scott, who rocked a pinstripe, ‘batty rider’ shorts and double-layered crop top with a white vintage newsboy cap.
Shenseea: ‘Everyone Who Said I Looked Better When I Was Thick Are Liars’
Shenseea is loving her thinner look these days and seems determined to keep things that way despite some fans who say ‘thicker was better’.