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.
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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’.
Patra Hails Grace Jones: “The Original Jamaican Superstar That No One Dares To Mess With”
Queen of the Pack Patra has paid homage to fashion icon, actress, author, film producer and singer Grace Jones, whose iconic song Pull Up to My Bumper, was featured as a remake on her sophomore album Scent of Attraction and landed on the Billboard Hot 100.
Shaggy Urges Young Jamaican Artists To Get Educated On “The Business Of Music”
Dancehall megastar Shaggy says he has learnt from his mistakes of the past, and is savvier when it comes on to the business of music and seizing existing financial opportunities in the industry.
Skillibeng Gave Guest Performance At Drake’s 36th Birthday Bash In Miami
Dancehall deejay Skillibeng was a guest artist at Drake’s 36th birthday bash on Monday, October 24.
Grammys 2023: Reggae Entries Down To 67, From 125 Last Year
The number of albums up for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category at the 2023 Grammy Awards took a drastic dip to a total of 67, down from 125 last year.
Riddims That Slapped: Jeremy Harding’s ‘Playground’ Marks 25th Anniversary
This article is the second in a monthly series that will revisit ‘Dancehall Riddims That Slapped.’
Local Government Minister Supports BCJ Ban: “Our Music Once Had A Message Of Hope”
Local Government and Rural Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has thrown his support behind the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica’s directive to rid the airwaves of content that promotes and glorifies illegal activities, such as gunslinging, scamming, and “molly popping.”
Shaggy Praises Sean Paul For Tolerance In Dealing With “Disrespect” From Int’l Singers
Dancehall megastar Shaggy has tipped his hat to his compatriot Sean Paul whom he says is way more patient and tolerant in dealing with “music business disrespect” meted out by international singers, who feature in collabs, than he is.
Leroy Sibbles Says Royalties Dried Up Since SiriusXM Moved ‘The Joint’ In Favor Of ‘Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio’
Veteran Reggae singer Leroy Sibbles has taken Tuff Gong to task for being involved in SiriusXM’s relocation of its The Joint channel in favor of “Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio,” an exclusive, year-round channel dedicated to the music of the Reggae icon.
Lil Hanky Panky Gets ‘Active’ With New Club Banger
Known for the striking butterfly tattoos on her buttocks and her raunchy dancehall moves, German-born dancehall fusion artist Lil Hanky Panky is making bold moves with her latest single, ‘Active’, which is one of the songs released on the Green Dot ‘riddim’, produced by Chase Millz Records.
Serani Hails 7-Year-Old Lottie Tute, UK Fans For ‘No Games’ Platinum Certification
Dancehall artist Serani got a boost from seven-year-old Lottie Tute when she joined him on stage at the Manchester Caribbean Carnival at Alexandra Park in August, and recited his 2008 hit No Games word for word.
Guyanese Promoter Dismisses Opposition Leader’s Claims That Skillibeng, Spice Are Dancehall’s Worst
Hits and Jams Entertainment CEO Rawle Ferguson has dismissed statements made by the Guyanese Opposition Leader about Spice and Skillibeng being the “worst of the Dancehall music.”
Squash Dismisses Reports That He Was Shot In Florida
Dancehall entertainer Squash has denied the reports that he was shot and injured during a shoot-out in Lauderhill, Florida, over the weekend.