Flippa Mafia Released Early On Parole After Serving Nine Years In Prison
The once flamboyant Dancehall artist Flippa Mafia has been released early on parole, after serving nine years in prison in the United States.
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Vybz Kartel Isn’t Being Treated Special In Prison, Junior Security Minister Insists
Over a week after Vybz Kartel’s Turkish fiancé, Sidem Öztürk revealed that they were getting married, junior national security minister Zavia Mayne has reiterated that the Life Sweet deejay is not getting preferential treatment as he continues to serve a life sentence.
Grammy 2023 Predictions: ‘Best Reggae Album’
With the eligibility period for the 65th Grammy Awards having ended on September 30, 2022, here are DancehallMag‘s predictions on who could emerge among the 2023 nominees for ‘Best Reggae Album,’ which will be announced on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Bugle, Jahvillani Put Their Spin On Professor Nuts’ 32 Year Old Song ‘Woman Deh Yah’
In what music producer Joey Lyric describes as “an ode to the great Professor Nuts”, Portlander Bugle and his St.
Nicki Minaj Calls Up Eight Caribbean Girls For New Remix Of Skeng’s ‘Likkle Miss’
Rallying eight ladies for the ultimate ‘Caribbean link up’, Nicki Minaj has released a new remix of Skeng’s Likkle Miss on Thursday, October 6.
Alozade Mourns Death Of Three Year Old Daughter Azaliah Sterling
Dancehall artist Alozade lost his daughter, Azaliah French Sterling on Tuesday after the toddler battled with a serious lung condition for a few days prior to her death.
JonFX Expects More “Real” Reggae Albums To Cop Grammy Nominations This Year
Jamaican producer JonFX, who is a governor of the South Florida Grammy chapter, has reminded lovers of Jamaican music that only albums which have at least 51 percent authentic Reggae recordings are considered as qualified for Reggae Grammy nominations.
Mavado Awaits Word On Whether Outstanding Warrant Exists In Jamaica
The $30 million fraud case involving disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado, in which Dancehall star David ‘Mavado’ Brooks is the complainant, was postponed last week when the case was mentioned in the Kingston and St.
Sevana Set To Face Death By Dangerous Driving Charge
Reggae singer Sevana will not immediately go on trial on October 31st to challenge a death by dangerous driving charge as has been previously reported in the media as this will be the first time the matter will be called up before the Westmoreland Circuit Court.
Bob Marley’s Granddaughter Selah Defends Wearing Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt
Selah Marley, the granddaughter of the late King of Reggae Bob Marley, has responded to naysayers who have been dragging her for the last two days over her wearing of a Kanye West-designed “White Lives Matter” Shirt at the rapper’s Yeezy Fashion Show in Paris on Monday.
Ding Dong Named Magnum Tonic Wine’s ‘Chief Dancing Officer’
Dancehall artist Ding Dong was on Saturday (October 1) named ‘Chief Dancing Officer’ for the Magnum Tonic Wine brand.
Sean Paul Says “Nothing Wrong” With Stonebwoy’s Comments On Reggae’s Origins
Sean Paul has defended Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy’s recent statements that Reggae doesn’t belong to “any Caribbean society from its core” and that it “belongs to Africans.”
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Ninjaman Mural Removed From Merciless’ Grave
The much-talked-about mural that was painted on to Merciless’ burial site—depicting the Sting clash in 2000 in which he faced off against Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Ninjaman—has been removed, according to the late Dancehall deejay’s family.
Wesrok Plans Gospel Concert To Raise Funds For Downtown Youth Development Foundation
Country reggae artist Wesrok is seeking to raise funds in support of his Downtown Youth Development Foundation.
Protoje’s ‘Third Time’s The Charm’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Reggae singer Protoje’s latest album Third Time’s The Charm has debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Konshens Welcomes Second Son With Wife Latoya Wright
Dancehall artist Konshens has welcomed the birth of a second son with his wife Latoya Spence (née Wright).
Jamaicans Have Ditched Dancehall’s Drum Pattern While Afrobeats Embraced It, Says Producer JonFX
Platinum-selling producer Jon FX says Dancehall has been losing its international appeal since 2007, all due to the fact that many Jamaican artists and producers have discarded the music’s unique identifier (its drum pattern), which Afrobeats has now subsumed.
Kartel’s Attorney Isat Buchanan Found Guilty Of Professional Misconduct, But Absolved Of Other Breaches
On Saturday, a General Legal Council (GLC) disciplinary committee found Vybz Kartel’s attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan guilty of professional misconduct during a virtual hearing.
Beenie Man Says War With Bounty Killer Was The Reason He Started Doing ‘Gun’ Songs
King Of The Dancehall Beenie Man says the lyrical war that started decades ago between himself and Bounty Killer was the reason why he started voicing ‘gun’ songs.
September 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
The summer came and brought with it a sea of songs vying for the summer song title.