Kalpee Talks Island Wave And Underrepresentation Of Caribbean Music
In Trinidad, Kalpee was starved of creative resources and worn down by cultural expectations. Beyond the island’s shores, he felt the strain of underrepresentation.
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Skatta Burrell Says Political Parties Should Stage Competition For MPs To Deliver On Promises
Coolie Dance producer Skatta Burrell has given the side-eye to a proposal made by Environment Minister, Matthew Samuda, for a plastic collection competition between the country’s two major political parties, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Peoples National Party (PNP).
UK Dancehall Producer Reece Dry Completes Tour With Former US Crime Boss
It’s not everyday that someone meets a mafia boss. And it’s an exhilarating experience. Just ask El Gringo Records boss Reece Dry who just finished a U.K.
Bounty Killer Heaps Praise On Wayne Marshall: “Wait Until You Hear Him On KOK Album”
Dancehall icon Bounty Killer has paid tribute to his protégé and former Alliance stablemate Wayne Marshall, whom he said will be bringing fire to his King of Kingston album.
Shab Don’s Bail Application Postponed
Dancehall producer Linval “Shab Don” Thompson Jr will have to wait until September 26th to find out if he will be granted bail when he next appears in the St James Parish Court.
RT Boss Says He And Spice Had A “Reconciliation”
Spiritual advisor-turned-Dancehall artist RT Boss says he has resolved his feud with former friend and Queen of Dancehall Spice, after the two had a social media spat earlier this year.
Stefflon Don Leaves Funk Flex Red-Faced With Too Hot To Handle Freestyle
British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don appeared on Funk Flex’s Hot 97 Freestyle segment this week (August 31), and dropped some too-hot-to-handle bars that left the New York radio show host squirming in the hot seat.
Mavado To Host Boom Boom’s Birthday Party, JCF Sources Say Warrant Still Active In Jamaica
It appears that Dancehall superstar Mavado will be back in Jamaica at least for the new year, after a protracted absence from the island.
Shenseea Says New Music Will Be ‘Dark And Moody’: “I’ve Been So Depressed Lately”
Jamaican star Shenseea says the new music she’s about to release will reflect the melancholic mood she has been in recently.
Papa San Reveals That Death Threats & Firearm Licence Denial Led To His Illegal Gun Charges In 1994
Dancehall icon Papa San, revealed publicly for the first time, that threats on his life and a refusal of State authorities to grant him a firearm licence, were the circumstances that led to illegal gun possession charges being leveled against him in 1994.
Jimmy Cliff Says He’s Happiest When In Africa
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff says he is most content and at his happiest when he is in the Motherland, Africa.
Koffee Teams Up With Arsenal, Adidas
Grammy Award-winning singer Koffee donned Arsenal’s new Jamaica-inspired, adidas-designed pre-match jersey, for her performance at the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday.
Popcaan Enjoys Downtime With Drake, J. Cole & Kevin Durant In Turks And Caicos
Popcaan is enjoying some downtime with rappers Drake and J. Cole and basketball player Kevin Durant in Turks and Caicos.
Silk Boss Says Jealous “Friends” Assaulted Him In Viral Video, Stole $1.4 Million
Mankind singer Silk Boss has shed light on the viral video, in which he was slapped and beaten by two masked men, who recorded the assault.
Dexta Daps Should Stop Inviting Random Women On Stage, Says DJ Amber
In the aftermath of his performance at a show in the Cayman Islands where a woman attempted to plant a panty on Dexta Daps’ head, Irie FM disc jockey, DJ Amber, has implored the star to stop allowing random women onstage with him at stage shows.
Entertainment Fraternity Mourns Francois St Juste
Members of the Dancehall fraternity have been expressing sorrow at the passing of veteran broadcaster Francois St Juste.
Nicki Minaj, Skeng Meet In New York For ‘Likkle Miss’ Video Shoot
The Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj was in high spirits after meeting Skeng in New York to shoot a music video for their collab, Likkle Miss (Remix).
Jimmy Cliff Says Racism In London Made Life Difficult
Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff says that the racism he experienced in London as a young star, was exponential and made aspects of his stay there highly unpleasant.
Fact Check: Heph B Is Not Actually A “Billboard-Charting Artist”
Contrary to recent reports in the Jamaica Observer, Jamaica Gleaner, and Jamaica Star, US-based Nigerian/Jamaican artist Heph B is not actually a “Billboard-charting” artist or hitmaker.
Don Dada Connecting The Jamaican Diaspora Through Art, Dancehall And NFTs
It’s a known fact that Jamaican culture has inspired the global music scene. What many have yet to realize is how the culture is also making waves on the art scene.