Interview: UK Filmmaker Nathan Miller Opens The ‘Trap’ On Dancehall’s New Generation
Much to the alarm of its opponents, Trap Dancehall seems to be here to stay – at least until a new youth-driven sound arrives to replace it.
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Julian Marley Speaks On Bob Marley Reclaiming Billboard Top Spot From Stick Figure In One Week
Julian Marley says his father Bob Marley’s Legend is unstoppable after the album returned to the top of the Billboard Reggae Albums chart one week after it was dethroned by American band Stick Figure’s Wisdom.
Tanya Stephens Hails Dave Kelly For Her Big Break, Educating Her About Royalties
Dancehall singjay Tanya Stephens has expressed her admiration for iconic producer Dave Kelly, for not only his production prowess and for propelling her to stardom, but for being one of the first two people in music to educate her about artist royalties.
Ashanti, Ja Rule Pay Homage To Dancehall Culture At ‘Mega YUSH’
American superstars Ja Rule and Ashanti touched down at Mega YUSH on Saturday night at Sabina Park in Kingston, which left many in awe.
Tommy Lee Sparta: ‘Put Down The Guns; I Forgive My Enemies’
Amid concerns about the rate of crime and violence in Jamaica, incarcerated Dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta has called for criminals to abandon their illegal firearms.
Consistency, Return To Proper Songwriting, Will Put Dancehall Back On Top, Says Nigel Staff
Ruff Kutt band leader and producer Nigel Staff has lamented the inconsistency in the number of hit songs coming out of Jamaica in recent years, a phenomenon which he says, is, to a large extent, a result of flawed songwriting.
Buju Banton’s ‘Inna Heights’ Album Marks 25th Anniversary
Buju Banton’s Grammy-nominated album Inna Heights marked its silver anniversary yesterday, (November 25). Inna Heights, which is the Gargamel’s fifth studio album, was originally released on November 25, 1997.
Beenie Man ‘Vibes’ With Rihanna, A$AP Rocky After Performing In Barbados Despite Fractured Foot
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man was determined not to disappoint his fans at Imagine Weekend in Barbados on Friday night, despite suffering a fractured foot earlier week.
Bounty Killer, Spragga Benz Co-Sign Zimbabwean Fan’s ‘Open Letter To Dancehall Producers’
Bounty Killer and Spragga Benz sparked a raging debate after they each reposted an open letter to Dancehall producers from a Zimbabwean fan, who called on them to “help save Dancehall.”
Did Alkaline Snort Cocaine In New Video For ‘Profile’?
Dancehall artist Alkaline has left quite a few fans concerned and perplexed after the release of his music video for Profile, in which he appears to snort cocaine.
Capleton, Sizzla Surprise Trinidad Students After Shooting Incident Outside Primary School
Veteran Jamaican artists Capleton and Sizzla Kalonji brought smiles to scores of faces at the Rose Hill RC Primary School in Laventille, Trinidad, with a surprise visit.
Leroy Sibbles’ ‘Do Your Thing’ Featured In Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Tulsa King’
Do Your Thing, a 1960s song by veteran Reggae singer Leroy Sibbles, was featured in Sylvester Stallone’s new Paramount+ series titled Tulsa King.
Law Student Thanks Shenseea For Covering Tuition
Monifa Peterson, a law student at the University of the West Indies Faculty of Law, has thanked Shenseea for covering her tuition via the singer’s “#yengday2022 Full University Tuition Funding” initiative.
Jamaican Artists Could Easily Sell Platinum In The Caribbean, Says Nigel Staff
Award-winning record producer and songwriter Nigel Staff says the Jamaican music industry has erred in not capitalizing on the Caribbean region as its own key music marketplace, where many singers and deejays could easily sell gold or platinum.
OMI, ‘Cheerleader’ Singer And Former Cop, Honoured For Being JCF Advocate
Cheerleader singer and ex-cop OMI was presented with a Special Award by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for his “consistent public advocacy, and selfless devotion to the mission and work of the organization” and being a “source of inspiration and pride” for police officers.
Alkaline To Close Out 2022 With ‘The Ripple EFFX’ EP
Dancehall star Alkaline is set to release a 6-track EP titled The Ripple EFFX on December 9, 2022.
Sean Paul, Ziggy Marley Perform At Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artists Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley were fixtures at the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning in New York.
Alkaline, Popcaan Almost Killed Dancehall Show Business In Jamaica, Says Heavy D
Heavy D, the co-conceptualizer of Sting, says Popcaan and Alkaline almost killed Dancehall show biz in Jamaica.
Recap: New Wave Block Party
Loud night in Kingston. Walking into Di Lot on a Sunday like this could crank anyone’s senses into overdrive.
Beenie Man Injures Ankle In Bike Crash
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man reportedly injured his ankle when a taxi collided with a bike he had been riding, causing real consternation among the deejay’s legion of fans.