Skillibeng, YG Marley Perform, Bob Marley Biopic Wins Big At BET Awards 2024
Dancehall artist Skillibeng and Reggae star YG Marley both performed at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Drake’s Unreleased Collabs With Dancehall Stars Shenseea, Skillibeng Leak Online: Fans React
Two unreleased Drake tracks, Plenty (Wet Up) with Shenseea and Nah Nah with Skillibeng, leaked online over the weekend.
Vybz Kartel’s UK Appeal Could “Easily” Cost Jamaica $150 Million In Lawyer Fees: Report
Jamaica has already spent millions of dollars opposing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused’s murder conviction appeal in the United Kingdom, and the final bill could reach much higher.
Leroy Sibbles To Celebrate 60-Year Career At Kingston Concert
Veteran Jamaican singer Leroy Sibbles celebrates 60 years in the music industry this year, and he’s doing it big with an anniversary concert.
Macka Diamond Says Spice Ruined Her Friendship With Lady Saw
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond is blaming Spice for the demise of her friendship with Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw.
The Story Behind The Song: Bounty Killer’s Dad Mistakenly Thought He Was Throwing “Shade” At Him In “Mama”
Bounty Killer‘s father was upset at him for a long while, this after the deejay released the single Mama (Not In A Good Mood), thinking the lines about a ‘gambling papa’ were falsely aimed at him, according to the songwriter Angel Doolas.
Govana Says New Album ‘Legacy’ Shows Why He Is The Bridge Between Old And New School Dancehall
Dancehall artist Govana says his second album, Legacy, shows why he is the bridge between old school and new school through the collaborations on the project.
Kenyans Upset Over Burning Spear’s “Premature” Cancellation Of October 12 Reggae Concert In Nairobi
Burning Spear’s Kenyan fans are up in arms over his recent announcement that he will cancel or postpone his concert, which is scheduled for the country’s capital, Nairobi, on October 12 this year.
Shaggy Throws Out First Pitch At Toronto Blue Jays Game
Dancehall superstar Shaggy took the mound before Friday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Keznamdi Takes On Tech Companies, Social Media Addiction In ‘Identity Crisis’
Tech companies capitalizing on people’s screen addictions and social media illusions, which impact a growing identity crisis among young people, have seemingly spurred Reggae artist Keznamdi into musical action.
775 Communities To Benefit From Independence Grand Gala
Entertainment and culture minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange doesn’t regard the annual ‘emancipendence’ celebrations as a mere series of events, but an economy-building force that empowers and salutes Jamaicans.
Minister Marion Hall Calls Latest Online Drama Tacky And Tasteless
Minister Marion Hall hears her name ringing in these social media streets, but she’s not answering the call.
The Time 4×4 Exodus “Paid” Bounty Killer For Dubplates With A 10-Wheeler Leyland Truck
Bounty Killer was once ‘paid’ a 10-wheeler Leyland truck courtesy of the late owner of 4×4 Exodus Sound System, Errol “Fada Duss” Hayles, to record as many dubplates as the deejay could belt out.
Popcaan’s Brother Squidell Talks New Music Industry Book ‘Essential Notes’
Music executive Demonie “Squidell” Wilson, the older brother and former manager of Dancehall star Popcaan, has published his first book, Essential Notes: A Glimpse into the Reality of the Music Industry, with the expectation that it will broaden readers’ perspectives on the music industry.
Mr. Vegas Calls Spice A “Mediocre Recording Artist” Who Should “Grow Up”
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas is over Spice’s antics. The Tek Weh Yuhself singjay believes the blue-haired star deliberately stirs the pot to promote new music, and he’s had enough.
Ce’Cile, Christopher Martin’s Daughter Passes for Immaculate Conception High School
Celebration is in the air for artists Ce’Cile and Christopher Martin whose daughter Christiyana will be attending the Immaculate Conception High School come September.
Grange Says Fort Rocky Will Be Fully Ready This Year As Official Entertainment Zone
Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange says the delays in repurposing Fort Rocky, which was declared Jamaica’s first entertainment zone in 2017, were due to necessary ecological assessments.
Skip Marley, Luciano To Headline Jamaican Day Reggae Event In Paris During Olympics, Says Grange
Skip Marley and Luciano are confirmed to headline a Jamaican Day mega-reggae event staged by the Government of Jamaica on August 9 in Nanterre, Paris, France.
Grange: Music & Entertainment Industry Insurance Plan Ready For Launch
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has announced that Guardian Life Insurance Company has been contracted to be the Government’s health and life insurance provider for the music and entertainment industry.
Kabaka Pyramid Declares Deadly Kenyan Protests “An Inspiration”
Declaring Kenyan nationals’ ongoing protests against their government’s contentious Finance Bill 2024 ‘an inspiration,’ Reggae star Kabaka Pyramid has expressed his full support for their demands for President William Ruto to abandon the proposed tax hikes.