New Music: 1Biggs Don, Ding Dong, Bounty Killer, Jada Kingdom And More
It was an active past week for Dancehall music with songs being released by some of the top trending artists in the industry.
The Latest
Shab Don’s Corruption Hearing Extended
Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, who was freed of gun related charges on April 7, once again faced the law in the Kingston and St.
Beenie Man Blames Promoter After Being Expelled By Police From Stage
After initially disobeying police orders and threatening to leave the Pepperseed stage show with his backing band, which was also scheduled to back Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man has issued a release blaming the show promoters for the imbroglio which resulted in his expulsion from the stage.
Hotta Rice’s Bail Conditions Eased To Allow Travel, Doctor Visits With Wife
Popular Dancehall selector and promoter Hotta Rice is in high spirits after amendments were made to the conditions of his bail as he awaits trial for a domestic dispute, in which his wife of nine years—who is currently three months pregnant—fired a gunshot at him, after he allegedly tried to strangle her.
Neako Fire Makes Call For Dancehall To Be Saved From Scruffy Deejays
Popular Spanish Town-based music selector Neako Fire has joined his compatriot Foota Hype, in expressing chagrin about the shabby appearance of some of the upcoming male artists who are being criticized widely for oftentimes turning up to perform at stage shows looking like bush robbers.
7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming This Month
In this month’s installment of 7 songs worth listening to, we have flavors of music from all parts of the Jamaican music spectrum ranging from spicy upbeat dancehall to some reflective reggae.
Dancehall Artist Choppa Banks Killed In Shootout With Cops
Dancehall artist Choppa Banks was gunned down in a confrontation with the police on Saturday. The ChopMode artist, whose real name is Swayne Hall, was killed during a dramatic daylight shootout that claimed the life of one of St Ann’s most wanted man, 42-year-old Manton Brown, also known as ‘Banton’, and also injured a policeman.
Minister Marion Hall On Skatta’s Sumfest Invite: “How Dare You Call Me Out For Dancehall Night?”
“My manager been talking about the gospel night. That’s the only night I will go on.”
Peter Tosh’s Former Manager Copeland Forbes To Release Book ‘Reggae My Life Is’
Iconic artiste manager Copeland Forbes, former manager of Peter Tosh, who in the past administered the musical affairs and tours of some of Reggae’s biggest icons, has announced that his long-awaited memoir titled Reggae My Life Is, will be released within a matter of weeks.
Grange Renews Call For Jamaican Artists To Get Vaccinated, Amidst 5th Wave
Minister of Entertainment Olivia Grange, has called on Jamaican artists and fans of live music to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19, as Jamaica enters what is now being described as the fifth wave of the virus.
Skatta Burrell Says Dave Kelly Inspired Him To Be Creative And Original
Reggae Sumfest Executive Skatta Burrell has given further insight into the festival’s Madhouse Tribute to Dave Kelly set for Saturday, July 23, in honor of the iconic Dancehall music producer, who has among his credits, the Pepperseed, Arab Attack, Showtime, Joy Ride, Stink and Dugu Dugu riddims.
Dexta Daps, Iyara Headline Bellevue Music Fest
Dancehall star Dexta Daps delivered a marquis performance at the Bellevue Music fest held in the OutDoor Venue at The Genasis Event Center in Orlando, Florida last week.
Dre Island Shares New Song ‘All Night’ From Upcoming Sophomore Album ‘High Times’
Reggae crooner Dre Island has given listeners a taste of what’s to come on his sophomore album, with the release of the first single on the project titled All Night.
Shaggy ‘Flips The Bird’ And Some Fans Are Not Happy
Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s decision to post a photograph of himself, Spice, Shane Hoosong and Ranch Entertainment studio engineer Grant Woods Valentine jointly displaying an obscene hand gesture, has not gone down well with some of his fans.
Shenseea Made 2022 Music Ambassador For WNBA’s Connecticut Sun
Jamaican singer Shenseea is the Connecticut Sun’s 2022 Music Ambassador for the WNBA team’s 20th Anniversary season.
Shenseea Says ‘Lick’ Did What It Was Supposed To Do
Shortly after Shenseea teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion for the single Lick, all hell broke loose.
Skatta Burrell Says Reggae Sumfest Still Open To Adding Minister Marion Hall To Lineup
Reggae Sumfest executive Skatta Burrell says he had pulled back on his bid to woo Minister Marion Hall to perform at the iconic Reggae festival this July, after coming to the conclusion that she needed time to recalibrate, in the aftermath of January’s imbroglio with some of her female musical compatriots.
Ziggy Marley Recruited By LeAnn Rimes For New Song ‘The Only’
How Do I Live singer LeAnn Rimes has enlisted fellow Grammy Award winner Ziggy Marley, Ledisi, and Ben Harper for a new song, the only, off her upcoming album, god’s work.
Sean Paul’s Wife Jodi Jinx Hilariously Shares How She Pulled Off Property Investment Without His Help
Jodi ‘Jinx’ Henriques, the wife of Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, has shared how she was able to recently purchase a cute two-bedroom apartment ‘uptown’ without any help from her ‘millionaire’ husband, and after a bank denied her mortgage application.
IQ, Kranium And Stalk Ashley Serve Up ‘Bun Fi Bun’ Remix
Britain-based Jamaican artist IQ has teamed up with Stalk Ashley and Kranium on the remix for his Bun Fi Bun track.