Producer Skatta Burrell Calls For More Public Figures To Assist Jamaica’s Youth
Music producer Cordell “Skatta” Burrell has called for more public figures, in entertainment and other spheres, to help in supporting and uplifting Jamaica’s youth.
The Latest
I Am Glad SOJA Won!
It is perhaps portentous that the same week that the reggae industry tragically lost two founding members of The Mighty Diamonds, a predominantly white Reggae band won the Reggae Grammy.
Jahmiel Shares Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For New Album ‘Legend’
Dancehall artist Jahmiel will release his sophomore album Legend, on Good Friday, April 15. The Patriotz Boss made the big announcement on Saturday, and also unveiled the list of songs on the 16-track compilation, including the accompanying collaborations.
Mighty Diamonds: 4 Essential Songs
On March 29, under the cloak of nightfall, the darkness which the Mighty Diamonds spent over half a century rallying their voices against struck back.
Grammy Awards 2022: Spice, Sean Paul, Jesse Royal, Gramps Morgan Hit The Red Carpet
It might have been a disappointing evening for some of the Grammy’s Best Reggae Album nominees after Virginia-based Reggae band SOJA copped the category’s golden gramophone but we’re still reeling from their red carpet looks.
Why SOJA Won The Reggae Grammy Against Five Jamaicans
There has been a flurry of accusations aimed at the Recording Academy—including those of bias and race-based favoritism—after American band SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) upstaged Jamaican artists Spice, Jesse Royal, Sean Paul, Gramps Morgan, and Etana, to win the Best Reggae Album Grammy Award for their album Beauty In The Silence.
Skillibeng ‘Whaps’ London’s O2 Forum
Skillibeng turned up the heat at the O2 Forum in London last night. The Dancehall artist, 25, was well received by a horde of eager British ‘Eastsyde’ fans when he hit the O2 stage.
SOJA Wins 2022 Grammy Award For ‘Best Reggae Album’
Virginia-based Reggae band SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) has won the 2022 ‘Best Reggae Album’ Grammy Award for Beauty in the Silence, eclipsing the five Jamaican nominees and leaving many Jamaican pundits who were predicting that one of their compatriots would have won, speechless.
A Reggae Guide To Grammy Awards 2022: Nominees, How To Watch
Updates: SOJA has won the Grammy Award for ‘Best Reggae Album’ Here’s Why SOJA Won The Reggae Grammy Against Five Jamaicans Grammy Awards 2022: Spice, Sean Paul, Jesse Royal, Gramps Morgan Hit The Red Carpet The Grammy Awards are here again after a three-month delay, and back Live for its 64th staging—for the first time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tomorrow, April 3.
Spice Takes Things To The Next Level In New Visuals For ‘Different Category’: Watch
Steady on her quest to prove she’s in fact in a ‘different category’ from her contemporaries, Spice shines in new visuals for her previously released Troyton Music-produced song.
Eddy Grant, Donald Trump To Testify In ‘Electric Avenue’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Almost two years after British-Guyanese superstar Eddy Grant, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against former US president Donald Trump, over the use of his Reggae-fusion song Electric Avenue, both parties have now been directed to testify under oath by June 21.
Chronixx’s ‘Never Give Up’ And 13 New Dancehall & Reggae Songs You Should Stream Right Now
It’s that time again when the Reggae and Dancehall music mill churns out brand new releases for music fans.
Shenseea Tells Blogger To Retire After He Spins Tale About Her “Trapped Farts”
Shenseea has put a blogger on blast for spewing lies at her expense just for views.
Second Mighty Diamonds Member Passes Away In Four Days: Bunny Diamond Dead At 70
Mighty Diamonds singer Fitzroy ‘Bunny Diamond’ Simpson passed away this morning at an undisclosed hospital after a long battle with diabetes, four days after the Reggae group’s lead singer, Donald ‘Tabby Diamond’ Shaw, was killed.
Vybz Kartel Seemingly Takes Aim At Beenie Man Over Trap Dancehall: “Wutliss Old Dawg”
Days after Beenie Man reprimanded music selector Boom Boom and imputed that he had joined forces with Trap artists to “mash-up” Dancehall and Reggae, Vybz Kartel has responded with a stinging rebuke, seemingly aimed at the Old Dog deejay.
Koffee Is First Female Jamaican Artist On UK Album Chart In 27 Years
Koffee‘s debut album Gifted has opened at No. 9 on the UK Official Albums Chart making her the first female Jamaican-born artist in the Top 10, and the first woman from the island on the chart in 27 years.
Urban Mystic Covers ‘Behind These Prison Walls’ In Tribute To Jah Cure
American neo-soul artist Urban Mystic has released a cover of former stablemate Jah Cure’s True Reflections, popularly known as Behind These Prison Walls, in the wake of the Dancehall/Reggae singer’s incarceration in the Netherlands for attempted manslaughter.
Shaggy To Release Two New Albums: A Dancehall Project & Another Joint Album With Sting
Jamaican megastar Shaggy has revealed that he has two new albums to be released: a Dancehall album and another, which the diamond-selling artist says will not only be a masterpiece, but will be unusual and unexpected, and according to him, his ‘best work yet.’
Contractor Predicts Sean Paul Will Win 2022 ‘Best Reggae Album’ Grammy
Music insider and producer Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards is betting that Sean Paul will walk away with the golden gramophone in the Best Reggae Album category at the 64th annual Grammy Awards this Sunday.
“Shaggy Did Not Get My Permission To Use My Song,” Says Eek-A-Mouse
Update: Shaggy’s representatives have confirmed that Mi Nuh Know was properly cleared through Will Adams with Wise Music, on behalf of Embassy Music (Eek’s publisher) in September 2021, well in advance of the release of Mi Nuh Know on March 18.