Alkaline Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For “Txtin’” With WSTRN
Dancehall artist Alkaline has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for Txtin’, a 2017 collaboration with the British hip-hop trio WSTRN.
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Bounty Killer On Lip-Syncing In Dancehall: “It’s Annoying. It’s Not Good”
Bounty Killer has made it clear that he disapproves of Dancehall artists who attempt to lip-sync or sing along to their tracks during stage shows, particularly when their lips, voice, and body movements are not properly synchronized with the music.
Gramps Morgan On Getting His Jamaican Citizenship: “One Of The Greatest Days Of My Life”
Reggae artist Gramps Morgan says it is imperative that descendants of Jamaicans who have migrated to other countries claim their Jamaican citizenship by descent, as it is their rightful heritage.
Sizzla Reflects On 2007 Onstage Incident With Norris Man
Reggae and Dancehall artist Sizzla Kalonji recently revisited the controversial 2007 onstage incident with Norris Man at the ‘St.
Mr. Vegas No Longer Searching For Hit Songs
Gone are the days when veteran singjay Mr. Vegas was pursuing hit songs. After almost three decades in the biz, the Heads High artist said he’s content with touring on his existing catalog due to the current musical landscape.
Producer Dale Virgo Thrilled As Daughter Overcomes Dreadlocks Controversy, Enters Campion College
Music producer Dale Virgo is thrilled that his 12-year-old daughter, who gained the attention of the Dancehall/Reggae community in 2020 after the Supreme Court ruled that her school’s ban on her dreadlocks was “not unconstitutional”, has excelled in her PEP exams and will be attending Campion College.
Wayne Wonder: ‘AI Technology Can Use My Voice If Compensation Is Fair’
International Dancehall singer-songwriter Wayne Wonder says he has no objection to having his voice utilized in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, provided that users operate with fairness and ensure he is properly compensated.
Devin Di Dakta Says He Wanted To Be In Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire
For many years, dancehall artist Devin Di Dakta had his eyes set on joining Vybz Kartel’s Portmore/Gaza Empire.
Macka Diamond Says John John Was Interested In Her First, But She Set Him Up With Lady Saw
There are a couple of known facts about Lloyd ‘John John’ James Jr. For one, he’s a hotshot producer who got the music chops from his father King Jammy.
Gramps Morgan Urges Jamaican Artists To Be Responsible Cultural Ambassadors
Reggae superstar Gramps Morgan is urging his fellow Reggae and Dancehall artists to uphold the highest standards of representation for Jamaica on the international stage, as they play a critical role as cultural ambassadors for their homeland.
Devin Di Dakta Says He Couldn’t Date A JLP Supporter
Devin Di Dakta is as serious about politics as he is music. So serious, in fact, that he couldn’t date a woman who supports the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).
Macka Diamond Discovers Reggaeton Artist’s Sample Of ‘Dye Dye’
Veteran Dancehall deejay Macka Diamond has sent her fans to do some research after she apparently stumbled upon the Spanish song Rikita y Too by Panamian Reggaeton artist Jhonny D, which heavily samples her 2013 hit song Dye Dye.
Peter Tosh Estate, Copeland Forbes Pay Tribute To Peter Tosh Museum Developer, Kingsley Cooper
The Peter Tosh Estate and the Reggae legend’s former manager Copeland Forbes have paid tribute to the late fashion mogul Kingsley Cooper, who was instrumental in establishing the Peter Tosh Museum at the Pulse Headquarters in Kingston.
Gramps Morgan Receives Governor General’s Diaspora Award For Excellence
Reggae superstar Roy “Gramps” Morgan was among five recipients of the Governor General’s Diaspora Awards For Excellence 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Wednesday.
Bounty Killer Says The ‘System’ Is “Too Ashamed And Embarrassed” To Free Vybz Kartel Without Retrial
While predicting that Vybz Kartel will eventually be freed from prison, Bounty Killer also contended that if the Any Weather deejay had lacked the financial means to take his case to the UK Privy Council, he would not be getting the justice he is seeking in his murder case.
Vybz Kartel’s Daughter Graduates High School
Vybz Kartel’s daughter Adi’Anna Palmer is officially a high school grad! The 17-year-old was celebrated in several posts on social media on Wednesday by her dancehall giant of a father, and entrepreneur mom Sherika Todd.
Copeland Forbes Bemoans Cancellation Of Reggae Shows Globally
Artist manager, author and music historian Copeland Forbes is lamenting a slew of cancellations of major Reggae festivals around the world.
Mr. Easy’s ‘Drive Me Crazy’ Turns 22
On any given night, somewhere in the world, Mr Easy’s global hit Drive Me Crazy is playing.
Popcaan Enjoys Downtime In Malta After Performance
Dancehall artist Popcaan seemed to have had a whale of a time recently in Malta for the widely attended Days Like This (DLT) Malta weekend.
Watch: Shenseea Performs On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Jamaican artist Shenseea made her debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night.