Shaneil Muir Calls Out Fans For Not Supporting Her New Song ‘Black Is Beautiful’
After the release of her new single Black Is Beautiful, Top Gyal Shaneil Muir issued a stern word to Dancehall music fans.
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Marcia Griffiths Laments Reggae Month Not Becoming A Massive International Affair
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths is lamenting the fact that after 14 years, Reggae month has not grown to become a massive international affair, given the global importance of Jamaican popular music since the 1960s.
Reggae Legend John Holt Goes Gold In The UK
Scwayne “Bamm” Holt—grandson of late Reggae icon John Holt—is overjoyed after the lover’s rock mogul’s 1000 Volts of Holt was certified Gold in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 4).
Africa: A New Frontier For Dancehall Music?
Popcaan and his Dancehall compatriots’ recent sojourns to sections of the African continent to headline sold-out concerts have resulted in the resurfacing of suggestions that the Motherland is the “new frontier for the Dancehall genre” and this is where Jamaican artists’ should place their focus.
Marcia Griffiths Says Only Music Can Unite Jamaica, Calls For More Positive Songs
The Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths is pleading with Jamaican musicians to record more positive songs, especially in light of the turbulence Jamaica is undergoing, as music has proven time and time again, to be the only tool capable of uniting the violence-plagued country.
Bob Marley’s Daughter Cedella Says He Would Have Been A Ganja Farmer If Alive
Bob Marley’s firstborn biological daughter Cedella Marley said that if her father were alive today, he would be a marijuana farmer.
Marley: ‘A Family Legacy’ To Be Exhibited In Grammy Museum
On February 9, Legendary Reggae Hitmaker Bob Marley and his family’s legacy will once more be on exhibition for fans to see.
Tami Chin, Wayne Marshall Reveal They Are Finally Expecting A Baby Girl
The fourth time’s the charm for Jamaican entertainers Wayne Marshall and Tami Chin, who are finally expecting a baby girl.
Meet Okuda Hiroko: The Japanese Programmer Who Helped To Create Dancehall’s Pioneering ‘Sleng Teng’ Riddim
Okuda Hiroko, the Japanese woman who caught Reggaemylitis and created the Casio preset beat that gave rise to the legendary Sleng Teng riddim, believes that it was almost inevitable that the piece of music she composed almost 40 years ago would be embraced by Jamaicans.
Shenseea Bares Soul On New Yo Gotti Collab “Forever Ballin'”
Dancehall star Shenseea opened up about pouring her soul into Forever Ballin’, a song which she’s featured on with American rapper Yo Gotti, off his newest album, CM10.
Rytikal Freed Of Gun Charges
Dancehall artist Rytikal, whose real name is Rohan McFarlane, was freed of illegal gun and ammunition charges in the Supreme Court this morning.
Koffee Shares Release Date For Debut Album ‘Gifted’ With New Visuals For ‘Pull Up’
The Grammy Kid Koffee today dropped off another song titled Pull Up from her upcoming debut album.
Lil Uzi Vert Says He’ll Bleach His Skin, Changes Avatar To Vybz Kartel
It’s Black History Month in the US and Canada and Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert has found an unconventional way to kickstart the month-long celebration.
East Side Queen Chikie Grainz Talks ‘Dreams Like Me’
After two years in Dancehall, upcoming artist Chikie Grainz released her debut mixtape, Queen Of The East last Sunday, January 29.
Guidance Teams Up with Energy, Boysie Roses And Real Flava For ‘Shamballa Rock’
Reggae singer Guidance has released a new single, ‘Shamballa Rock’ featuring BoysieRoses, Energy Di Dancer and Real Flava.
Grange Urges Jamaican Artists To Steer Clear Of Gun Lyrics
Minister of Entertainment and Culture Olivia “Babsy” Grange has called on Jamaica’s artists and songwriters to steer clear of gun lyrics, and instead, use the island’s music to push the positivity for which Dancehall and Reggae have been long-known and embraced globally.
Popcaan Offers Remedy For Beef Among Women In Dancehall
Dancehall deejay Popcaan has weighed in on the ongoing beef among the popular women in Dancehall, claiming that their behavior is unlike that of the male artists.
Pamputtae On Lady Saw Vs Spice: ‘Just Another 9-Day Talk’
Dancehall artist Pamputtae says the imbroglio between Marion Hall and Queen of Dancehall Spice, will be nothing more than the proverbial Jamaican “nine-day wonder”.
Jay-Z Snaps During Photo-Op With Barrington Levy
Rapper icon and music mogul Jay-Z made it clear he doesn’t like waiting to get his picture taken while posing with Dancehall legend Barrington Levy at a New York City event recently.
Mavado Teams Up With Former Manager For Third Studio Album
Dancehall star Mavado has recently rekindled the relationship with his former manager, Julian Jones-Griffith. Together, the business partners have begun work on a third album.