Devin Di Dakta Pleased With ‘Freshman’ EP
Even before dancehall deejay Devin Di Dakta dropped his EP Freshman on Friday (December 3) it already showed signs of success on the charts.
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Another One! Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled Sample Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me’
Another one! Yet another Jamaican song/instrumental has been sampled by an American artist, this time, the legendary Queen of Hip Hop/Soul, and nine-time Grammy award winner Mary J.
Vybz Kartel Not Pleased With Drake Being Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist In Jamaica
Vybz Kartel has declared that he was not pleased with the fact that Canadian rapper Drake is the most-streamed artist on Spotify in Jamaica this year, and that only a Jamaican, even if it is his greatest arch-rival, ought to be in the first place.
Jamaican Broadcaster Under Fire After Saying Rihanna’s Dress Was “Inappropriate”
Jamaicans and several Dancehall artists are not taking too kindly to criticisms made by veteran broadcaster and cultural commentator Fae Ellington about the Right Excellent Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty, who was made a National Hero by Barbados on Wednesday.
Jada Kingdom: “I Remember Being Broke In America, It’s Not Nice”
Jamaican Dancehall star Jada Kingdom has opened up about her transition to Atlanta two years ago, before recently settling in Maimi.
Mr. Easy Channels Pain With ‘Wish You Were Here’
Dancehall-reggae star Mr. Easy knows that Jamaicans are traumatized and hurting because of the loss of loved ones precipitated by the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic and a murder epidemic.
Kurt Riley Talks Mentoring Young Producers, Why Laa Lee Is At The Top Of The Game
Billboard-charting producer and musicologist, Kurt Riley, has joined the call for the more seasoned Reggae/Dancehall music producers to help to nurture and mentor their younger counterparts in the industry.
Romeich Shares Meet With DJ Khaled
After being momentarily slighted by DJ Khaled a few weeks ago, Shenseea’s manager Romeich Major is now happy to show off his link with the American music mogul.
Four Takeaways From Queen Ifrica’s New Song ‘Predators Paradise’
Anytime Jamaica appears to be descending into disorder and degeneracy, the voices of Rastafarian musicians have always served as an incendiary, to compel the country to get ahold of itself.
Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ On NPR’s ‘100 Best Songs Of 2021’
The Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall Spice makes another substantial move in the North American music industry, nabbing a spot in the upper half of NPR’s 100 Best Songs of 2021 list.
Rohan Marley Unhappy With Infighting In Ethiopia
While Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is being praised by many Rastafarians, after he took full command of the army and went into direct combat to suppress combatants from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Bob Marley’s son Rohan Marley, is not so inclined.
Bounty Killer’s Foundation Donates $400k To Dancehall Veteran Tiger
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer through his Bounty Killer Foundation has made a generous donation of $400,000 JMD (approximately $2,560 USD) to Dancehall veteran Tiger, who recently suffered a stroke and is in need of financial assistance.
Bob Marley Rules Billboard’s 2021 Year-End Reggae Charts
Just as he predicted over 40 years ago in the opening lines of Bad Card, Bob Marley won’t be kept out of the race—anytime soon—as his music continues to endure.
Insta Boss’ Mother Happy Killer Cop Brought To Justice
The family of Dancehall artist Kriston ‘Insta Boss’ Pearson, who was gunned down by a policeman’s bullet at Sorrow Lawn in Trinity, St Mary in 2017, remains devastated by his loss, even as his killer has been brought to justice.
Afrobeats Star Joeboy Says He Drew On Dancehall For Viral Hit ‘Sip’
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Joeboy has revealed that he drew for Dancehall and Reggae music for inspiration when he penned his hit song Sip (Alcohol).
VP Records Responds To Shaggy: ‘We Invested Substantially In Spice’s Album’
VP Records has seemingly responded to recent comments made by Shaggy, who suggested that, for business reasons, the NY-based company did not go above and beyond for the Queen of Dancehall Spice‘s debut album 10.
Bob Marley: A National Hero’s Hero
“Bob Marley is my HERO #thatisall,” Rihanna tweeted one afternoon back in 2012. Now a National Hero herself, the Rude Boy singer-turned-Billionaire CEO has long claimed the late Reggae King as a creative influence, and while their careers span different eras, their larger-than-life ethos far exceeds studio efforts—each is undeniably a global brand with an innate sense of cool, confidence and style.
Bunny Wailer’s 13 Children Asked To Do DNA Paternity Test ‘To Benefit From Father’s Will’
Donna Livingston-Carridice, the sister of the late Bunny Wailer, is appealing to the Reggae legend’s 13 children to get themselves DNA tested to establish paternity and ‘access the benefits set out in their father’s will.’
“Afro Queen To Glam Queen,” Davina Bennett Shows Off Her ‘Versatility’ In Little Black Dress
The former Miss Jamaica Universe Davina Bennett, who executed an excellent presentation of herself and of her culture onstage at Miss UniversE in Las Vegas in 2017, has ditched her usual “Afro Queen” hairstyle for a “Glam Queen” look with a Marilyn Monroe-inspired pin curl hairstyle.
Spice Shades Foota: “Weak Men Don’t Like Strong Women”
Spice and popular selector Foota Hype continue to go tit for tat on social media with the now Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall sharing a shady Instagram post yesterday touting her beauty and success.