Tarrus Riley Delivers A ‘Love Salute’ Plus 6 New Songs For Your Reggae & Dancehall Playlist
With all the drama this week offered, let’s enter the weekend with new music on the agenda shall we?
The Latest
Samantha J Is Back, Talks New Single ‘Big Fat Benz’ And Motherhood
Jamaican singer Samantha J is back and she’s a whole ‘vibe’ with the rollout of her brand new single Big Fat Benz.
Shenseea Says She’s “Doing Better” After Being Hospitalized
Dancehall star Shenseea is on the mend after revealing last week that she had been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness.
Racquel Jones Says Dancehall Music Sets The Standard For Abuse Against Women
In an attempt to support fellow female artist Spice against the negative backlash she’s been getting from some Dancehall colleagues and fans—after the announcement of her headlining a pride concert in Canada—Racquel Jones, an upcoming artist, has declared that Dancehall music has culturized the abuse of women, gun violence, and has set the tone for the main ills facing our society.
Foota Hype In Instagram ‘Jail’, Says Spice Has Anti-LGBTQ Lyrics Too
Foota Hype‘s Instagram page was shut down, hours after the Dancehall producer/selector ignored an ultimatum given by Spice to remove posts criticizing her for headlining the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival set for June next year.
Sean Paul Credits Mom For Putting Him On To Sia
Dancehall artist Sean Paul credited his mother for introducing him to the music of international singer Sia.
Popcaan Unlocks New ‘Levels’ From Upcoming Album
Dancehall’s Unruly Boss Popcaan has issued another track from his upcoming album. Aptly titled Levels, the deejay has set out to remind his would-be peers that he’s in a league of his own.
Ky-Mani Marley Expresses Interest In Playing Bob Marley In Upcoming Biopic
Ky-Mani Marley, Bob Marley’s son and actor, has expressed an interest in playing his father in the upcoming Paramount Pictures biopic based on the Reggae legend’s life and career.
Bounty Killer Recuses Himself From ‘Toronto Pride’ Discussion: “‘Can’t Believe Mi Eye’ Said It All”
Dancehall star Bounty Killer has recused himself from commenting on Spice‘s upcoming performance at the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival set for June 2022.
Spice Responds To Foota Hype, Sizzla’s ‘Toronto Pride’ Criticism: “I Don’t Discriminate!”
In grandiose fashion this morning, a strident Foota Hype expressed his love for Spice, but dismissed her demand that he remove a post in which the Dancehall producer expressed disappointment at her headlining the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival set for June 2022.
Shab Don Allegedly Offered Cop $2 Million Bribe
Embattled Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr. is celebrating his freedom after he was allegedly found with an illegal gun during a vehicular stop and search last month.
Ishawna Gets Clearance From Ed Sheeran For Re-Release Of ‘Equal Rights’
Dancehall star Ishawna is still basking in the goodwill extended to her by British pop star Ed Sheeran, who has recorded a new song with the Jamaican singer, and has also given her clearance to re-release her Equal Rights remix of his hit song Shape of You.
Lourdiz Recruits Shenseea In New Visuals For ‘Get Along’: Watch
Dancehall star Shenseea and LA-based teen singer/songwriter Lourdiz issued new visuals yesterday (November 17) for their collaboration Get Along, which premiered back in September.
Iration Cops RIAA Gold Certification For ‘Falling’
Reggae-influenced rock band Iration has scored their second Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their song, Falling.
Skip Marley, Popcaan Liberate Visuals For ‘Vibe’: Watch
Reggae star Skip Marley has new visuals for his single Vibe with the Unruly boss Popcaan.
Usain Bolt Says Vybz Kartel’s Absence Ultimately Led To Dancehall “Losing Its Respect”
Retired Olympic athlete turned Dancehall producer Usain Bolt has posited that it was the vacuum left by incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel which, according to him, ultimately led to Dancehall ‘losing its respect’ on the world stage.
LGBTQ And The Divide Of Dancehall Music
Since its inception, Dancehall music has held a very strict and consistent disdain for the gay community.
Sizzla, Foota Hype In Meltdown Mode Over Spice Headlining ‘Toronto Pride’ Festival
Contending that ‘righteousness, Reggae and homosexuality do not go together’, Reggae star Sizzla Kalonji this morning joined forces with Dancehall producer Foota Hype to denounce Spice‘s headlining of the Toronto Pride LGBTQ festival which is set for June 2022.
The Postman Collective Shares Punk-Inspired Bob Marley Painting
Anonymous artists known as The Postman have painted a punk interpretation of Reggae legend Bob Marley.
Shenseea To Join DJ Khaled On New Pandora Ad Campaign
Dancehall star Shenseea will be featured alongside Grammy-winning producer DJ Khaled in two of three, new Pandora ad spots.