Shabba Ranks, Gyptian Receive Heritage Awards
Reggae/Dancehall artists Gyptian and Shabba Ranks were among 12 recipients of the Consulate General of Jamaica’s Heritage Awards held in New York last Friday.
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Bounty Killer Says ‘King Of Kingston’ Album Not Being Done To Compete With Other Artists
Weeks ahead of the expected release of King of Kingston, Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says that the album is not being done in a bid to compete with anyone, whether younger artists or his contemporaries.
Julian Marley, Bounty Killer, And The Wailers Rally For Reggae Grammy Consideration
The Reggae Vaccine album is up for Grammy consideration in three categories and three of the musicians featured on the 12 track project urged eligible Recording Academy voters to consider it for a Grammy nomination as voting ended last week.
Nklyne’s Mother Murdered In Blenheim, Manchester
Emerging Dancehall artist and popular YouTuber Nklyne is mourning the death of his mother, 54-year-old Lorna Lake, a farmer, who was killed on Friday night.
Astro, Former Member Of Reggae Group UB40, Dead At 64
British vocalist and former member of UB40, Terence Wilson, better known by his stage name Astro, has died aged 64.
Popcaan Speaks On Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith Saga: “Free Will Smith!!!”
Dancehall deejay Popcaan, like many others, is trying to make sense of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s apparent open marriage.
Sean Paul, Sia’s ‘Dynamite’ Video Puts The Ward Threatre In The Spotlight
Dancehall star Sean Paul and Australian singer-songwriter Sia have released visuals for their second collaboration Dynamite, which featured a long list of Jamaican talent and the heritage and beauty of The Ward Theatre in Kingston.
Tommy Lee Sparta’s ‘Transition’ & 5 New Releases For Your Dancehall Playlist
There’s nothing better than new music, and we have a lot in store today! Tommy Lee Sparta finally releases his double album, “Transition”, the “World Boss” is still dropping new music, and we have new videos from Chronic Law, Jafrass and more!
Kabaka Pyramid, Medisun, EarthGang & More Team Up On ‘Never Be The Same’: Listen
Mass Appeal Records, a label founded in 2014 by rapper Nas and Peter Bittenbender, has formed a partnership with Friends Only, an LA-based creative company founded by Natalie Prospere, to launch a new product called, “Friends Only, Jamaica”.
Daughter Of Coxsone Dodd, Producer & Bob Marley Mentor, Sued For “Infringing” On Her Father’s Intellectual Property
Morna Dodd, a daughter of Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, the late producer responsible for discovering and mentoring Bob Marley and credited for the early development of Ska and Reggae, has been sued by the administrators of her father’s estate for infringement on his intellectual property.
Rihanna Picks Up 17 New RIAA Certifications, ‘RIH ISSUES’ All 8 Studio Albums On Vinyl
Barbadian singer Rihanna has picked up 17 new RIAA certifications this week after several of her singles reached multi-platinum, platinum, and gold status.
‘Maria Maria’ Hitmaker Heaps Praises On Jamaican Artists Lila Iké And Laty Kim
Jamaican artists Lila Iké and Laty Kim recently got high praises from the Maria Maria hit maker, Marvin Moore-Hough.
Dancehall Deejay Charlie Chaplin Faces Malicious Destruction Of Property Charge
Veteran Dancehall deejay Charlie Chaplin will return to court on December 7 to answer charges of malicious destruction of property.
Brush1Chromatic Talks Versatility And His Debut EP ‘I Am The Road Marshal’
Influencer, brand ambassador, marketer, MC; it’s hard to pin down Romario White aka Brush1Chromatic’s dynamic skill set.
Facebook’s Meta Uses ‘Under Mi Sleng Teng’ Dancehall Sample In New Ad Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2W9YVkkn9U Sleng Teng, the legendary Dancehall riddim masterminded by singer Wayne Smith for his mega-hit song Under Mi Sleng Teng, has been used by Meta, the new parent company name for Facebook, in its first video advertisement.
Dennis Brown, Barrington Levy Trod To Top Of iTunes Reggae Charts After ‘The Harder They Fall’
Following the release of the Jeymes Samuels directed western The Harder They Fall on Netflix, two of the songs that appeared in the movie, namely Dennis Brown’s Promised Land and Barrington Levy’s Here I Come, have made it into the top five on the Reggae iTunes Chart.
Shenseea Covers ‘Hallelujah’ For Apple Music’s Christmas Collection
Dancehall star Shenseea has issued an early holiday treat for music lovers by covering Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah for Apple Music’s, Carols Covered – a collection of popular Christmas songs sung by contemporary artists.
Spice Touts “10” For Grammy Consideration
Queen of the Dancehall Spice is urging eligible voters to consider her debut 10 for Best Reggae Album, as the first round of voting at the 64th annual Grammy Awards ends tomorrow (November 5).
Dancehall Artist Mr. Lexx Released After Being Detained In Panama City
Mr. Lexx has been released after he was detained upon arrival in Panama City yesterday. The Full Hundred deejay thanked Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, Judith Edwards from the consulate for Panama, and his fans for their help after he was detained by Panamanian Immigration officials at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama City.
Freddie McGregor Mourns The Death Of The Clarendonian’s Ernest Wilson At 69
Reggae veteran Freddie McGregor is overwhelmed with grief, following the death of Ernest Wilson, his longtime friend and parish compatriot with whom he recorded his first hit single, and a founding member of the Clarendonians.