Nigel Staff Suffers Stroke, Could Miss Beenie Man’s Big Performance In UK
Well-known musician Nigel Staff of the Ruff Kutt band recently suffered a stroke while at his home on Friday.
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Shenseea Talks How She Spots A Hit In The Studio
Dancehall star Shenseea is riding high off the success of her latest single Run Run, which topped YouTube trending in Jamaica and is a favourite of the world’s fastest woman, Elaine Thompson-Herah.
Shaggy Says Spice Now ‘On The Right Path To Greatness’
In the aftermath of the official release of Spice’s 10 album, Dancehall megastar Shaggy, has predicted that some of the songs on the 15-track production for which he served as executive Producer, were going to be classics.
Bounty Killer, Popcaan Clown Alkaline Over “Flopprize”
It seems as if Bounty Killer will not stop jeering Alkaline about the performance and quality of his Top Prize album any time soon.
Popcaan Reveals He’s Working On New Album
Dancehall superstar Popcaan has indicated that he is now working on his fifth studio album. On Sunday, the Unruly Boss posted several photos, among them one of himself getting his hair braided, his eyes shut, and a spliff in one of his hands.
Brooklyn Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured After Shaneil Muir Performance At An ‘All White’ Party
Two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting at a party in Brooklyn, where Dancehall artist Shaneil Muir had performed over the weekend.
Popcaan, Mr Lexx’s ‘Rise Dutty Bungle’ Renditions Excite A’Mari
Thirty-three years after Major Mackerel released his monster hit Dutty Bungle, effectively embedding the term in the Jamaican lexicon, A’mari DJ Mona Lisa might just be following in his footsteps with the release of her infectious, though bizarre single, (Rise) Dutty Bungle.
The Prime Time Trio Of Jamaican One-Hit Wonders
One-hit wonders. The world of entertainment is filled with them. From top-notch singing and acting talents down to magnetizing and even polarizing personalities, the art of the One-Hit-Wonder – and make no mistake about it, it most definitely is an art (albeit sometimes unintentional) – is as mysterious as it is fascinating, and here in the Dancehall and Reggae arenas, we’ve heartbreakingly had our fair share of them.
PNP President Mark Golding Does The ‘Dirt Bounce’, Sparking Calls For Andrew Holness To Respond
People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding, joined the thousands of Jamaicans who are trying to master dancer Tyreek Pennicott’s Dirt Bounce, the dance the Jamaican women’s 4×100 metres relay team did upon being introduced, prior to their spectacular win at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Dancehall Artist Intence Faces More Controversy In Cayman Over Alleged Fraudulently Obtained Work Permit
Controversy continues to plague Dancehall artist Intence’s recent trip to the Cayman Islands for a performance, even weeks after he left the British overseas territory.
Bounty Killer Says ‘King of Kingston’ Will Arrive This Christmas
Bounty Killer has ended the speculation surrounding the release time for his upcoming King of Kingston album.
Chronic Law Leads On YouTube
Hillside singer Chronic Law is the most streamed Dancehall artist on YouTube in Jamaica over the last month and has been among the top 5 over the last year.
Lt Stitchie To Get Jamaica’s Order Of Distinction On National Heroes Day
Dancehall veteran Lieutenant Stitchie is among four members of Jamaica’s music industry who will be bestowed with national honours on National Heroes Day in October.
Meet Savannah Baker: The Designer And Stylist Behind Rihanna, Popcaan, Spice And More
London-born Jamaican designer Savannah Baker has styled Rihanna for several projects including a Savage Fenty photoshoot.
Italian Reggae Artist Alborosie Defends Olympic 100m Champ Marcell Jacobs Over Questions About His Win
Italian Reggae artist Alborosie took on ZJ Sparks and some of her Instagram followers after spotting a news item published in The Times which was shared by her, regarding 100-metre Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, which he regarded as undesirable.
Disney Amyka Says The Strong Women In Her Life Inspired Her ‘Feel Good’ Single
Up and coming singer Disney Amyka dropped her Feel Good single on July 30. The New York based singer who is of Jamaican parentage, shared that the strong women in her life are the inspiration behind the song, which Amyka says is meant to celebrate women more generally.
‘In Di Pen’ On Independence Day: Buju Banton’s Fiery Instagram Tirade
While most Jamaicans reveled in the excitement that came with celebrating the island’s Independence on August 6, which also coincided with ongoing celebrations for the island’s Track and Field dominance in the ongoing 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Grammy award-winning Reggae artist and icon, Mark Myrie, more popularly known as Buju Banton, was not in as festive a mood.
Nicki Minaj, Bounty Killer, Cham Congratulate Spice On Chart Topping New Album “10”
Despite getting stuck in Costa Rica two days ago and having to cancel her album launch party, the Queen of Dancehall and Love And Hip Hop: Atlanta star Spice’s new album 10 came out with a bang yesterday as she also celebrated her birthday.
Popcaan, Melissa Steel’s Collab ‘Kisses For Breakfast’ Certified Silver In The UK
Popcaan has earned his fifth BRIT Certified silver award. The Dancehall star received the silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) today (August 6) for Kisses For Breakfast, a 2014 collab with British singer Melissa Steel.
Koffee’s ‘Rapture’ Song Certified Silver In The UK
Rapture, the title track off Koffee’s Grammy Award-winning EP, is now BRIT Certified silver in the United Kingdom for sales of over 200,000 copies.