Marcia Smikle, Long-Time Partner Of U-Roy, Is Dead At 65
Marcia Smikle, long-time partner of the late Jamaican music icon U-Roy, passed away as a result of medical complications in the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew yesterday.
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Kranium Says ‘Gal Policy’s’ Message Was Intended For Men
The Melody Gad Kranium, a year after the release of his smash hit and the very controversial Gal Policy, took to Instagram Live to give a breakdown of the song’s lyrics, for fans wondering about its intended audience.
Skillibeng’s ‘Internet War’ A Reputed Diss Track Towards Alkaline
Dancehall fresh prince Skillibeng and beat wizard Alberto “Aalvero” Blackwood Jr teamed up to release Internet War, which gives off an unnerving drill vibe on melodic Arabic-suffused acoustics.
Watch: Shenseea, Mavado, Kranium Fly The Dancehall Flag At Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2021
Despite inclement weather conditions, Dancehall veteran Mavado, the Melody Gad Kranium and Blessed singer Shenseea all graced one of Hip Hop’s hottest stages over the weekend.
Bob Marley Statue To Be Unveiled In Liverpool, UK
A statue of the late King of Reggae Bob Marley will be unveiled on Thursday, September 9 in the city of Liverpool in the UK.
Dancehall Fans React To Tory Lanez Praising Sha’carri Richardson, But Shunning Jamaican Athletes
Jamaican Dancehall fans peppered Torey Lanez with rebuke after the Canadian rapper lauded US sprinter Sha’carri Richardson, who placed last in the 100m at the Wanda Diamond League, and ignored the three Jamaican women who swept first, second and third places.
Five Times Beenie Man Changed Dancehall And Put The Culture On The Global Stage
Today, August 21 is the 48th birthday of Dancehall King Beenie Man. The icon has been at the forefront of popular music for the past 25 years with several Billboard hits, a Grammy and MOBO Awards.
Love & Hip Hop: Spice’s Boyfriend Justin Budd Disapproves Of Her Dancehall “Stage Presence”
Spice, the Queen of Dancehall, got heat from her boyfriend Justin Budd for her well-known Dancehall stage antics, as revealed in a recent episode of Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL).
Popcaan Invites Lizzo To Jamaica After She Was Body-Shamed: “Don’t Cry Girl, Come To The Islands”
After American singer Lizzo faced backlash from trolls over her recent music video Rumors, Dancehall deejay Popcaan sent her a special invite to the islands.
Nicki Minaj, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom And More To React To Sha’Carri Richardson’s Loss To Jamaican Trio
Trinidadian-born rapper, Nicki Minaj and Dancehall starlets Shenseea and Jada Kingdom were amongst some of the entertainers who took to social media to congratulate the Jamaican female sprinters for their sweeping victory in the 100 metres at the 2021 Prefontaine Classic.
Spice Cops Billboard No. 1 Plaque For Her 2018 ‘Captured’ Mixtape
Jamaica’s Queen of Dancehall Spice showed off her newly acquired Billboard plaque for her 2018-released, Captured mixtape, which peaked at No.
Ding Dong Shares New Song ‘L.I.E’ With Vocals From Shenseea
A master at combining creativity with storytelling, Ding Dong has dropped a new song, L.I.E, featuring Shenseea’s vocals, which catapulted to the top of YouTube’s Trending Chart after being released just two days ago.
Vybz Kartel’s Son Likkle Vybz Expecting First Child
He might be the first son of Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel but he’s not the first to make the Worl’ Boss a grandfather.
Usain Bolt, NJ Share Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For Debut Album ‘Country Yutes’
Today, August 21st marks the earthstrong of Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt who now turns 35.
Popcaan Shares Photo Of Childhood Home, Says He’s “Forever Grateful”
Dancehall star Popcaan shared a photo believed to be his childhood home on Instagram this morning.
Interview: Christopher Martin On His Many Influences, The Music Business And New Single ‘You’ll Never Find’
Jamaican singer-songwriter Christopher Martin is as versatile a performer as he is a well-versed pundit of Jamaican music.
Popcaan Tells Drake To Drop The Bombocl@#t Album
Dancehall artist Popcaan is growing tired of waiting on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy album and fired off his demand yesterday for the Canadian rapper to finally “drop the bombocl@#t album!”
Ding Dong Joins Health Ministry’s Every Vax Counts Campaign
There have been mixed reactions to Ding Dong joining the Ministry of Health’s Every Vax Counts campaign.
One Drop Reggae App Boasts Slick New Interface For Reggae Consumption
It’s pretty clear the world is now living in a golden age of music streaming, and that’s why One Drop streaming and audio app curator Norman Williams is confident that his reggae-dancehall focussed app will excel as it has the slickest, snappiest user interface for Jamaicans looking to stream reggae music.
Ajax Amsterdam Football Club Launches Bob Marley Inspired 3rd Kit And It’s Beautiful
After months of speculation and encouragement by eager fans, the Ajax Amsterdam Football Club has finally dropped its Bob Marley-inspired “Three Little Birds” Third Kit.