YG Marley Samples Grandfather In New Song ‘Survival,’ To Perform On ‘Jimmy Fallon’ With Mom Lauryn Hill
Continuing his lineage’s legacy, Reggae artist YG Marley pays homage to his grandfather, Bob Marley, with his latest single, Survival.
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Beenie Man Says Sons Mosiah And Moses Jr Should Play Him In A Biopic
Should there ever be a biopic of Dancehall giant Beenie Man, he wants his sons Mosiah and Moses Jr Davis to portray him.
Vybz Kartel’s Legal Team Files For Immediate Release
Attorneys representing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel have submitted a habeas corpus application to the Supreme Court, advocating for his and two other men’s immediate release, the Gleaner has reported.
The Time Judy Mowatt Lost The Rights To Her Name
She’s earned her place as reggae royalty, but there was a time when Judy Mowatt almost walked away from music after signing away the rights to her name.
The Night Bob Marley Met ‘Ras Beatle’ John Lennon
Reggae legend Bob Marley and Beatles founder John Lennon had an unexpected meeting in California, Elton John’s lyricist Bernie Taupin revealed in his new book, ‘Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me.’
Ghostface Killah Samples A Tenor Saw Dubplate, Recruits Serani For New Album ‘Set The Tone’
American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah sampled a Tenor Saw dubplate and enlisted No Games artist Serani for two songs on his new album, Set The Tone, released on May 10 via Mass Appeal Records.
Anthony B Talks ‘World A Love’ Tour, And New Song ‘Blessings Ah Flow’
Rastafarian firebrand Anthony B knows the importance of touring as a major tool in the world of reggae music.
Dancehall Artist Teejay’s ‘Drift’ Featured In Fortnite
When Dancehall artist Teejay released his hit track Drift last summer, he had almost the entire world doing the accompanying dance, created by dancer Gibbidon.
Bounty Killer Says He Was Battling Serious Illness During VERZUZ, Underwent Surgery One Year Later
Bounty Killer has disclosed that during his iconic Versus performance against Beenie Man in 2020, he was contending with a serious illness, which eventually led to surgery a year later at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
Marcy Chin, Kaka Highflames Team Up For ‘DIP’
Marcy Chin hopes DIP, her new collab with dancer-cum-artist Kaka Highflames, will leave listeners in a chokehold.
Alaine Says She Resisted Pressure From A Producer To Write ‘Raunchy’ Music
Reggae songbird Alaine says she resisted pressure from a very popular music producer to write ‘raunchy’ lyrics early in her career.
Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Turns 40
Legend, the greatest hits collection by Bob Marley & The Wailers, marks its 40th anniversary this week.
Gaza Sheba Says ‘Like Christmas’ Was Based On Vybz Kartel Affair
Dancehall artists Gaza Sheba and Vybz Kartel had winning chemistry on collabs like Gaza Mi Name and You and Him Deh.
Romain Virgo And Wife Elizabeth Are Expecting Third Child
Reggae singer Romain Virgo and his wife Elizabeth are expecting their third child together. The pair made the revelation on Sunday through their weekly vlog on their YouTube channel—The Virgos.
Pamputtae Responds To Ex-Employees’ Claims Of Unpaid Wages And More
Dancehall artist Pamputtae is responding to month-long claims of being a callous, stingy boss. The allegations started with dancer-turned-artist Pretty D, who worked with the deejay under the moniker Sherice Sophisticated.
UK Photographer’s Lawsuit Against Napster Over Sugar Minott Photo Must Proceed To Trial, Judge Says
A federal judge in Seattle has declined to grant summary judgment to either party in a copyright infringement case involving a photograph of the late Reggae and Dancehall singer Lincoln “Sugar” Minott.
Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter’s Bar Hit By Burglars In Ocho Rios
Morna Dodd, the British daughter of iconic producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, says her bar, Dodd’s Lounge, was ransacked by thieves over the Easter Holiday weekend about a month ago.
Minister Marion Hall Still Trying To Sell St. Ann Mansion To Settle Lawsuit
Minister Marion Hall is still trying to sell her mansion in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, to settle a lawsuit related to a 2009 incident.
Gaza Sheba Says Vanessa Bling Was Jealous Of Her Affair With Vybz Kartel
It’s not often that you see two women cackling over a once shared lover, but for artist Gaza Sheba and media personality Shelly-Ann Curran, the past is the past.
Shenseea Teams Up With Purple Disco Machine For ‘Honey Boy’
Jamaican singer Shenseea’s dynamic vocals are featured in German producer/DJ Purple Disco Machine’s new song, Honey Boy.