Shenseea Introduces New Manager Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby
Dancehall starlet Shenseea announced today that she has a new manager, Lebanese-Canadian industry executive Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby.
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Buju Banton Calls Jamaica’s Junior Culture And Entertainment Minister A “Fool”
When Buju Banton hurled a series of insults at Government Minister Alando Terrelonge on Instagram on Friday, many Dancehall fans were mortified, since the junior Culture, Gender and Entertainment Minister was defending the rights of Jamaican women against sexual harassment.
Ce’cile Says Rasta Reggae Artists Should Be Leading Reparations Fight Against Great Britain
Dancehall bad gyal Ce’cile says Jamaican Rastafarian Reggae artists should be the ones leading the charge to compel Great Britain to pay Jamaica billions of pounds in Reparations for the TransAtlantic Slave Trade which saw an estimated 600,000 Africans being trafficked to Jamaica.
Jamaica Music Society Paid Out $200 Million Dollars To Industry
Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has been in operation since 2007 and General Manager Evon Mullings is tasked with organizing a seamless machinery locally and internationally, to collect royalties on behalf of its members, while playing an active role in improving the perception of Jamaica’s music business.
Sia’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ With Sean Paul Pops Up In Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’
Australian pop star Sia and Jamaican Dancehall star Sean Paul had their mega-hit collab, Cheap Thrills (2016), featured in the soundtrack to Marvel Studios’ Black Widow movie, which was released on July 7.
Nikki Z Returns To Jamaican Airwaves At Bridge 99 FM
Popular media personality ‘Nikki Z’ has returned to Jamaican airwaves at new IRIE Jam Media Group affiliate – Bridge 99 FM.
Bounty Killer Describes Alkaline’s Performance At BRT Show As “Handicap, Retarded Karaoke”
Bounty Killer and some of his fans had a field day jeering Alkaline about his performance on Friday night at the BRT weekend show in Atlantic City, even as he hailed his Seaview Gardens compatriot Dexta Daps on what he described as an outstanding performance.
Shenseea Enjoys Mud Bath In Jamaica, Then Parties With Doja Cat, Ty Dolla Sign In Miami
Over the weekend, Dancehall ‘ShengYeng’ princess Shenseea touched down in Jamaica and headed straight to St.
Devin Di Dakta Says Catcalling Is Only Harassment When Poor Men Do It: “When A Rich Man Do It, Woman Draws Drop!”
Oh Devil artist Devin Di Dakta was raked across the coals on Friday after he said that that it was fine for rich men to catcall Jamaican women, as they will only complain about harassment when a poor man is the perpetrator.
UWI Professor Laments Lack Of “Critical” Acclaim Of Dancehall Sound Systems
Culture and development specialist Professor Carolyn Cooper is again lamenting the fact that more than 70 years after Jamaicans from Kingston’s inner-city invented the sound system the “revolutionary art form” has still has not received “the critical acclaim which it deserves” in its home country.
Pregnant Cardi B, Offset Grind To Vybz Kartel’s Songs At Daughter’s 3rd Birthday Party
American rapper Cardi B reminds us once again that she is quite the super fan of Vybz Kartel as she danced the night away to the Dancehall artist’s songs at her daughter Kulture’s 3rd birthday party on Saturday night.
Freddie McGregor Urges Dancehall Artists, Producers To Take Advantage Of Jamaica’s Vast Music Catalog
Push Come to Shove Reggae icon Freddie McGregor has encouraged Jamaican Dancehall producers and artists to take advantage of the island’s extensive music catalog to fill the gap in the “production deficit” with which the genre is now struggling.
Bounty Killer, Tony Matterhorn’s Latest Feud: Everything You Need To Know
The Warlord may have been all about unity on last year’s Verzuz battle, but it seems he’s been saving all his steam for another decade-old dancehall rival.
‘Koffee Is Destined For Greatness’ – Chronixx’s Manager
Grammy award-winning Reggae artist Koffee continues to make history. Her song Toast has long surpassed 100 million views on YouTube making her the only Jamaican woman to reach that mark with one music video.
Etana Talks Taking Charge Of Her Career, Connects With Africa For Her Latest Album
After years of being with Reggae label VP Records, Etana has declared her freedom and released two albums in two years.
Racquel Jones Escapes Pitfalls Of Local Mindset With Experimental New Album ‘IgnoRANT’
Very often, the discussion about the definition and distinction of Dancehall and Reggae from offshore genres, is predicated on the idea that a particular sound is the core of our genres.
Usain Bolt Says He Can’t Attend The Olympic Games But Has Advice For Young Athletes
Multiple Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt will certainly be missed at this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Beenie Man Dispels Rumors That His Brother Was Shot And Killed
Dancehall star Beenie Man pushed back on Friday against what he described were “rumors” that his brother Rohan ‘Blue’ Smith was killed.
Alkaline Delivers A Dose Of ‘Medicine’ For Party Ready Vendetta Fans
The Vendetta Boss dropped off the visuals for his feel-good summer anthem, a dose of Medicine for the party-starved masses.
Jahvillani’s Debut Album Is Out Now, Plus 8 More New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
Dancehall recording artist Jahvillani, the ‘Wile Side Government’ creator released his 13-track debut album Dirt to Bentley today, July 9.