In stark contrast to Sean Paul’s outright rejection of Dancehall clashes and clash lyrics, Shaggy says onstage lyrical battles must be fully embraced as they are vital to the development of artists and crucial to the sustainability of the genre.
From Shaggy to Spragga Benz, VP Records has honed Dancehall’s most distinct voices, but none whose staying power or commercial appeal rivals Sean Paul.
Dancehall stars Spice, Sean Paul, and Shaggy performed their hit song Go Down Deh on ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) for their Summer Concert Series today.
Inspired by the impact of his grandfather’s music, Bamm Holt has teamed up with his father in an effort to keep the lovers rock pioneer John Holt’s legacy alive.
Veteran Dancehall deejay Tiger beamed as he celebrated his 61st birthday on Sunday, 28 years after he was involved in a horrific accident that almost claimed his life, impeded his speech and memory, and ultimately stifled his career.
Yanique Curvy Diva took to Instagram on Thursday (June 10) to wish her daughter Jada a happy birthday.
Not even the pandemic could have put a damper on dancehall artist Akino Dirtfree’s plans to travel home to Jamaica to shoot the visuals for his Loose Ball single.
US-based Dancehall artist Honey Milan is again under fire after she seemingly tattooed Skillibeng’s moniker on her forehead.
Krystal Tomlinson, the former girlfriend of Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man, celebrated her 31st birthday on June 8 with a little pizazz, as she shared snaps from a beachside photoshoot with her 268k Instagram followers.
The Curves party which is slated for this Sunday (June 13) will be held despite the tragic passing of one of the event’s organizers, who was gunned down in Florida last weekend.
Dancehall starlet Shenseea was recently seen hanging out with a few of hip-hop’s finest in Florida.
Dancehall artist Rytikal knows he is caught up in a spiritual battle. That might be why his latest single, Chosen, produced by Dynasty Records on the My Letter to You riddim resonates so well with Dancehall fans who may have their own personal struggles.
Dancehall producer Skatta Burrell, says he is unimpressed with the Jamaican Government’s $10,000 incentive aimed at citizens aged 60 and over who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the Ministry of Health and has demanded that the money be spent upgrading medical facilities.
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head,… as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the most high Jah… Rastafari… commanded his blessings, that I and I shall not die, but live , Jaaahh”.
Reggae star Tarrus Riley, after learning that his Instagram account was recently hacked, has given his fans an update.
Even as a bashful teenager, King of Reggae Bob Marley left an impression on VP Records co-founder Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin.
The hardcore, authentic Dancehall riddims, which have been absent from Jamaican music in recent times, and for which Dancehall fans have been clamouring, are ‘coming full circle’, according to Dancehall superstar, Sean Paul.
Dancehall songstress Tashina Muzik should be on everyone’s radar with her latest single Injustice. The track, a collaborative project with US-based indie label JB Production, asks serious questions of the political system, and calls out local Reggae artists on their continued, surprising silence in the face of rampant injustice, gun violence and social inequities.
Days after Dancehall selector Boom Boom declared that the wayward organizers of the illegal Mocha Fest party and the gallivanting tourists in attendance should have been arrested and charged, Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has revealed that persons associated with the hosting of the event have been prosecuted.
Dancehall megastar Shaggy has revealed that an international television network barred him from participating in a joint album promotion interview with British singer Sting, a few years ago, claiming that he was unsuitable because he was representing Jamaica — a country which they accused of being homophobic.