U-Roy’s Posthumous Album Revealed With Shaggy, Ziggy Marley, Rygin King, Tarrus Riley & More
Trojan Jamaica/BMG has announced the upcoming release of U-Roy’s final full-length album, titled Solid Gold U-Roy.
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Konshens Unimpressed With ‘Paint the City, Paint the Town’ Project
Dancehall star Konshens, appears not to be impressed with the Government’s recent announcement that it would be spending $300 million on the first phase of its ‘Paint the City, Paint the Town’ project.
“Can You Believe It?” Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest’s Hit Song ‘Housecall’ Turns 30
Housecall, the 1991 hit song by Shabba Ranks, featuring Maxi Priest turns 30 on Friday, and from all indications, the duo is ready to celebrate the Billboard top 40 charting track.
Bounty Killer Makes It Clear That He Does Not “Rate” Alkaline
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer has made it clear to Vendetta fans that he does not “rate” Ocean Wave deejay Alkaline.
Messado Files For Bankruptcy, Frustrates Mavado’s Attempt To Reclaim $30 Million
Jennifer Messado has filed for bankruptcy, a move that could frustrate Dancehall artist Mavado’s attempts to reclaim all of the $30 million owed to him by the embattled, now-disbarred attorney-at-law.
Spragga Benz, Buju Banton Use Prince Harry’s ‘Gun Gesture’ To Defend Antonio Watson
Dancehall artists Spragga Benz and Buju Banton have called out what they say are double standards in the criticism of Jamaican teen sprinter Antonio Watson after he gestured ‘gun fingers’ to celebrate a win during Champs at the National Stadium last Saturday.
Joyner Lucas, Mark Wahlberg Hail Beenie Man’s ’90s Classic In New Video
American rapper Joyner Lucas dropped his star-studded Zim Zimma visual, featuring Diddy, George Lopez, and Mark Wahlberg who gave a special shout-out to King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man.
Mr. Vegas Unhappy With Preferential Treatment Given To Foreign Artists That Sample Dancehall
The preferential treatment being given to foreign artists over Jamaican nationals, where the sampling of Reggae and Dancehall music is concerned, according to Mr.
Vybz Kartel Salutes Haiti On Flag Day
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel saluted Haiti on the country’s Flag Day yesterday. The Life We Living singer took to Instagram to pay tribute to the country on the occasion of the Republic’s annual flag day, which is an important day in Afro-Caribbean history.
‘Don’t Crucify Dem,’ Agent Sasco Pleads For Misguided Juveniles In New Child Month Track
In observation of Child’s Month and Jamaica’s appalling juvenile delinquency levels, Agent Sasco has taken to the studio to voice a song titled Don’t Crucify Dem, which, among other things, takes aim at irresponsible parents, and their role in the plight of their children.
Shebada Names His Favorite Dancehall Artists
Jamaican actor Keith ‘Shebada’ Ramsay came on the scene in 2006, after he entered the first season of Comedy Buss, a comedy talent show in Jamaica where he placed third.
Mr. Vegas Defends Ms. Kitty, One1Can Says Vegas Is “Attracted” To Him
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas jumped to the defence of broadcaster Khadene ‘Ms. Kitty’ Hylton in an online video where he attacked former journalist-cum-singer One1Can as a “sissy” , ‘maama-man” and other pejorative labels.
10 Questions With Reggae Artist Claudius “Supa” England
Known for his smooth, lifting voice Claudius “Supa” England is an amazingly talented Reggae artist to watch.
A Toast To Daddy U-Roy: 10 Facts For The Reggae And Dancehall Icon’s Final Farewell
Ewart ‘U-Roy’ Beckford spent his glorious sixty-year career blazing a lyrical trail to global stardom. The late Jamaican deejay was a pioneer of the “toasting” style, a mashup of melodic scatting and vocal artistry.
Is Skillibeng’s ‘Crocodile Teeth’ The Next Beat Box?
Though the hit song Brik Pan Brik launched him to stardom, Skillibeng is seeing new levels of success thanks to Crocodile Teeth’s crossover appeal.
Shenseea Shows Off Curves While Clubbing In Miami And Vibing To Alkaline’s ‘Formula’
A night out on the town with friends over the weekend gave us a peek of a steamy new look from Dancehall artist Shenseea, which again left her Instagram fans awestruck but it was also a shared clip of her vibing to Alkaline’s single Formula that had many talking.
Melinda Shares The ‘Facts Of Life’
Like a bored cross cross-country driver scanning for one good song, the Jamaican industry has been searching for a bolt of inspiration and it may just have found it with the lyrical stylings of 21-year-old Melinda Semple, who is blasting the airwaves into submission with her debut single, Facts of Life.
“Teachable Moment,” Ce’cile And Usain Bolt Weigh In On Sprint Champ Antonio Watson’s “Offensive Gesture”
Dancehall’s Bad Gyal Ce’Cile and retired sprinter turned Dancehall producer Usain Bolt have both commented on the imbroglio involving national sprinter and ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ Athletics Championships Class One 200m winner Antonio Watson, over gestures the Petersfield High School student made at the end of the race at the National Stadium on Saturday.
Mr. G Says Khago Is Most Disliked Person In Dancehall
Veteran Dancehall artist Mr. G might have stirred up a hornet’s nest after he posted a video message on his Instagram page he said was aimed at Tun Up di Ting artist Khago, hurling insults and demanding that the Manchester native stop ‘calling up his name’.
Skillibeng And Nicki Minaj’s ‘Crocodile Teeth’ Remix Tops YouTube Music Trending Following Weekend Release
Skillibeng not only had the last laugh but the hottest weekend debut after his official Crocodile Teeth Remix with Nicki Minaj topped YouTube trending in Jamaica for three consecutive days.