Eek-A-Mouse’s Mammoth Task: How The Artist Originated The Singjay Style
Kingston’s gritty Trenchtown ghetto honed a vast number of Jamaica’s musical greats, from the roaring King of Reggae, Bob Marley to the scatting singjay originator, Eek-A-Mouse.
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Marcy Chin Song Used On Netflix Show ‘The Bold Type’
Downsound Records recording artist Marcy Chin is in high spirits after she recently received news from her music publisher that one of her songs was used in two American television series last year.
Popcaan, M1llionz Sample Tanya Stephens’ ‘These Streets’ Classic On New Song
Tanya Stephens’ 2006 mega hit These Streets has been sampled by Dancehall star Popcaan and British drill artist M1llionz.
Blvk H3ro On Success Through The Pandemic, His Inspiration And What’s Next
Blvk H3ro is a name that has been buzzing within the Jamaican music industry for some time now.
Real Tee Drops New Music Projects Through Indie Label Real Real Records
Dancehall artiste Real Tee is optimistic about the prospect of running his own independent label named Real Real Records even as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arkcus Drops Get-Money Anthem, ‘Money Turn Up’
Relentlessly bossing up in 2021, dancehall artiste Arkcus continues to ascend into viral stardom with his latest single, Money Turn Up, which has been popping on dancehall playlists on ethnic reggae stations stateside.
Jada Kingdom Addresses Suicide Rumors
After a 2-week hiatus from Instagram Dancehall starlet Jada Kingdom returned on the platform to rumors that she had attempted suicide and was subsequently hospitalized in an Atlanta hospital.
Fantan Mojah Is At It Again, Readies Wild ‘Touch That Body’ Video
Fanta Mojah is at it again. In a new song and accompanying music video and that will no doubt make Mutabaruka blush once more, the Fire Child seems to be demonstrating that his controversial Fire King song and its accompanying music video was no fluke, and that he has gone fully explicit with his lyrics.
U-Roy’s Burial Slated For May 19 At Dovecot Memorial
Late veteran toaster Ewart ‘U-Roy’ Beckford will be buried at Dovecot Memorial on Wednesday, May 19.
Shaggy Talks Staying At The Top, Wants To Do NFTs
Shaggy is in work mode. He has been here a few times with the number one record in several countries.
Bounty Killer Slams Dancehall Artists Who Are Associating With, Arming Criminals
Bounty Killer has lashed out against Dancehall artists who are engaging in criminal activities, and associating with gunmen and arming them with weapons.
JayBlem Set To Compete In The Long Jump At Boys Championships Today
Star athlete-turned-deejay JayBlem will compete in the long jump finals today at the National Stadium in Kingston during the 110th staging of the ISSA Boys and Girls Athletics Championship which will run from today to Saturday, May 15.
40 Years After His Death, Bob Marley’s Impact Still Strong
Forty years have gone by since the late Honorable Robert Nesta Marley’s transition on May 11, 1981.
Judy Mowatt Recalls Bob Marley’s Final Concert In Pittsburgh
Reggae singer Judy Mowatt, a member of the original I Threes alongside Marcia Griffiths and Rita Marley, still has vivid memories of the final concert she ever did alongside Bob Marley and the Wailers, over 41 years ago.
Bunny Wailer’s Death Puts Different Spin On Marley’s Death Anniversary In 2021
The year 2021 will mark the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley’s death on May 11, 1981, a date which gains even more significance this year because it marks the first time that all of the original Wailers are dead, given that Bunny Wailer passed away earlier this year.
Zamunda Talks Overcoming Stuttering, Remake Of ‘Jah Love Surround Me’ With Popcaan, Dre Island
Talk and Stutter artist Zamunda, says he still continues to be blessed, as not only has he overcome his speech impediment, but is reaping success again with the revitalization of his 2011 hit breakout song Jah Love Surround Me, which propelled him to national stardom.
Remake Of Bob Marley’s ‘Get Up Stand Up’ With Wiz Khalifa Gets Mixed Views From Reggae Fans
American singer/songwriter Nakkia Gold’s remake of Bob Marley’s version of the Wailer’s 1973 hit song Get Up, Stand Up, featuring rapper Wiz Khalifa, has been met with mixed views on the Gong’s Instagram page.
Lawyer For Mavado’s Son Awaits Trial Transcript To Launch Appeal Of Murder Conviction
An appeal date for Mavado’s incarcerated son, Dantay Brooks, may soon be set as well-known Queen’s counsel Peter Champagnie, the attorney representing Brooks, revealed that he is awaiting the transcript of his client’s trial.
The Moms Of Dancehall: Artists Flood Social Media With Mother’s Day Messages
Moms were out and stunting on the gram for Mother’s Day with a plethora of dancehall artists using the platform to highlight and ‘big up’ their mommas.
DJ Khaled’s ‘Khaled Khaled’ Debuts No. 1 On The Billboard 200
DJ Khaled’s Khaled Khaled has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart. According to Nielsen MRC Data, the album moved 93,000 equivalent units including 14,000 actual sales and 76,000 streaming equivalents (from just under 107 million plays).