Marcy Chin To Younger Female Artists: ‘Sometimes Being Flirtatious Is To Your Advantage’
There’s a psychology of navigating unwanted advances as a woman in the music industry, at least in the school of Marcy Chin.
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The Story Behind The Song: How A Bevy Of Women Inspired Super Cat’s ‘Boops’
A bevy of women who were in pursuit of Super Cat’s mentor and fellow deejay Nicodemus served as the key inspiration behind the creative process that led to the Dancehall legend’s 1985 smash hit Boops.
Vybz Kartel Wins Privy Council Appeal: Conviction Overturned, Retrial To Be Determined
Dancehall artists Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, and two other men had their convictions overturned by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in London due to juror misconduct during their trial in Jamaica.
Dancehall Artist Nigy Boy Declares ‘Judgement Day’ On 25 Women
The debut of Nigy Boy’s new Rvssian-produced Judgment Day track on the Payment Plan riddim, has sparked renewed praise of the Continental singer as a potential saviour of the Dancehall genre, which some argue has been waning in the shadow of Trap music’s emergence.
Reggae Music To Soon Be Allowed 24/7 In Kingston, Says Dr. Nigel Clarke
Minister of Finance Dr. Nigel Clarke has made an ambitious promise to Jamaican star Protoje that Reggae music will soon be allowed in the country’s capital all day, every day.
Nature Ellis Says He’s First Reggae Artist To Drop Five Music Videos In Five Days
In what he described as a seminal move, reggae artist Nature Ellis has released five music videos in five consecutive days as he aims to garner more attention for conscious roots reggae songs which he claimed are being ignored.
Jamaican Artist Jean Francis Is Bringing Dancehall To Hungary
Jamaican-born Jean Francis has been making a name for himself in Hungary, introducing Dancehall to a central European country that is more in tune with Reggae.
Super Cat’s Great Escape: How Dancehall Legend Dodged Clarks Bootie Crackdown
Dancehall legend Super Cat narrowly escaped being among the scores of young boys and men who were detained during one of the most-talked-about police raids on a Dancehall event, back in the early 1970s.
Spice And Shenseea Try To Figure Out What Caused Their Beef
Dancehall stars Spice and Shenseea have contradictory stories about what caused the rift between them. In a recent clip from the Zeus Network’s Baddies Caribbean Auditions, where both artists judge talent, they bickered over who initiated the social media unfollow that seemingly marked the public breakdown of their friendship.
‘Monsieur’ Skillibeng Wows Paris
There have been calls yet again for Skillibeng to be offered a modeling contract after the Mr.
Ras Iyah V Calls For Peter Tosh Biopic, But ‘No Wig, No Bald Head’ In The Lead Role
Rastafarian elder Ras Iyah V is calling for a biopic that honors the uncompromising spirit of Reggae legend Peter Tosh.
Curly Loxx On Bob Marley Having 11 Children: ‘He Was Very Irresponsible’
Curly Loxx, half of the Twin of Twins duo, is zeroing in on Bob Marley’s sexual discipline following last month’s discourse about his affair with Cindy Breakspeare while married to Rita.
Jane Macgizmo Is Back And Groovier Than Ever
Fans of Reggae/Dancehall artist Jane Macgizmo might have noticed that she was missing from the scene for several years… the good news is she’s back!
Peetah Morgan’s Daughter Pens Touching Tribute: ‘Nothing Could’ve Prepared Me For This’
Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan’s 22-year-old daughter Destiny honored her father in a heartfelt tribute following his memorial service on Thursday.
Vybz Kartel’s Final Appeal: Privy Council Sets Judgment Date For March 14
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) will rule on Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and three other men’s final appeal on Thursday (March 14) at 11 AM (Jamaica Time), DancehallMag has learned.
Ziggy Marley Praises Fae Ellington’s Dialect Coaching In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Film
Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Fae Ellington received glowing praise from Ziggy Marley for her work as a dialect coach on the Paramount Pictures biopic, Bob Marley: One Love.
Coxsone Dodd Didn’t Pack Heat, But He Had “A Hell Of A Right Hand” — Says Producer Blackbeard
Following Morna Dodd’s objection to the portrayal of her father, Clement “Sir Coxsone” Dodd, in the film Bob Marley: One Love, Reggae producer and music insider Rodguel “Blackbeard” Sinclair suggests there may be confusion with another prominent producer.
Bounty Killer Celebrates Hall Of Fame Induction: “My Two Grammy Certificates Never Sweet Mi So”
Bounty Killer’s labour of love in Dancehall for 30-plus years appears to be reaping huge rewards for him in 2024, which is deemed an “eight-year” period in which “abundance, balance, and success” are predicted.
Wesrok, Busy Signal Drop ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’ Video
Wesrok has teamed with Busy Signal for Don’t Get Me Wrong, which received a new video on Friday.
American Singer Eddie Witz Wants To Help Boost Jamaican Tourism
As American singer Eddie Witz prepares for the release of his debut album Eddie Witz and The Most High, the Jamaican influence in his sound is conspicuous.