Best New Dancehall Music This Week: Major Lazer, Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Alkaline, Popcaan Plus More
In the usual world of Dancehall, we can always expect to hear several gun and bad man tunes.
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Go ‘Incognito’ With Stalk Ashley And Alkaline’s New Sultry Collab: Listen
Just out is a hot new collab with dancehall artiste Alkaline, the man himself, and the sensational singer-songwriter Stalk Ashley, titled Incognito.
“From Mask To Man,” Buju Banton’s Daughter Abihail Myrie & His ‘Champion’ Tasha Rodney Trade Blows On Twitter
It seems that Buju Banton’s recent controversial remarks about face masks and COVID-19 in Jamaica have led to the deejay’s daughter, Abihail Myrie, having to defend herself and her mother’s honor on social media.
Man Goes Berserk On JetBlue Flight In Racist Rant Calling Jamaicans The N-word
Earlier this week, several videos emerged online showing Jamaican police escorting a white male passenger off a flight destined for New York following an altercation with another passenger during which a racial epithet was used.
JDF Investigating Intence For Wearing Army’s Official Digital Combat Uniform
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is investigating how Kingston-based Dancehall deejay Intence, came to be decked out in its official land variation digital combat uniform (DCU) in contravention of Jamaica’s Defence Act, a source has told DancehallMag.
One On One With Trendy Producer Jahvy Ambassador
Jahvel Morrison, more popularly known as Jahvy Ambassador, of True Ambassador Entertainment, has set himself apart with his talent and undeniable attention to detail and precision in music production.
Octavia, I-Octane’s 11 Year-Old Daughter, Looks To Blast Off With ‘Escape’
Octavia, the 11-year-old daughter of reggae star I-Octane, has always had a creative streak. She began writing her own poems and songs when she was only five years old.
“Are You An Iguana?” Pastor Calls Out Shenseea For 2018 Hit ‘Tie Me Up’
Dancehall vixen Shenseaa had a bit of a laugh earlier today after she posted a clip from a West Indian pastor’s sermon who called out her 2018 track, Tie Me Up.
Jamaican Health Minister Urges Mask Wearing After Buju Banton’s Rant
Despite the best efforts of the reggae superstar Buju Banton, who called for an end to face mask-wearing protocols in Jamaica, Minister of Health and Wellness, Christopher Tufton, has sought to reiterate its importance to the public and has urged people to continue wearing their masks.
Ijah Maakie Hitting The Ground Running With ‘The Journey’ EP
Reggae artiste Ijah Maakie is looking forward to big things from his latest, EP, titled The Journey, produced by the Herb Pocket Production Label.
Don Scrue Pushes ‘Sensual Gratification’ EP
Brooklyn-based Dancehall artiste Don Scrue has something for the ladies in his brand new EP called Sensual Gratification, which he released in September.
TeeJay Reveals He Lost 50 Pounds By Eating ‘Crackers And Water’
Dancehall artiste TeeJay is opening up about his weight loss journey. The entertainer, whose real name is Timoy Jones, revealed on Instagram yesterday that he has lost 50 pounds.
Sizzla ‘Million Times’ Album Review
The COVID-19 lockdown in Jamaica appears to have had a romantic effect on reggae/dancehall superstar Sizzla Kalonji, triggering the making of his latest album, Million Times, a production the August Town native has described as a ‘great classic’.
Dancehall Artiste Squash Gets Major Cosign From R&B Crooner Omarion
6ix boss Squash’s latest hit POTUS just got major cosign from R&B crooner Omarion. The former B2K frontman and his younger brother ORyan were seen vibing to the catchy track on Instagram stories this week.
Barrington Levy Fans Cautiously Optimistic About Upcoming Album Collab With DJ Khaled
Veteran Reggae artiste Barrington Levy has teamed up with American producer DJ Khaled on a new album, which, based on utterances from Khaled himself, is nearing completion.
Spice Takes On Desha Ravers’ ‘GWEH Dance Challenge’ And Nails It!
Spice has entered the dance and is claiming the rights for one of the hottest dances in the street right now because she is simply the best at it, well so she believes.
Buju Banton Drops ‘Buried Alive’ Acoustic For Amazon
There’s no slowing what is now looking like a pretty prolific year for Gargamel. The Reggae protagonist, Buju Banton has debuted a fresh new sonant on his previously released track, dubbed Buried Alive (Acoustic) from his Upside Down 2020 album.
Seek New Names For Reggae And Dancehall, Says Walshy Fire
Walshy Fire, the co-producer of Koffee’s hit track Toast and member of electronic dance music trio Major Lazer, is urging Jamaican artistes to seek new names for the sub-genres of music currently being produced on the island.
Spragga Benz, Jada Kingdom, Stylo G, Christopher Martin Decry Violence Against Protestors In Nigeria
Jamaican artistes have been using their social media platforms to raise awareness about the current state of affairs in Nigeria’s capital city Lagos which has been the site of protests aimed at stopping police brutality.
Jada Kingdom’s Boyfriend Verse Simmonds Slaps Kanye West’s Manager With $3 Million Copyright Lawsuit
Jada Kingdom’s boyfriend Verse Simmonds, has slapped Kanye West’s manager Abou “Bu” Thiam with a $3 million copyright lawsuit in a Fulton County court in Georgia, USA.