The late Dancehall legend Tenor Saw had revealed the secret behind his mature-sounding voice, which many often mistook for that of an older man but which influenced the sounds of many artists, including Lady Saw.
British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir says he sought the help of Jamaicans while learning to speak Patois in preparation for his lead role in the upcoming Bob Marley: One Love biopic.
Masicka’s girlfriend Candice took a trip down memory lane to mark the 30th birthday of her celebrity beau on Monday (December 4).
Jada Pinkett Smith’s ties to Jamaica are inextricable. Her grandmother was born on the island, and the Set It Off actress would go on to give her children two middle names per local tradition.
Popcaan and Melissa Steel reunited at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Sunday, performing their 2014 summer hit Kisses for Breakfast.
Producer Countree Hype says his second EP— Cosa Nostra— which features Dancehall artists Pablo YG, Intence, Jahvillani, Konshens, Roze Don, Shane O, Deep Jahi, and Tommy Lee Sparta was a response to what his supporters wanted.
Jay-Z‘s Lucifer (2003), Encore (2003), and Bam (2017) featuring Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley — which collectively sampled several classic Reggae songs — were each certified Gold in the United States on Monday (December 4).
Today marks eight years since the world was stripped of fast-rising talent J Capri, but her legacy lives on in infinite ways.
Dancehall star Masicka has revealed that his stage name was inspired by rapper 50 Cent. During an interview with FOX 5’s ‘Good Day New York’ on Monday, the Black Sheep artist spoke about 50’s influence in high school and how the rapper’s sophomore album, The Massacre, had sparked the idea for his unique moniker.
Jamaican singer Shenseea turned heads in a high fashion look for Balenciaga’s runway show at Los Angeles’ South Windsor Boulevard over the weekend.
Anticipation is high for the release of Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 album on her 41st birthday (December 8), and Jamaican Barbz are in for a treat.
In 1988, at only 21 years old, Dancehall icon Tenor Saw was the victim of a hit-and-run driver in Houston, Texas, contrary to widespread reports and speculation in Jamaica that his death was the result of gun violence or exposure after an altercation.
Of the over 2,400 music professionals who joined the Recording Academy in 2023, six percent (or at least 144) are associated with Reggae music, the organization has reported.
Dancehall producer Donovan ‘Don Corleon’ Bennett says he believes young artists should be given the space to reach musical maturity without undue criticism.
Conroy Smith’s Dangerous is what veteran producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James refers to as his most successful project. “That’s my biggest song you know!”
Bad Boys, Inner Circle‘s iconic song, which became the theme for the Cops TV show and the Bad Boys movie franchise, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, 36 years after it was first released.
Dancehall artist Masicka released his sophomore album, Generation Of Kings, on Friday (December 1). The 29-year-old offers the project to the world via Def Jam Recordings, led by the singles Tyrant and LimeLight.
Dancehall star Aidonia has announced that he will be taking a hiatus from recording music for a few months to focus on family and the birth of his soon-to-be-born child, but not before dropping off a new compilation titled, Occupied Mind.
After making an impact with his breakthrough single, Bingo Mi Bingo, dancehall artist Finga Quenga is banking his future success on a hard-hitting track dubbed Stuck Inna Mi Ways.
Dancehall singjay Short Ghad has an urgent message for the Jamaican society which is plagued by chronic high rates of homicide and domestic violence: don’t kill.