Bounty Killer Returns To UK After 15 Years
After 15 years, Dancehall artist Bounty Killer finally touched down on UK soil! The 5-star general, who was obviously over the moon about the occasion, shared a few clips to social media to celebrate.
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I Wayne, Bushman, Fantan Mojah, And More For Two-Day Event Celebrating Peter Tosh’s 79th Birthday
The community of Belmont in Westmoreland is gearing up for the two-night Reggae concert series in celebration of the 79th birthday of Reggae legend Peter Tosh this Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21.
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DJ Kool Herc Promises Biggest Names For Upcoming Reggae Hip-Hop Connection Event In Jamaica
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King Jammy Eyes Grammy With Gregory Isaacs Album, ‘Rebirth Of The Cool Ruler’
Grammy aspirations hang high for legendary Dancehall and Reggae producer, King Jammy, whose latest compilation album, Rebirth of the Cool Ruler – featuring Shaggy, Sean Paul and Bounty Killer, among others – offers a new age take on a host of tunes from Gregory Isaac’s digital catalog.
Nadine Sutherland To Speak On ‘Playful, Polite’ Peter Tosh At UWI Annual Symposium
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Romeich Major Under Fire After Announcing Job Fair With $1,000 Entry Fee For Interviews
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Steely & Clevie Wants To Use Reggaetón Producers’ Old Interviews Against Them In ‘Dem Bow’ Case
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CANEX Head Hails Peter Tosh, Bob Marley & Others For Promoting Jamaican Ganja As Plant-Based Medicine
As Jamaica readies to host the 2023 staging of the CANEX Conference and Wellness Expo this week, event founder Douglas K.
Sean Paul Says Marcus Garvey Inspires Him
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Ras Astor Black’s ‘Reggae Walk Of Fame’ Closer To Getting Permanent Home
Montego Bay businessman and music producer Ras Astor Black says his many years of struggle to find a permanent home for the Reggae Walk of Fame, which he conceptualized almost three decades ago, seems headed to become a reality, at long last.
Alaine Breaks Into Powerful Prayer After Woman Faints On Stage During Her Performance
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Tommy Lee Sparta Denies Gang Affiliation Reports
The management of Dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta vehemently denies recent ‘reports’ that he’s involved in gang activities.
Grammy Awards 2024: Our Predictions For ‘Best Reggae Album’ Nominees
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Capleton Promises “Fire Bunning” And “Righteousness” On Upcoming European Tour
The Fireman Capleton has announced that he will be embarking on part two of his European Tour, which will see him performing live at 22 shows beginning October 15 to November 17 at his Capleton Live in Concert series, for which he has promised “fire bunning” and “righteousness.”
Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Denies Having Diabetes
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Valiant Addresses Miami Carnival Flop And More In ‘Beer & Salt’
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Ibo Cooper, Founding Member Of Third World, Dead At 71
Reggae musician Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, a founding member of Reggae band Third World, passed away earlier today.