Producer Richie D Proposes An ‘Old School Dancehall’ Revival
Record producer and disc jockey Richie D has presented a formula for how Dancehall can regain its spot on the global stage.
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Hysain Says God Bless The ‘Banga Phone’
With his new single, ‘Banga Phone’, dancehall artiste HySain presents a radical idea that one must be thankful for all blessings, even invoking the name of God for the humblest gifts, even a simple ‘banga phone’.
Lil Hanky Panky Teams Up With Kash XO For ‘Gettin There’
Dancehall fusion artist Lil Hanky Panky is excited about the release of a new single called ‘Gettin’ There’, featuring US-based rapper Kash XO.
Cedric Myton Calls For Preservation, Protection Of Reggae Music In Jamaica
Reggae singer Cedric Myton is urging the people of Jamaica to do everything they can to preserve and protect Reggae music.
Mr. Vegas Questions Delay In Munga Honorable’s Trial Over Nephew’s Murder
Dancehall artist Clifford ‘Mr. Vegas’ Smith is demanding clarity on the postponement of the trial related to his deceased nephew, Cleveland Smith, who was allegedly murdered by fellow entertainer Damian ‘Munga Honorable‘ Rhoden and co-accused Sheridan Gordon.
Don Corleon Says Songwriting, Not Trap Beats, Hindering Many New Jamaican Artists From Becoming Hitmakers
Like many of his fellow Reggae/Dancehall producers have been lamenting over the last few years, Dropleaf producer Don Corleon has agreed that songwriting, and not necessarily the beats or genres of music, is what is preventing many new Jamaican artists from becoming hitmakers.
Vybz Kartel Has Life-Threatening Graves’ Disease And Two Heart Conditions, Lawyer Says
Isat Buchanan, the lawyer representing Vybz Kartel, says the incarcerated Dancehall star is suffering from an autoimmune disorder known as Graves’ disease which, coupled with two heart conditions, makes his present situation “life-threatening.”
Skatta Burrell Relishes Beyoncé’s Sampling Of His ‘Coolie Dance’ Riddim On Her World Tour
Even as he celebrates the 20th anniversary of his Coolie Dance riddim, which propelled him to Billboard glory, Downsound producer Skatta Burrell has been given more to rejoice about, this time courtesy of Queen of Femme Pop, Beyoncé Knowles.
Minister Marion Hall Dances With Ding Dong At Florida Jerk Festival
She went from Lady Saw to Minister Marion Hall, and now people are calling her Minister Ravers after seeing her hit the stage with Ding Dong at the Florida Jerk Festival on Monday.
El Benzo Talks Trauma With ‘Travel With Pain’
US-based dancehall rapper El Benzo is using his latest single, ‘Travel With Pain’ to encourage people to practise self-care and so better manage the internal trauma and pain he believes everyone carries around like designer luggage, “All of us travel with pain, downloaded in our cells from previous generations from our ancestors, our parents, we all have baggage and this luggage – Gucci or otherwise – affects our future decisions and ultimately our happiness.
Agent Sasco, Alvin Day Offer $1 Million In Prizes For 2023 ‘Graduates Can Fly’ Singing Competition
The second annual ‘Graduates Can Fly’ Singing Competition will be launched this Wednesday, May 31, to close Child’s Month.
Sister Carol Says Focusing On ‘Slack’ Songs Limits Dancehall Deejays’ Longevity
Veteran Dancehall deejay Sister Carol says that her career would not have had the longevity it has had if she had opted to go down the “slackness” route, instead of staying on the cultural path.
Usain Bolt Seeks Court Order To Determine Whether Accused SSL Embezzler Has Been “Moving Assets At Jamaican Banks”
Sprint legend Usain Bolt’s attorneys have sought a court order for the lone accused in the alleged fraud at Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), which saw US$12 million being embezzled from him, to disclose whether she has been “moving assets at two of Jamaica’s banks”.
Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Kiprich
Kemar Jones, the man charged with breaking into an AirBnB rented by Marlon ‘Kiprich’ Plunkett, pleaded guilty when he appeared in court on Monday.
Munga Honorable ‘Disappointed’ By Lengthy Postponement Of His Murder Trial
Dancehall artist Damian ‘Munga Honorable‘ Rhoden is disappointed that his murder trial has been postponed to February 17, 2025, after a declaration in the Home Circuit court today that the trial could not proceed because of ‘personal reasons’ presented by the artist’s lawyer Christopher Townsend.
Shenseea, Mavado Brought A Taste Of Jamaica To Afro Nation Miami 2023
Jamaican stars Shenseea and Mavado brought a taste of the island to the 2023 staging of Afro Nation during its U.S.
Alkaline Starts ‘Baderation’ Set In Guyana With Somber ‘Gone Away’
A sea of phone lights and a solemn rendition of Gone Away marked Alkaline’s opening set at ‘Baderation’ – Guyana’s Dancehall mega-concert on Saturday (May 27), as the star seemingly paid tribute to the 19 students killed in a dorm fire in the country last Sunday, May 21.
Dancehall Icon Sister Carol Wants More Women Headlining Shows In Jamaica: “The Thing Unbalanced”
“When I see a show wid 24 man, I don’t call it a show; I call it ‘a balls fest’.
Teejay Says Jamaicans Have A Taste For Depressing Songs: Recent Study Might Show Why
Dancehall star Teejay says Jamaicans appear to have developed a taste for songs with depressing lyrics, which focus on suffering and wretchedness, as opposed to happy, upbeat tracks.
Sister Carol Says Her 1996 Grammy Nomination “Came As A Shock”
Veteran Dancehall deejay Sister Carol — the first female Dancehall artist to be nominated for a Grammy — says the announcement of her Lyrically Potent album as one of the Recording Academy’s picks for the 1996 Best Reggae Album, came as a shock to her at the time.