Beenie Man Says ‘Melody And Groove’ Made ‘Who Am I (Simma)’ A Major Hit
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man says Who Am I (Simma), his biggest international hit, is not his most lyrical, but that its other attributes made it a global phenomenon.
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Skatta Burrell Looking Forward To Collecting His Copy Of The Holy Bible From Minister Marion Hall At Reggae Sumfest
Dancehall music producer and Reggae Sumfest Marketing Strategist, Skatta Burrell, earned much taunting from some of his Instagram followers, after stating that he was awaiting his copy of The Holy Bible from Minister Marion Hall, when she performs at the music festival next week.
Stuchie Bless Steps Out With ‘Ramp Ruff’
Jamaican singjay Stuchie Bless has released her debut single, Ramp Ruff. “The early feedback to the song has been amazing so far, people love the sound which is a mix of R & B and dancehall delivered in a new style,” the artist, whose real name is Tasheba McCarthy, said.
Super Cat Is Not Dead: “He Has Nine Lives”
Jimmy Thomas, veteran sound system operator and a member of Super Cat’s touring team, is rubbishing claims that the Don Dadda had passed away yesterday, jokingly reminding fans that the singer has nine lives.
Teejay, Ding Dong Pledge Support For The Sunshine Girls
Dancehall artists Teejay and Ding Dong made special guest appearances at a special victory celebration/send off held at The Summit in New Kington for the Sunshine Girls, Jamaica’s netball team, before they jet off to compete at the upcoming Netball World Cup in South Africa.
Patoranking Recruits Popcaan For New Song ‘Tonight’: Watch
Nigerian star Patoranking has called on the Unruly Boss to party with the “many many girls” in his new single, Tonight – released today (Tuesday, July 12).
Buju Banton Shares Release Date, Cover Art And Tracklist For New Album ‘Born For Greatness’
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton has shared new details on his upcoming 13th studio album, Born For Greatness.
Vybz Kartel’s Privy Council Appeal: Tentative Date Set For April 2024
Incarcerated Dancehall artists Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, and two other men have provisional dates set at the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, Jamaica’s final appellate court, in their bid to overturn their murder convictions.
Byron Messia’s ‘Talibans’ Debuts On Billboard Rap Airplay Chart
Byron Messia’s Talibans has made its first entry on the Billboard Rap Airplay chart at No.
Teejay Slams Producer DJ Mac Over Ownership Of Hit Song ‘Drift’
Drama is brewing around Teejay’s summer anthem, Drift. Though Jason ‘DJ Mac‘ McDowell is credited as the producer for the infectious track, the ‘Uptop Boss’ says the actual instrumentalist and producer is his Solid Agency mate, Panda.
Tommy Lee Sparta Announces ‘The Freedom Tour,’ Set For Africa And Europe
Dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta has announced his first tour since his release from prison earlier this year.
Busy Signal Talks Covers And Remixes, Says ‘Jamaica Love’ Is The Country’s Unofficial Anthem
Dancehall star Busy Signal, known for original hits like Stay So, Dolla Van, and Come Over (Missing You), is also noted for infusing new energy into both classic and contemporary songs.
Shenseea Says Upcoming Album Will Introduce Her New Sound
Shenseea’s sophomore album will arrive before September, according to the Jamaican songstress, but be prepared to hear a whole new sound.
Bernice Burgos Does Jamaica “Island Gyal” Style
Bernice Burgos is in Jamaica enjoying the latest hit music and “Island gyal” life – and as expected, getting lots of stares in the process.
Omi Mourns The Loss Of His Mother
Cheerleader hitmaker Omi is mourning the loss of his mother. The singer took to social media on Saturday to share the news.
Anthony B Says Jamaica’s Leaders Have Failed To Leverage Reggae For Tourism, Unlike St. Kitts
Fire Pon Rome singer Anthony B has lamented what he says is the failure of the leaders of Jamaica to utilize Reggae music as a catalyst for tourism growth.
Byron Messia’s ‘Talibans’ Spends Six Weeks On UK Singles Chart
Byron Messia’s Talibans has now spent a total of six weeks on the UK Singles chart, and two weeks on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart, solidifying what has been an impressive run by the Ztekk Records-produced track, which was released five months ago.
MECA Nightclub Clears Itself From Jahshii Shooting Incident
Whirlwind Entertainment, operator of popular Kingston nightclub MECA, is absolving itself from the shooting incident involving Dancehall artist Jahshii on Friday morning.
“We Play More Drake Songs In Jamaica Than We Play Our Own Music,” Says Anthony B
World A Reggae Music singer Anthony B has cautioned that Jamaica’s seeming penchant for elevating foreign music over that of its own Reggae artists can ultimately result in the decimation of the culture.
No Doubt, Lady Saw’s ‘Underneath It All’ Certified Platinum In The US
No Doubt, Lady Saw, and Sly & Robbie‘s 2001 collab, Underneath It All, is now certified Platinum in the United States.