Mavado Sends ‘Happy Birthday’ Wishes To Incarcerated Son, Dantay Brooks
Dancehall entertainer Mavado wished his incarcerated son Dantay Brooks a ‘Happy Birthday’ on Monday, April 17.
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Toots And The Maytals’ ‘54-46 Was My Number’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Toots and The Maytals‘ genre-defining hit 54-46 Was My Number surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify on Friday (April 14), the Reggae band’s first song to do so.
Stefflon Don Says A Woman Shouldn’t Be Entitled To Half A Man’s Money: “If She Hasn’t Struggled With Him”
British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don has added her voice to the conversation about Spanish-Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi and his estranged wife Hiba Abouk, who has reportedly demanded half of his fortune after filing for divorce.
Suspect In The Murder Of Ricky Trooper’s Daughter Captured In Ohio
Derrick Francis, the main suspect in the death of Brianna Destiny McKoy, the 23-year-old daughter of veteran selector Ricky Trooper, has been captured by the police.
Chance The Rapper, Omarion, Winnie Harlow, And More Celebs Turn Up For Jamaica Carnival 2023
A score of local and foreign celebs were spotted in their feathers, glitz, and barely-there costumes for Jamaica Carnival 2023.
Watch: Bob Marley And The Wailers ‘Skanking In Boston’ In Never-Before-Seen Footage From 1978
New footage of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Easy Skanking In Boston 78 – an extended live performance at the Boston Music Hall – has surfaced, offering fans a never-before-seen perspective of what became the band’s fifth live album.
Gyptian Explains Why A Collaboration With Beres Hammond Will “Never Happen”
Gyptian hasn’t had many collaborations since he rose to prominence with the 2005 hit Serious Times. While he is open to working with any peer, he’s confident that a collaboration with his senior, Beres Hammond, will never happen.
Minister Marion Hall Opens Up About Finances Since Preaching: “Times Are Hard”
Since establishing her Holy Ghost Pentecostal church in 2020, Minister Marion Hall has held online sermons and prayer sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays.
The Story Behind Gregory Issacs’ Struggle With Addiction, And His Night Nurse’s Devotion
Gregory Isaacs, the son of Enid Murray and Lester Isaacs, remains an enigmatic figure, over a decade after his death.
Mykal Rose Speaks On New Song Paying Homage To ‘Marijuana’
Grammy award-winning singer Mykal Rose is the latest Jamaican artist to pay tribute to the marijuana plant with the release of the song Marijuana, today (April 17).
Shenseea Brings Out Coi Leray, Tokischa During Coachella Performance
Jamaican singer Shenseea finally made her debut on Saturday (April 15) at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California with her resident disc jockey, DJ Black Boi, a small troop of backup dancers, and a few surprise guests along the way.
Kanye West’s ‘Mercy,’ Which Has One Of The Best Dancehall Intros Of All Time, Certified 7X Platinum In The US
Super Beagle’s 1986 track Dust a Sound Boy and Reggie Stepper’s 1991 track Cu-Oonuh were heavily sampled in Mercy, a 2012 hit by Kanye West and his GOOD Music-affiliated rappers who spat verses about their life and careers under Hip-Hop’s “champion sound.”
Vybz Kartel’s Son Likkle Addi Apologises For Aggressive Tirade, Says He’s Being Targeted
Dancehall artist Likkle Addi believes he’s being targeted following an alleged dust-up with security personnel in Ocho Rios, St.
Jamaican Actor Winston Bell Dead At 62
Actor-comedian Winston ‘Bello’ Bell, best known for being one half of gifted comedic duo Bello and Blakka, died on Saturday after experiencing medical complications associated with neuropathy.
Spice Honored With ‘Impact Artist Of The Year Award’
Dancehall Queen Spice, during her recent show at New York’s Amazura night club, revealed to the sold-out venue that she had been honored with an ‘Impact Artist of the Year award’ from Yvette D.
Shaggy’s Best Albums, Ranked By Sales And Streams In The US
When it comes to crossover success, very few Jamaican artists have done it quite like Shaggy, whose achievements were recently recognized by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) on Monday with an Icon Award.
Bounty Killer Hails Sizzla, DJ Khaled: “Brotherhood And Friendship, They Don’t Make Like That Anymore”
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer recently took a moment to salute his two friends, Sizzla Kalonji and Palestinian-American producer DJ Khaled.
Shenseea Says Valiant Is “Naturally Talented” And Doesn’t Need Auto Tune
Shenseea says she’s fond of fast-rising Dancehall star Valiant, praising him as one of the most talented new artists on the scene.
Shenseea’s ‘Curious’ About Women, And 7 More New Songs
Jamaican artists have had a busy week. Some of the island’s biggest names, from A-listers to up-and-comers, have released refreshing tracks for your consumption, and, in case you missed them, here are a few: Curious – Shenseea After briefly teasing it on her social media pages, Dancehall-pop singer Shenseea, finally dropped the song and visuals for her highly anticipated tune, Curious – a bold admission of the artist’s occasional desire to ‘try women.’
Sean Paul And Beyoncé’s ‘Baby Boy’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Sean Paul and Beyoncé’s Baby Boy is now certified platinum in the United Kingdom, almost 20 years after its release.