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Niña Bonita, Sean Paul‘s 2023 collab with Colombian singer Feid, has earned the Dancehall superstar his first Latin American Music Award Read More
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2024-04-26 07:22
British rap duo Ra’chard “Young T” Tucker and Doyin “Bugsey” Julius, who rose to prominence with 2019’s Don’t Rush, have put their spin on Sizzla&ls&hell…Read More
2024-04-26 05:38
Dancehall artists Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm and two other men won a major victory last month when the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overturned their murder convictions Read More
2024-04-26 03:23
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has landed his first entry on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart with Hold On—his new collaboration with Nigerian Young Jonn Read More
2024-04-25 20:24
Sean Paul, through the Sean Paul Foundation, has generously donated US$6,000 towards the Alpha School Of Music Community Band’s eighth season of performances, beginning April 28 Read More
2024-04-25 12:02
Reggae legend Don Carlos‘ enduring hit Mr. Sun carries a message of positivity as bright as its namesake Read More
2024-04-25 02:32
Kraff, real name Tevin Randall, is now awaiting a court date after being arrested and charged with a traffic violation and disorderly conduct Read More
2024-04-25 01:43
Clockwork producer Usain Bolt has joined his sporting and Dancehall compatriot, Chris Gayle, as an ambassador for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 tournament… Read More
2024-04-24 21:01
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sports Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange says her ministry will assist Jamaican musicians in understanding the American visa application proce… Read More
2024-04-24 01:49
Singjay D’Angel believes the details in her forthcoming autobiography will be vindicating.
Speaking during an Instagram stream on Monday, the So Blessed artist said read… Read More
2024-04-23 21:13
Veteran Reggae singer J.C. Lodge says the effects of late producer Joe Gibbs’ dishonesty, which saw him being slapped with a devastating lawsuit for unpaid royalties and improper songw… Read More
2024-04-23 19:48
Morgan Heritage singer Gramps Morgan has revealed that his brother Peetah Morgan—who passed away in February at age 50—had died from an extremely rare medical condition that doct… Read More
2024-04-23 00:48
The music video for Shenseea and Tarrus Riley‘s collaborative hit Lighter has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube Read More
The Story Behind The Song: Angel Doolas Says Demarco Only Wrote Nine Words For ‘Fallen Soldiers’
2024-04-22 21:12
Singer-songwriter Angel Doolas revealed that he was left holding the lyrical fort for composing the entire Fallen Soldiers song when Demarco hit a creative wall after coming up with his nine… Read More
2024-04-22 20:54
Singer Tanya Stephens isn’t collab crazy, but when she indulges, it’s never about getting the hottest act Read More
2024-04-21 22:20
Fans of rising Dancehall artist Najeeriii are currently unable to stream his music on YouTube after his official page was hacked, and his content removed Read More
2024-04-21 21:55
Veteran Reggae singer J.C. Lodge has revealed one regret in her illustrious music career: not using her natural vocals in her recordings Read More
2024-04-21 20:21
Reggae and Dancehall singer Tony Tuff, perhaps best known for the song Girl I’ve Got To Get You, died on Saturday (April 20) Read More
2024-04-21 14:25
Reggae singer Jesse Royal says YG Marley‘s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, is “arguably” the biggest Reggae song of the last decade Read More
2024-04-20 22:47
VP Records has honored Reggae and Dancehall legend Don Carlos with a reissue of his seminal 1983 LP, Pass Me The Lazer Beam, just in time for Record Store Day Read More
2024-04-19 20:39
Bounty Killer regards Reggae and Dancehall artists who refuse to credit songwriters who compose songs for them as old “pirates” and “thieves.” Read More
2024-04-19 18:33
Gyptian‘s 2010 hit Hold You (Hold Yuh) is now certified 2X Platinum in the United Kingdom Read More
2024-04-19 05:40
Bounty Killer has doubled down on his stance that he will not engage in a tit-for-tat with his idol Shabba Ranks, despite a barrage of prodding from his fans, who feel the Grammy Kid had &ld&hell…Read More
2024-04-18 23:44
Dancehall artist Stalk Ashley has been in her bag! Just two months after launching her own Gel-X press-on nails line, she has officially been announced as the newest Pepsi Jamaica ambas… Read More
2024-04-18 23:34
Artist manager and music historian Copeland Forbes says Jamaican Reggae is in need of “good and great” songs like those produced in Reggae’s Golden Era of the 1970s, which… Read More
2024-04-18 23:16
Fourteen years after Unilever hand-picked Reggae singer Courtney John’s song Lucky Man as sync music for its Axe deodorant summer campaign, the British corporation has joined forc… Read More
2024-04-18 23:07
Dub Poets, Mutabaruka, DYCR and Reggae star Turbulence are set to headline this year’s 12th staging of the Dis Poem Wordz and Agro Festival at the College of Agriculture Science and Ed… Read More
2024-04-17 21:45
More than a year after Bounty Killer declared that: “no little old lame run away back in di days guy cyaah size up one General. Read More
2024-04-17 19:54
Jamaican-born R&B artist Davo has released a new track titled On The Run. The artist, whose real name is David Kerr, decided it was the perfect time to release a single while he sti… Read More
2024-04-17 19:08
Producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor recently offered a glimpse into his creative process, crafting a demo from a random sound for his TikTok fanbase Read More
2024-04-15 22:22
The Marley Brothers are ready to hit the road together for the first time in over 20 years Read More
2024-04-15 17:56
Bronx rapper Ice Spice took the Coachella stage for the first time on Saturday night, turning up the heat with a fiery performance packed with hits and an unreleased track that samples Sean… Read More
2024-04-15 15:16
Veteran music entrepreneur Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin isn’t slowing down anytime soon. “Music is my life and I still have to keep the momentum going from the past… Read More
2024-04-15 07:09
YG Marley made quite the impression for his debut on the main stage at Coachella over the weekend, despite having only one released song to his name Read More
2024-04-15 05:22
Ce’Cile says she was way ahead of her time in Dancehall as a pioneer for female vocalists in a genre traditionally ruled by deejays Read More
2024-04-14 15:14
It was an ‘ask Ele anything’ week and he didn’t hold back when probed about the meanest Jamaican artists. Read More
2024-04-14 14:50
Shaggy, in his attempts to post the “worst pics” of his daughter Sydney on her birthday yesterday (April 13), was stopped in his tracks by the 19-year-old. Read More
2024-04-14 14:35
Reggae artist Shuga is reminiscing on the arc of her career, which appears to be a pilgrimage, a journey that, to hear her describe it, appears to be one part hell and two parts exhilaration… Read More
2024-04-14 14:30
Dancehall artist Don Lyrikal is a big fan of motivational speaker Les Brown, a US-born public speaker known for his intrinsic understanding and stimulation of human potential Read More
2024-04-13 17:11
‘Father Elephant, gwine mek dem dance,’ but he’s also going to make some babies.
The ‘Energy Gad’ has developed a reputation as a father to a nation, l… Read More
2024-04-13 17:03
More than a decade after Dancehall superstar Sean Paul teamed up with Barbadian Soca star Alison Hinds for the song West Indies Cricket, the Get Busy artist is once again joining forces with… Read More
2024-04-12 22:33
The Jamaica Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for June 10 to decide if Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and three others should be released or face a retrial for the murder of Clive ‘L… Read More
2024-04-12 18:15
Crossover-targeting artist Shenseea is pleased with Dancehall’s current prospects in bigger markets like the United States. Read More
2024-04-12 13:20
Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy has inked a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group
The Gh… Read More
2024-04-12 11:10
Dancehall artist Elephant Man relishes in looking like a rockstar.
On a recent Instagram Live, the ‘Energy Gad’ dazzled phone screens with a neck full of diamond chains as he… Read More
2024-04-11 14:53
Dancehall artist Rygin King is spearheading a fundraising initiative through his Rygin King Foundation to provide wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids for disabled individuals in Ja… Read More
2024-04-11 01:11
Sweet/I Thought You Wanted To Dance, a standout track on Tyler, The Creator’s Grammy Award-winning album, Call Me If You Get Lost, is now certified Platinum in the United States, three… Read More
2024-04-10 21:06
Veteran music producer Gussie Clarke has explained that he resolved to master music publishing and establish himself as a publisher after an American record company denied him earnings from… Read More
2024-04-10 20:55
Dancehall artist Tifa believes the nuances of fame ultimately separate the real from the fake.
She was once friends with entertainment mogul Romeich Major, sporting his designs duri… Read More
2024-04-10 17:22
Gospel and reggae singer Lady Da Flame is gearing up to head to the United Kingdom for a pair of upcoming performances Read More
2024-04-10 01:25
Iconic Jamaican artist Ini Kamoze and rising star Lila Iké have teamed up for the new song, I Want You Read More
2024-04-10 00:22
Dancehall’s ‘Energy Gad’ Elephant Man was the ultimate vibe-master in his heyday, but you could never catch him at a Diddy party. Read More
2024-04-09 05:25
The ‘Gangsta Rass’ Munga Honorable says his 2006 hit Flipin Rhymes made him the pioneer of the Trap sound within Dancehall Read More
2024-04-09 02:27
Jamaica Carnival came once again packed with adrenaline-pumped revelers, showstopping costumes, and, of course, the best booty-shakers in the land. Read More
2024-04-08 15:10
A 1979 photo of Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall singer Sugar Minott is the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Napster that could shake up the music industry Read More
2024-04-08 15:04
There was a time when it was impossible to absorb Jamaican pop culture without mentioning Tifa Read More
2024-04-06 16:25
Dancehall producer Cordell ‘Skatta’ Burrell‘s 21-year-old Coolie Dance juggling riddim has been sampled by yet another American star, this time multi-platinum songstress Ke… Read More
2024-04-05 23:37
Jamaica-born, New York-based Dancehall singer Nigy Boy has shed light on his remarkable journey from premature birth and blindness to academic success and musical stardom Read More
2024-04-05 21:25
Sean Paul has joined Jennifer Lopez for yet another remix of her song Can’t Get Enough, adding the New York singer to his extensive list of female collaborators Read More
2024-04-05 19:36
Dancehall star Masicka believes the genre is thriving, crediting an influx of talented artists for putting the sound back on a path to its former glory Read More
2024-04-05 17:12
Dancehall artists Govana and Aidonia have dispelled rumors that they have ‘beef’ in a satirical way Read More
2024-04-05 16:58
Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s recent statement that the “old sound of Dancehall” is over and is being gradually replaced by Trap-sounding music has not gone down well with so… Read More
2024-04-04 23:46
Bob Marley: One Love producers Ziggy and Cedella Marley are calling for US applications for 10 “Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships,” a partnership between the film a… Read More
2024-04-04 15:48
This Town, the new BBC drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, takes viewers back to the vibrant 2 Tone and Ska era of the 1980s in Birmingham and the Midlands. Read More
2024-04-04 15:44
Canadian rapper Drake is the latest to voice his support for incarcerated Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, as Gaza fans eagerly await the Jamaica Court of Appeal’s decision on a possible re… Read More
2024-04-03 20:20
“Big Youth Scream and put me up as a Target.”
Those were the words of veteran music producer and publisher Gussie Clarke in describing the stand-off between himself and vetera… Read More
2024-04-03 00:03
American influencer Jayda Cheaves, as well as rapper Yung Miami were in Jamaica to enjoy this year’s staging of VaCae Weekend on the north coast Read More
2024-04-02 23:57
Social media sensation Amari “Dj Mona Lisa” has said that she is still feeling “pains in her chest” as she attempts to recover from injuries sustained during a motor… Read More
2024-04-02 16:28
Skillibeng entered two Billboard charts on Tuesday, thanks to his Jump collaboration with South African songstress Tyla and American rapper Gunna Read More
2024-04-02 01:33
Reggae singer Jahazeil Myrie, the son of Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie, has confirmed that the Reggae star’s 20-year-old son, Miles Myrie, has passed away Read More
2024-04-01 00:46
Skillibeng‘s Jump collab with South African songstress Tyla and American rapper Gunna has debuted on the UK Singles chart Read More
2024-03-30 19:14
Today marks 20 years since the release of Tanya Stephens’ critically-acclaimed fifth studio album, Gangsta Blues, and she’s doing it big. Read More
2024-03-30 19:09
Dancehall singer Anthony Red Rose says it was legendary music producer and sound engineer King Tubby who urged him to officially voice his 1985 breakout hit Tempo while predicting that the t… Read More
2024-03-29 09:35
The Trinity, Sean Paul‘s aptly titled third studio album, is now certified 2X Platinum in the United States Read More
2024-03-28 18:40
Dancehall artist Red Rat appears to have been “left out of the equation” in a copyright infringement lawsuit against American singer Chris Brown, according to his attorney, Merri… Read More
2024-03-28 15:49
One of Jamaica’s brightest young stars, Sevana, has been making waves from the island to international markets lately Read More
2024-03-28 15:18
Dancehall music producer Seanizzle says the popular One Day juggling riddim and its titular hit single, both crafted by him, were inspired by a man who was washing cars for a living on Red H… Read More
2024-03-28 14:58
Watching Tanya Stephens perform is quite the audio-visual paradox.
Her signature aesthetic has been a blend of denim and black apparel, boots, sunnies and big hair, keeping it edgy… Read More
2024-03-27 17:23
Four years ago today, the music world lost a giant with the passing of the exceptional Reggae singer-songwriter Bob Andy Read More
2024-03-27 16:25
Reggae and Dancehall veteran Shaggy breaks new ground, landing on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart for the first time in his career Read More
2024-03-27 14:24
Are you ready to wine up your bam-bam while munching on delectable delights? Then you will be one of a legion of patrons salivating over ‘Brunch and Soca’, a high-concept event t… Read More
2024-03-26 22:57
Tanya Stephens hardly ever writes for entertainment. In her own words, “I write for expression, and then I try to make the expression entertaining.” Read More
2024-03-26 22:12
Reggae artist Tanya Stephens offered an intimate, interactive, and conversational set that illustrated her vast musical catalog and exceeded two hours of hit songs, as she marked the genesis… Read More
2024-03-26 13:31
Dub Poet Mutabaruka says there are numerous of reasons why he has not worn shoes over the last 40 years, but none of them has to do with his Rastafarian faith Read More
2024-03-25 14:31
Dancehall star Popcaan reportedly engaged in an impromptu stunt-riding demonstration over the weekend to please gathered crowds on Constant Spring Road in St Read More
2024-03-25 13:39
‘King of Dancehall’ Vybz Kartel‘s future hangs in the balance as Jamaica’s Court of Appeal weighs whether to free him or order a retrial following the UK-based Privy… Read More
2024-03-24 23:05
Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is advocating that the government constructs more entertainment zones across the island and re-examines how the Noise Abatement Act is executed by local law enforcem… Read More
2024-03-24 21:41
As she celebrates the release of her track Tender Touch, Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra says the project is symbolic of the ‘queen’s return.’ Read More
2024-03-24 21:08
By 25 years old, singer Tanya Stephens had already scored several Dancehall classics, and was in a league of her own as a songwriting virtuoso Read More
2024-03-24 18:43
Fusion singer Terry Bennett wants to remind humanity of the beauty and transformative power that lies in the simplicity of the word: HELLO Read More
2024-03-23 03:35
Billboard and Honda’s music platform, Honda Stage, have unveiled a new collaboration titled Flex My Soul featuring Nigerian artist Davido and Jamaican artist Lila Iké Read More
2024-03-22 21:41
South African songstress Tyla tapped Jamaican Dancehall star Skillibeng and American rapper Gunna for Jump, an infectious song on her just-released self-titled debut album Read More
2024-03-22 19:14
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley, the second eldest son of Reggae legends Bob and Rita Marley, received a Mayoral Tribute and a ‘Key to the City’ of Wilmington, Dela… Read More
2024-03-22 17:29
Dancehall artist Pablo YG dropped off his debut EP, Rich N Richer, on Friday (March 22) Read More
2024-03-22 16:57
Dancehall artist Valiant made a striking impression with his first acoustic performance at Kingston’s TacBar restaurant on Wednesday night, diving into a new experience for both himsel… Read More
2024-03-22 02:43
Isat Buchanan, the attorney for Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, says he’s confident the Dancehall star and his three co-accused will not have to face a retrial for the murder… Read More
2024-03-21 22:50
Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra has announced her upcoming fifth album, PATRA, which will be released in late summer this year Read More
2024-03-21 22:38
Some people have different visions of the type of artist they think Marcy Chin should be Read More
2024-03-21 06:53
Queen of Dancehall Spice says she’s working on her third album. The So Mi Like It singer recently shared some highlights of her downtime in Jamaica, where she says she feels… Read More
2024-03-21 02:15
Jamaican singer/songwriter Sevana has clarified the usage of the line “I am a King” in her newly-released song Keep Going, explaining that the choice of the word “king&rdqu&hell…Read More
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