2024-05-08 00:43
YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” has fallen off the Billboard Hot 100 after 13 weeks. The reggae track which debuted at #66 the week of February 10, peaked at #34… Read More
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2024-05-07 23:15
On May 7, 1946, Ibuka partnered with Akio Morita to co-found a firm that would eventually become Sony.
(東京通信工業, Tōkyō Tsūshin K… Read More
2024-05-07 02:03
The Best Dressed Met Gala looks are in and Rihanna skipped the Met Gala 2024 after having a time over the weekend with her beau A$AP Rocky in Miami for F1. But we just can’t gent… Read More
2024-05-06 04:28
Today Monday May 6, the 2024 Met Gala and this year’s theme is Garden Of Time.
The charity Gala has drawn inspiration from a myriad of sources over the years, from iconic designers to… Read More
2024-05-06 02:13
Althea & Donna, singers and songwriters of the song “Uptown Top Ranking,” which climbed to the top of the British singles chart in 1977, are one of two female Jamaican acts t… Read More
2024-05-06 00:48
Rihanna and her beau A$AP Rocky have been making waves with public appearances and performances, including entertaining at Indian weddings. Their latest outing took them to an arcade in Miam… Read More
2024-05-05 20:49
Reggae superstar Buju Banton will be performing in New York City at his first live concert in the US according to hot 97 DJ Jabba.
The Massive B DJ commented on Instagram, saying, “Bre… Read More
2024-05-05 15:20
Mass gatherings and big concert culture is as old as organized societies in ancient Africa, Greece and Rome. Fast forward to present dat when event ticketing is the main money maker North Am… Read More
2024-05-05 03:47
Pop diva Madonna performed for approximately 2 million people on Brazil on Saturday.
The concert which is the final stop for her ‘Celebration Tour’ happened at Copacabana Beach i… Read More
2024-05-05 01:35
Dipset rapper Jim Jones was in a squabble at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday with two men.
In the video being circulation on social media Jones, 47, can be se… Read More
2024-05-04 13:15
Armanii, DJ Mac, and CrashDummy’s HAAD (Fiesta) samples R Kelly’s Fiesta and the song has topped Jamaica YouTube and Apple Music charts. The song’s producer DJ… Read More
2024-05-03 21:16
Mortimer, the rising star in the Jamaican reggae scene, drops his latest single “Not A Day Goes By” today, May 3rd. Released via Overstand Entertainment and Easy Star Records, th… Read More
2024-05-03 18:36
Daddy Yankee releases new gospel song LOVEO, his second since converting to Christianity in November.
The born again artist shared this message translated to English to promote the song,&nb&hell…Read More
2024-05-03 16:08
Satisfy My Soul by Bob Marley & The Wailers is now certified Silver in the U.K.
The award was given by the British Phonographic Industry on Friday May 3, 2024.
Originally recorde… Read More
2024-05-03 06:13
Before Buju Banton’s arrest at his Tamarac home in Florida on cocaine and gun charges on December 10, 2009, he appeared to be at the height of his career, with tour dates booked around… Read More
2024-05-03 02:16
Beyoncé’s track “Energy,” featuring BEAM, has sold over 1,000,000 units in the US according to the widely respected industry platform Chart Data. The song with with… Read More
2024-05-02 22:27
Reggae Icon Buju Banton Returns to the United States After he was deported 6 Years.
Born Mark Myrie, Banton confirmed his retuned to Miami after 15 years in a video shared by DJ Khaled expr… Read More
2024-05-02 17:17
Jamaica Premier league is acknowledging dancehall as an entertainment partner and will award Rvssian the Icon award says Chairman of Professional Football Jamaica Limited Christopher Wi… Read More
2024-05-02 12:14
TikTok and UMG reaches new Licensing deal which benefits Bob Marley, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Shenseea, Masicka and a host of reggae dancehall artists. Over 1000 artist, s… Read More
2024-05-01 19:30
Ye (formerly Kanye West) gets high praises from Grammy nominated singer Shenseea for assisting in her career. The Jamaican artist shares her excitement for her upcoming sophomore album… Read More
2024-05-01 04:06
Dancehall artist Pamputtae performed at the pre-show for Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Tour on Tuesday (April 30) in Toronto. The Fluffy deejay warmed up the crowd eagerly awaiting the B… Read More
2024-04-30 17:33
Dancehall princess Shenseea will be releasing her second solo album, “Never Gets Late Here,” on May 24 via Rich Immigrants/Interscope Records. The album is led by three singles:… Read More
2024-04-30 16:06
Reggae sensation Alaine is dismissing the notion of ageism in the music industry. Reflecting on her journey spanning two decades, Alaine opens up about the harsh realities of ageism, p… Read More
2024-04-30 15:03
UB40’s original member Robin Campbell says the U.K. band played a lead role in introducing reggae to people in places like Australia after Bob Marley died in 1981.
“Marley… Read More
2024-04-30 13:57
Jamaican dancehall artist Bounty Killer is extending sympathy to top streaming American rapper NBA Youngboy, real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden who was arrested and charged with multiple… Read More
2024-04-30 05:00
Labelling concerts as ‘Jazz’ festivals is misleading when Reggae or American R&B acts are the headliners,” according to Herbie Miller, Director/Curator of t… Read More
2024-04-29 21:24
Initially cautious about their differing musical styles, Alaine, the former investment banker with J.P. Morgan Chase, was pleasantly surprised by Dexta Dap’s enthusiastic commitment to… Read More
2024-04-28 23:05
“The Tortured Poets Department,” by Taylor Swift makes its grand entrance at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated May 4). Taylor now ties Jay-Z’s Record for… Read More
2024-04-28 19:17
“N.O.R.E.” by Noreaga was released on April 28, 1998, as the lead single from his debut solo album of the same name, “N.O.R.E.”
It marked his emergence of a solo arti… Read More
2024-04-28 18:32
Mind Control, Stephen Marley’s debut album has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. This is Stephen’s second album to reach the milestone on the platform, following his 2011… Read More
2024-04-28 03:12
Vybz Kartel has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify across his catalog. Of that amount, the incarcerated deejay has 744 million as the lead artist and 570 million from his solo releases… Read More
2024-04-26 18:20
UB45 by UB40 is the latest album by the top selling reggae band to debut on the U.K. Official Albums Chart. The 14 track album released April 19, 2024 via SoNo Recording Group/Evo Music has… Read More
2024-04-26 16:51
Latin star Farruko performed Rasta Reggae (Jamming) at the Latin American Music Awards along with reggae star Ky-Mani Marley.
With a band dressed in army fatigue, Ky-Mani appeared… Read More
2024-04-26 14:55
“Niña Bonita,” released in 2023, becomes Sean Paul’s win at the Latin American Music Award with Colombian singer Feid.
The song seized the title for “C… Read More
2024-04-25 16:35
Damian “Junior Gong” Marley never wanted to pursue music using his father’s name, said Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Jamaica’s Minister Of Culture, Gend… Read More
2024-04-25 12:33
Dancehall songs glorifying speeding are now on the Broadcasting Commission’s banned list in Jamaica, and Fame 95 FM has found itself in hot water and having to air an apology after the… Read More
2024-04-25 03:41
Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sports, speaking at the launch of the book Dancehall Queen by Professor Donna Hope shared i… Read More
2024-04-25 01:10
Brazilian sensation Anitta released the trackless for her forthcoming album “Funk Generation” — with features including Sam Smith, a release that almost did not make… Read More
2024-04-25 00:32
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has officially announced the launch of a pornography division called Yeezy Porn under his Yeezy brand.
The announcement was made on April 24 on his s… Read More
2024-04-24 23:36
The Tupac Shakur estate has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Drake, demanding the removal of his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” due to its alleged use of… Read More
2024-04-24 22:37
Spotify earned its highest-ever quarterly profits as it embarks on a “new phase,” signaling a shift towards a more mature approach to its business operations after years of expan… Read More
2024-04-24 22:15
Concord Music has upped its bid to acquire London based company Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) to $1.25 per share, edging out Blackstone’s competing offer by a penny. This move escala… Read More
2024-04-24 21:27
R&B singer Teyana Taylor channels Jamaican Grace Jones as modern Renaissance woman, seamlessly juggling music, acting, directing, and motherhood for the latest edition of Cultured M… Read More
2024-04-24 20:29
Entertainment platform TikTok is on the cusp of a ban in the US as President Joe Biden signed a law on Wednesday that could compel TikTok’s Chinese parent company to divest from the po… Read More
2024-04-23 19:11
‘Water’ by Tyla Snow is certified 2x Platinum in Canada, having sold 160,000 combined on-demand streams, digital downloads, and physical singles in the country. This marks Tyla&r&hell…Read More
2024-04-23 12:47
Semaglutide, marketed under the name Ozempic, is helping several top women in the dancehall to lose weight according to several sources. The new drug manufactured by Novo Nordisk is&nbs&hell…Read More
2024-04-23 02:02
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveils its esteemed class of 2024 inductees, showcasing an eclectic mix of musical pioneers who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Head… Read More
2024-04-23 00:31
Grammy Winning Gospel producer Kirk Franklyn is facing backlash online after his dressed down yet spirited performance at Fun In The Sun Concert at Jamaica’s National Stadium on Saturd… Read More
2024-04-22 21:43
Rihanna’s “Diamonds” released by Island Def Jam Records is certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association Of America for selling 10 million units in streams and sa… Read More
2024-04-22 02:51
Althea and Donna, whose real names are Althea Forrest and Donna Reid aren’t receiving royalties for their iconic reggae single “Uptown Top Ranking,” from German Record labe… Read More
2024-04-21 17:13
At Geejam Studios in Port Antonio, a collaboration is brewing between Che, a versatile writer and producer, who crossed paths with neighborhood artist Xixteen at a party, leading to an Insta… Read More
2024-04-20 22:22
The official music video for YG Marley’s breakout hit “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” is has finally been released 4 months after the song’s December 27 release… Read More
2024-04-20 14:31
Kingston/New York-
Donovan Watkis, esteemed author and leading chart journalist, is releasing his fourth book, “Reggae By The Numbers: All You Need To Know.”
“R… Read More
2024-04-19 17:58
“Hold You” by Gyptian, released July 16, 2010 has been certified 2x Platinum in the U.K.
The certification was issued on April 19, 2024 for sales and streams surpassi… Read More
2024-04-19 04:28
Billboard Chart topping superstar Rihanna regrets posing naked during her rebellious 20s. The mother of two told British Vogue Magazine that her biggest fashion ick was revealing too mu… Read More
2024-04-19 01:18
Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the British company which spearheaded the music industry’s frenzy for catalog deals, acquiring thousands of songs by artists like Justin Bieber, Neil Young, 50 Ce… Read More
2024-04-18 02:07
Brazilian sensation Anitta‘s 6th studio album, “Funk Generation,” will finally be released date in April 26 via Republic Records and Universal Music Latin Entertainment. An… Read More
2024-04-17 19:20
“Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story” will be among the 9 Spotlight documentaries having their world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival taking place in New York from June 5-1… Read More
2024-04-17 03:47
Jamaican talent and eateries take center stage in Amazon Prime Video’s “Hip Hop World,” a music special hosted by industry titan Lenny Santiago, debuting today, April 16 as… Read More
2024-04-16 21:35
5 time Grammy winning musician Lauryn Hill shares five children with Rohan Marley, son of the legendary Bob Marley, one of whom has gained fame for his viral TikTok anthem “Praise Jah… Read More
2024-04-16 16:45
Global production company FiveCurrents announced its latest venture: Bob Marley Hope Road. Set to debut later this year at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, this immersive experience promises to re… Read More
2024-04-15 16:53
For anyone seeking music business advice from Roc-A-Fella Co-founder Dame Dash, it will cost US$22,500 for every 15 minutes. Dash is the latest industry figure to join the celebrity chat app… Read More
2024-04-15 08:06
YG Marley was the only reggae act billed for Coachella 2024 but the genre permeated the sets of other rap and R&B stars.
Bursting onto the Coachella 2024 Stage at at 5 p.m., his face lit… Read More
2024-04-15 02:47
Grammy nominated Reggae band UB40’s ascent to fame in the United States in the 1980s stands as a curious anomaly. For years, the British reggae band had conquered charts worldwide with… Read More
2024-04-13 20:12
Shakira made a surprise appearance during Bizarrap’s set at Coachella’s first weekend, where she announced her upcoming tour for late 2024. The duo performed their hits “La… Read More
2024-04-12 22:02
According to data from Apple Music Daily chart curated by WMV, Jamaican music enthusiasts are predominantly consuming albums released by artists from the United States.
While Trap dancehall… Read More
2024-04-12 04:06
Trap Dancehall has emerged as the successor to the original Jamaican Dancehall that dominated the airwaves in the 1990s, with several artists laying claim to being the founder of the genre… Read More
2024-04-11 17:30
Orenthal James Simpson, affectionately known as “O.J.”, passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 76. While he gained recognition in various fields, including football, acting… Read More
2024-04-10 19:59
Calvin LeBrun, widely known as New York radio DJ Mister Cee or DJ Mister Cee, passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 57. A cornerstone of the New York hip-hop scene, Mister Cee was a D… Read More
2024-04-10 16:31
Jamaican dancehall icon Spragga Benz in a recent interview with I Never Knew TV explained the message behind the Jamaican cult classic movie “Shottas,” in which he played th… Read More
2024-04-10 04:11
Chechnya, the Russian Republic has implemented a ban on music deemed either too fast or too slow, effectively outlawing a broad spectrum of music genres including reggae, dancehall, reggaeto… Read More
2024-04-09 18:29
Latin, K-Pop, and Afrobeats and other World Music are among the fastest-growing genres in the U.S. since 2021, according to a report by Billboard Sales Tracker Luminate. In fact, the sales d… Read More
2024-04-09 14:02
Photographer Adrian Boot known for his documentation of reggae and dancehall has filed a lawsuit against Rhapsody International, Inc., owners of Napster.com between 2010 and 2020, alleging c… Read More
2024-04-06 20:20
Beyoncé‘s 8th studio album, “COWBOY CARTER,” has sold 418,000 album equivalent units in the U.S. in its first week and will debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums C… Read More
2024-04-06 14:56
Reggae Sumfest Boss, Josef Bogdanovich says that plans are still under way to acquire Roger Steffens’ extensive reggae archives, including rare Bob Marley images, concert materials, an… Read More
2024-04-06 13:35
Rosalia is bi-sexual according to a recent interview with GQ magazine, where actress Hunter Schafer, known for her role in Euphoria, disclosed that she was in a romantic relationship with La… Read More
2024-04-06 03:08
“Jump,” by Grammy Award winning artist Tyla featuring Skillibeng and Gunna, moves up 18 spots on the U.K. Official Singles Chart to No. 62 after entering at No. 80 last week. The… Read More
2024-04-06 00:59
Korean girl group BLACKPINK joins Fifth Harmony as the only girl group with two songs surpassing 800 million streams on Spotify. Their latest song to surpass the mark is the chart-toppi… Read More
2024-04-05 15:57
Jamaican gospel sensation Kevin Downswell is expanding his wings with his latest single, “My Year.” Known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, the new inspirational trac… Read More
2024-04-05 05:23
GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion dropped a new single “Wanna Be” on Friday April 5. The song released by CMG/Interscope Records is produced by Ace Charisma, Payday, McMental… Read More
2024-04-05 01:44
Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding’s “Powerful” featuring Tarrus Riley, has surpassed 300 million streams on Spotify. It is Tarrus’s first song to reach the milestone, Ma… Read More
2024-04-04 15:15
Grammy winning dancehall artist Shaggy, says old school dancehall is over and it’s a new day for the genre as he acknowledges and embraces the new sound coming out of Jamaica.
“I… Read More
2024-04-03 22:53
The music video for South Korea’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER’s ‘SHEESH‘, is the most viewed video on YouTube in the last 24 hours with 8.8 million views. The vide… Read More
2024-04-03 17:05
Chance the Rapper and his wife, Kirsten Corley, have announced their decision to divorce after a period of separation. In a joint statement, they express gratitude for the time spent togethe… Read More
2024-04-03 14:26
Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu is using his music to address pressing social issues with the release of his latest single and music video, “Ascent.” The track, available via P… Read More
2024-04-03 02:22
Nicki Minaj‘s “Red Ruby Da Sleeze,” is certified Platinum in the U.S. for selling 1 million units in streams and sales combined. The certification was issued by the Recodin… Read More
2024-04-02 15:59
30 year old singer PartyNextDoor has unveiled the NSFW album cover for his upcoming studio album, “PARTYNEXTDOOR 4,” which features a woman seemingly anticipating company. The Ca… Read More
2024-04-02 14:47
“Tyla” by South African sensation Tyla debuts at #24 on the Billboard 200 chart after selling 24,000 units in streams and sales combined in the U.S. The album which has the track… Read More
2024-04-02 04:18
Koffee is poised to make a comeback with a collaboration with African Giant Burna Boy. In a track being circulated on social media, both Burna Koffee can be seen behind the scenes making the… Read More
2024-04-02 03:10
YesJulz says she intends to retaliate against Ye (formerly Kanye West) by filing a countersuit, alleging his involvement in her termination. The relationship turned sour two weeks ago when s… Read More
2024-04-01 18:50
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the creative forces behind the iconic songwriting duo The Neptunes, find themselves embroiled in a legal battle over the rights to the group’s name. Ac… Read More
2024-03-31 21:06
Dancehall artist Skillibeng earns his first U.K. Afrobeats No. 1 song for “Jump,” a collaboration with South African sensation Tyla, from her self titled album released last Frid… Read More
2024-03-30 02:39
Beyoncé’s 8th studio album “COWBOY CARTER” is currently No. 1 in Jamaica and 51 other countries on the stream driven Apple Music Charts. The albums is also No. 1 in… Read More
2024-03-29 22:49
Lizzo says she quitting music due to unwarranted criticisms being laid on her in her personal life and in the entertainment Industry. The “Truth Hurts” singer took to social medi… Read More
2024-03-29 17:17
Sean Paul’s third studio album “The Trinity” released by VP/Atlantic Records has been certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association Of America for selling 2 m… Read More
2024-03-29 02:57
New York rapper Sheck Wes took to instagram to commented directly under Ye’s (formerly Kanye West) post saying, “You stole my whole cadence, flow, beat, tempo to get #1 u de… Read More
2024-03-28 20:50
Negril, Jamaica – March 28, 2024
SAFU BRUNCH, the ultimate African experience, is poised to make its mark on May 5, 2024, at the picturesque Wavz Beach in Negril, Westmoreland when it… Read More
2024-03-28 05:56
Reggae music aficionados and rum enthusiasts alike have reason to rejoice as two of Jamaica’s most iconic festivals, Reggae Sumfest and the Jamaica Rum Festival, have forged a groundbr… Read More
2024-03-27 05:34
Multi-Platinum Reggae superstar Shaggy, upon learning that Reggae had been ranked at number 10 in terms of listenership globally according to the International Federation of the Phonographic… Read More
2024-03-27 01:53
Keisha Cole is set to headline Sashi, a three day Hip Hop and dancehall festival founded by music impresario Horatio Hamilton. The concert event that previously featured the likes of Snoop D… Read More
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