How Jeremy Harding Turned A Roots Sample Into Beenie Man’s Global Anthem
Nearly three decades after its release, Beenie Man’s swaggering 1997 anthem Who Am I remains one of the most instantly recognizable records ever produced in Jamaica.
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Dyani And Remus Burrell Link Up For The ‘Journey’
Reggae singer D’yani has joined forces with Kareem “Remus” Burrell, the son of legendary Xterminator Records founder Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell, for what both men believe could be a defining moment in their respective careers.
Reggae Veteran Norman Espeut (Of Kotch fame) Swaps Heartbreak For Healing With ‘Stress Free’
By all accounts, Norman Espeut has earned the right to slow down. The velvet-voiced reggae stalwart, best known as the charismatic former frontman of the 1980s group Kotch, has lived through the whirlwind excesses of the music business, survived shifting eras in Jamaican music and watched generations of fans cling affectionately to the timeless romance of Jean — the song that turned his band into household names across the Caribbean and beyond.
Mye Laurell Finds A Home In Diana Ross Classic
For most singers, covering a classic made famous by Diana Ross would be an intimidating prospect.
Quada Released On Bail
Dancehall artist Quada is celebrating his freedom after being released on bail on Friday following a five-month incarceration.
Patra, Beenie Man, T.O.K, Ding Dong And More For ‘JHouse Vol.1’
American producer, DJ and recording artiste Freddy Browne—CEO of JHouse Entertainment who also has more than 20 years of experience with Sony Music—is completing his highly anticipated album, JHouse Vol.
Skillibeng Explains Why He Feels Safer Flashing Diamonds In Jamaica Than The US
Dancehall star Skillibeng says he feels more comfortable moving through the streets of Jamaica with his jewelry than he would in certain parts of the United States.
Lauryn Hill Says Rohan Marley “Never Cheated” As She Marks His Birthday
Ms. Lauryn Hill publicly defended Rohan Marley against long-running rumors of infidelity while wishing him a happy birthday on Instagram.
Vybz Kartel Meets Daughter Amani For First Time: “Humbled Me Deeply”
Vybz Kartel has met his daughter Amani for the first time, nearly two years after his release from prison.
Stefflon Don Sells Part Of Catalog In Reported $8 Million Deal
Stefflon Don has struck a new catalog deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, giving the investment firm rights to some of her compositions and recordings released before 2024.
Tarrus Riley Removed From 2026 ‘Best Of The Best’ Miami Lineup After Dispute Over Another South Florida Booking
Tarrus Riley has been removed from the 2026 Best Of The Best Music Fest lineup in Miami after the festival objected to his separate free Fort Lauderdale appearance scheduled days later.
Vanessa Bling’s New Song Revisits Lost Years After Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire
Vanessa Bling’s new single True Story is a reflection on her perseverance through the scrutiny and legal trouble that reshaped her career after her time in Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire.
Beenie Man Denies Assaulting Future Fambo At An Event
Dancehall star Beenie Man is shutting down allegations that he assaulted a fellow entertainer, Future Fambo, calling the claims “false, malicious and defamatory.”
Fabian Cole Expands Soul Food Caribbean Festival Brand To Serve The Caribbean Diaspora
Jamaican entertainment promoter Fabian Cole, better known as “Boomas”, is taking his Soul Food Caribbean Festival overseas as demand continues to grow for reggae and soul-centred events within the Caribbean diaspora.
Queen Ifrica Weighs In On Vybz Kartel’s “Shaky” Online Content
Queen Ifrica has weighed in on Vybz Kartel’s recent run of “shaky” online content, saying the King of Dancehall should be mindful of the influence he carries and how his public image might reflect on Jamaica.