Articles published on Saturday, March 6, 2021
Reggae starlet Lika Iké was certainly the highlight of Day 2 of the first-ever, virtual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival last night, which also saw headliner performances from Jah9 and Mortimer.
Dancehall producer Papi Don was arrested and charged in Florida after police alleged that he scammed over $300,000 from at least 18 elderly residents all over the US.
Jamaican Reggae singer Answele released his debut EP titled In Control yesterday. The project, produced by Young Pow Music, features 7 tracks with a “mix of party vibes, motivational, and inspirational tunes, solid ingredients needed to make a great day,” according to a release.
Four years after releasing her The Way I Are (Natural Woman) song, Reggae singer Etana, is being labelled a fifth columnist, after seemingly making a full about-turn with her once-Afrocentric image, donning instead Eurocentric wigs, lash extensions and heavy makeup.
Dancehall artist Vershon, the Queffa Boss, released his new EP called Only One yesterday. “This is not my first EP.
In what many may see as an uncharacteristic move, Bounty Killer has become the second Dancehall stalwart, after Shaggy, to urge his fans to take the COVID-19 vaccine, in stark contrast to the anti-vaccine sentiments of Sizzla, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz, Tony Rebel, Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid and even Reggae legend Lee ‘Sratch’ Perry.
Canadian rapper Drake owns the weekend once again after his fire new collab, Lemon Pepper Freestyle, dropped to rave reviews on Friday.