July 31, 2024 – DancehallMag

Articles published on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The Serendipity Of Vybz Kartel Being Freed On The Eve Of Emancipation Day

By Sade Gardner Wed, July 31 2024, 08:57 PM EST

At the stroke of midnight on August 1, 1838, Reverend William Knibb declared “The negro is free” upon the full freedom of slaves in Jamaica.

Sheba Says She’s Open To Celebration For Vybz Kartel Following His Release

By Kediesha Perry Wed, July 31 2024, 08:48 PM EST

Former Portmore Empire member Sheba says she is open to participating in a welcome home celebration for Vybz Kartel following his release from prison this afternoon.

Ishawna Wants To Collaborate With The City Girls’ JT

By Sade Gardner Wed, July 31 2024, 08:42 PM EST

By her own admission, Ishawna doesn’t keep abreast of every new artist that hits the scene, but the City Girls’ JT has caught her attention.

Shenseea Calls On Kamala Harris To Help More Jamaicans Get US Visas

By Kediesha Perry Wed, July 31 2024, 08:38 PM EST

Good Comfort singer Shenseea is calling on Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris to help facilitate a higher visa success rate among Jamaicans since she is of the same descent.

Gyptian Talks New EP ‘Guarded’

By Claude Mills Wed, July 31 2024, 08:17 PM EST

Reggae/Dancehall artist Gyptian is pleased with the response to his Guarded EP, his first album project in over a decade.

Vybz Kartel, Fiancé Sidem Celebrate His Release In Limo Ride From Prison

By Dani Mallick Wed, July 31 2024, 07:06 PM EST

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his fiancé Sidem Oztürk were greeted by dozens of fans upon his release from prison on Wednesday.

Vybz Kartel, Co-Accused Freed, Will Not Face Retrial

By Dani Mallick Wed, July 31 2024, 02:24 PM EST

Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John will not face a new trial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, the Court Of Appeal has ruled in a unanimous decision.

Spice Pulls Receipts On Mr. Vegas Embracing Queer Fans, Calls Him A Hypocrite

By Sade Gardner Wed, July 31 2024, 01:17 PM EST

Dancehall artist Spice says Mr. Vegas is a hypocrite for blasting her embrace of queer fans when he has done so in the past.

Anthony B Reveals Near-Death Ordeal That Caused Reggae Sumfest Cancellation

By Ramona Samuels Wed, July 31 2024, 11:32 AM EST

Reggae artist Anthony B has revealed that he underwent emergency surgery after experiencing severe abdominal pain while rehearsing for his Reggae Sumfest appearance earlier this month.

Ishawna Says She Won’t Financially Support A Man: ‘This Is Not Queenie’

By Sade Gardner Wed, July 31 2024, 10:28 AM EST

If there’s one person Ishawna isn’t modeling when it comes to her romantic relationships, it’s Queen Ladi Gangsta.

Mr. Vegas Says Queer Community Shouldn’t “Violate” Dancehall Spaces

By Sade Gardner Wed, July 31 2024, 10:23 AM EST

As dancehall scholars tell it, the genre is governed by certain rules and modes of performance, and singjay Mr.

Brick & Lace Returns With New Song ‘Proof’

By Kediesha Perry Wed, July 31 2024, 10:17 AM EST

Jamaican duo Brick & Lace are back with a catchy track titled Proof which they hope will make a statement.