Capleton

Why Capleton Never Sings Songs Written By Others

Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton says he has never recorded songs written by anyone else, as doing so, according to him, appears inauthentic. “There is no limit to our music, caw rememba…

Producer Patrick Roberts Eyeing Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, And Capleton For National Honours Nominations

Shocking Vibes producer Patrick Robert0s says he believes Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Capleton have been overlooked for National Awards for their contribution to Jamaican music, and has declared that…

Isaiah Laing Wants “10 Giants Of Dancehall” For Sting 2023

Supreme Promotions chairman and founder of Sting Isaiah Laing says Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Sizzla, and Capleton are among his “10 giants of Dancehall,” who he wants to grace the…

Capleton Mourns Death Of His Longtime Manager, Claudette Kemp

Claudette Kemp, the long-time manager of Reggae and Dancehall star Capleton, died at 1 p.m. yesterday (June 9) after a prolonged battle with kidney ailments. One of the few female…

Kanye West’s Reggae And Dancehall Samples: 10 Times He Tapped Jamaican Music

Over the course of his career, Chicago-born rapper Kanye West has pushed the boundaries of hip-hop, blending disparate genres and sounds into something entirely new. One unexpected example of this…

Marley Family Pays Tribute To Jo Mersa On His 32nd Birthday

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley’s presence was missed even more on Sunday (March 12) as several of his family members commemorated what would have been his 32nd birthday.  Jo Mersa died on…

CurlyLoxx Hails Capleton, I Wayne For Upholding Righteousness

There was a time when the positioning of Rasta as the upholders of righteousness in society was unquestioned, thanks to reggae artists like Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Luciano,…

Jamaican Artists Urged To Emulate Real “Collab King” Bounty Killer Or Remain Stagnant

Lloyd Laing, the founder of CertifiedStreams, says Jamaican artists who don’t entertain collaborations are least likely to progress in the music industry.  The statement comes days after it was determined…