Riddims That Slapped: Jeremy Harding’s ‘Playground’ Marks 25th Anniversary
This article is the second in a monthly series that will revisit ‘Dancehall Riddims That Slapped.’
Mr. Vegas
Mr. Vegas Seeks Injunction Against VP Records Over Disputed Songs That Earn $35,000 Per Year
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas has requested preliminary injunctive relief against VP Records over their “continued collection of royalties” for several of his hit songs, which are the subject of a copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit.
Riddims That Slapped: Richard ‘Shams’ Browne’s ‘Orgasm’
In 2000, as fans awaited Buju Banton to take the stage in Germany, the Orgasm riddim came roaring out of the venue’s main speakers.
VP Records Says Mr. Vegas Using “Pressure Tactics” In Lawsuit As Settlement Talks Continue
VP Records is urging a New York court to grant its request to stay Mr. Vegas’ recent motion for an injunction against them, court records obtained by DancehallMag reveal.
Mr. Vegas, VP Records Fail To Settle Copyright Lawsuit Over Several Of His Hit Songs
On Monday, Mr. Vegas and VP Records told a New York court that they were unable to hash out a settlement in a lawsuit filed against the label over copyright infringement and breach of contract, among other things.
Watch: UCLA Gymnast Chae Campbell Scores Perfect 10 With A Dancehall Floor Routine
A slew of Dancehall tracks from the 1990s, Sister Nancy’s 1982 track Bam Bam, and the Jamaican dance moves embedded in her routine, propelled UCLA gymnast Chae Campbell into American history books on Sunday after the second-year student received her first-ever perfect 10 score, using a Dancehall floor routine.
Jamaican Broadcaster Under Fire After Saying Rihanna’s Dress Was “Inappropriate”
Jamaicans and several Dancehall artists are not taking too kindly to criticisms made by veteran broadcaster and cultural commentator Fae Ellington about the Right Excellent Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty, who was made a National Hero by Barbados on Wednesday.
Young M.A Shows Off Her ‘Heel And Toe’ While Dancing To Mr. Vegas’ ‘Heads High’
Rapper Young M.A could not go unnoticed when she shared a video of herself dancing to the sounds of Mr.
Mr. Vegas Implores Nicki Minaj To “Fix Things” After ‘Megatron’ Sample
Insisting that Nicki Minaj’s Megatron was inspired by his hit song Heads High, Mr. Vegas has lashed out again at the rapper for denying him what he says is his publishing rights on her song which was released in 2019.
Mr. Vegas Under Fire For Calling Nicki Minaj A Dancehall ‘Culture Vulture,’ While Praising Cardi B
Nicki Minaj’s throng of “Barbz” took to Instagram and Facebook to rebuke Dancehall veteran Mr. Vegas after he described their “Queen” and Drake as being Dancehall ‘culture vultures’, while giving props to rapper Cardi B following her Dancehall-themed “Passa Passa” birthday party two nights ago.
Inside Cardi B’s Star-Studded Dancehall ‘Passa Passa’ Birthday Party
Rap superstar Cardi B couldn’t hold back her excitement about Libra Season and her 29th birthday, which she celebrated with a Dancehall-themed Passa Passa party last night.
Mr. Vegas Blasts Media For Ignoring His Bounty Killer Birth Certificate Allegations
Mr. Vegas has expressed outrage that members of mainstream media have not given him the traction he says he deserves after he posted what he alleges to be a birth certificate of Bounty Killer’s first child, on social media, whom he asserts was born to a teenage mother when the Coppershot artist was 21.
Nadine Sutherland Says Jamaican Entertainers Are ‘Hiding And Jooking’
Action singer Nadine Sutherland says while she will not take back her Twitter post about Jamaican artists hiding and secretly taking the COVID-19 vaccine, contrary to a media report yesterday, she did not chide her musical compatriots, neither did she take sides in the vax vs anti-vax debate.
Selector Jigsy Grateful To Buju Banton For Sharing Song Credit On ‘Bungo Cart’
When Damian “Junior Gong” Marley’s representatives contacted Original Bembe selector Jigsy for him to sign off on the artist’s sampling of Buju Banton’s Me & Oonu (Bongo Cart) for the song R.O.A.R.
Mr. Vegas’ New Visuals For ‘Ice Rain (Remix)’ A Nod To Dancehall’s Golden Era: Watch
On Friday, Dancehall superstar Mr. Vegas dropped the brand new visuals for Ice Rain (Remix), a track produced by himself, ZJ Rush, and legendary producer/selector Bobby Konders of Massive B.
There’s Still No Love Lost Between Mr. Vegas And Bounty Killer
Dancehall stars Mr. Vegas and Bounty Killer clashed again on Instagram a few days ago, after a fan of the Warlord tagged him underneath a post which the Heads High singer had made, mocking the upcoming King of Kingston album.
Bounty Killer Says Dancehall On The Verge Of A Global Explosion
On the heels of Sean Paul’s musings that the world is yearning for a revival of authentic Dancehall sounds, Bounty Killer is urging Jamaican artists to go fully Dancehall in their upcoming bodies of work, as the genre is on the cusp of a global explosion.
Mr. Vegas Cops Silver For ‘Heads High’ After Selling 200K Copies In UK
Dancehall vet Mr. Vegas has received a BRIT Certified Silver Award for his hit single Heads High having sold 200K copies in the UK.
Senator Sides With Bounty Killer, Mr. Vegas About Gangsters Infiltrating Dancehall
Bounty Killer and Mr. Vegas’ recent assertions that criminals had infiltrated Dancehall music, assumed roles as artists, and were giving the genre a bad name, have been buttressed by Government Senator Charles Sinclair.
Spice Says Unity Is Key To Dancehall Getting Its Accolades
Dancehall diva Spice has lamented the fact that Dancehall music has not been getting the accolades it is owed, despite the fact that numerous other genres of music, including Reggaeton and Hip Hop, were spawned from it.