Red Rat
Elephant Man Lists The Meanest Jamaican Artists
It was an ‘ask Ele anything’ week and he didn't hold back when probed about the meanest Jamaican artists. During…
Red Rat “Left Out Of The Equation” In Chris Brown Settlement Over ‘Tight Up Skirt’
Dancehall artist Red Rat appears to have been "left out of the equation" in a copyright infringement lawsuit against American…
BIA Nods Red Rat In New Dancehall Song ‘Oh No’, But Where’s The Shenseea Collab?
Rising rap sensation BIA has sampled Red Rat's Tight Up Skirt (1997) in her new song, Oh No, off her…
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…
Greensleeves, Chris Brown Reach Settlement In Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song
Greensleeves Publishing Ltd has reached a settlement to end the copyright infringement lawsuit it filed against Chris Brown and his…
Chris Brown, Greensleeves In Settlement Talks For Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song
Reggae label Greensleeves Publishing, American singer Chris Brown and his label Sony Music are looking to settle their legal dispute…
Chris Brown, Sony Respond To Greensleeves’ US$1.5 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song
Chris Brown and his label Sony Music Entertainment responded to the US$1.5 million copyright infringement lawsuit which was filed against…
Red Rat Says Veteran Producers Shouldn’t Have Stopped Releasing Juggling Riddims
Dancehall artist Red Rat has contended that some veteran producers should shoulder some of the responsibility for the decline in…
Red Rat Says Dancehall Music Production ‘Out Of Whack’
Veteran Dancehall deejay Red Rat has lamented the fragmentation of the once-clearly demarcated creative process involved in the composing and producing Dancehall songs, a situation which he says is steadily…
Marvin Sparks Talks New Book ‘Run The Riddim: The Untold Story Of ’90s Dancehall To The World’
Since its inception, no decade in Dancehall has received louder ovations or condemnation than the ’90s. Filled with foundational anthems, aesthetics and archetypes, ’90s dancehall music was as much about…
OH NO! Red Rat Says Greensleeves Filed Lawsuit Against Chris Brown Without His Knowledge Or Permission
Legal representatives of Dancehall star Red Rat have alleged that Greensleeves and the individuals involved in the lawsuit against R&B superstar Chris Brown have not been authorized by the deejay…
Chris Brown Sued For US$1.5 Million Over Sample Of Red Rat’s Hit Dancehall Song
Chris Brown is being sued for US$1.5 million after he allegedly infringed on the copyright of Tight Up Skirt — a song recorded in 1997 by veteran Dancehall artist Red…
One On One With Dancehall Legend Red Rat
Dancehall legend Red Rat, best known for his trademark catchphrase "Oh noooo!" has never stopped making music. The former Main Street Records deejay is currently promoting several new projects including…
Sean Paul Says Red Rat Was The First Artist To Take Him On Tour
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul says fellow compatriot Red Rat was the first artist to bring him on tour. This, the Temperature singer revealed during an impromptu Instagram Live earlier today,…
Red Rat Mourns Death Of His Beloved 102-Year-Old Grandmother: “My Chest Feels Like It Exploded”
Dancehall veteran Red Rat is paying tribute to his beloved grandmother who has passed away. On Sunday, the singer, 43, shared two heartfelt posts on Instagram in which he revealed…
NotNice, Red Rat Join Growing Calls For Resurgence Of Dancehall ‘Juggling’ Riddims
The future of Dancehall culture has been a touchy subject of late, and producers NotNice and Red Rat have both recently weighed in one major aspect – juggling riddims.
