A cumulative 82 percent of all Jamaicans “believe that there is a connection between Dancehall music and the incidence of crime”, a recent Don Anderson poll conducted in July, has revealed.
Reggae Sumfest’s Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell says he was fully aware of Ishawna’s plans for the cardboard cut-out of Bounty Killer at Concert Night One of the festival last weekend, and while he also understands why the Warlord appears disgruntled, the apology issued by Joe Bogdanovich was unnecessary.
Producer Skatta Burrell has expressed unease after learning that Rushane Barnett, a man charged with the grisly murder of his cousin and her four children, including an infant, in Cocoa Piece, Clarendon last week, was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation “following a request from the Crown”.
“My manager been talking about the gospel night. That’s the only night I will go on.”
Reggae Sumfest Executive Skatta Burrell has given further insight into the festival’s Madhouse Tribute to Dave Kelly set for Saturday, July 23, in honor of the iconic Dancehall music producer, who has among his credits, the Pepperseed, Arab Attack, Showtime, Joy Ride, Stink and Dugu Dugu riddims.
Reggae Sumfest executive Skatta Burrell says he had pulled back on his bid to woo Minister Marion Hall to perform at the iconic Reggae festival this July, after coming to the conclusion that she needed time to recalibrate, in the aftermath of January’s imbroglio with some of her female musical compatriots.
Music producer Cordell “Skatta” Burrell has called for more public figures, in entertainment and other spheres, to help in supporting and uplifting Jamaica’s youth.
Reggae Sumfest executive Skatta Burrell says he is ready to book Marion Hall for the iconic Reggae festival, following her announcement of a return, which comes approximately 14 months after she declared in a Sunday Sermon, that she would “revisit Dancehall to win some souls”.
Dancehall stars Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Konshens are among those reacting to the barbaric murder of a nine-year-old autistic child, Gabriel King, who was killed during an ill-fated carjacking in St.
Kontraband artist Kabaka Pyramid sparked much discussion about the acceptance of contemporary Jamaican music, after he expressed concern that the violent lyrical content of many of the songs being produced on the island, might be militating against talented artists becoming mainstream successes.
Esteemed ethnomusicologist Dr. Dennis Howard, a renowned media manager and music producer, has seemingly weighed in on recent comments made by Mr Lexx, that Dancehall music is being inundated by people who are pretending to be artists and producers.
Buju Banton has been among the Dancehall stars who have had a mouthful to say about the United Independent’s Congress (UIC) president Joseph Patterson’s arrest and upcoming trial, after being charged for breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act.
Reggae artist Black Queen is urging her fellow artists to stand with the masses who feel disenfranchised by forced vaccinations and the constant lockdowns in the society.
Coolie Dance producer Skatta Burrell has issued a second word of caution to Jamaicans, including Dancehall and Reggae entertainers about egging on their poorer compatriots to engage in street demonstrations, this, in stark contrast to the stance of his musical compatriot Tanya Stephens.
Music producer Dale Virgo says he is considering implementing a policy at his studio, where all artists and others who want to enter, must present evidence that they have been vaccinated.
Downsound Entertainment executive and Dancehall music producer Cordell Skatta Burrell, says there is no doubt that all patrons planning to attend Reggae Sumfest 2022, will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell has revealed that he only just recovered from COVID-19, and, according to him, the experience was a very horrible one.
Dancehall producer Skatta Burrell, says he is unimpressed with the Jamaican Government’s $10,000 incentive aimed at citizens aged 60 and over who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the Ministry of Health and has demanded that the money be spent upgrading medical facilities.
Music producer Skatta Burrell, who is a self-declared atheist, well-known for making daily iconoclastic statements on Instagram about God, Jesus and other deities, is among the members of the Dancehall fraternity sending well-wishes to Role Model artiste Jahmiel, on his recent baptism.
Music producer Skatta Burrell pulled no punches on Wednesday, sparing neither his own self, nor fellow beat-makers, Dancehall artistes, political leaders, sporting and other influencers and from rebuke, as the uproar continues about the impact of Dancehall music on crime and violence.