Nicki Minaj Previews New Song, Which Samples The ‘Diwali’ Riddim
Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj has once again hopped on the Jamaican wave, this time she’s going to sample the iconic Diwali Riddim.
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Steely & Clevie Has Trouble Tracking Down Some Reggaeton Artists, Producers In ‘Dem Bow’ Copyright Lawsuit
Steely & Clevie Productions Ltd says that, despite its best efforts, it has been unable to effect service of its copyright infringement complaint on some of the Defendants, all of whom, it is alleged, infringed on the Dancehall production company’s Fish Market riddim, better known as Dem Bow.
Interview: Koffee Talks Headlining Miramar’s Afro-Carib Fest, New Album, Sam Smith Collab, And More
Jamaican singer Koffee is slated to headline the third annual Afro-Carib Festival at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater in Florida on Saturday (February 25).
Tems Wins NAACP Image Award With Cover Of Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman, No Cry’
For the second year in a row, Nigerian singer Tems has won the NAACP Image Award for Oustanding International Song, this time for her cover of Bob Marley’s No Woman, No Cry.
Mýa Celebrates 25th Career Anniversary In Jamaica, Says Fans Should Expect Collab With Bounty Killer
American singer Mýa is celebrating 25 years in the industry, and over that quarter century, she’s become almost like a Jamaican cousin.
Sean Paul, Beenie Man, And Barrington Levy To Headline 2023 Reggae Land Festival In UK
Organisers of Reggae Land have announced the full lineup for this year’s festival to be held between August 5 and 6.
Rotimi Performs In Jamaica For The First Time With Serani, Gyptian And Busy Signal
Nigerian-American actor and singer Rotimi was nothing less than a musical treat during his debut performance in Jamaica at the Lovers and Friends concert at Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in St.
Jah Cure Releases New Album From Prison, Promises He’ll Tell His ‘Side Of The Story’ On The Next One
Despite being incarcerated in the Netherlands, Reggae singer Jah Cure says he’s in good health, and maintains optimism in light of the release of his ninth studio album, Undeniable, today.
Teejay Takes A Tumble While Dismounting A Camel In Dubai
Dancehall artist Teejay is having a bit of fun in Dubai, but some of the activities in the emirate state are all too new to the ‘Uptop Boss.’
Kabaka Pyramid Gets Modest Bump In Sales, Streams After Grammy Win
Despite winning the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, Kabaka Pyramid‘s The Kalling is yet to debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Rihanna Gets 390% Boost In Song Sales Following Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Bajan superstar Rihanna has seen a boost in song streaming and sales since her debut at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday.
Masicka Confirms Signing To Def Jam
Masicka has officially announced his signing to Def Jam Recordings, with Pieces featuring Jahshii as his first release under the newly minted deal.
Brick & Lace’s Nyla Asks Why ‘Love Is Wicked’ Is Trending On TikTok, But Never Played On US Radio
Nyla Thorbourne, one-half of the duo Brick & Lace, was a mixture of confused and peeved in an Instagram reel, where she asked why Love Is Wicked wasn’t getting airplay on American radio stations, despite the fact that the 2007 single has been trending on TikTok.
Beenie Man Says Nobody In Jamaica, “Not Even Usain Bolt,” Can Top His Wedding To D’Angel
Many of Jamaica’s public figures have joined hands in holy matrimony over the years, and though some ended in divorce—they are still pretty memorable.
Chance The Rapper Wants You To Put Him On To Your Favorite Jamaican Songs
Chance The Rapper wants fans worldwide to put him on to songs from their favorite Jamaican artists.
Kranium Thrills On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ — Watch
Dancehall artist Kranium was a featured guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show on NBC on Friday (February 10).
Skillibeng Cancels ‘Under The Influence Tour’ With Chris Brown
Whap Whap deejay Skillibeng will no longer be part of the European leg of Chris Brown’s ‘Under The Influence’ tour, which is slated to kick off on Sunday, 12 February at Dublin’s 3Arena, before snaking through France, Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium.
Vybz Kartel Earns First Silver Certification In The UK With ‘Fever’
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s 2016 hit Fever was certified Silver in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
Koffee’s ‘Toast’ Goes Platinum In The UK
Toast, the breakthrough single from Jamaican Reggae singer Koffee, was certified Platinum in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
Popcaan Eyes Next Album, “ASAP!”
While Dancehall artist Popcaan is still promoting his fifth studio album Great Is He (GIHE), he’s already thinking about his next studio project.