‘You Can’t Put Skillibeng In A Box’
Jamaican deejay Skillibeng shouldn’t be placed in a box, says RCA Records A&R Tariq Troy Stewart.
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Skillibeng To Be Featured On Busta Rhymes’ Upcoming EP ‘The Fuse Is Lit’
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Spice Returns To Instagram After Medical Issues: “Dem Ah Wish Fi Mi Fall Out”
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Mr. Vegas’ Lawyer Quits After Telling Court There’s A “Tentative Settlement” With VP Records
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Ky-Mani Marley Charged For Driving With Suspended License For Second Time In Florida
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Capella Grey’s Dancehall-Flavored Hit ‘Gyalis’ Certified Platinum In The US
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Judge Shoots Down Mr. Vegas’ Request For Injunction Against VP Records
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Bob Marley’s Grandson King Cruff Signs To Universal Canada, Releases Debut ‘Samurai Chop’
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Dancehall deejay Skillibeng was a guest artist at Drake’s 36th birthday bash on Monday, October 24.
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Serani Hails 7-Year-Old Lottie Tute, UK Fans For ‘No Games’ Platinum Certification
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