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Dancehall superstar Shaggy says it was simply a matter of survival when he opted to do what some considered were ‘sell-out and watered-down’ pop hits in the early 2000s.
Songs by Dancehall veterans Shaggy and Bounty Killer were listed among The 100 Greatest Songs Of 2001, a Billboard list of staff picks that pay tribute to the “best anthems of a formative year for 21st century pop music.”
Adi’Anna Ashanti Palmer, the daughter of Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, received an unwelcomed birthday surprise — a trip to a hospital emergency room.
Dancehall deejay Intence has released new visuals for All Dat, a track released on March 26 off his recent Public Enemy No.
Dancer-turned-Dancehall artist Queen Nikki, formerly DHQ Nickeisha, kept a low profile on Instagram in March but reemerged over the weekend to ‘slay’ with photos of her new snatched body.
Sanchez has recorded a cover version of the timeless Reggae classic Better Must Come. The original version of the song, which tells a tale about a man who is determined to succeed despite life’s challenges, was recorded by the late pioneering Reggae singer Delroy Wilson in 1970.
Dub Poet Richie Innocent continues to reap rewards for his hard work. The Kingston-born poet was recently nominated in the Best Dub Poet /Spoken Word category of this year’s International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA) which will be held virtually on Sunday, May 2.
Dancehall star Shenseea spoke candidly about how things have changed since her mother’s death, and sought to clear up some details about her father whom she has never met.
Dancehall artists Tanya Stephens and Ce’cile are not impressed by some of those who have now taken a stand against rape culture and the abuse of women following the murder of Khanice Jackson.
Dancehall songstress Shenseea was recruited by Florida rapper SpotemGottem for another official remix of his viral hit song, Beat Box.
Leah Tavares-Finson has time for negative comments about her appearance at Queenie’s wedding last week. Tavares-Finson, sister to Damian ‘Jr.
Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall sensation Koffee was a big winner during night four of the NAACP Image Awards.
Brixton raised rapper Clip C has released a Dancehall and Reggae-infused 3-track EP, The Waters. The EP is a solid mix of influences and tempos, exploring explosive rap moments in the melody-driven dancehall track One Order, switching the pace to soulful singing in Only You, before ending on the EP’s crescendo Dream It Possible, which has a strong reggae core.
Leba Hibbert, daughter of two-time Grammy Award winner Toots Hibbert, has vowed to keep her father’s legacy alive.
Eastsyde Records deejay Rytikal was granted bail when he appeared in the Gun Court today on illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition charges.
Trelawney-based producer Shannarey Brown better known as Dinesty King is confident that his latest project the Philly Anthem Riddim will be a huge success.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVUICp6tX3s Relevant Boss is a firm believer in the power of positive thinking and transformation. He recently discovered that a young man by the name of Jdan was making negative comments about him on a popular blog.
The stream-driven Billboard Reggae Album chart remains largely unchanged this week as Sean Paul’s mega collaborative album, Live N Livin debuts at No.
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer is asking fans to keep their prayers up for Mavado and his teen son Dantay Brooks who was recently given a life sentence for a home invasion murder.
Dancehall star Skillibeng was spotted rubbing shoulders with Love & Hip Hop star Alexis Skyy over the weekend, but the festivities took a pause when the deejay was forced to address highly exaggerated reports of his death.