Morgan Heritage Releases First Single Since Peetah’s Death
Grammy Award-winning band Morgan Heritage has released a Spanish Reggae track titled Te Adoro, one of their first singles following the passing of lead singer Peetah Morgan.
Sheldon Williams
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Sizzla Defends His ‘Gun Songs’: “It’s Just For The Sake Of Sound Systems”
Sizzla Kalonji says he’s long accepted criticisms and flack for doing “gun songs” and gangsta music despite being a Rastafarian artist.
Sizzla Reflects On 2007 Onstage Incident With Norris Man
Reggae and Dancehall artist Sizzla Kalonji recently revisited the controversial 2007 onstage incident with Norris Man at the ‘St.
Ce’Cile Seeks Dancehall’s Next Female Star Despite Past Issues With Female Artists
Singer and producer Ce’Cile is actively searching for Dancehall’s next big female artist for her RBN music label, despite past challenges she’s had when working with female artists.
Ce’Cile On How She Made Her Name As A Producer
Ce’Cile, the Jamaican singer behind several Dancehall hits for over two decades, has another side to her artistry.
Bay-C Escapes Uninjured From Car Crash
Bay-C, formerly of the dancehall group TOK, is grateful to be alive after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident last night (Wednesday) when his Toyota motorcar overturned.
Nhance Says He Grew Up Poor Though His Mom Had Hit Songs With Vybz Kartel
Dancehall newcomer Nhance said he grew up poor even though his mom Gaza Sheba was part of the Vybz Kartel-led Gaza camp and was featured on hits like You and Him Deh and Like Christmas.
T.O.K.’s Bay-C Wants To Be The Greatest Dancehall Artist Ever
Bay-C, formerly of the group T.O.K., has his sights set on becoming the best Dancehall artist ever as he continues his musical career as a solo artist.
Alaine Says She Resisted Pressure From A Producer To Write ‘Raunchy’ Music
Reggae songbird Alaine says she resisted pressure from a very popular music producer to write ‘raunchy’ lyrics early in her career.
Spragga Benz Says Afrobeats Isn’t A Threat To Dancehall
Jamaican artist Spragga Benz says Afrobeats has taken over a spot once held by Dancehall, but he doesn’t see the shift as a problem.
Spragga Benz On His Rastafari Journey
Reggae and Dancehall artist Spragga Benz says his Rastafarian faith wasn’t a sudden conversion but rather a path he found himself on, with roots planted in his childhood.
The Story Behind The Song: Reggae Legend Don Carlos Shares How Oversleeping Inspired ‘Mr. Sun’
Reggae legend Don Carlos‘ enduring hit Mr. Sun carries a message of positivity as bright as its namesake.
Gramps Morgan Says “One In A Million” Condition Caused Peetah Morgan’s Death
Morgan Heritage singer Gramps Morgan has revealed that his brother Peetah Morgan—who passed away in February at age 50—had died from an extremely rare medical condition that doctors described as “one in a million.”
Interview: Reggae Legend Don Carlos Talks ‘Pass Me The Lazer Beam,’ Touring At 71 And More
VP Records has honored Reggae and Dancehall legend Don Carlos with a reissue of his seminal 1983 LP, Pass Me The Lazer Beam, just in time for Record Store Day.
Ce’Cile Says She Was Ahead Of Her Time In Dancehall
Ce’Cile says she was way ahead of her time in Dancehall as a pioneer for female vocalists in a genre traditionally ruled by deejays.
Rygin King Turns Personal Tragedy Into Mission To Support Disabled Community
Dancehall artist Rygin King is spearheading a fundraising initiative through his Rygin King Foundation to provide wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids for disabled individuals in Jamaica.
Munga Honorable Says He Pioneered Trap In Dancehall With ‘Flipin Rhymes’
The ‘Gangsta Rass’ Munga Honorable says his 2006 hit Flipin Rhymes made him the pioneer of the Trap sound within Dancehall.
Masicka: ‘Dancehall’s Sound Is Getting Back To Where It’s Supposed To Be’
Dancehall star Masicka believes the genre is thriving, crediting an influx of talented artists for putting the sound back on a path to its former glory.
Tanya Stephens Kickstarts Acoustic Series
Reggae artist Tanya Stephens offered an intimate, interactive, and conversational set that illustrated her vast musical catalog and exceeded two hours of hit songs, as she marked the genesis of the D5 Acoustic series at the District 5 restaurant at the R Hotel in Kingston on Sunday.
Valiant Talks First Acoustic Performance
Dancehall artist Valiant made a striking impression with his first acoustic performance at Kingston’s TacBar restaurant on Wednesday night, diving into a new experience for both himself and his fans.