James ‘Jimmy Solo’ Howard, Jamaican Sound System Stalwart And Promoter, Dead At 80

James 'Jimmy Solo' Howard, a Jamaican sound system pioneer, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2023, after a battle with illness. He was 80 years old. According…

Usain Bolt Considers Adding Athletics Coaching To His Repertoire

After pursuing professional football and adding Dancehall music production to his repertoire, Clockwork producer Usain Bolt has revealed that he's reconsidering going into coaching, a career that he had always…

Max Romeo Switches Lawyers Again In $15 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music

Reggae legend Max Romeo has tapped his third lawyer in just over a year as he fights a $15 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Polygram Publishing over allegedly…

Mr. Vegas Says Sting Promoter Isaiah Laing Has Heart Of Gold

In the current atmosphere of several artists having a bone to pick with Sting promoter Isaiah Laing, Mr. Vegas has hailed the former policeman for his dedication to Dancehall culture. …

Bounty Killer Hints That Performance At Sting 2023 Was His Last

Bounty Killer has seemingly hinted that his performance at Sting 2023 was his final. On Thursday, Sting promoter Isiah Laing told The Gleaner that the Warlord’s impatience, pre-performance actions, and…

Tifa Lost 50 Pounds This Year: “Healthiest and Happiest I’ve Been In A Very Long Time”

Dancehall artist Tifa is entering the new year 50 pounds lighter, after starting a weight-loss journey with Dykal Health & Wellness in May. The Big Bumper artist was 200 pounds…

Fully Bad Gets Support After Apologising For Role In Sting Fracas With Honormosity

Three of Fully Bad’s Dancehall compatriots have given their support following his apology for his involvement in a fracas at Sting 2023 on Boxing Day, which saw both the deejay…

Queen Omega Basking In Success Of ‘No Love Dubplate’

Trinidadian Reggae singer Queen Omega is still basking in the success of her No Love Dubplate, the second-most viewed Reggae/Dancehall video released this year, which was later released for streaming…

Tanya Stephens Calls Out Sting Promoters For “Deplorable Behavior”

Months after declaring she’s done with Reggae Sumfest, singer Tanya Stephens is blasting the promoters of Sting, the clash-centered stage show she’d deliberately avoided for several years.  The event, held…

The Jamaican Artists Making Their Film Debut In The ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic

The upcoming Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, is staying true to its producers' claim of authenticity, as more than a few members of its supporting cast are Jamaican artists and…

D’Angel Says She Brought “Classiness” To Dancehall

D’Angel is known as the self-proclaimed "First Lady of Dancehall", but she’s also crediting herself for bringing sophistication to the genre.  “I came out with ‘downtown girl living an uptown…

Producer Salid A Quadruple Threat

Record producer Jadou Clayton King of Hard Layer Records, better known as Salid, also has the titles of studio engineer, artist and host under his belt.  The 36-year-old, who has more…