Kingsley Ben-Adir Says He Recruited Jamaicans To Help Him Learn Patois For Bob Marley Biopic

British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir says he sought the help of Jamaicans while learning to speak Patois in preparation for his lead role in the upcoming Bob Marley: One Love biopic.…

Masicka’s Girlfriend Looks Back On Their Journey For His 30th Birthday

Masicka's girlfriend Candice took a trip down memory lane to mark the 30th birthday of her celebrity beau on Monday (December 4). The pair have been together for some time,…

Jada Pinkett Smith Recalls Jumping Off Roof In Jamaica To Profess Love For Will Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith’s ties to Jamaica are inextricable.  Her grandmother was born on the island, and the Set It Off actress would go on to give her children two middle…

Popcaan Reunites With Melissa Steel At UK Show: “We Got Something New Coming Real Soon”

Popcaan and Melissa Steel reunited at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Sunday, performing their 2014 summer hit Kisses for Breakfast. The 876Gad, who is currently on tour in the…

Countree Hype Recruits Pablo YG, Intence, Jahvillani, Tommy Lee Sparta And More For EP

Producer Countree Hype says his second EP— Cosa Nostra— which features Dancehall artists Pablo YG, Intence, Jahvillani, Konshens, Roze Don, Shane O, Deep Jahi, and Tommy Lee Sparta was a response to…

Jay-Z’s Reggae-Sampling Hits ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Encore,’ And ‘Bam’ Certified Gold In U.S.

Jay-Z's Lucifer (2003), Encore (2003), and Bam (2017) featuring Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley — which collectively sampled several classic Reggae songs — were each certified Gold in the United States…

Remembering J Capri: Her Five Best Songs

Today marks eight years since the world was stripped of fast-rising talent J Capri, but her legacy lives on in infinite ways. Given name Jordan Phillips, the musical disruptor was…

Masicka Credits 50 Cent For Inspiring His Stage Name

Dancehall star Masicka has revealed that his stage name was inspired by rapper 50 Cent.  During an interview with FOX 5's 'Good Day New York' on Monday, the Black Sheep…

Shenseea Stands Out In Trench Coat, Fishnet Leggings At Balenciaga’s Pre-Fall 2024 Show

Jamaican singer Shenseea turned heads in a high fashion look for Balenciaga’s runway show at Los Angeles' South Windsor Boulevard over the weekend. The Spanish luxury brand took over the…

Listening Party For Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Set For Kingston

Anticipation is high for the release of Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 album on her 41st birthday (December 8), and Jamaican Barbz are in for a treat. The Trinidad native,…

The Death Of Tenor Saw: Here’s What Actually Happened To The Dancehall Icon

In 1988, at only 21 years old, Dancehall icon Tenor Saw was the victim of a hit-and-run driver in Houston, Texas, contrary to widespread reports and speculation in Jamaica that…

Grammy Awards 2024: Recording Academy Says 6% Of New Members Are Associated With Reggae

Of the over 2,400 music professionals who joined the Recording Academy in 2023, six percent (or at least 144) are associated with Reggae music, the organization has reported. This figure…