Safaree Relocates Back-to-School Treat To Pondside Hanover, Due To Violence In Waterhouse, Kingston

Jamaican-American rapper Safaree "Stuntman" Samuels has relocated his highly anticipated back-to-school treat from Waterhouse in Kingston to Pondside, Hanover, his parents' birthplace. According to Safaree, the decision was made in…

Mixed Reactions To Vybz Kartel’s Social Media Promo For St. Vincent Tourism Authority

A promotional social media video jointly produced by the St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) and La Vue Hotel and Beach Club, featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel,…

Vybz Kartel Says He’s Returning To Guyana In 2025, Reversing Vow To Never Visit The Country Again

Vybz Kartel, the Jamaican Dancehall star recently released from prison, has announced plans to perform in Guyana in 2025, marking a reversal of his previous stance towards the South American…

Cutty Ranks Recalls How Beres Hammond Diffused Tension With Penthouse During Career-Defining Moment

Dancehall veteran Cutty Ranks has shared a pivotal moment in his career, revealing how Reggae legend Beres Hammond's timely intervention helped to smooth over tensions with producer Donovan Germain and…

Luciano Decries Misuse Of TikTok, Reflects On Reggae’s Power To Guide And Inspire

Reggae icon Luciano has lamented what he says is the misuse of social media, particularly the TikTok platform, which people widely use to belittle, slander, and humiliate others. Speaking with…

Judge Sifts Through Witnesses In Dutch Prosecutors’ Appeal Against Jah Cure’s Attempted Murder Charge

A Netherlands judge is now hearing witnesses as Dutch prosecutors press their appeal against the acquittal of Reggae singer Jah Cure's attempted murder charge. In March 2022, the Jamaican singer,…

Bugle Releases New Album ‘Apex’ With Capleton, Buju Banton, Damian Marley, And More: Listen

Reggae singer Bugle released his fifth studio album, Apex, via Evidence Music on Friday (August 23). Throughout his career, the Nuh Compatible singer has distinguished himself with music that delves…

Cutty Ranks: Dancehall’s First ‘Gunman Lyricist’

Veteran Dancehall deejay Cutty Ranks recently reminded fans of his groundbreaking role in Dancehall history as the first artist to record a hard-core gun song. The track in question, Gunman…

Bob Marley & The Wailers’ ‘Stir It Up’ Certified Gold In The UK

Stir It Up, the iconic reggae track by Bob Marley & The Wailers, has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (August…

Toots & The Maytals’ ‘Pressure Drop’ Certified Silver In The UK

Nearly 55 years after its release, Pressure Drop, the seminal reggae hit by Toots & The Maytals, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI)…

‘Party Animal’ Producer Kurt Riley Sets Goal To Achieve Legendary Status In Jamaican Music

Internationally renowned music producer and radio disc jockey Kurt “Party Animal” Riley has declared his intention to become one of Jamaica's most esteemed record producers, a distinction achieved by his…

General Echo: The “Slackest” Deejay In Dancehall

Long before artists such as Lady Saw, Shabba Ranks, Vybz Kartel, and others became known for their explicit and provocative lyrics, lewdness was already a significant part of Jamaican dancehall…