‘Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story’ Documentary Set To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival
The Canada-based OYA Media Group documentary, titled Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, is set to make its world premiere…
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…
Sister Nancy Initially Thought Invitation To Join Burberry’s Summer 2024 Campaign Was “Spam”
Dancehall veteran Sister Nancy says the first time British luxury fashion brand Burberry reached out to her to participate in…
Shenseea Says She Relates To Bob Marley’s Musical Journey: “I Watched The Movie Twice”
Shenseea says Bob Marley’s musical journey reminds her of herself, so much so that she’s watched the recently released ‘Bob…
D’Angel Says She Was Insecure About Being 5’10”
Standing at five-feet-10, D’Angel calls herself the “long and lean doll” who gives fellow elongated women confidence. “Mi tall already;…
Intence Taps Classic ‘Orgasm’ Riddim For New Song ‘Like U’
Dancehall artist Intence is back with a music video for Like U, the third single from his upcoming debut album,…
Stefflon Don Shares Release Date, Cover And Tracklist For Debut Album ‘Island 54’
Two mixtapes into her career, British Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don will finally release her debut album, Island 54, on June…
Shenseea Releases Sophomore Album ‘Never Gets Late Here’, And ‘Flava’ Video With Coi Leray — Stream
Jamaican singer Shenseea has released her second full-length album, Never Gets Late Here, along with a new video for Flava,…
Diplo: “I Owe A Lot Of My Success To Jamaica…There’s Magic Here”
Producer-songwriter Diplo, of dancehall-EDM trio Major Lazer, has spoken glowingly of his love for Jamaica and how the island not…
Shenseea Debuts Reggae Boyz’ 2024 Copa America Away Kit
Jamaican artist Shenseea has given the world its first look at the Jamaica 2024 away kit, which the Reggae Boyz…
Diplo Faces Backlash Over Jamaican Estate In Portland
Diplo, co-founder and lead member of Major Lazer, recently showcased his 62-acre estate in Portland, Jamaica, named Pompey, in a…
Papa Curvin Urges Young Artists To Learn Music Business To Avoid His Mistakes
Veteran drummer and producer Papa Curvin has called on young Jamaican musicians and artists to educate themselves about the business…
Buju Banton Announces First US Show In 13 Years
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton is returning to a US stage for the first time in 13 years with a concert titled “Long Walk To Freedom New York.” The…
Stefflon Don Opens Up About Not Feeling Like A Woman
In an era of the paraded “soft life,” British-based artist Stefflon Don often feels hardened by her weighty crown. Stefflon Don delves into this on I Am Woman, one of…
Homecoming For Burning Spear: Singer To Perform On Jamaican Soil At Reggae Jam International In Trelawny
Reggae legend Burning Spear is set to make a historic return to the stage at the inaugural Jamaican staging of the Reggae Jam International Festival, set to take place from…
D’Angel Says She’s More Than Her Relationship History With Beenie Man, Bounty Killer
After 20 years in the game, D’Angel wants her legacy to be pinned to her musical contributions, not merely her high-profile relationships with ex-husband Beenie Man and Bounty Killer. “Dem…
Jamaica Papa Curvin Recalls When German Producer Fraudulently Claimed Two Jamaican Songs
Iconic drummer and record producer Jamaica Papa Curvin has outlined the events that led to the late German producer Frank Farian fraudulently claiming authorship of two Jamaican songs: By the…
Valiant Laughs Off Being Stuck In NYC Elevator
What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator? Well, Dancehall artist Valiant found himself stuck in one during a recent trip to New York, and he was…
Tommy Lee Sparta To Perform With Orchestra
It’s standard to see dancehall acts perform with a band or DJ, but Tommy Lee Sparta is switching things up with a full-on orchestra this Labour Day weekend. The event…
Bob Marley’s Ex-Girlfriend Esther Anderson To Unveil Rare Photos At London Exhibition
Jamaican photographer and actress Esther Anderson—a former girlfriend of Bob Marley and co-founder of Island Records—will showcase a collection of rare photos capturing the Reggae legend’s early years at an…
The Story Behind The Song: Ini Kamoze’s ‘Hotstepper’ Heats Up Again In Starbucks Ad
Ini Kamoze’s Here Comes The Hotstepper is heating up again in its 30th year since release. The song recently topped the US iTunes Reggae Songs chart for over a week,…
Shaggy, Rik Rok’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Hits 1 Billion Milestone On Spotify
Shaggy's 2000 hit It Wasn't Me with Ricardo “Rik Rok” Ducent surpassed 1 billion plays on Spotify on Saturday (May 18). This marks his first billion-play track on Spotify, and the sixth…
Dancehall Artist Bayka Talks Evolution Of His Sound, Early Success And New Mixtape ‘Mob Ties’
Bayka's deep, rumbling vocals are the first thing that grabs your attention. Then comes the effortless yet aggressive flow, carrying lyrics that are deceptively simple. His sound is clearly crafted—you…
Fully Bright! 10 Dancehall Artists With College Degrees
Graduation season is in the air and meteoric act Nigy Boy is the latest example that one can pursue higher education while doing dancehall music. The genre has been scrutinised…
