’80s And ’90s Dancehall Celebrated On International Reggae Day

A slew of Dancehall artists, producers, and sound systems who ruled the 1990s, are being celebrated on International Reggae Day, which is commemorated July 1 each year. According to founder…

Rosh Reign Teams Up With Jahmiel For ‘If I’

Jamaican neo-soul songstress Rosh Reign has teamed with Jahmiel for a feel-good Summer love collaboration titled, If I. Released on June 2, the single comes off like a conversation between…

Shenseea Brings The Tropics To NYC For Captain Morgan, Vita Coco—See Photos

Dancehall singer Shenseea kickstarted the first of a series of shows for Captain Morgan and Vita Coco’s Tropical Takeover Tour, performing in Jamaica, Queens, New York, this week. As part…

Lord Creator, Original ‘Kingston Town’ Singer, Dead At 87

Calypsonian, ska, and rocksteady artist Lord Creator, best known for his hit song Kingston Town, later covered by UB40, died today (June 30). Born Kenrick Patrick, he was 87. "He…

Lil Yachty Has Beef With Sean Paul: “F**k Sean Paul”

American rapper Lil Yachty did not hold back when the subject of Dancehall superstar Sean Paul came up during the inaugural episode of his podcast dubbed ‘A Safe Place.’ The…

Minister Marion Hall Announces Planned Collab With R&B Icon Charlie Wilson

Minister Marion Hall has announced that she will be doing a collab with R&B icon Charlie Wilson. Hall shared a series of photos of herself and her manager with Wilson…

Tuff Gong Shares Cover Art And Release Date For New Bob Marley Album

Tuff Gong International has announced a new Bob Marley Reggae/Afrobeats fusion album titled Africa Unite, set for release on August 4, with several collaborations featuring popular Nigerian artists. In a…

Mahalia, Burna Boy’s ‘Simmer’, Which Reimagined The ‘Playground’ Riddim, Is Certified Gold In The UK

British-Jamaican singer Mahalia’s 2019 hit Simmer, which featured Burna Boy, is now certified Gold in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the song was issued a BRIT Certified Gold award…

Jada Kingdom Leaves Republic Records: “I Felt So Out Of Place”

Just two years after signing with Republic Records, Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom is stepping out on her own as an independent artist. “Now I’m a fully independent artist, no longer…

Lady Ann Vows To Never Bash Minister Marion Hall Again Following Reconciliation

After years of dragging Minister Marion Hall’s name through the mud, dancehall toaster Lady Ann has vowed never to utter an unpleasant word against her again.  This comes as the…

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic’s Success Hinges On Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Performance, Says Cedella Marley

Cedella Marley has admitted that the success of the upcoming Bob Marley: One Love biopic, which covers the life of her father spanning 1976 and 1978, rests heavily on lead…

Patra Shares How She Came Up With ‘Romantic Call’, Which Lady Saw Claims She Pirated

Queen of the Pack Patra took time out to highlight how she and rapper Yo-Yo composed one of her biggest hits, Romantic Call—the song Minister Marion Hall has accused her…