Tanya Stephens Recording Live Version Of ‘Gangsta Blues’ For 20th Anniversary
Today marks 20 years since the release of Tanya Stephens’ critically-acclaimed fifth studio album, Gangsta Blues, and she’s doing it big. …
The Story Behind The Song: Anthony Red Rose’s ‘Tempo’
Dancehall singer Anthony Red Rose says it was legendary music producer and sound engineer King Tubby who urged him to…
Sean Paul’s ‘The Trinity’ Album Certified 2X Platinum In The US
The Trinity, Sean Paul's aptly titled third studio album, is now certified 2X Platinum in the United States. According to…
Red Rat “Left Out Of The Equation” In Chris Brown Settlement Over ‘Tight Up Skirt’
Dancehall artist Red Rat appears to have been "left out of the equation" in a copyright infringement lawsuit against American…
Interview: Sevana On SXSW, Going Indie And Her International Journey
One of Jamaica’s brightest young stars, Sevana, has been making waves from the island to international markets lately. First, there…
The Story Behind The Song: A Car-Washer Inspired Seanizzle’s ‘One Day’ Riddim And Title Track
Dancehall music producer Seanizzle says the popular One Day juggling riddim and its titular hit single, both crafted by him,…
Tanya Stephens Says Sexual Violence Influenced How She Dressed For Years
Watching Tanya Stephens perform is quite the audio-visual paradox. Her signature aesthetic has been a blend of denim and black…
Remembering Bob Andy: Reggae Legend’s Son Speaks On His Life And Legacy
Four years ago today, the music world lost a giant with the passing of the exceptional Reggae singer-songwriter Bob Andy.…
Shaggy Enters Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart For First Time
Reggae and Dancehall veteran Shaggy breaks new ground, landing on Billboard's US Afrobeats Songs chart for the first time in…
‘Brunch And Soca’ For Police Officers Club On April 5
Are you ready to wine up your bam-bam while munching on delectable delights? Then you will be one of a…
The Story Behind The Song: Tanya Stephens’ ‘It’s A Pity’ Was Written From Personal Experience
Tanya Stephens hardly ever writes for entertainment. In her own words, “I write for expression, and then I try to…
Tanya Stephens Kickstarts Acoustic Series
Reggae artist Tanya Stephens offered an intimate, interactive, and conversational set that illustrated her vast musical catalog and exceeded two…
Buju Banton’s Son Miles Myrie Dead At 20
Reggae singer Jahazeil Myrie, the son of Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie, has confirmed that the Reggae star's 20-year-old son, Miles Myrie, has passed away. Myrie said that Miles lived in…
Skillibeng Earns Second Entry On UK Singles Chart
Skillibeng's Jump collab with South African songstress Tyla and American rapper Gunna has debuted on the UK Singles chart. Released on March 20 on Tyla's self-titled debut album, the song has…
Mutabaruka Has Not Worn Shoes For 40+ Years; Does Not Rule Out Wearing Them Though
Dub Poet Mutabaruka says there are numerous of reasons why he has not worn shoes over the last 40 years, but none of them has to do with his Rastafarian…
Popcaan Tussles With Police After Stunt-Riding Incident
Dancehall star Popcaan reportedly engaged in an impromptu stunt-riding demonstration over the weekend to please gathered crowds on Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. This got him into hot water…
Will Vybz Kartel Be Freed Or Face Retrial? Here’s What The Bahamas Court Of Appeal Did In A Very Similar Case
'King of Dancehall' Vybz Kartel's future hangs in the balance as Jamaica's Court of Appeal weighs whether to free him or order a retrial following the UK-based Privy Council's overturning…
Lutan Fyah Demands More Entertainment Zones, And Reggae Airplay Quotas
Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is advocating that the government constructs more entertainment zones across the island and re-examines how the Noise Abatement Act is executed by local law enforcement officials.…
Patra Says New Track Signals The ‘Queen’s Return’
As she celebrates the release of her track Tender Touch, Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra says the project is symbolic of the ‘queen’s return.’ “My hopes for this track is for…
Interview: Tanya Stephens’ ‘Gangsta Blues’ At 20
By 25 years old, singer Tanya Stephens had already scored several Dancehall classics, and was in a league of her own as a songwriting virtuoso. But she was also facing…
Terry Bennett Teams Up With Demarco For ‘HELLO’
Fusion singer Terry Bennett wants to remind humanity of the beauty and transformative power that lies in the simplicity of the word: HELLO. And that's why he has released a…
Davido, Lila Iké Team Up With Billboard, Honda Stage For ‘Flex My Soul’
Billboard and Honda's music platform, Honda Stage, have unveiled a new collaboration titled Flex My Soul featuring Nigerian artist Davido and Jamaican artist Lila Iké. Released on Friday (March 22), the…
Tyla Taps Skillibeng, Gunna For ‘Jump’ Off Her New Album: Listen
South African songstress Tyla tapped Jamaican Dancehall star Skillibeng and American rapper Gunna for Jump, an infectious song on her just-released self-titled debut album. Partly recorded during her October visit…
Stephen Marley Honored With ‘Key To The City’ Of Wilmington, His And Bob Marley’s First US Home
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley, the second eldest son of Reggae legends Bob and Rita Marley, received a Mayoral Tribute and a ‘Key to the City’ of Wilmington, Delaware,…
