Luciano Speaks On Young Artists Losing Reggae’s Roots, Professionalism: “It Boils Down To Pride”
Reggae star Luciano has taken issue with what he says is the unprofessional manner with which some young artists are…
General Degree To Headline Negril’s Different Strokes Retro Party Series
Traffic Blocking deejay General Degree, is set to headline Negril’s Different Strokes, one of the biggest retro party series events…
When Ninjaman Escaped A Fight With Josey Wales At Reggae Sunsplash
During Dancehall Night at Reggae Sunsplash 1989, unbeknownst to many patrons, veteran Josey Wales had his compatriot Ninjaman scampering to…
Ras Iyah V Calls For Ganja Research Centre In Honor Of Peter Tosh
Ras Iyah V, one of the 2017 Peter Tosh Legalize It Awardees, is urging the Jamaican government to establish a…
Wayne Marshall Avoiding OD “Noise” To Protect His Mental Health
Much has been said about singer-turned-influencer Wayne Marshall receiving the national honour of Order of Distinction last month, but he’s…
JAMMS Salutes Records Producers: “They Oftentimes Work In The Background Without Recognition”
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has urged music producers to continue churning out songs in order to build their catalogs,…
Shatta Wale Rebukes Fans For Mocking Stonebwoy Over Grammy Snub
Ghananian artist Shatta Wale has come out in defence of his nemesis Stonebwoy, after some of his compatriots took to…
The Night Shabba Ranks Almost Got Burnt Like Michael Jackson At Reggae Sunsplash
Dancehall superstar Shabba Ranks narrowly avoided a dangerous on-stage accident at Reggae Sunsplash 1991, reminiscent of Michael Jackson's fiery mishap…
Macka Diamond Says She’s Now A Brand Ambassador For Walmart
Dancehall artist Macka Diamond has announced that she will be a brand and social media ambassador for the multinational retail…
Jah Cure’s Daughter Kailani Alcock, 11, Shines On National TV
By all indications, Kailani Alcock, daughter to singer Jah Cure and fitness coach Kamila McDonald, is a budding star. The…
Doreen Shaffer, Jackie Opel’s ‘Welcome You Back Home’ Featured In New IKEA Ad Campaign
The Skatalites’ instrumental for Welcome You Back Home, the 1964 duet featuring Jamaica’s Queen of Ska Doreen Shaffer and Barbadian…
Blvk H3ro’s ‘On A Mission’ Overlooked For Reggae Grammy, Says Junior Rodigan
Boston-based radio broadcaster and music selector Junior Rodigan says Grammy voters have erred by not selecting Blvk H3ro’s On A…
Tu-Lox Opens Up About Overcoming Depression
Deejay Tu-Lox is among a few thriving podcasters in the Dancehall space, but before he started the My Tu-Sense Podclass in 2020, his mental health was on the decline. The…
Wayne J Looks To Revive ‘Gyal Songs’ In Dancehall
In response to a growing call for more female-focused tracks in Dancehall music, Wayne J has released Open Up, a deliberate nod to his female fan base, addressing the current…
“Do Not Be Fooled, Radio Airplay Today Is Still Huge,” Says Jamaica Music Society
Amid suggestions that free-to-air radio is fast-becoming irrelevant, the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has pointed out that the media form remains very important to the music industry, despite the prevalence…
Tony Rebel Declares His Hit Song Sweet Jamaica, The “Unofficial National Anthem of Jamaica”
Tony Rebel has declared his 1991 hit song Sweet Jamaica, a track which venerates Jamaica’s beauty and allure, while outlining the serious issues the island faces, as the unofficial national…
Kabaka Pyramid Calls For “National Support For Arts And Culture”
Kabaka Pyramid has called for national support for Jamaica’s creative sector, and for local authorities to put structures in place to allow persons involved in musical and cultural activities, to…
Grammy Awards 2024: Janelle Monáe Album, Which Credits Several Jamaicans, Nominated For ‘Album Of The Year’
Janelle Monáe's genre-bending album, The Age of Pleasure, which credited several Jamaican artists and producers, is one of the eight albums nominated for 'Album Of The Year' (AOTY) at the…
Grammy Awards 2024: Buju Banton, Beenie Man, And Collie Buddz Albums Among Nominees For Best Reggae Album
Buju Banton's Born for Greatness, Beenie Man's Simma, Collie Buddz's Cali Roots Riddim 2023, Burning Spear's No Destroyer, and Julian Marley & Antaeus' Colors of Royal are the albums nominated…
Thesarus Drops New Music Video For ‘Who Knows’
Dancehall artist Thesarus addresses the fragility and complexities of human life with his haunting new single, Who Knows. "I did this song just to highlight the uncertainty and the unpredictable…
Derrick Morgan Retains Lawyer Charles Ganga-Singh To Pursue Defamation Suit Against Queen Ifrica
The family of legendary ska singer Derrick Morgan has retained attorney at law Charles Ganga-Singh in Jamaica to pursue legal action against Morgan's daughter Ventrice 'Queen Ifrica' Morgan, who had…
Nicki Minaj Says She Thought She Had Mastered The Jamaican Accent
One of the wonders of rap superstar Nicki Minaj’s versatility is her ability to tap into different accents. She’s often praised for her immaculate delivery of a British accent whenever…
Bounty Killer, Cham Say No Dancehall Era Can Be Compared To The 90s
Bounty Killer is of the view that the 90s represented the pinnacle of Dancehall music, a standard that current eras cannot match. According to him, digital music creation and production…
Kabaka Pyramid Stands With Palestinian People Amid Ongoing Conflict
Kabaka Pyramid has called for freedom for the people of Palestine, who have been displaced after coming under siege from the Israeli military. Quoting from Peter Tosh’s 1977 iconic song…
