Cutty Ranks Says Reggaetón Copycats Forced Him To Learn Spanish
Jamaican artist Cutty Ranks has spoken out against what he describes as a longstanding practice by some Reggaetón artists of…
Tahheer Laing Says Sting Still On, Not Competing With Vybz Kartel
Tahheer Laing, Director of Events at Supreme Promotions, the promoters behind the iconic Sting stage show, has confirmed that MC…
Popcaan, Ryan Gosling Look-Alike Comparisons Resurface On Twitter
Dancehall artist Popcaan's "striking resemblance" to Canadian actor Ryan Gosling, who was named one of People Magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors…
DJ Tom Booked For Vybz Kartel Concert On December 31
DJ Tom is one of the selectors booked for Vybz Kartel's first concert at the National Stadium on December 31.…
Tina (Hoodcelebrityy) Samples ‘Pepperseed’ Riddim In New Song ‘Lover Man’
Dancehall singer Tina, formerly known as HoodCelebrityy, sampled Dave Kelly's legendary 1994 Pepperseed riddim on her new single, Lover Man,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jamaica’s Montego Bay To Twin With Brazil’s Reggae Capital, São Luís
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport (MCGES) and the Ministry of Tourism have proposed twinning Jamaica's tourism capital, Montego Bay, with the Brazilian city of São Luís. According…
D’Angel’s Foundation Aiming To Help 500 Children Return To School
Artist and philanthropist D’Angel is aiming to assist 500 Jamaican children return to school in September through her Angel’s Foundation. The Stronger singjay, who is IRAWMA’s 2024 Humanitarian of the…
Shawn Storm Vows To Never Miss Another Milestone In Daughter’s Life Following CSEC Success
Dancehall artist Shawn Storm has vowed to do whatever it takes to remain physically present in his daughter’s life following her success in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)…
Popcaan’s ‘TWIST & TURN’ With Drake, PartyNextDoor Hits 100 Millon Milestone On Spotify
Popcaan's TWIST & TURN collab with Drake and PartyNextDoor has become his first song as a lead artist to surpass 100 million plays on Spotify. Previously, the Dancehall star reached…
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Fever’ Hits 100 Million Streams On Spotify
Fever, the 2016 hit by Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, has surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify, marking his first track to achieve this milestone on the platform. Produced by Linton…
Christopher Martin Devastated After Mass Shooting At His Grandmother’s Wake
Reggae artist Christopher Martin expressed deep sadness and dismay as his grandmother's wake was the scene of a mass shooting on Wednesday morning, a few hours ago. The Corporate Communications…
Aidonia To Headline Rapid Rave Caribbean Music Festival In Florida
Dancehall star Aidonia will be the headliner of the Rapid Rave Caribbean Music Festival, which will be held at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on August…
Mr. Vegas Says He’ll Take Photos With Queer Fans, But Won’t Invite Them On Stage Like Spice
When it comes to queer fans, singjay Mr. Vegas says he has no qualms about taking photos but won’t invite them on stage if their behavior contradicts dancehall’s gender norms. …
Spice’s ‘Mirror 25’ Debuts On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Mirror 25, the Queen of Dancehall Spice's third studio album, has debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Released on August 9 via Spice Official Entertainment, the…
