Iauwata’s Mastery: How A Guyanese Legend Shaped Nyahbingi Reggae Singer Raphi Chambers’ Musical Path
Guyanese music professor, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Iauwata Amha Selassie, played a defining role in the official rise of Jamaican Nyahbinghi…
Producer Clevie Browne Denies Involvement In Drake Song Removal
Jamaican producer, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne of Steely & Clevie, has stated he played no role in the removal of Drake's…
Raphi Chambers Aims To Bring Nyahbinghi Reggae to the Mainstream With “Jah Guide” Medley
Western Jamaica-based music producer, singer, and instrumentalist, Raphiel "Raphi" Chambers, is on a mission to restore Nyahbinghi Reggae to the…
Rapper Tula Pays Tribute To Shabba Ranks With ‘Shabba Dance’
Rapper Tula is ecstatic about his latest single, 'Shabba Dance,' his tribute to the Dancehall superstar Shabba Ranks. "I needed…
Lt. Stitchie Improving, Communicating Through Eye Movements —Papa San Discloses
Papa San has revealed that fellow Gospel star Lt. Stitchie is responding well to treatment after suffering a brain haemorrhage.…
JACAP Warns Cable Operators To Comply With Copyright Law Instead Of Losing In Court
Lydia Rose, general manager of the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (JACAP), is warning cable companies to simply…
Busha Mark Warns Youths To ‘Know Your Worth’
Reggae artist Busha Mark is pleased with the early feedback to his latest single, 'Know Your Worth', a stirring call…
Bugle On His Journey To ‘Apex’
Bugle’s fifth studio album, Apex, has a quintessential Reggae feel and delivers intrinsic codes of truth, morality, and inspiration. But the album…
Gyptian Shares Video For New Song ‘In the Dark’
Gyptian is excited about his latest release, In the Dark. His smooth vocals combine with a groovy bassline, which is…
Drake Producer Boi-1da Confirms ‘Blue Green Red’ Removed Due To Sample Clearance Issue
Drake producer Boi-1da has confirmed that the removal of Blue Green Red from streaming platforms was due to a sample…
Shenseea Says Her Third Album Is “Practically Done”
Jamaican singer Shenseea says her third studio album is “practically done.” During an appearance on Zip 103 FM on Tuesday,…
Omi Set For Japan Performance At Camp Fuji American Military Base
Jamaican pop sensation Omi, known globally for his chart-topping hit Cheerleader, will be the celebrity guest headliner at the Camp…
Rickey Teetz Still In His ‘Prime’
Montego Bay-based dancehall artist Rickey Teetz is pleased with his latest single, Prime. "The streets is loving Rickey Teetz right now. The single Prime is getting rotation everywhere - on the…
The 10 Best Songs Inspired By Shabba Ranks’ ‘Ting-A-Ling’ And The ‘Giggy’ Riddim
Over the years, the influence of both the Giggy Riddim (created in 1991) and Shabba Ranks' Ting-a-Ling has spawned a wave of new songs that were inspired as much by…
Bre Royal Pines About ‘Overseas Love’
Bre Royal is not your typical garden variety dancehall artist. She is as equally adept at belting out steamy love ballads as singjaying witty double entendres and lyrics about modern…
Ijahmar Releases New Song ‘Polo’
Dancehall lyrics have long declared the importance of fashion in the genre. From oversized garments to rasta colours to the co-opting and repurposing of luxury brands, dancehall has always been…
Shenseea Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘Shenyeng Anthem’
Dancehall star Shenseea has received her first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for her 2018 hit single, Shenyeng Anthem. On Friday, September 20, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded…
Shenseea Samples TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’ In New Song ‘Dating Szn (Options)’
Jamaican artist Shenseea released a new song, "Dating Szn (Options)," on Friday. Her new song draws inspiration from TLC's iconic 1999 hit No Scrubs, cleverly sampling the recognizable beat originally produced…
Chronixx Earns First Gold Certification In The US For ‘Eternal Light’ With Free Nationals
Reggae star Chronixx has achieved a significant career milestone as Eternal Light, his collaboration with R&B band Free Nationals, has been certified Gold in the United States nearly five years…
Bob Marley’s ‘Could You Be Loved’ Surpasses 1 Billion Plays On Spotify
Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1980 hit Could You Be Loved has reached one billion plays on Spotify, marking the Reggae legend's second song to achieve this milestone and the…
Beenie Man Donates To Students At His Alma Mater, Pembroke Hall High School
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man, through his Beenie Man Foundation, is making a difference in the lives of several students at his alma mater, Pembroke Hall High School in…
Monte Blake, Of Merritone Sound System, To Receive Honourary Doctorate At UWI Graduation
Merritone Sound System's Monte Blake will be among the 13 distinguished honourees at the upcoming University of the West Indies' (UWI) 2024 Graduation Ceremonies. The events, which will take place…
JUNO Awards Reinstates Reggae Category For 2025 After Backlash
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has reversed its decision to remove the Reggae Recording of the Year category from the 2025 JUNO Awards following significant backlash…
The Peter Tosh Song That Almost Wasn’t Recorded Becomes His First To Hit Major Milestone On Spotify
Reggae legend Peter Tosh's daughter, Niambe McIntosh, and his former manager, Copeland Forbes, have expressed their delight that Johnny B. Goode — the song Tosh was initially reluctant to record…
