Vybz Kartel Retrial: Five-Day Hearing To Begin On June 10
The Jamaica Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for June 10 to decide if Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and…
Shenseea Says Dancehall Is Getting More Recognition In The US
Crossover-targeting artist Shenseea is pleased with Dancehall’s current prospects in bigger markets like the United States. During a recent press…
Stonebwoy Signs Distribution Deal With Warner Music’s ADA Worldwide
Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy has inked a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist…
Elephant Man On Being A Fashionable Dancehall Artist: ‘Yuh Nuh Fi Look Like Cokehead’
Dancehall artist Elephant Man relishes in looking like a rockstar. On a recent Instagram Live, the ‘Energy Gad’ dazzled phone…
Rygin King Turns Personal Tragedy Into Mission To Support Disabled Community
Dancehall artist Rygin King is spearheading a fundraising initiative through his Rygin King Foundation to provide wheelchairs, walkers, and other…
Tyler, The Creator’s “First Reggae Song” – Which Samples Fil Callendar’s ‘Baby My Love’ – Certified Platinum In The US
Sweet/I Thought You Wanted To Dance, a standout track on Tyler, The Creator’s Grammy Award-winning album, Call Me If You…
Gussie Clarke Says ‘Pass The Dutchie’ Debacle Spurred Him To Become A Music Publisher
Veteran music producer Gussie Clarke has explained that he resolved to master music publishing and establish himself as a publisher…
Tifa Talks Fallout With Romeich Major
Dancehall artist Tifa believes the nuances of fame ultimately separate the real from the fake. She was once friends with…
Lady Da Flame Heads To The UK
Gospel and reggae singer Lady Da Flame is gearing up to head to the United Kingdom for a pair of…
Ini Kamoze, Lila Iké Share Video For New Song ‘I Want You’
Iconic Jamaican artist Ini Kamoze and rising star Lila Iké have teamed up for the new song, I Want You.…
Elephant Man Says He Never Attended Diddy’s Parties
Dancehall's ‘Energy Gad’ Elephant Man was the ultimate vibe-master in his heyday, but you could never catch him at a…
Munga Honorable Says He Pioneered Trap In Dancehall With ‘Flipin Rhymes’
The ‘Gangsta Rass’ Munga Honorable says his 2006 hit Flipin Rhymes made him the pioneer of the Trap sound within…
Shenseea, Coi Leray, Kai Cenat, And More Turn Up At Jamaica Carnival 2024 — See Photos
Jamaica Carnival came once again packed with adrenaline-pumped revelers, showstopping costumes, and, of course, the best booty-shakers in the land. Carnival lovers from far and wide flew in for the…
Sugar Minott Photo At Center Of Lawsuit Against Napster That Could Shake Up Music Industry
A 1979 photo of Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall singer Sugar Minott is the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit against streaming service Napster that could shake up the music industry. In court…
Tifa: “I Felt Like There Was A Personal Vendetta To Get Rid Of Me”
There was a time when it was impossible to absorb Jamaican pop culture without mentioning Tifa. She lived on billboards as corporate's sweetheart and refreshed dancehall's creativity with her lyrical…
Skatta Burrell Says Kehlani’s Sampling Of ‘Coolie Dance’ Riddim Is Proof Original Dancehall Isn’t Dead
Dancehall producer Cordell 'Skatta' Burrell's 21-year-old Coolie Dance juggling riddim has been sampled by yet another American star, this time multi-platinum songstress Kehlani for her new track After Hours. “I…
How Did Dancehall Artist Nigy Boy Become Blind?
Jamaica-born, New York-based Dancehall singer Nigy Boy has shed light on his remarkable journey from premature birth and blindness to academic success and musical stardom. Nigy Boy's story started with…
Sean Paul Joins Jennifer Lopez For A ‘Dutty Remix’ Of ‘Can’t Get Enough’
Sean Paul has joined Jennifer Lopez for yet another remix of her song Can't Get Enough, adding the New York singer to his extensive list of female collaborators. The song,…
Masicka: ‘Dancehall’s Sound Is Getting Back To Where It’s Supposed To Be’
Dancehall star Masicka believes the genre is thriving, crediting an influx of talented artists for putting the sound back on a path to its former glory. “Personally speaking and me…
Govana, Aidonia Hilariously Shut Down Rumors That They’re ‘Beefing’
Dancehall artists Govana and Aidonia have dispelled rumors that they have ‘beef’ in a satirical way. Allegations started circulating that the two 4th Genna artists might have been at odds…
Shaggy Says Old Sound Of Dancehall Is Over
Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s recent statement that the “old sound of Dancehall” is over and is being gradually replaced by Trap-sounding music has not gone down well with some Dancehall fans,…
Ziggy, Cedella Marley Call For US Applications For ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Social Impact Scholarships’
Bob Marley: One Love producers Ziggy and Cedella Marley are calling for US applications for 10 "Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships," a partnership between the film and the…
From Jimmy Cliff To Bob Marley: Here’s All The Jamaican Songs Featured In BBC’s ‘This Town’ Soundtrack
This Town, the new BBC drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, takes viewers back to the vibrant 2 Tone and Ska era of the 1980s in Birmingham and the Midlands. But…
Drake Reps Vybz Kartel With “Free World Boss” Shirt While In Studio
Canadian rapper Drake is the latest to voice his support for incarcerated Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, as Gaza fans eagerly await the Jamaica Court of Appeal's decision on a possible…
