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Did Rastafarians Invent Reggae? Jamaican Pastor Weighs In On The Genre’s Origins
Although Reggae contains much Rastafari symbolism and several of the genre's most prolific entertainers identify as Rastafarians, one Jamaican pastor…
Shenseea Channels Medusa But Where Is The Culture?
Shenseea's music video for Run Run racked up over 2 million views over the weekend. The director used scenes of…
Chris Williams Shares How Dancehall/Reggae Artists Can Attract Investments And Capitalize On Jamaican Culture
Proven Wealth CEO Chris Williams manages over US$1Bn and his company, is the biggest shareholder In Dream Entertainment, the organizers…
Hazard Poshgad Shines With ‘Grateful’
Dancehall artist Hazard Poshgad is pleased with the response to his latest single, Grateful, an ode to giving thanks for…
3T Krush Is Gunning For The ‘Top Dolla’
Dancehall artiste 3T Krush should be on everyone's radar. He is hoping to 'crush' his rivals with his futuristic flows,…
Boozy Bee Ready To Drop ‘Ignarant’ Album
Dancehall-rapper Boozy Bee always had a love for making music, and he wanted a way to escape the grind of…
Rising Star Royal Blu On Blurring The Lines Between Genres, ‘Divine Timing’ EP
Few artists exude versatility like Jamaican singer/songwriter Royal Blu. By blurring the lines between genres such as reggae, rap and…
Black Queen Pushes Anti-Vax Stance With ‘Blood Clean’
Reggae artist Black Queen's latest single, Black Clean featuring Utterance, touts her anti-vax stance. "There are many medical risks, including…
Legal Battle Looms Between Toots Hibbert’s Estate And The Maytals Band
There is a looming legal battle between the estate of the late Reggae icon Toots Hibbert and members of The Maytals band over the use of 'The Maytals Band' name.…
Shenseea Drops 90s Dancehall Inspired ‘Run Run’, Her First Song From Debut Album
Dancehall pop princess Shenseea has released the first single, Run Run, from her upcoming debut album. Produced by the Grammy-winning Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor, Shenseea can be heard on the…
A Buju Banton ‘Earthstrong’ Playlist Of His Best Songs
As Reggae and Dancehall Giant Buju Banton celebrates his earthstrong today — July 15 — what better way than to toast this Jamaican treasure than with a playlist of some…
Qyor On ‘Be High’ Success With Kranium, Dexta Daps And The Growth Of His Music
Jamaican music is home to a host of different types of artists, from Deejays and lyricists to supreme vocalists, and those who have worked hard to be well-rounded in all…
Shenseea’s New Manager Now Also Manages Diddy: Who Is Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby?
Shenseea's new manager Wassim 'Sal' Slaiby has just signed rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, according to a Billboard.com report today. Diddy's hiring of Slaiby comes after Dancehall star Shenseea revealed two…
Submissions For 64th Annual Grammy Awards Are Underway
The first round for submissions for the 2022 Grammy Awards opened yesterday and while the Recording Academy has discussed making changes to their voting policy, Reggae music, by and large,…
Shenseea, Spice, Koffee, And Jada Kingdom Poised To Lead Dancehall Internationally
The Dancehall throne may be up for grabs as the top women in the genre take on the international scene. Songstress Jada Kingdom recently announced her signing to Republic Records and…
Stefflon Don Talks Jamaican Roots, Her Buju Banton Connection And How She Uses Womanhood To Her Advantage
With over one billion streams across music platforms, Stephanie Victoria Allen aka Stefflon Don is the most successful female contemporary rapper/Dancehall DJ from the UK. She code-switches effortlessly, often showcasing her…
