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How Ayra Starr Got to ‘StarrGirl’
The most telling detail about Ayra Starr's upcoming album is not the tracklist or the collaborators. It is a Substack…
Interview: ‘Starlife’ Documents Victony’s Evolution Into a New Era
Victony has spent the last few years making music about survival, but his new album 'Starlife' is about something quieter…
Patra Signs to Sony Orchard, Reclaims Masters and Denies Lady Saw Plagiarism Claim
Patra is back, and she is not holding back. The dancehall icon, born Lady Patra and known globally as the…
Blacc Sam Reveals Nipsey Hussle Turned Down Rick Ross Deal to Stay Independent
Nipsey Hussle walked away from a major label opportunity with Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group, choosing instead to hold…
Masicka Headlines Barclays Center, Reveals Def Jam Journey and the Album That Named Him
Masicka is headlining Barclays Center in New York City, marking his first US arena show and a milestone that the…
Blacc Sam: Nipsey Hussle Turned Down Massive MMG Deal to Keep Success in All Money In’s Hands
Nipsey Hussle once walked away from a major label deal with Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group, not because the money…
Masicka on the Tommy Lee Clash, Kartel’s Camp, and Why He Will Always Call Himself the GOAT
Masicka is not backing down from anything. Not from the Tommy Lee clash, not from the broader conflict with Ghetto…
Roe Summerz Breaks Free With Viral Reggae Anthem ‘Free From Evil’
For most people, summer is a season. For reggae singer Roe Summerz, it's a state of mind. The fast-rising artist…
Davido Addresses Evolution of His Rivalry With Wizkid in New Interview
The most telling part of Davido's new interview with The FADER is not what he said about Wizkid, but what he said about himself. At 33, the Afrobeats superstar is…
Flippa Mafia Drug Case Delayed; New Court Date Set for September 9
Dancehall entertainer Flippa Mafia will have to wait a little longer for the next chapter in his ongoing drug case after proceedings were delayed at the request of the parties…
Latoya Shea believes that the Let There Be Light Academy can power Jamaica’s Next Generation of Creators
Jamaica has spent decades exporting its culture to the world, producing musicians, engineers, filmmakers and other creatives whose influence has travelled far beyond the island’s shores. Now, the founder of…
Buju Banton Says Dancehall Cannot Be Trapped: ‘This Is Rebel Music’
Buju Banton has a clear message for anyone trying to reshape dancehall into something it was never meant to be: the music is free, and it must stay that way.…
Beenie Man and Snoop Dogg’s New Super-Collab Is a Lesson in Cultural Diplomacy
Dancehall has long flirted with hip-hop. Every so often, however, the relationship produces something that feels less like a collaboration and more like an event. For You is one of…
Valiant Featured in Wha Gwaan Munchy Ahead of Summerjam 2026
Valiant made his first-ever trip to Europe for the Dancehall Takeover at Summerjam 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and sat down with Munchy for episode 86 of "Wha Gwaan Munchy?!?" to…
Beenie Man Breaks Silence on Future Fambo Feud, Says Former Friend ‘Needs Help’
For years, Beenie Man and Future Fambo were more than collaborators. They were brothers in dancehall—sharing hit records, stages and a friendship that seemed unbreakable. That is why their very…
Frankie Sly named national spokesperson for Creator Rights Movement
Reggae singer Frankie Sly is stepping onto a different kind of stage. The veteran entertainer has been named national spokesperson for the Creator Rights Movement (CRM), a growing coalition of…
