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Alaine Says She Resisted Pressure From A Producer To Write ‘Raunchy’ Music
Reggae songbird Alaine says she resisted pressure from a very popular music producer to write 'raunchy' lyrics early in her…
Pamputtae Responds To Ex-Employees’ Claims Of Unpaid Wages And More
Dancehall artist Pamputtae is responding to month-long claims of being a callous, stingy boss. The allegations started with dancer-turned-artist Pretty…
UK Photographer’s Lawsuit Against Napster Over Sugar Minott Photo Must Proceed To Trial, Judge Says
A federal judge in Seattle has declined to grant summary judgment to either party in a copyright infringement case involving…
Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter’s Bar Hit By Burglars In Ocho Rios
Morna Dodd, the British daughter of iconic producer Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd, says her bar, Dodd's Lounge, was ransacked by…
Bob Marley’s ‘Satisfy My Soul’ Certified Silver In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ hit song Satisfy My Soul is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. According to the British…
DJ Khaled Welcomes Buju Banton Back To The United States After He Was Deported
DJ Khaled has welcomed Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton back to the United States, six years after he was…
Shayy Soprano Decries Modern-Day ‘Hate Crime’ That Claimed Life Of Teenaged Jamaican Student
Dancehall songstress Shayy Soprano is concerned that hate crimes perpetrated against minorities and persons of color still continue to happen…
Spragga Benz Says Afrobeats Isn’t A Threat To Dancehall
Jamaican artist Spragga Benz says Afrobeats has taken over a spot once held by Dancehall, but he doesn't see the…
Pamputtae Opens For Nicki Minaj On Sold-Out Tour Stop In Canada
Dancehall artist Pamputtae is the first Jamaican artist to perform at Nicki Minaj’s sold-out Pink Friday 2 tour, making her Gag City debut in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday night. The…
What Makes A ‘Perfect’ Dancehall Song, According To Sean Paul
So what makes a perfect Dancehall song? According to Sean Paul, it's all about the beat. "It definitely has to do with the beat a lot. A lot," the Temperature hitmaker…
Sean Paul On Who’s Leading Dancehall Right Now: “Definitely Masicka”
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has his eye on the future of the genre, and in a recent Billboard interview, he revealed who he believes is leading the pack and charting…
Davido Reignites WizKid Feud During Jamaican Vacay
Afrobeats artist Davido is celebrating his wife’s birthday in Jamaica, but he’s also making time to feud with Come Closer act WizKid. The Nigerian superstars have been throwing jabs on…
Shenseea Shares Release Date, Tracklist, And Cover For New Album ‘Never Gets Late Here’
Jamaican artist Shenseea has announced that her sophomore album, Never Gets Late Here, will be released on May 24, 2024. She shared details about the upcoming 14-track set earlier today, including…
The Max Priest Hit Song Originally Intended For Dennis Brown
The Billboard Hot 100 Reggae hit Just a Little Bit Longer was initially recorded by Dennis Brown and was already mixed and mastered when producer Gussie Clarke took the executive…
Skeng Performs In Guyana Two Years After He Was Banned
Dancehall artist Skeng returned to Guyana on Saturday as headliner of the ‘Real All Black’ concert held in Linden, almost two years after being 'banned' from performing in the country.…
Valiant Wants To Build An Arts School
Dancehall artist Valiant may have gotten a bad rap for glorifying “dunce” culture, but he values the transformational opportunities offered by educational and vocational institutions. To this end, the Expensive…
