DJ Reflex Reps The Dancehall Scene In France
Jamaican-born music selector DJ Reflex is helping to establish the dancehall genre in the French city of Poitiers.
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Buju Banton Says Jamaican Music Is In A State Of Regression: “We Want Some Love Songs”
Dancehall icon Buju Banton has declared that Jamaican music is in a state of regression, and more love songs need to be recorded in order to activate its redemption.
Sharon Burke Mobilizing Industry In Pursuit Of Dancehall Grammy Category
In the aftermath of Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. indicating that he was not ruling out Dancehall becoming a category on its own, president of Solid Agency, Sharon Burke, one of the most respected persons in Jamaican music, has vowed to put things in motion.
Mr. Vegas’ Lawyer Quits After Telling Court There’s A “Tentative Settlement” With VP Records
DancehallMag has learned that an attorney for Mr. Vegas now wants to withdraw as counsel in his lawsuit against VP Records citing a “breakdown in communications” with the Dancehall star, one day after she argued against the dismissal of the case and informed the Court that a “tentative settlement” was already reached in the matter.
Spice Is Awake, Talking And Getting Stronger, Source Says
Queen of Dancehall Spice is “awake” after a health scare in the Dominican Republic this week, according to a source close to her family.
Ky-Mani Marley Charged For Driving With Suspended License For Second Time In Florida
Ky-Mani Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, has been charged with driving on a suspended license for the second time in Florida.
Squash’s Associate JMan Faces Double Murder Charge In Florida
Murder accused Jahreme ‘JMan’ Shelton, a producer who is a known associate of Dancehall artist Squash, has sought the appointment of a public defender to his case as he faces two charges of first-degree murder/premeditated murder in the United States.
Capella Grey’s Dancehall-Flavored Hit ‘Gyalis’ Certified Platinum In The US
Capella Grey‘s Gyalis is now certified Platinum in the United States. The single was certified on Wednesday (November 2) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after it reached the sales and streaming equivalent of 1,000,000 units sold in the US.
Skillibeng, Shenseea To Be Featured On Wizkid’s New Album ‘More Love Less Ego’
Nigerian artist Wizkid has sought Dancehall’s finest, recruiting Skillibeng and Shenseea for a song on his fifth studio album More Love Less Ego, which is now due out on November 14.
Judge Shoots Down Mr. Vegas’ Request For Injunction Against VP Records
A New York district judge has denied a request from Dancehall star Mr. Vegas to bar VP Records from collecting royalties for some of his hit songs, which are the subject of a copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit.
Grammy CEO Speaks On Dancehall Having Its Own Category: “Anything Is Possible”
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, is not ruling out Dancehall becoming a category on its own at the Grammy Awards, separate and apart from Reggae under which it is now subsumed.
Popcaan, Sean Paul React To Takeoff’s Murder
Popcaan and Sean Paul are among those sharing their condolences following the murder of Takeoff. The American rapper, who was one-third of the rap trio Migos, was shot and killed on Tuesday morning, in Texas.
Spice Not In A Coma And Hasn’t Suffered A Heart Attack, Says Source
Update: Spice Is Awake, Talking And Getting Stronger, Source Says Ray Alexander, who is Spice‘s booking agent, has denied rumors that the Queen of Dancehall suffered a heart attack or that she was placed in a medically induced coma in the Dominican Republic, after developing complications during a cosmetic procedure.
Grammy CEO Urges Reggae, Dancehall Community To Become Recording Academy Voting Members
“If Reggae and Dancehall and other genres want more representation, more nominations, for a variety of people, more performances on the (live Grammy Awards) show, more trophies, more services, I think membership is where it all starts.”
Skeng To Tap Shenseea For ‘It’s True’ Off Debut EP ‘Beast Of The Era’
Dancehall artist Skeng will drop his debut EP Beast Of The Era this Friday (November 4), with a surprise collaboration with Jamaican singer Shenseea on a track titled It’s True.
Sevana Pleads Guilty To Death By Dangerous Driving
Jamaican singer Sevana pleaded guilty to a death by dangerous driving charge when the matter was called up before the Westmoreland Circuit Court this morning.
NotNice Says VP Sent Him A “Cease And Desist” When Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Blew Up
Dancehall producer NotNice says he had received a “cease and desist” notice from VP Records after Spice’s biggest solo song So Mi Like It, which he produced, blew up.
Cedella Marley, Nadine Sutherland And More Pay Tribute To Leonie Forbes
Following the passing of iconic actress and broadcaster Leonie Forbes, last Tuesday at the age of 85, several members of the music fraternity have used their social media platforms to pay tribute.
Mavado “Encouraged” By New Trial Dates For Messado Fraud Case
Former attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado will stand trial March 1-3 next year on allegations that she defrauded dancehall entertainer Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks, of more than $30 million.
Ziggy Marley Says He Was Unbothered About Backlash Over Melody Makers’ ‘Head Top’
Ziggy Marley has reminisced on Head Top, the controversial song whose accompanying music video was released almost 30 years ago, which left tongues wagging in Jamaica and most people reacting with shock.