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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Minister Marion Hall To Headline Mindset Conference In May
Minister Marion Hall, singer and Minister Junior Tucker, and former Main Street producer Danny Browne are set to feature at the first-ever staging of the Mindset Conference for members of…
Spragga Benz On His Rastafari Journey
Reggae and Dancehall artist Spragga Benz says his Rastafarian faith wasn't a sudden conversion but rather a path he found himself on, with roots planted in his childhood. “For me…
Sean Paul Wins First Latin American Music Award
Niña Bonita, Sean Paul's 2023 collab with Colombian singer Feid, has earned the Dancehall superstar his first Latin American Music Award. The song won the award for "Collaboration Crossover Of…
UK Rap Duo Young T & Bugsey Put Their Spin On A Classic Sizzla Song
British rap duo Ra'chard "Young T" Tucker and Doyin "Bugsey" Julius, who rose to prominence with 2019's Don't Rush, have put their spin on Sizzla's classic hit, Solid As A…
Jamaican Gov’t To Pay Costs In Vybz Kartel’s Privy Council Appeal
Dancehall artists Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm and two other men won a major victory last month when the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overturned their murder convictions. Now,…
Sean Paul Makes First Entry On The Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has landed his first entry on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart with Hold On—his new collaboration with Nigerian Young Jonn. Produced by Telz, the track…
Sean Paul Donates To Alpha School Of Music’s Community Band
Sean Paul, through the Sean Paul Foundation, has generously donated US$6,000 towards the Alpha School Of Music Community Band’s eighth season of performances, beginning April 28. According to a release,…
Kraff Arrested, Charged With Traffic Violation, Disorderly Conduct
Kraff, real name Tevin Randall, is now awaiting a court date after being arrested and charged with a traffic violation and disorderly conduct. A source within the Jamaica Constabulary Force…
