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Can The Jamaican Riddim That Inspired Reggaeton Be Copyrighted?
A federal judge in California is set to hear arguments this fall on whether the foundational Fish Market riddim, better…
“This Is The Golden Era Of Live Dancehall” – New York Podcaster
New York-based podcaster-entrepreneur Kerry Ann Brown believes that dancehall's resurgence as a live music behemoth in the Big Apple augurs…
Queen Ifrica Defamation Case Returns To Court On November 6
The family of ska legend Derrick Morgan is hoping that the next mediation exercise involving Queen Ifrica, real name Ventrice…
Warrior King Completes Successful ‘Positive Energy’ Asia Tour
Rastafarian reggae artist Warrior King thoroughly enjoyed his recent Positive Energy Asia tour. The tour featured major highlights like sold…
Bounty Killer Says Sugar Minott, Boom Dandimite Inspired His Mentorship Of Younger Dancehall Artists
Bounty Killer has credited late Reggae singer and producer Sugar Minott and his late friend and artist Boom Dandimite as…
Sizzla To Receive Lauderhill’s Key To The City And U.S. Congressional Honour In Lauderhill
Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji is set to be honored with the Key to the City of Lauderhill and a U.S.…
Capleton Marks Over 300 Million Streams On Spotify: “Our Music Is Real”
Fire blazing reggae and dancehall icon Capleton reached another milestone in his career, surpassing a 300 million total streams on…
Masicka Clears The Air About Perceived Vybz Kartel Diss At Sumfest
Following Masicka's fiery performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Dancehall Night, the Whites artist has dismissed claims that he disrespected Vybz Kartel,…
Bounty Killer On Alkaline — A “Great Artist,” But He’s “Stupid, Ungrateful”
Bounty Killer has once again acknowledged Alkaline’s talent but criticized his attitude, describing him as antisocial, ungrateful, and disrespectful to those who paved the way in Dancehall. Speaking with DJ…
Bounty Killer On Why He Refuses The ‘King Of Dancehall’ Title, And Why Vybz Kartel Deserves It
Bounty Killer has made it clear that he has no interest in claiming the title of 'King of Dancehall', despite decades in the industry and a reputation as a mentor…
Konshens Calls Out Rvssian Over Money Dispute: ‘I Was Always A Brother To You’
Dancehall star Konshens publicly called out producer Rvssian on Monday, accusing him of mishandling a financial dispute and spreading a misleading account of their fallout. In an Instagram post accompanied…
‘OnStage’ Host Winford Williams Recovering After Car Accident
Veteran entertainment journalist and television host Winford Williams has been hospitalized and is in stable condition after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Sunday morning. Williams is…
Reggae Sumfest To Strengthen Safety Measures After Stampede On Festival Night One
Reggae Sumfest organizers have promised to implement “additional crowd control and safety measures” for the remainder of the festival, after a stampede during Festival Night One left several patrons injured…
Burna Boy Samples Marlon Asher’s ‘Ganja Farmer’ On New Album
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has breathed new life into one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic reggae anthems. On his new album No Sign of Weakness, the ninth track, 28…
Dexta Daps Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘Shabba Madda Pot’
Dexta Daps’ 2015 anthem Shabba Madda Pot is now his first song to be certified Silver in the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone for the Dancehall artist and the…
Vybz Kartel Crowned King Of Dancehall At Reggae Sumfest
Vybz Kartel was officially crowned 'King of Dancehall' in a historic and emotional ceremony during Night One of Reggae Sumfest 2025 at Catherine Hall early Saturday morning. Returning to the…
