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Mutabaruka, Turbulence, DYCR To Headline 2024 ‘Dis Poem Wordz And Agro Festival’
Dub Poets, Mutabaruka, DYCR and Reggae star Turbulence are set to headline this year’s 12th staging of the Dis Poem…
Bounty Killer Reacts After Shabba Ranks Names “Only Three” Generals In Dancehall
More than a year after Bounty Killer declared that: “no little old lame run away back in di days guy…
Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor Shares How He Turns Everyday Sounds Into Hits
Producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor recently offered a glimpse into his creative process, crafting a demo from a random sound…
The Marley Brothers Announce First Tour In 20 Years
The Marley Brothers are ready to hit the road together for the first time in over 20 years. Ziggy, Stephen,…
Ice Spice Previews New Song Sampling Sean Paul’s ‘Gimme The Light’ During Her Coachella Debut
Bronx rapper Ice Spice took the Coachella stage for the first time on Saturday night, turning up the heat with…
VP Records’ Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin: “Retire Is Not A Word I Use”
Veteran music entrepreneur Patricia "Miss Pat" Chin isn't slowing down anytime soon. “Music is my life and I still have to…
YG Marley Shines At Coachella 2024 With One Song And Help From Legends
YG Marley made quite the impression for his debut on the main stage at Coachella over the weekend, despite having…
Ce’Cile Says She Was Ahead Of Her Time In Dancehall
Ce’Cile says she was way ahead of her time in Dancehall as a pioneer for female vocalists in a genre…
Sean Paul Joins Kes For ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Official Anthem
More than a decade after Dancehall superstar Sean Paul teamed up with Barbadian Soca star Alison Hinds for the song West Indies Cricket, the Get Busy artist is once again…
Vybz Kartel Retrial: Five-Day Hearing To Begin On June 10
The Jamaica Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for June 10 to decide if Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and three others should be released or face a retrial for…
Shenseea Says Dancehall Is Getting More Recognition In The US
Crossover-targeting artist Shenseea is pleased with Dancehall’s current prospects in bigger markets like the United States. During a recent press run in the United Kingdom, the Rebel artist described recent…
Stonebwoy Signs Distribution Deal With Warner Music’s ADA Worldwide
Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy has inked a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group The Ghanaian star’s latest single,…
Rygin King Turns Personal Tragedy Into Mission To Support Disabled Community
Dancehall artist Rygin King is spearheading a fundraising initiative through his Rygin King Foundation to provide wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids for disabled individuals in Jamaica. He shared with…
Tyler, The Creator’s “First Reggae Song” – Which Samples Fil Callendar’s ‘Baby My Love’ – Certified Platinum In The US
Sweet/I Thought You Wanted To Dance, a standout track on Tyler, The Creator’s Grammy Award-winning album, Call Me If You Get Lost, is now certified Platinum in the United States,…
Gussie Clarke Says ‘Pass The Dutchie’ Debacle Spurred Him To Become A Music Publisher
Veteran music producer Gussie Clarke has explained that he resolved to master music publishing and establish himself as a publisher after an American record company denied him earnings from the…
Tifa Talks Fallout With Romeich Major
Dancehall artist Tifa believes the nuances of fame ultimately separate the real from the fake. She was once friends with entertainment mogul Romeich Major, sporting his designs during his earlier…
