Bugle, Jahvillani Put Their Spin On Professor Nuts’ 32 Year Old Song ‘Woman Deh Yah’
In what music producer Joey Lyric describes as “an ode to the great Professor Nuts”, Portlander Bugle and his St.
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Alozade Mourns Death Of Three Year Old Daughter Azaliah Sterling
Dancehall artist Alozade lost his daughter, Azaliah French Sterling on Tuesday after the toddler battled with a serious lung condition for a few days prior to her death.
JonFX Expects More “Real” Reggae Albums To Cop Grammy Nominations This Year
Jamaican producer JonFX, who is a governor of the South Florida Grammy chapter, has reminded lovers of Jamaican music that only albums which have at least 51 percent authentic Reggae recordings are considered as qualified for Reggae Grammy nominations.
Mavado Awaits Word On Whether Outstanding Warrant Exists In Jamaica
The $30 million fraud case involving disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado, in which Dancehall star David ‘Mavado’ Brooks is the complainant, was postponed last week when the case was mentioned in the Kingston and St.
Sevana Set To Face Death By Dangerous Driving Charge
Reggae singer Sevana will not immediately go on trial on October 31st to challenge a death by dangerous driving charge as has been previously reported in the media as this will be the first time the matter will be called up before the Westmoreland Circuit Court.
Bob Marley’s Granddaughter Selah Defends Wearing Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt
Selah Marley, the granddaughter of the late King of Reggae Bob Marley, has responded to naysayers who have been dragging her for the last two days over her wearing of a Kanye West-designed “White Lives Matter” Shirt at the rapper’s Yeezy Fashion Show in Paris on Monday.
Ding Dong Named Magnum Tonic Wine’s ‘Chief Dancing Officer’
Dancehall artist Ding Dong was on Saturday (October 1) named ‘Chief Dancing Officer’ for the Magnum Tonic Wine brand.
Sean Paul Says “Nothing Wrong” With Stonebwoy’s Comments On Reggae’s Origins
Sean Paul has defended Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy’s recent statements that Reggae doesn’t belong to “any Caribbean society from its core” and that it “belongs to Africans.”
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Ninjaman Mural Removed From Merciless’ Grave
The much-talked-about mural that was painted on to Merciless’ burial site—depicting the Sting clash in 2000 in which he faced off against Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Ninjaman—has been removed, according to the late Dancehall deejay’s family.
Wesrok Plans Gospel Concert To Raise Funds For Downtown Youth Development Foundation
Country reggae artist Wesrok is seeking to raise funds in support of his Downtown Youth Development Foundation.
Protoje’s ‘Third Time’s The Charm’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Reggae singer Protoje’s latest album Third Time’s The Charm has debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Jamaicans Have Ditched Dancehall’s Drum Pattern While Afrobeats Embraced It, Says Producer JonFX
Platinum-selling producer Jon FX says Dancehall has been losing its international appeal since 2007, all due to the fact that many Jamaican artists and producers have discarded the music’s unique identifier (its drum pattern), which Afrobeats has now subsumed.
Kartel’s Attorney Isat Buchanan Found Guilty Of Professional Misconduct, But Absolved Of Other Breaches
On Saturday, a General Legal Council (GLC) disciplinary committee found Vybz Kartel’s attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan guilty of professional misconduct during a virtual hearing.
Beenie Man Says War With Bounty Killer Was The Reason He Started Doing ‘Gun’ Songs
King Of The Dancehall Beenie Man says the lyrical war that started decades ago between himself and Bounty Killer was the reason why he started voicing ‘gun’ songs.
Shenseea Turns 26: Her 25th Year In Photos
Jamaican singer Shenseea marks her 26th birthday today, October 1. From international gigs, to brand endorsement deals and of course, collaborating with musical big wigs from all over the globe, here’s a look back at the Blessed singer’s year in photos.
Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor Breaks Down Jada Kingdom’s ‘GPP’ Intro
Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor in his beat breakdown of Jada Kingdom’s GPP, demystified how he created the intro to the song, which has been baffling many music connoisseurs since it was officially released in August.
Ed Sheeran To Stand Trial Over Piracy Claims For Marvin Gaye’s ‘Lets Get It On’
British pop singer Ed Sheeran has been ordered to stand trial in the US over claims his hit song Thinking Out Loud pirated Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On, a track whose beat was also sampled in a remix of Shaggy’s megahit song, Mr.
Shenseea Asks Judge For More Time To Resolve ‘Lick’ Lawsuit Outside Of Court
Jamaican singer Shenseea and her label Interscope/Universal Music Group (UMG) have asked a New York judge for more time to try to resolve producer Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett’s lawsuit outside of court, DancehallMag has learned.
Vybz Kartel Transferred To Another Prison In Wake Of New EP, Fiancé’s Interview
Isat Buchanan, attorney-at-law representing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, has lambasted authorities for transferring his client – an appellant with a case before the Privy Council – to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, known as GP on Thursday during a period of heavy rainfall.
Mavado Addresses “Fake Warrant” Claims By JCF
Dancehall star David ‘Mavado’ Brooks has come out swinging against what he dubbed ‘corruption in the justice system,’ hitting out at the “fake warrant” that some Jamaica Constabulary Force sources claim exists.