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Will Vybz Kartel Be Freed Or Face Retrial? Here’s What The Bahamas Court Of Appeal Did In A Very Similar Case

'King of Dancehall' Vybz Kartel's future hangs in the balance as Jamaica's Court of Appeal weighs whether to free him or order a retrial following the UK-based Privy Council's overturning…

Lutan Fyah Demands More Entertainment Zones, And Reggae Airplay Quotas

Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is advocating that the government constructs more entertainment zones across the island and re-examines how the Noise Abatement Act is executed by local law enforcement officials.…

Stephen Marley Honored With ‘Key To The City’ Of Wilmington, His And Bob Marley’s First US Home

Eight-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley, the second eldest son of Reggae legends Bob and Rita Marley, received a Mayoral Tribute and a ‘Key to the City’ of Wilmington, Delaware,…

Valiant Talks First Acoustic Performance

Dancehall artist Valiant made a striking impression with his first acoustic performance at Kingston's TacBar restaurant on Wednesday night, diving into a new experience for both himself and his fans.…

Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Isat Buchanan Confident There Will Be No Retrial

Isat Buchanan, the attorney for Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, says he's confident the Dancehall star and his three co-accused will not have to face a retrial for the murder of…

Patra Announces New Self-Titled Album, Partnership With VP/The Orchard And New Management

Reggae and Dancehall singer Patra has announced her upcoming fifth album, PATRA, which will be released in late summer this year. The 12-track project's first single, Tender Touch, will be…

Spice Preps Third Album, Enjoys Downtime In Jamaica

Queen of Dancehall Spice says she's working on her third album. The So Mi Like It singer recently shared some highlights of her downtime in Jamaica, where she says she feels extra…

Sevana Explains ‘I Am A King’ Line In New Song

Jamaican singer/songwriter Sevana has clarified the usage of the line "I am a King" in her newly-released song Keep Going, explaining that the choice of the word "king" over "queen"…