This $79 Bob Marley Collectible Might Bring You Joy, Says Cedella Marley
Brickcraft Official in collaboration with the Bob Marley Family has launched an edgy, pop culture-inspired product in tribute to the legendary King of Reggae music.
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Bounty Killer Blasts St. Thomas Police After Jerkfest Lockdown
Bounty Killer was on the warpath in the wee hours of Emancipation Day, belting out a rebuke of a senior police officer who spearheaded the shutdown of the St.
Beenie Man Says As “Undisputed King” He Had To Be Present To See Spice Crowned Queen Of Dancehall
Beenie Man says it was imperative that he made sure he was present for the coronation of Spice as Queen of Dancehall at Reggae Sumfest, since she is now deserving of the title, and also due to the fact that he is the “undisputed King” of the genre.
Beyoncé Samples Jamaican-Born Drag Queen Moi Renee On ‘Renaissance’
Jamaican-born Moi Renee was one of twelve Black queer icons that inspired Beyoncé’s new 16-track album, Renaissance, according to CNN.
Pastor Joins PM Holness In Calling Out Skillibeng’s ‘Whap Whap’: “We Not For It”
Pastor of Boulevard Baptist Church Reverend Devon Dick sided with Prime Minister Andrew Holness in denouncing Skillibeng’s popular gun song Whap Whap, which featured F.S.,
Spice Urges ‘Besties’ To Sponsor A Child In Upcoming Back To School Giveaway
After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Grace Hamilton Women Empowerment Foundation (GHWEF) is hosting its Back to School giveaway this year at the lawns of Hope Gardens on August 5.
Queen Of Dancehall Spice Says Her Successor Will Be The Artist Who’s “Consistent And True”
Queen of Dancehall Spice says any female artist aspiring to wear the crown which she now holds, will have to ensure they are as steadfast and persistent as herself and her predecessor, Lady Saw.
Sugar Minott’s Nephew Josh Minott Signs With NBA Team
Jamaican national basketballer Josh Minott, the nephew of the late Reggae singer/producer Sugar Minott, has signed a four-year contract to play with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jahshii Eager To Tour Africa, But Developing His Band First
Cream of the Crop artist Jahshii says he’s eager to tour Africa but wants to perfect his craft first prior to arriving in the Motherland, as he intends to perform with his full band whenever he touches down on the continent.
Beres Hammond Says Lovers Rock Reggae “Cannot Die”
King of Lovers Rock Reggae Beres Hammond says the future of the sub-genre is still looking positive, and that the music form can only be stymied by Jamaican artists themselves.
Shenseea In Reflective Mood Ahead Of Three Collabs With Charlie Puth, Fireboy DML & Chris Brown, And Anitta
Shenseea is in a reflective mood and in her bag, after being confirmed for three international collaborations this summer–two with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML and American singer Chris Brown and American singer Charlie Puth and Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, and a third with Brazillian singer Anitta.
Shenseea’s ‘Lick’ Lawsuit: Interscope Agreed On $5,000 To Clear Song But No Contract Was Allegedly Signed
New court records filed on Friday (July 29) reveal that Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett and Interscope Records had initially agreed on a $5,000 USD advance to clear a sample used in Shenseea‘s Lick collab with Megan Thee Stallion.
Jahshii Says He’s Moving Away From Violent Content To “Songs That Touch People’s Hearts”
First Nation artist Jahshii says he is steering his music away from violent content, as not only is there a void in Dancehall created by a lack of conscious new songs, but he has discovered that his true fan base gravitates towards his more uplifting tracks.
Swiss Reggae Band Lauwarm Forced To Stop Performance After Complaints Of Cultural Appropriation
Switzerland-based Reggae band Lauwarm was forced to stop a recent performance after audience members complained that they felt “uncomfortable” because two of its white members were sporting dreadlocks and colored clothes from Senegal and Gambia.
Dancehall Artist Shane E Listed As Person Of Interest In Gang-Related Activities
Dancehall entertainer Shane E has been listed by the St Andrew South police as a person of interest in a number of gang-related activities that have taken place in Waterhouse recently.
Jamaicans Grace Jones And BEAM Join Beyoncé In Her ‘Renaissance’
For her latest blockbuster release, Renaissance, Beyoncé enlisted two of Jamaica’s champions of genre-blending: the iconic Grace Jones and the rising star BEAM.
Skatta Burrell Says He Knew Of Ishawna’s Sumfest Plans, But Bogdanovich’s Apology To Bounty Killer Unnecessary
Reggae Sumfest’s Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell says he was fully aware of Ishawna’s plans for the cardboard cut-out of Bounty Killer at Concert Night One of the festival last weekend, and while he also understands why the Warlord appears disgruntled, the apology issued by Joe Bogdanovich was unnecessary.
Sting Moves To New North Coast Location, 15 Dancehall Heavyweights Booked So Far
The Isiah Laing-led Supreme Promotions has announced a new venue on Jamaica’s North Coast for Sting, which is making its return in 2022, after a seven-year hiatus, on its usual date, Boxing Day, December 26.
Ishawna Dares Bounty Killer, Beenie Man To Clash After They Tag Team Her At Charity Event
“My head nuh good an’ mi very disrespectful enuh,” Ishawna has declared. “Mi aguh tear unuh dung and drag unuh, enuh.
Watch: Drake, DJ Khaled Salute A Capleton Dubplate
DJ Khaled continues to reveal morsels of what’s within his upcoming album, God Did, and it appears he has taken flight to Toronto to shoot a new music video with Drake and Lil Baby.