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Today, VP Records’ co-founder Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin is celebrating her 85th birthday. Her contribution to the longevity of ska, rocksteady, dub and reggae is undoubtable—but so is her spirit of altruism.
Bounty Killer says he avoided Merciless‘ funeral because people were “celebrating” the deejay’s victory over him and Beenie Man at Sting, instead of celebrating his life.
Dancehall star Dovey Magnum is head over heels that ‘Queen of Rap’ Nicki Minaj started following her on Instagram over the weekend.
Ziggy Marley has joined his St. Georges college alumni and the Jamaican football fraternity in paying tribute to his former Manning Cup teammate and national footballer, Christopher Ziadie, who passed away over the weekend.
Stick Figure’s seventh studio album Wisdom is the first Reggae project to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in over two years.
Veteran Dancehall deejay Chaka Demus has issued a warning to his musical compatriots in Jamaica and across the world, urging them to be careful of people he describes as unscrupulous “middlemen” and “representatives” in the industry.
Rygin King’s debut album Therapy has sold 750 units, during its first week of release in the United States.
American band Stick Figure has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with their latest album titled Wisdom, dethroning Reggae legends Bob Marley & The Wailers, who had enjoyed a previously unbroken 140-week run at No.
Bounty Killer has responded angrily to the Government of Jamaica’s declaration of a 12-day period of mourning, and a “national day of mourning” for Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday, September 19.
Foota Hype and Skatta Burrell have weighed in on recent “shoot to kill” statements attributed to Minister of National Security, Dr.
A month ahead of National Heritage Week, Bounty Killer has declared folk icon Louise Bennett, National Hero Nanny of the Maroons, singer/actress Grace Jones and sprint legend Merlene Ottey his greatest Jamaican women of all time.
Vancouver-based LBC Studios, which specializes in cannabis-themed games, has created a new game featuring Reggae icon Bob Marley, under license from the Marley family.
Jamaican singer Shenseea says she would have no issue collaborating with Canadian rapper Drake, despite the false rumors that they were expecting a child.
Dancehall producer NotNice says he remains unexcited about the return of Sting this December. According to him, he is unimpressed with the new crop of artists who are being touted as the ones who will square off lyrically at the show, as, according to him, they are unlikely to deliver a proper clash and might allow their egos to get the better of them, and engage in physical combat onstage instead.
Popcaan and Post Malone may have a collaboration in the pipeline, according to the White Iverson rapper’s manager Dre London.
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas has requested preliminary injunctive relief against VP Records over their “continued collection of royalties” for several of his hit songs, which are the subject of a copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit.
Popcaan has earned his first platinum certification in Canada for I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times), a song by English music producer Jamie xx which also featured American rapper Young Thug.
Minister Marion Hall’s video of herself praying and ministering to officers assigned to the Ocho Rios police station in St.
Dancehall artists Skillibeng, Stefflon Don, and Kranium, and music producers Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor and Rvssian have joined the outpouring of condolences to the family of rapper PnB Rock, who was fatally shot during a robbery in Los Angeles on Monday (September 12).
Unlike some Jamaicans, including a few of his Dancehall compatriots, who have either remained mum, or rejoiced at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Sean Paul chose to maintain his usual neutral posture, expressing condolences to both his UK fans and family members.