Sizzla Kalonji Brings Curtain Down At Reggae Sumfest 2022 Despite Rain
Reggae star Sizzla Kalonji closed out night two of Reggae Sumfest, despite the rainfall that came down suddenly at the Catherine Hall venue, sending many patrons scurring out.
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Dave Kelly Tribute Brings Reggae Sumfest 2022 To Raging Climax
From the sounds of Bounty Killer and Cham rinsing out the Jamaican invective “blood claat”, to the man of the moment Dave Kelly maintaining his mystique by shying away from the stage, to say the Reggae Sumfest’s Madhouse Tribute to Dave Kelly, was explosive would be an understatement.
Popcaan’s Photo Dump With Lawyer Bert Samuels Is Pure Celebration
Popcaan has returned to Jamaica and is in a celebratory mood as he checked in with his lawyer Bert Samuels, who had filed a defamation lawsuit against the Attorney General and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on the Risky deejay’s behalf while he was away in the UK.
Eddie Murphy Once Joked That Shaggy Owed Him Royalties For ‘It Wasn’t Me’
If you ask Shaggy, his biggest hit It Wasn’t Me wouldn’t have existed if it weren’t for Eddie Murphy—in fact, the comedian once joked that the Jamaican superstar owed him royalties.
Tems Covers Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman, No Cry’ In ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Teaser: Watch
Nigerian singer Tems has joined the ranks of over 70 artists who have covered Bob Marley’s No Woman, No Cry (1974).
Aidonia, Wife Kimberly Megan Display Cozy PDA On Sumfest Stage, Fans Say “As He Should!”
Pon Di C-cky deejay Aidonia had a romantic moment with wife Kimberly Megan during his set at Reggae Sumfest 2022 on Saturday morning.
Shenseea Brings Out 1Biggs Don To Celebrate Her Team At Reggae Sumfest
Jamaican singer Shenseea brought out rising Dancehall star 1Biggs Don during her performance at Reggae Sumfest 2022 early this morning, in what some are calling one of her best presentations to date.
Masicka In Top Form At Reggae Sumfest Night One, Declares Himself ‘Dancehall’s Baddest’
Midway his performance at dawn at Reggae Sumfest Night One on Saturday morning, Masicka declared himself Dancehall’s baddest and compared his musical arch-rivals to timid rodents, who were too afraid to confront him lyrically.
Jahshii, Other Young Artists Rise To Occasion At Reggae Sumfest
Jamaica’s youngest generation of artists rose to the occasion at Reggae Sumfest on Friday night, displaying class and surpassing the expectations of many, while showing the nation that they are also solid Dancehall artists and not just “kids recording Trap”.
Ishawna Shares Some ‘Equal Rights’ With Life Size Cut-Out Of Bounty Killer At Sumfest
‘Dancehall Cinderalla’ Ishawna brought her usual controversial style during her set at Reggae Sumfest 2022, this time involving the Warlord Bounty Killer with her ‘Equal Rights’ campaign.
Cop Who Moonlights As Producer To Be Questioned Over Missing Girlfriend Donna-Lee Donaldson
Constable Noel Maitland, who is also known as the music producer Noel Onetime, has been named as a person of interest in the disappearance of social media personality Donna-Lee Donaldson.
Spice Officially Crowned Queen Of Dancehall At Sumfest, To Release New Album ‘Emancipated’
Spice is no longer a self-proclaimed Queen of Dancehall. In the wee hours of Saturday, July 23, 2022–at Reggae Sumfest’s Festival Night One—she was crowned Queen of the genre by DownSound CEO Josef Bogdanovich, after she announced that her sophomore album will be released next month.
Outstanding Warrant For Mavado Could Nix His Video Link Testimony Against Messado
Dancehall entertainer Mavado’s multi-million dollar fraud case brought against disbarred attorney, Jennifer Messado was again delayed on Thursday when the matter was called up in the St.
Skeng’s ‘London’ On UK Guardian’s List Of Songs Of The Summer 2022
London, a song by Dancehall artist Skeng, has been recommended by the music critics over at The Guardian as one of their Songs Of The Summer 2022.
Jamaican BEAM Credited On Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’
Queen Bey is returning to take center stage with her upcoming album Renaissance that’s slated to finally arrive on July 29—her first album in six years.
Show Where Merciless Was Booked To Perform Turned Into Tribute After His Sudden Death
Broadcaster Dj Phil and Renee Levy, organizers of Girlys Sundays: The Birthday Edition , a Tribute to Merciless, is mourning the loss of deejay Merciless, who was booked to perform at their event at the Girl’s Hot Bar and restaurant in Spring Hill, Trelawny on July 24.
Shaggy Didn’t Know His Son Robb Bank$ Was A Rapper Until Years Later
Dancehall megastar Shaggy said he had no idea his son Robb Bank$ was rapping until he came to notoriety several years ago.
George Nooks’ Trial Postponed
The trial for reggae-gospel singer George Nooks was postponed on Wednesday until November 23 when he is next scheduled to appear in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court to answer to drug possession charges.
Dancehall Artist Merciless Is Dead At 51
The Dancehall fraternity has been plunged into mourning, following the sudden death of veteran deejay Merciless, one of the island’s most eminent clash artists.
Linval Thompson Distances Himself From Shab Don, Focusing On His New Music
Reggae/Dub producer and singer Linval Thompson is occupied with the final touches to three new albums (two of which are set for release this year), and he’s also preparing to tour Mexico and Europe with his vast catalog.