Snow First Saw His ‘Informer’ Video While He Was In Jail
Snow says he first saw his video for Informer—regarded as one of the best-selling Reggae and Dancehall singles of all time—while he was incarcerated.
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Joe Bogdanovich Urges Reggae Sumfest Fans To Get There Early
CEO of Downsound Entertainment Joe Bogdanovich has urged fans to be early for the two big nights of Reggae Sumfest.
Jimmy Cliff Says Director Told Him He Was A ‘Better Actor Than Singer’
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff is reflecting on The Harder They Come, as the film marks its 50th anniversary, and he has recalled that the director told him he was a better actor than he was a singer.
Reggae Girlz Captain Khadijah Shaw Thanks Cedella Marley: “You Always Put Us First”
Following the Reggae Girlz qualification for back to back FIFA Women’s World Cup Football tournaments, after their 4-0 defeat of Haiti on Monday night, skipper Khadijah “Bunny” Shaw, poured out her heart to Reggae singer Cedella Marley, the Jamaican team’s benefactor, and the woman she refers to as “the real magician”.
Chronixx Visits Jamcoders Algorithm Coding Camp In Kingston
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Chronixx visited the University of the West Indies Mona Campus in Kingston, which is hosting his free Jamcoders Algorithm Coding Camp that got underway last week Monday.
From Bob Marley To Nirvana: Sean Paul Reveals His Biggest Musical Influences
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has shared a playlist of tracks from the artists who have inspired him.
Skatta Burrell Tells Marion Hall: “Stop Praying About Nonsense”
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell says Marion Hall should refrain from chanting what he describes as ‘nonsensical prayers’, following her return to Instagram on the weekend.
Skillibeng, Shenseea And Popcaan Give High-Energy Performances At Wireless Festival 2022
The Wireless Festival 2022 Dancehall acts Skillibeng, Shenseea, and Popcaan delivered their highly anticipated performances at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) venue in Birmingham on Friday, 8 July.
Ziggy Marley: “Wombs Should Not Be Regulated By Government”
Ziggy Marley has registered his disapproval of the United States Supreme Court’s overturning of the constitutional right to abortion, which opened the door for individual states to ban or severely restrict the ability of women to terminate pregnancies earlier than 12 weeks.
LHHATL Cast Joins Spice On Season 4 Premiere Of ‘Spice It Up’
The cast of Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL) kicked season four of Magnum’s ‘Spice It Up’ into high gear when they made a special appearance on episode one of the show.
Psychiatrist Pleads With Entertainers To Take Stock Of Their ‘Molly’ Lyrics
In the wake of a rise in the number of adolescents abusing the party drug ‘Molly’, which is being glamorized in song by some Jamaican Trap artists, psychiatrist Dr.
Squash: “I Am Not A Violence Producer”
Dancehall artist Squash says he’s not a violence producer but rather, “a jovial and fun person who doesn’t like sadness.”
Andrew Holness, Foreign Minister Pay Tribute To Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, Highlight His Love For Reggae
Following the slaying of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith, have paid tribute to the late leader, emphasizing his love and support of Reggae and Dancehall music.
Popcaan’s Lawsuit Could Cost Jamaican Taxpayers “Biggest” Ever Award For Libel, Says Lawyer
If Popcaan is successful in his defamation lawsuit against the Government of Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the island’s taxpayers might end up paying the largest ever award for damages among cases of its kind.
Popcaan Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Police Press Release
Dancehall star Popcaan sued the Attorney General of Jamaica on Friday, accusing the island’s Government and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) of publishing a false and defamatory press release.
Sean Paul’s ‘Got 2 Luv U’ With Alexis Jordan Certified Gold In The UK
Got 2 Luv U, a 2011 song by Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and American singer Alexis Jordan, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom (UK).
Popcaan Demands Apology, Damages From JCF Over “Defamatory” Press Release
The law firm Knight, Junor & Samuels, which represents Dancehall artist Popcaan, will file a defamation lawsuit against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in the Supreme Court at 1 p.m.
Pupa Nas-T Moves For Default Judgement In Copyright Lawsuit Against Shenseea, Interscope
New York-based producer Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett is making the required moves to secure a default judgment against Jamaican singer Shenseea and her label Interscope Records, ahead of a deadline set by a US judge last month.
Shaggy Gets ‘Bringle’ After Summerjam Organisers Try To Cut His Set
Grammy Award-winning artist Shaggy unleashed a ‘bombastic’ barrage of expletives at stage hands, who attempted to cut his set short during the 2022 edition of Summerjam in Cologne, Germany.
Popcaan’s Lawyer Vows Libel Suit Against Police Over ‘Cocaine’ Allegations
Bert Samuels, attorney-at-law for Dancehall star Popcaan, has vowed to file a libel lawsuit against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) over a press release issued today that the Unruly Boss was allegedly arrested for the possession of cocaine in Barbados in 2011.