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Vybz Kartel Rubbishes Claims That He’s Jealous Of Shenseea, Masicka
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel has continued his social media streak on why he is a cut above the rest, in response to allegations by Shenseea and Masicka fans that he’s jealous of their recent Gold Certifications.
‘Munga Is An Honorable Citizen,’ Attorney Says After Man With ‘Munga’ Alias Arrested
Munga Honorable’s attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has shot down online chatter that the Dancehall deejay has been arrested and charged with assault.
Addis Pablo Says Jamaicans Are Still Interested In Dub Music
Reggae instrumentalist Addis Pablo believes there’s still a place in Jamaica for Dub and Instrumental music.
Andrea Stewart, Wife Of Reggae Artist Tinga Stewart, Dies Suddenly
The music industry has been plunged into mourning yet again with the sudden death of Andrea Stewart, the wife of reggae singer Tinga Stewart.
Dadre Distances Herself From Ivany’s ‘Shih-tzu’ Controversy
Dancehall artist Dadre is distancing herself from the actions of social media star Ivany Wright who provoked the ire of the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA).
Burials Dates Set For Mighty Diamond Singers Tabby And Bunny Diamond
There will be a service of thanksgiving for the life of Mighty Diamonds singer Fitzroy Bunny Diamond Simpson on May 12th at the Boulevard Baptist church.
Spice Resumes Annual Tour Of Europe This Summer
After igniting Europe in the Summer of 2019, Queen of Dancehall Spice is set to head back to the mainland of the continent, from June 26 to July 3 for a slew of performances spanning Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands.
Buju Banton Backs 19-Year-Old Aspirant In Moore Town Maroon Chief Bid
Just like he did in Accompong Town in 2021, Buju Banton has thrown his support behind a new challenger going up against an incumbent Maroon Colonel, this time, in Moore Town Portland.
Spice Upset With JDF Soldiers Over West Kingston Fracas
Video footage of two women in West Kingston, attempting to engage in combat with Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers, while being cheered along by community members, prior to being checkmated by the army men, have been met with contrasting reactions from Dancehall artists Spice and Stacious.
Masego, Don Toliver’s ‘Mystery Lady’ Certified Gold In The US
Mystery Lady, a 2020 collab with Jamaican-American singer Masego and rapper Don Toliver, is now certified Gold in the United States.
7 Dancehall, Reggae Albums To Expect In May
With summer fast approaching, there’s no shortage of new music to usher in the concerts and parties that are set to follow.
Shaggy Revealed As The ‘Space Bunny’ On ‘The Masked Singer’
In what could be described as an ironic twist of events Grammy Award-winning Jamaican superstar Shaggy was revealed as the Space Bunny in the most recent episode of The Masked Singer, following his elimination from the show.
Peter Tosh Outsells Bob Marley Thanks To Vinyl Sales
Regend legends Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff have re-entered the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the first time in years, fuelled by vinyl reissues of their classic albums on Record Store Day (RSD).
Shenseea Already Working On Second Album: “Something Completely Different”
Almost two months after Jamaican star Shenseea released her debut album, Alpha, she’s already working on her second.
Cedella Marley Promises ‘Authencity, Significant Jamaican Participation’ In Paramount’s Bob Marley Biopic
Cedella Marley has promised ‘authenticity with significant Jamaican participation’, as a casting call has been made for supporting actors from the island to audition for Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley biopic.
Shenseea Says Bobby Shmurda Is “All Talk”
Almost a week after American rapper Bobby Shmurda jokingly said Shenseea wasn’t freaky enough for him, she clapped back by saying the Hot N*gga rapper was “all talk”.
Beenie Man Set To Return To The United States
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man has so far been booked for two major festivals in the United States this summer.
British Virgin Islanders Draw For Bob Marley, Tony Rebel Songs In Protest Over Direct UK Rule
Protesters in the British Virgin Islands have drawn for Redemption Song, one of Bob Marley’s biggest political songs and Tony Rebel’s If Jah, to solidify their opposition to plans by the UK to impose direct rule on the territory, following the arrest of their elected leader Premier Andrew Alturo Fahie, on cocaine smuggling charges.
Bob Marley Biopic: Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Ability To Act All That Matters, Says Director
Amid a myriad of criticisms raised by Rastafarians and Reggae fans that British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir, was unbefitting to play Bob Marley in an upcoming Paramount biopic, and the role should be given to either his sons or grandsons, who already resemble him, and are Patois-speakers and musicians, film director Reinaldo Marcus Green, says the Brits ability to act is all that matters.