Tommy Lee Sparta Transferred To St. Catherine Prison
Dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta has been transferred from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre to a St Catherine prison two weeks after a bloody February 21 brawl with warders.
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Sizzla Urges Africans In Ukraine: “Get Off The Streets; Stick To Your Own; Try To Get Home” Amidst Discrimination Accusations
Sizzla Kalonji has weighed in on reports of Sub-Saharan Africans, who are trying to leave Ukraine where they had been living, being singled out for acts of discrimination, violence and xenophobia in contravention of United Nations’ protection of migrants guidelines.
Jamaican Parliament Erupts In Laughter As Finance Minister Spits Lyrics From Anthony Red Rose’s ‘Tempo’
The Jamaican Parliament erupted in laughter yesterday after Minister of Finance Dr. Nigel Clarke spat lyrics from Dancehall singjay Anthony Red Rose’s breakout song, Tempo, during his 3 ½ hour presentation at the opening of the Budget Debate 2022/2023.
Jamaican Artists Work Twice As Hard, But Get Less Recognition Than US Counterparts —Cristy Barber
Grammy-nominated producer and music executive Cristy Barber is ruing the fact that while Jamaica’s Reggae and Dancehall music are the world’s most influential genres, artists from the island continue to be circumvented, and their musical glory given instead, to foreign artists who sample their songs and riddims.
Spice Attends Church Amid Social Media Hiatus
Amid her social media hiatus, it appears Dancehall Queen Spice is strengthening her relationship with God, after attending church over the weekend.
Jah Cure Trial: Prosecutors Seek Eight Year Prison Sentence For Reggae Singer
Prosecutors in the case against Jah Cure are lobbying for an eight-year sentence against the Reggae star, arguing that his alleged actions in The Netherlands amounted to premeditated attempted murder.
I-Octane Shares Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For New Album, ‘I AM GREAT’
On March 18, 2022, Dancehall singer I-Octane will release his fifth studio album, titled ‘I AM GREAT‘ and produced by Billboard hitmaker Troy “Troyton Music” Hinds.
Jamaican Cops Deploy Skeng’s Song In Anti-Gang Fight: ‘Weh Yuh Know Bout Gvnman Shifts?’
Jamaica’s Joint Anti-Gang Task Force appears to be relying heavily on the power of Reggae and Dancehall popular culture, including slangs and songs, to not only nullify the anti-informer culture but to make being an informant trendy, in their bid to capture gunmen and other hoodlums who are terrorizing the island.
Shenseea’s 21 Savage Collab Debuts On Multiple Billboard Charts
Shenseea’s R U That single featuring American rapper 21 Savage has made its debut on four Billboard charts.
Dancehall Artists Missing Out On Millions Due To “Uninspiring, Repetitive” Lyrics, Says Minister Samuda
Social Security Minister Karl Samuda has charged his colleague, Entertainment Minister Olivia Babsy Grange, to use her charm and skills to encourage new Dancehall artists to step up their lyrical game, as uninspiring and mediocre content, is causing them to miss out on millions.
“Denroy Morgan Was Unique,” Says Minister Olivia Grange
Minister of Culture, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, has sent her condolences to the Morgan family in the wake of the passing of Reggae singer Denroy Morgan last week at the age of 76.
Popcaan Surprises Davido On Stage At O2 Concert
Afrobeats superstar Davido was pleasantly surprised by Dancehall deejay Popcaan at his massively successful O2 concert in London, on Saturday (March 5).
Jah Cure ‘Longing For’ His Freedom
Reggae artist Jah Cure is slated to return to court tomorrow as his criminal trial involving attempted murder charges is set to begin.
Shaggy Named But Not Charged Over Alleged COVID Breaches In Bermuda
Dancehall star Shaggy has been named in court documents lodged against two event organisers in connection with alleged breaches of COVID-19 protocols that took place on a controversial boat trip last summer in Bermuda.
Patra Hints That She’s Working On New Music
Dancehall’s Queen of the Pack Patra appears hot, inspired, and back in musical mode, after a years-long hiatus.
Shenseea’s ‘Okay With Losing Fans’ As Jamaican Twitter Debates Her Pop Transition
Jamaican singer Shenseea has been on a roll with a slew of R&B and Pop songs—benching her usual Dancehall lyrics and so-called “gunman” voice.
Zachary Harding Considers Massive Investment In Dancehall
Dancehall music could get a massive capital injection, coupled with a blueprint for a proper business structure, based on a revelation by Investment Management expert and music producer Zachary Harding, who was also Dancehall superstar Sean Paul’s first-ever manager.
Zachary Harding To Dancehall Artists: “Get Yourself A Catalog, You Can’t Just Be Singing Gunman Songs Alone”
“Get yourself a catalog of songs, so that an overseas promoter can say ‘yes’…. 5000 people will come to my show, cause he has this song that they want to hear.
Shenseea Recorded “5 Or 6 Songs” For Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ That Didn’t Make The Cut
Jamaican singer Shenseea says she recorded five or six tracks with American rapper Kanye West, which did not make the cut on his Donda album.
Denroy Morgan “Worked Up To The Last Day,” Says Gramps Morgan As Tributes Flow In For Reggae Icon
Following the passing of his father Denroy Morgan, Reggae superstar Gramps Morgan took to Instagram this morning to pay a personal tribute to the Reggae icon, and reveal that the Rastaman Rising singer had worked up until the day he died.