Instagram Music Now Available In Jamaica
Instagram Music is now available to persons in Jamaica. Since it was first launched in 2018, Instagram’s music feature was not available to people in Jamaica due to music licensing restrictions.
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Shenseea’s Back With Another Fire Freestyle: Watch
After being missing from the scene for almost a month due to a brief illness, Dancehall singjay Shenseea is back like she never left.
Yellowman, Sister Nancy Headline ‘Champions of the Mic (Reggae)’ Virtual Show
Dancehall veterans King Yellowman and Sister Nancy have headlined the first installment in a new series showcasing Reggae legends, dubbed Champions of the Mic (Reggae), the latest production from creator and executive producer Brad Eaddy and Top Gun Entertainment.
Bunny Wailer’s Son Responds To Call For DNA Tests Ahead Of Court Battle
Abijah Asadenaki Livingston, the son of Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, appears to have reacted to reports that he and his 12 siblings are required to take DNA tests to establish paternity, in order to access benefits from their father’s estate.
Spice’s Attorney Shoots Down Claim That Queen Of Dancehall Offered Refund To ‘Chug It’
An attorney representing the Queen of Dancehall Spice has refuted claims that the Grammy-nominated singer reneged on a commitment to ‘Chug It’ to refund the performance fee paid to her for a failed show.
‘Combo Boss’ Being Sought By Cops After Viral Party
Despite reports that police were hunting her to formally charge her for hosting an illegal party, party organizer Shanice ‘Combo Boss’ Wilson flouted the lawmen’s concerns by making a video thanking her ‘fans’ for supporting the event.
Rihanna Says New Music Coming “Soon Soon Soon”
Barbadian megastar and National Hero Rihanna has promised that her new music will arrive very soon.
DJ Akademiks Says Vybz Kartel More Influential Than Bob Marley
Spanish Town native turned American Hip-Hop commentator DJ Akademiks is at it again with his controversial takes.
#Kedesha From Waterford Takes Over Twitter
Jamaican social media was abuzz over the weekend about what could best be described as a sex party that was set to take place yesterday (December 5) in Waterford, Portmore, St.
Sean Paul Says He Misses Live Shows, Announces UK Tour For April 2022
Sean Paul has announced a nine-show UK tour for April 2022, to coincide with the release of Scorcher, his eighth studio album.
Jayda Cheaves Alleges She Took The “L” After Jamaican Attorney Kept US $50,000 Retainer
American influencer and entrepreneur Jayda “Jayda Wayda” Cheaves revealed that she had to take an ‘L’ after her Jamaican attorney allegedly kept most of the $50,000 retainer she had paid when she was arrested on gun charges while vacationing on the island in September.
Shenseea First Woman To Win MOBO Award For ‘Best Reggae Act’
Dancehall star Shenseea continues to have a blessed year, after copping the 2021 Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Award for Best Reggae Act.
Another One! Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled Sample Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me’
Another one! Yet another Jamaican song/instrumental has been sampled by an American artist, this time, the legendary Queen of Hip Hop/Soul, and nine-time Grammy award winner Mary J.
Vybz Kartel Not Pleased With Drake Being Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist In Jamaica
Vybz Kartel has declared that he was not pleased with the fact that Canadian rapper Drake is the most-streamed artist on Spotify in Jamaica this year, and that only a Jamaican, even if it is his greatest arch-rival, ought to be in the first place.
Jamaican Broadcaster Under Fire After Saying Rihanna’s Dress Was “Inappropriate”
Jamaicans and several Dancehall artists are not taking too kindly to criticisms made by veteran broadcaster and cultural commentator Fae Ellington about the Right Excellent Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty, who was made a National Hero by Barbados on Wednesday.
Jada Kingdom: “I Remember Being Broke In America, It’s Not Nice”
Jamaican Dancehall star Jada Kingdom has opened up about her transition to Atlanta two years ago, before recently settling in Maimi.
Kurt Riley Talks Mentoring Young Producers, Why Laa Lee Is At The Top Of The Game
Billboard-charting producer and musicologist, Kurt Riley, has joined the call for the more seasoned Reggae/Dancehall music producers to help to nurture and mentor their younger counterparts in the industry.
Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ On NPR’s ‘100 Best Songs Of 2021’
The Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall Spice makes another substantial move in the North American music industry, nabbing a spot in the upper half of NPR’s 100 Best Songs of 2021 list.
Rohan Marley Unhappy With Infighting In Ethiopia
While Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is being praised by many Rastafarians, after he took full command of the army and went into direct combat to suppress combatants from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Bob Marley’s son Rohan Marley, is not so inclined.
Bounty Killer’s Foundation Donates $400k To Dancehall Veteran Tiger
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer through his Bounty Killer Foundation has made a generous donation of $400,000 JMD (approximately $2,560 USD) to Dancehall veteran Tiger, who recently suffered a stroke and is in need of financial assistance.