Teejay Disses Valiant, DJ Mac During Sumfest Performance
Dancehall artist Teejay took aim at fellow entertainer Valiant and producer DJ Mac during his set at Reggae Sumfest inside Catherine Hall, St James, on Saturday morning.
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Reggae Sumfest To Expand To Brazil And Ghana
Reggae Sumfest is spreading its wings beyond Jamaica. For the festival’s 2025 staging, organizer Joe Bogdanovich is eyeing an earlier show date in Brazil.
Joe Bogdanovich And Toya’s Son Pursues Musical Path
The musical legacy of late singjay Toya lives on through her only child, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bogdanovich.
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’ Certified Gold In The UK
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom.
Burna Boy Responds To Steel Pulse’s Disrespect Allegations: “I Don’t Even Know What They Look Like”
“I don’t even know what they look like. So for them to say I disrespected them, they are looking for something from Burna Boy’s name… But please let me pass the message in the right way.
Donovan Germain Says He Steered Agent Sasco Away From Clashing With Vybz Kartel, Focused On Long-Term Career
This summer marks 25 years since Agent Sasco began his Dancehall career, a milestone influenced by legendary music producer Donovan Germain, who had managed Sasco during his formative years.
UWI Reggae Studies Head Celebrates Court Ruling In Producer Dale Virgo’s Daughter’s Case: “Your Hair Is Your Business”
‘Culture Doctor’ Sonjah Stanley Niaah says that following the recent Court of Appeal ruling in favor of music producer Dale Virgo’s daughter in the Kensington Primary vs Virgo case, schools must now focus on developing healthy grooming policies and providing quality education.
Artists With Unnecessarily Large Entourages The Single “Recurring, Nightmare” At Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest’s Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell says one of the most challenging aspects of managing the music festival, has been the tendency for some artists to show up at the Catherine Hall venue in Montego Bay, with unnecessarily large entourages in tow.
Jah Cure To Head Back To Court As Dutch Prosecutors Press Appeal
Incarcerated Reggae artist Jah Cure, who was convicted of attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands two years ago, will be heading back to court in August as Dutch prosecutors press ahead with their appeal against the singer’s acquittal of an attempted murder charge.
Skatta Burrell Promises Significant Improvements For Reggae Sumfest Concert Nights This Weekend
Reggae Sumfest’s Marketing Strategist, Skatta Burrell, has announced significant improvements for the festival’s two concert nights this Friday and Saturday.
Bob Marley’s Highest-Charting US Single Hits 100 Million Milestone On Spotify
Bob Marley’s iconic track Roots, Rock, Reggae has reached a significant milestone: 100 million streams on Spotify.
Minister Marion Hall Says Jah Cure And Ninjaman Should Have ‘Served God’ To Avoid Prison
Minister Marion Hall says artists Jah Cure and Ninjaman could have been behind the pulpit instead of behind bars had they turned to God earlier in their careers.
Producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor Shares How He Got His Name
Those who know of popular music producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor have probably unanimously agreed that his moniker coincides with his music mastery.
Ginjah Commits To His Woman With ‘My Job’
Ginjah knows that in this age of Jamaican music, it’s very rare to find reggae love songs, especially songs that express any philosophy remotely, like monogamy.
Burning Spear Says His Kenyan Concert In October Back On The Agenda: “I Man Will Be There”
Reggae icon Burning Spear has reassured his Kenyan fans that he will indeed perform in Nairobi on October 12, as part of his One People Africa tour.
Buju Banton Announces ’The Overcomer’ Arena Tour Across The US After Record-Breaking NY Concerts
Following the resounding success of two sold-out shows, with over 36,000 concertgoers at the UBS arena in Long Island, New York, Grammy award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton has announced his inaugural Arena Tour, “The Overcomer.”
Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs Becomes First Visually-Impaired ‘Jamaica Festival Song’ Winner
Decorated musician and educator Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs made history on Saturday night by becoming the first visually-impaired artist to win the Jamaica Festival Song competition in its 58-year history.
LA Lewis Beats Portmore Toll Booth Breach Charges
President Abraham Lincoln once wrote “the man who defends himself in court has a fool for a lawyer and a jackass for a client”.
Rygin King Breaks Silence After Arrest In New York
Matthew Smith, the Dancehall artist known as Rygin King, has broken his silence after being charged with criminal gun possession in Queens, New York.
D’Angel Wants Talk Show Success Like Oprah Winfrey
Dancehall artist D’Angel is no stranger to adopting new hats, and she’s eyeing talk show host next.