Bob Marley Rules Billboard’s 2021 Year-End Reggae Charts
Just as he predicted over 40 years ago in the opening lines of Bad Card, Bob Marley won’t be kept out of the race—anytime soon—as his music continues to endure.
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Insta Boss’ Mother Happy Killer Cop Brought To Justice
The family of Dancehall artist Kriston ‘Insta Boss’ Pearson, who was gunned down by a policeman’s bullet at Sorrow Lawn in Trinity, St Mary in 2017, remains devastated by his loss, even as his killer has been brought to justice.
Afrobeats Star Joeboy Says He Drew On Dancehall For Viral Hit ‘Sip’
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Joeboy has revealed that he drew for Dancehall and Reggae music for inspiration when he penned his hit song Sip (Alcohol).
VP Records Responds To Shaggy: ‘We Invested Substantially In Spice’s Album’
VP Records has seemingly responded to recent comments made by Shaggy, who suggested that, for business reasons, the NY-based company did not go above and beyond for the Queen of Dancehall Spice‘s debut album 10.
Bunny Wailer’s 13 Children Asked To Do DNA Paternity Test ‘To Benefit From Father’s Will’
Donna Livingston-Carridice, the sister of the late Bunny Wailer, is appealing to the Reggae legend’s 13 children to get themselves DNA tested to establish paternity and ‘access the benefits set out in their father’s will.’
Spice Shades Foota: “Weak Men Don’t Like Strong Women”
Spice and popular selector Foota Hype continue to go tit for tat on social media with the now Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall sharing a shady Instagram post yesterday touting her beauty and success.
Denyque Says Father Briefly Stopped Talking Her To Over Dancehall Career
Jamaican singer Denyque revealed that her father had stopped talking to her for a whole four years after she got up the courage to tell him school wasn’t her thing.
Masicka Shares Tracklist For Debut Album, ‘438’
Dancehall deejay Masicka has finally released the tracklist for his highly anticipated album, 438, which is slated for release this Friday, December 3, just a day shy of his 28th birthday.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Optimistic About Privy Council Appeal After Results Of Evidence Tampering Probe
Vybz Kartel‘s attorney Isat Buchanan is optimistic that the UK Privy Council may rule in favor of his client, following an investigation done by digital forensic experts into the Blackberry Torch cellphone that was at the center of the Dancehall artist’s trial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.
Koffee Says She Would Like To Remix One Of Bob Marley’s Iconic Songs
Reggae sensation Koffee recently spoke highly of Bob Marley as she shared a few takeaways from observing the Reggae legend’s career, as well as the song that has inspired one of her ultimate career goals—a remix of one of Bob’s iconic tracks.
Anthony Red Rose Teams Up With Other Veterans For New Album
After releasing an album with other veteran reggae artists, Anthony Red Rose says the project has come at a time where reggae lovers all over the world were yearning for fresh music.
More Donations Needed To Reach Tiger’s Medical Bill Target
Reggae singer Anthony Malvo, who is also a close friend of ailing dancehall deejay Tiger, says there’s still a way to go to reach the $US8,000 target to cover his medical bills.
Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Isat Buchanan Lashes Holness On ‘Death Penalty For Illegal Guns’
Prominent attorney and chairman of PNP’s Human Rights Commission Isat Buchanan has criticized Prime Minister Andrew Holness for making comments he knew would get a favourable response from the public, rather than some that were practical.
Govana Hit With Half Million-Dollar Water Bill
Dancehall star Govana is used to breaking the internet with his dynamic lyrics, however, this time around, it was his National Water Commission (NWC) bill for a whopping $540,078.61 (approximately US$3,473) which sent tongues wagging.
Senior Tiktokker Makes Alkaline’s ‘Juggernaut’ Viral Again
A video of a senior Tiktokker, maddiemichelle1, deejaying along to Alkaline’s 2018 single Juggernaut has gone viral, racking up more than 1.5 million views in just four days.
Fresh Calls For Bob Marley To Be Made ‘National Hero’ After Rihanna Gets Honor In Barbados
Following the designation of Rihanna as Barbados’ 11th National Hero, by the country’s new president Dame Sandra Mason, the congratulatory responses from Jamaican entertainers have been trickling in, as well as the resumption of calls for Bob Marley to be conferred with the title post haste.
Trap-Infused Dancehall Could Make Strong Juggling Riddims, Says Kurt Riley
Acclaimed musicologist Kurt Riley has surmised that there is a ‘strong possibility’ that Trap-infused Dancehall sounds could make strong juggling riddims, under one condition, and that is if the beats and songs are correctly produced and engineered and contain what he describes as the “Dancehall DNA”.
Mavado Marks 40th Birthday By Remembering Mom Miss Pinny
Dancehall deejay Mavado turns 40 today, but the entertainer seems to be in a more reflective and reminiscent mood, more than a celebratory one.
Shaggy Says Spice’s Age Will Not Stop Her From Doing “Something Bigger”
Dancehall icon Shaggy says he believes Spice’s advancing age will not be a barrier to her moving forward in the Dancehall industry, which is known to shelve female artists, casting them off as “unsexy” and “past their prime”, once they reach the age of 40.
Foota Hype Earns Permaban From Instagram After ‘Toronto Pride’ Face-Off With Spice
Foota Hype has not had the last laugh as he thought, as the celebrations which he led after his Instagram page was reinstated last week, after being initially taken down, have been short-lived.