Bounty Killer Recalls ‘Ruption’ At Sting 2003
Bounty Killer, on Monday, recalled a momentous occasion at the now-defunct annual Sting stage show back in 1993.
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Sean Paul Calls Unreleased Collab With Rita Ora A Classic
Grammy-winning Dancehall artist Sean Paul has confirmed that he has teamed up with yet another international Pop sensation, this time British singer and actress Rita Ora.
Maxi Priest Says Collabs With Veterans Do Not Guarantee Success For Newer Artists
Grammy-nominated Reggae veteran Maxi Priest has added his voice to the conversation sparked by the emerging Dancehall act Jahshii.
Dancehall4EVA To Showcase Jamaican Music, Culture In Ghana At PinexGinja
With Reggae and Dancehall music now fully rooted in Ghana, and visa-free travel between Jamaica and the West African country now in place, PinexGinja, a Beyond The Return event, is coming in for an encore in Accra, Ghana’s capital, on Christmas Eve, under the theme ‘Dancehall 4EVA’.
Chronixx Says He’s Now Reflective Like Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear
Jamaican superstar Chronixx says he has evolved from being the teenaged ‘Dancehall principal’, into a more reflective artist, akin to the likes of Reggae icons, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, and American Country legend Willie Nelson.
Spice, Gramps Morgan Among Invitees At American Immigrant Society’s Cultural Showcase
Two 2021 Best Reggae Album Grammy nominees Spice and Gramps Morgan were among the ‘distinguished guests’ who repped for Jamaica at The American Immigrant Society’s cultural showcase of the Republic of Turkey, Jamaica, the Republic of South Africa and Japan, which took place in New York City on Wednesday.
Jahshii Strikes Collab With Morgan Heritage, Rytikal And I-Octane
In the aftermath of Jahshii’s controversial Television Jamaica interview, producer Johnny Wonder has announced that the 21-year-old is making big musical moves, via an upcoming collaboration coming with 2015 Best Reggae Album Grammy Award winners Morgan Heritage.
Spice, Shaggy, Sean Paul On Barack Obama’s Favorite Music Of 2021 List
It is no secret that former President of the United States Barack Obama is a fan of Jamaican music.
Former Rivals Spice And Lisa Hyper Team Up To Discuss Cosmetic Surgery
After squashing their decade-long beef last summer, Dancehall deejay Lisa Hyper made a second appearance on Spice’s Magnum TV show, Spice It Up, to discuss their cosmetic surgery journeys.
Popcaan, Likkle Vybz & Likkle Addi Songs Added To ‘GTA Online: The Contract’
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online launched its new expansion The Contract this week and songs from Dancehall’s very own, Popcaan, Likkle Addi, and Likkle Vybz were added to the game’s playlist.
Gully Bop Seeks Financial Help For Medical Expenses
Real Helping Hands, the crowdfunding platform that recently raised funds for dancehall artist Tiger, has stepped in to help drum up funds to help dancehall artist Gully Bop.
Keshan’s Family Thankful That Arrest Made For Her Murder
The family of Dancehall entertainer Keshan is thankful that the police have made an arrest in connection with her death, after her 34-year-old former boyfriend, Toni Martin was taken into custody on Wednesday.
King Jammy Sheds Light On Facebook’s Use Of ‘Sleng Teng’ For Meta Ad
Veteran music producer Lloyd “King Jammy” James has shed some light on Facebook’s use of Sleng Teng, the legendary Dancehall riddim masterminded by singer Wayne Smith in 1984, for its first video advertisement for Meta, its new parent company name.
Rvssian Talks Linking Up With Future, Lil Baby On New Song ‘M&M’
Jamaican producer Rvssian says he played his cards right when he invited American rappers Future and Lil Baby on his new track M&M.
Shenseea: “I Want To Be An Everybody Artist”
Dancehall sensation Shenseea has joined digital media company Genius in their partnership with Instagram for the Yours to Make campaign where she shared insights into her lyricism, vision, and sound.
Boyfriend Charged For Murder Of Female Dancehall Artist Keshan
A St. Catherine businessman has been charged in connection with the 2019 fatal shooting of female entertainer Keshan.
Daddy Duties Delay Chronixx’s Sophomore Album
Chronixx’s Dela Splash, his highly-anticipated, but overdue sophomore album, will not be released any time soon, as daddy duties have taken precedence.
Zanadu Apologises To Shabba Ranks, Jahshii
Six hours after Bounty Killer ordered Charles ‘Zanadu’ Ennis to apologise for disparaging statements he made against Cream of the Crop deejay Jahshii, and the entire Jamaican nation, Ennis has complied, partially.
Reggae Star Junior Reid Teases More Rap Collabs With Fetty Wap, Dave East
Pioneering reggae star Junior Reid is in high spirits about his upcoming collaborations with East Coast rappers Fetty Wap and Dave East.
Jodi Jinx Says Sean Paul “Always” Supports Young Artists
Jodi Jinx Henriques, the wife of Dancehall star Sean Paul, came to her husband’s defense amid claims from Dancehall newcomer Jahshii that some music veterans do not support the younger artists.