Dexta Daps Pushes UK Shows To 2022
Dancehall star Dexta Daps has announced that the dates for his United Kingdom (UK) performances have been pushed to February 2022 due to circumstances beyond the promoter’s control.
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Popcaan Fined After Pleading Guilty To Traffic Charges
Dancehall entertainer Popcaan was slapped with a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to several road traffic violations in the Yallahs Traffic Court in St Thomas on Thursday.
Alvin ‘Seeco’ Patterson, Wailers Member & Long-Time Friend Of Bob Marley, Dead At 90
Former Wailers’ percussionist Alvin ‘Seeco’ Patterson, Bob Marley’s long-time friend, has died at age 90. Bob Marley’s Twitter account wrote on Tuesday, “Good friends we’ve had, oh good friends we’ve lost , along the way .
Devin Di Dakta Unimpressed With Unskilled ‘Producers’ Who Buy Beats
Dancehall deejay Devin Di Dakta has made it clear that he remains unimpressed with persons in Jamaica, who are referring to themselves as music producers, without even knowing or understanding even the basics of music production.
Spectrum Management Authority’s Free KFC For Jabs Irks Dancehall Fraternity
The decision by Jamaica’s Spectrum Management Authority to offer free Kentucky Fried Chicken meals and $100 phone cards, as incentives to get people living in the Downtown Kingston area to be vaccinated, has been met with jeering and disdain by members of the Dancehall fraternity.
I-Octane Refutes Reports That He Was Rolling With Spanish Town Gang
Following conflicting media reports about a witness statement given in the Klansman-One Don trial, I-Octane has sought to repudiate claims made by one radio station, that he was canoodling amongst and driving around with members of the reputed Spanish Town-based gang.
Vybz Kartel Ordered Hits On Dancehall Artist And Others, Says Witness In Clansman-One Don Gang Trial
Following the revelation made on Tuesday by a prosecution witness in the Clansman-One Don gang trial that Vybz Kartel had reportedly ordered hits on three people, including an entertainer, many Dancehall fans are now praising Politricks Watch vlogger Sir P, for having first made the allegations, more than a year ago.
Skeng Dominates Song Charts
Dancehall artist Skeng continues to dominate the YouTube Music Charts as the most-streamed Jamaican artist for the October 26 to November 1 tracking period.
Lieutenant Stitchie Relays Pioneering Role In Developing Dancehall
Music icon Lieutenant Stitchie has reminded his younger fans of the role he played in developing Dancehall music, by pioneering some of the most acclaimed deejaying styles that now form the foundation of the genre.
Buju Banton’s Daughter Abihail Myrie Gets Baptized: “I Am Truly A Child Of God”
Abihail Myrie, Buju Banton’s daughter, today shared several photos of what appeared to be a baptismal ceremony at an undisclosed church.
Minister Marion Hall Teases New Music, Shares Throwback Photo With Beenie Man, Sean Paul & Pharrell
Minister Marion Hall, formerly Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw, has shared a throwback photo with her Bossman collaborators Beenie Man, Sean Paul, and hip-hop producer extraordinaire, Pharrell.
Shenseea’s Debut Album Arrives Early Next Year, Megan Thee Stallion Says She “Definitely” Wants A Collab
Following her Rolling Loud New York performance over the weekend, Dancehall star Shenseea has revealed that her debut studio album will arrive early next year.
Demarco’s ‘Melody’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Known for his infectious riddims (Stress Free, Shootout, Jambe An) as well as hit songs like Fallen Soldiers, Puppy Tail, Lazy Body, and I Love My Life, Dancehall artist and producer Demarco finally dropped his debut album Melody last week.
‘Despacito’ Under Scrutiny After Steely & Clevie File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Despacito, the song with the most-viewed music video on YouTube, is now under scrutiny after Dancehall label Steely & Clevie Productions filed a copyright infringement lawsuit alleging that several songs recorded by Reggaeton singer Luis Fonsi infringed on their intellectual property rights.
Sean Paul Bats For ‘Original Ganja Farmers’
For the second time this year, Sean Paul has made it clear that he is not a fan of the cannabis being sold in dispensaries, as these are way below the caliber of the world acclaimed ganja which is being cultivated by original weed farmers in rural Jamaica.
Spice Celebrates The Two-Year Anniversary Of Stylo G’s ‘Dumpling’ Remix
Queen of the Dancehall Spice celebrated the two-year anniversary of Stylo G’s Dumpling remix music video, which was released on October 28, 2019.
Shenseea’s Performance At ‘Rolling Loud New York’
Dancehall star Shenseea continued her red-hot streak on the festival circuit as she performed on the Rolling Loud New York stage on Friday night.
African Fans Excited Ahead Of Popcaan’s Debut Performance In The Gambia
The Unruly Boss Popcaan says he is highly excited about his first-ever performance in The Gambia on the African continent, in January next year.
Wale Samples Shabba Ranks’ ‘Ting A Ling’ On New Song
In another win for 90’s Dancehall, American rapper Wale has sampled the Shabba Ranks classic Ting A Ling (1992) on his new song Name Ring Bells.
Bob Marley, Cindy Breakspeare Photo Stirs Up Jamaican Twitter On Her 67th Birthday
Tweets celebrating Cindy Breakspeare’s 67th birthday earlier this week were the latest posts to stir up Jamaican Twitter.