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.
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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.
‘It’s A Pity’ Dancehall Singer Tanya Stephens Won’t Be Travelling Anywhere That ‘Violates Her Human Rights’
It’s A Pity Reggae and Dancehall crooner Tanya Stephens announced via Instagram that she will not be traveling to anywhere that violates her human rights.
Shamara ‘Inspire’ Spencer’s ‘Hot Gyal Summer’
Dancehall has not only been a staple in Jamaican culture, it has also been one of the main vehicles and avenues for growth, development and the uplifting of people from yard to foreign.
Dancehall Producer Shab Don Remanded On Gun Charge
Embattled Dancehall producer Shab Don will have to wait until November 10 for his legal representation to make a bail application in the Gun Court of the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston.
Shaggy’s ‘I Need Your Love’ Collab Certified Silver In The UK
I Need Your Love, Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s international collaboration with Romanian singer/producer Costi Ioniță, Congolese-Swedish singer Mohombi, and Lebanese-Australian singer Faydee, is now Brit Certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
‘Festival Song’ Album Joins Over 120 Albums From Alkaline, Spice, Sean Paul & More In Reggae GRAMMY Quest
Jamaica’s 2021 National Festival Song album joins Alkaline’s Top Prize, Spice’s 10, Sean Paul’s Live N’ Livin, Etana’s Pamoja, and over 120 other albums which have been submitted to the Recording Academy for consideration for nomination, in the Best Reggae Album category at the upcoming 64th GRAMMY Awards.
Sean Paul Regrets Not Having Collab With Late Toots Hibbert: “I Cried Like A Baby”
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has revealed that he wept bitterly after learning of the news of Reggae pioneer Toots’ death, in September last year, and also regrets that they had never made a song together.
Vybz Kartel, Tommy Lee Sparta Vent About Low Streams On YouTube
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has, once again, voiced his dissatisfaction with the lower than usual streams that his new music has been receiving on YouTube.