Ziggy Marley Blasts Singapore Gov’t Over Marijuana-Related Death Penalty
Grammy-winning Reggae superstar Ziggy Marley took to Instagram to blast the Singapore Government over plans to execute a man for marijuana possession.
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Patra Shares Throwback Photo Of ‘Source Award’ Moment With Biggie Smalls
Dancehall legend and ‘Queen of the Pack’ Patra recently shared a throwback photo at the 1995 Source Awards with non-other than the rap legend Chris Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G.
Spragga Benz, Foota Hype And Others Horrified At Montego Bay Cult Sacrifice
Members of the Dancehall and Reggae fraternity have expressed horror at Sunday night’s bizarre incident in Montego Bay, where two people were killed as part of a human sacrifice during a ritual by members of what the police theorise to be a religious cult.
Shaggy, Maxi Priest Pay Tribute To General Colin Powell
Dancehall megastar and Persian Gulf War veteran Shaggy has paid his respects to General Colin Powell following the announcement of the death of the war hero, a Jamaican descendant, under whose command he once served.
Tony Rebel Says He’ll Encourage Skillibeng To Do More ‘Positive Stuff’
Veteran Dancehall deejay Tony Rebel has told his fans that he will be providing guidance and encouragement to Skillibeng, to feature more positive lyrics and less explicit sexual content, profanity and gun violence in his songs.
Jah Cure Set For Court Appearance In Amsterdam Today
Reggae artist Jah Cure is scheduled to appear in court today in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Jah Cure, whose given name is Siccaturie Alcock, is reportedly facing a battery of charges including attempted murder and assault.
Super Cat Headlines Triller Verzuz Concert With Dexta Daps, Cham, Kranium, Konshens, Barrington Levy And More
When the pandemic started, many people in the music industry contemplated how to get people to pay for concerts online in large numbers.
Dancehall Artist Lisa Hyper Says Hip Hop Artists Must Be Seen As Musical Equals
The first lady of Gaza Lisa Hyper has admonished Dancehall artists not to genuflect to Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, arguing they too are global musical heavyweights and are just as talented as the Hip Hop artists, who must be seen as nothing else but their musical equals.
D’Angel Heading For US On ‘Exposed’ Tour
The ‘Lady of Dancehall’ D’Angel took to Instagram to announce that she’ll be going on tour again.
Shenseea, Kerwin Du Bois And DJ Khaled Team Up With Carib Beer: Watch
Dancehall star Shenseea and Trinidadian Soca singer Kerwin Du Bois have teamed up for a new song, and music video featuring American record producer DJ Khaled, as part of Carib Brewery’s celebration of their 70 year anniversary and a global rollout of its rebranded beverages.
“We Can’t Make It Slide!” Popcaan Calls For Help In Search For 9-Year-Old Girl Abducted In St. Thomas
Dancehall star Popcaan has called on people in his native St. Thomas parish to help with the search for a missing 9-year-old girl, Phylisa Prussia, who was abducted from her home in Bath.
Keith Hudson’s Edgy Classic ‘Flesh Of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood’ Coming To Streaming For The First Time
On October 22, 2021, VP Music Group will reissue Reggae singer and producer Keith Hudson’s obscure and edgy masterpiece, Flesh Of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood on vinyl and CD, and for the first time, on digital streaming platforms.
Mr. Vegas Implores Nicki Minaj To “Fix Things” After ‘Megatron’ Sample
Insisting that Nicki Minaj’s Megatron was inspired by his hit song Heads High, Mr. Vegas has lashed out again at the rapper for denying him what he says is his publishing rights on her song which was released in 2019.
Masicka Shares An “Update” On His ‘4.3.8’ Album’s Release Date
Amid the clamouring for new music from his fans, the “Genahsyde” boss Masicka has returned with a new single, dubbed Update, a follow-up to Different Type—the first single off of his upcoming “4.3.8” album.
Damion Crawford Draws Parallels Between ‘Squid Game’ And Dancehall
Squid Game—the hit South Korean survival drama and now Netflix’s biggest-ever series at launch—and Dancehall are two things most people wouldn’t think to draw parallels between, but Damion Crawford, former Member of Parliament for St.
Spice To Be Keynote Speaker At Flow Jamaica’s ‘Small Business Friday’ Seminar
Dancehall diva Spice has been booked to be the keynote speaker at communications giant Flow Jamaica’s Small Business Friday seminar, on October 22.
Skillibeng Steers Fans Toward Wealth Creation Via Crypto, NFTs
Crocodile Teeth artist Skillibeng has taken on an ambitious mission, which he has pointed out, is not only out of self-interest, but is being done in a bid to lift his fans out of poverty, and steer them towards wealth creation.
Jamaicans Rebuff TikToker For Suggesting Sean Paul Built Dancehall Career On “Blackface”
A TikTok user was harshly rebuffed by Jamaicans after she suggested that Dancehall star Sean Paul built his career on cultural appropriation.
Popcaan Responds After Blak Ryno Claims He Sold Out Vybz Kartel
For more than a decade, former GAZA stablemates Blak Ryno and Popcaan have traded disses and jabs—direct and indirect—in song, on social media, and even in a physical altercation at Sting 2012.
Trinidad Dancehall Artist CraigMan Killed, Family Says He Didn’t Live The Life He Sang About
CraigMan is the third Trinidadian Dancehall artist to be killed in a month. The Trinibad artist, whose real name is Keenan Craig, 31, was killed at St.