Gyptian Cops Consulate General Of Jamaica Heritage Award In New York
Dancehall star Gyptian has been selected as one of the recipients of the Consulate General of Jamaica’s Heritage Awards this year.
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Silver Award For Gregory: Reggae’s Cool Ruler Earns First UK Certification For ‘Night Nurse’
Night Nurse, the classic album by Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs, is now Brit Certified Silver in the United Kingdom almost 40 years after its release.
Speculations Rife After Tanya Stephens Describes The “Thick, Muscular, Big Diesel” Jamaican Artist Who Assaulted Her
Following the detailed physical description that Tanya Stephens gave last week of the Reggae/Dancehall artist whom she accused of sexually assaulting her three decades ago, speculations have been rife on social media about who the culprit could be.
Another Trinidad Dancehall Artist, Siah Boss, Killed After Alleged Shootout With Police
Siah Boss is the second Dancehall artist in Trinidad & Tobago to be killed by police in as many days.
Lil Baby’s Baby Mother Jayda Cheaves Arrested, Charged In Jamaica After Gun Find
American YouTuber and Lil Baby’s baby mother Jayda Cheaves, also known as Jayda Wayda, and Gregory Wright, a member of her entourage, were both charged by police in Jamaica with the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, after two guns and 15 rounds total were found before their departure.
#MeToo Movement Founder Calls Beres Hammond’s Concert “Magical!!”
From Verzuz clashes to YouTube streams, no one can ‘bring down the house’, even virtually, like a Jamaican artist.
Iyara Crashes Into Deer On Florida Interstate
Dancehall artist Iyara is grateful to have avoided serious injury when the car he was traveling in hit a deer on the Interstate.
Dexta Daps’ White “Squeeze Mi” Pants Reaches The Limit After Exciting Female Fans
A daring Dexta Daps, took his sex symbol status to another level last week when he strutted onto Philadelphia and DC stages to perform while rocking trousers that might hold the record for being the tightest worn by a male artist in Dancehall history.
Dancehall Queen Carlene Ready To Pass The Baton And Give Away $1 Million Dollars To Next Queen
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith has partnered with Jamaican adult beverage brand “Slowwhine” to kick start the launch of “Dancehall Queen – The Next Generation” during the current no movement days in Jamaica.
Skillibeng Recruits Bobby Shmurda, Popcaan, Spice & More For ‘Crocodile Teeth The Album’: Release Date, Cover Art, Track List
The rollout of Crocodile Teeth The Album, by Dancehall star Skillibeng, has begun—haters be damned. On Sunday evening, the Eastsyde artist announced that his new album—which he predicted to be “one of [the] biggest in history”—will be out on October 15.
There’s Still No Love Lost Between Mr. Vegas And Bounty Killer
Dancehall stars Mr. Vegas and Bounty Killer clashed again on Instagram a few days ago, after a fan of the Warlord tagged him underneath a post which the Heads High singer had made, mocking the upcoming King of Kingston album.
Cham Urges New Dancehall Artists To Train Like Elite Athletes
Another Level artist Cham has joined his counterpart Elephant Man in cautioning new Dancehall artists to undertake physical training to keep their fitness levels up, in other words: train like elite athletes such as Usain Bolt.
Trinidad Dancehall Artist Chucky Blanco Killed In Police-Involved Shooting
Yet another Trinibad artist has fallen victim to gun violence. This time it’s Chucky Blanco, who was fatally shot during a confrontation with police in his native Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday, according to reports.
Usain Bolt Says He Wouldn’t Call Sha’Carri Richardson Because ‘He Doesn’t Know Her Personally’
A bemused sprint icon Usain Bolt has pointed out that his recent “say less, work harder” advice to US sprinter Sha’carri Richardson, was merely a response to an “aside” question posed by a New York Post reporter, during an interview which also included, among other things, his Country Yutes album.
Major Lazer Picks Up Diamond Certification For ‘Lean On’
Jamaican-American DJ trio Major Lazer picked up several new Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifications over the last week, including a Diamond certification for their 2015 single Lean On with French record producer DJ Snake and featuring Danish pop star MØ.
Lieutenant Stitchie Continues Production Of New Album In Jamaica
Gospel Reggae pioneer Lieutenant Stitchie is back in Jamaica engaging in copious amounts of studio work and doing the media rounds, ahead of the release of his 23rd album.
Skatta Burrell Warns Against Rich People Encouraging Poor Jamaicans To Demonstrate
Coolie Dance producer Skatta Burrell has issued a second word of caution to Jamaicans, including Dancehall and Reggae entertainers about egging on their poorer compatriots to engage in street demonstrations, this, in stark contrast to the stance of his musical compatriot Tanya Stephens.
Vybz Kartel Says He’s Proud Of Skillibeng After Billboard Hot 100 Accomplishment
Vybz Kartel gave Skillibeng the biggest ‘forward’ of the evening on Friday, after producer Johnny Wonder uploaded a photograph of himself showing off the Billboard Hot 100 plaque marking the debuting and peaking of the St.
Barbados PM Mia Mottley Rallies UN With Bob Marley, Peter Tosh’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’
In her address to the United Nations on Friday, the straight-shooting Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley drew for the lyrics of Get Up, Stand Up a song co-written by Reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, as she rebuked the 76-year-old organization for being in a constant state of inertia.
Vybz Kartel Counts His Blessings Ahead Of 10 Year Anniversary In Prison
September 29, 2021 will mark exactly ten years since the reputed King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel has been incarcerated.