Tarrus Riley, Gramps Morgan Remember Peter Tosh
It was September 11, 34 years ago that Reggae legend Peter Tosh’s life was taken away but his music has lived on forever.
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Nicki Minaj Celebrates Another Platinum Hit With These Gage Lyrics
Rap queen Nicki Minaj celebrated another platinum hit by quoting a line from a Gage song in a recent Instagram caption.
Ajax Amsterdam Victorious As They Wear Bob Marley-Inspired Jersey For The First Time
Fans of the Ajax football club in Amsterdam were elated today as the players wore their Bob Marley-inspired Three Little Birds third kit for the first time.
Health Minister Tufton Reacts To Naughty IG Post By Sean Paul’s Wife
Sean Paul’s wife Jodi ‘Jinx’ Henriques had what she considers a pleasant surprise, when Minister of Health and Wellness Dr.
Matterhorn Says Tommy Lee Sparta Is Biggest Dancehall Star In Continental Europe
Incarcerated Dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta, unbeknownst to many Jamaicans, is perhaps the biggest Dancehall star in Continental Europe, according to veteran Dancehall music selector Tony Matterhorn.
Bob Marley Honored With 7-Foot Tall Statue In Liverpool — See Photos
As the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool roars with celebration in the final day of its annual Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae, patrons to the highly popular event had their love for the world-renowned genre immortalized when they were met with a towering, 7-foot tall statue of Reggae icon, Bob Marley, which had been unveiled just two days earlier on September 9, 2021.
“Serious Times” Producer Dale Virgo Contemplating Adding Vaccine Mandate For Studio Sessions
Music producer Dale Virgo says he is considering implementing a policy at his studio, where all artists and others who want to enter, must present evidence that they have been vaccinated.
Queen Nikki’s Father Dies Of Pneumonia At Age 62
Dancehall artist Queen Nikki is heartbroken following the loss of her father, Errol Haye, who died after losing a battle to health complications created by pneumonia.
Popcaan Says ‘FIXTAPE’ Was Just The Warm Up For Upcoming Album
As Dancehall fans brace for what they expect will be his best album yet, Popcaan has offered up a simple, cautionary soundbite: FIXTAPE was just the warm-up.
Tony Matterhorn Recalls How Bounty Killer Rebuffed His Request To Voice ‘Dutty Wine’
The Man from Mars Tony Matterhorn said he had originally approached Bounty Killer to voice his 2007 smash hits Dutty Wine and Goodas fi Dem, but left in a huff after the Warlord rebuked him for using the words “two number one” whilst addressing him.
Tyson Beckford Goes Off On Kim Kardashian For Suggesting He’s Gay: “In Jamaica, We Don’t Play Dat”
American-born supermodel Tyson Beckford, whose parents are Jamaican, is speaking out after Kim Kardashian implied that he was a closeted homosexual on social media some three years ago.
Romeich Happy To Support Magnum’s ‘Top Performa’ Contest For Emerging Dancehall Artists
Shenseea’s co-manager Romeich Major says he is happy to be part of the Magnum’s Top Performa contest, where twelve emerging artists will be given a platform to showcase their talents.
Vybz Kartel Says Dancehall Music Doesn’t Inspire People To Kill: “That’s How I See It”
Incarcerated deejay Vybz Kartel spoke on Dancehall’s connection to crime during his controversial Lisa Evers prison interview on FOX5NY, doubling down on the stance he’s held since his 2005 hit, Emergency.
Elephant Man Recalls Michael Jackson Phone Convo, Jennifer Lopez Falling At His Feet At BET Awards
The Energy God Elephant Man hilariously relayed some of his top moments in the music industry in a recent interview, among them a tete-a-tete with King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and J-Lo’s crashing at his feet on the red carpet whilst in her excitement to meet him at the 2004 BET Awards.
Tony Rebel Squares Off With Followers Over Anti-Vax Protest Video
Fresh Vegetable artist Tony Rebel squared off with some of his Instagram followers on Saturday after he praised the anti-vax protesters who appeared in a video clip of a gathering in May Pen, Clarendon.
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man’s Spain Show Postponed
Bounty Killer and Beenie Man’s hugely-anticipated performance at the Sunclash meets Shutdown show which had been scheduled for Ibiza, Spain from October 1 to 4 2021, has been postponed.
Tyrifik Refuses To Do ‘Gun Songs’ As Murders Spiral In Jamaica
Despite the potential damage to his career, Dancehall artist Tyrifik has flat out refused to take the easy way out and do gun songs that would perhaps resonate much easier with dancehall lovers.
Usain Bolt Says Women In Track And Field “Need A Personality”
Do women athletes need a personality in order to increase their market value? Usain Bolt may have the answer.
I Waata’s Former Manager To Seek Legal Advice After ‘Diss’ Track Released On His Birthday
Andrew ‘Boysie’ Campbell—the former manager of Dancehall artists Intence and I Waata—says he will be seeking the services of a lawyer, after the Clip Tall deejay released an alleged ‘diss’ track on Campbell’s birthday last month.
“Ok Ok,” Shenseea Actually Has Two Songs On The Billboard Hot 100 This Week
Dancehall star Shenseea made a bigger Billboard debut than what we reported yesterday. Kanye West’s Donda album was released on August 29 with an extensive, but hidden features list which included Shenseea and Reggae legend Buju Banton on a Lauryn Hill sample.