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Jimmy Cliff Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘I Can See Clearly Now’
Jamaican icon Jimmy Cliff has earned his first Silver certification in the United Kingdom for I Can See Clearly Now, a cover…
Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Letting Go’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Wayne Wonder’s No Letting Go – the 2002 hit produced by Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden on the Diwali riddim – is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.…
Sean Paul’s “We Be Burnin'” Certified Gold In The UK
We Be Burnin', the lead single from Sean Paul's third studio album The Trinity (2005), has been certified Gold in the…
Sugar Minott Intestacy Case Set For December 5
Family members of the late reggae star Sugar Minott are seeking a final resolution to a 14-year estate battle when…
Queen Ifrica Served In Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Her Father Derrick Morgan
Reggae star Ventrice 'Queen Ifrica' Morgan has been served in a defamation lawsuit initiated by her father, ska great Derrick…
DeCapri Shares New Song ‘Bad Like You’
As 2024 draws to a close, dancehall artist DeCapri is aiming for a breakthrough with a trio of singles, Heavy,…
Disbarred Attorney To Face Trial For Defrauding Mavado On December 5
Disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado is expected to stand trial on December 5 on allegations that she defrauded Mavado of more…
Omi’s ‘Hula Hoop’ Certified Silver In The UK
Jamaican singer Omi's 2015 single Hula Hoop is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI)…
Alborosie’s ‘Kingston Town’ Hits 100 Million Plays On Spotify
Alborosie's Reggae anthem Kingston Town surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify on Monday, marking the Italian-Jamaican singer's first track to achieve this milestone on the platform. “I’m very happy about…
Skarra Mucci Teams Up With South Sudan’s Dynamq For 2024 Australian Tour
Jamaican-born dancehall and reggae artist Skarra Mucci is on his way to Australia, ready to lively up stages in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay and at the long-running Island Vibe festival…
Jah Cure Celebrates Birthday In Dutch Prison, Thanks Fellow Inmates And Staff
Reggae singer Jah Cure, currently serving a six-year sentence in the Netherlands, has shared that he found a way to celebrate his 46th birthday with fellow inmates and prison staff.…
Cardi B Calls On Rvssian For Vybz Kartel Collab
Rapper Cardi B has expressed her desire to collaborate with Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, calling on Jamaican producer Rvssian to facilitate the project. "Rvssian, I heard Vybz Kartel want to…
Quick Cook Sparkles At ‘Time Too Hard’ Club Show In Toronto
Dancehall artist Quick Cook delivered a high-energy performance at a club show dubbed 'Time Too Hard' in Toronto, Canada, last Friday night. Dressed in a black hoodie with white stripes…
Etana’s Lawsuit Against VP Records Narrows Further, But Some Key Claims Persist
A federal judge in New York recently dismissed more claims in Reggae artist Etana’s lawsuit against VP Records but has allowed others to proceed. The I Am Not Afraid singer,…
Shenseea Too “Hypersexualised” For Promoting Sunshine Snacks To Kids, Says Activist. Brand’s CEO Responds
Can children's snacks be sexualized? Activist Umar Abdullah, leader of the First Wave Movement, apparently believes so. In an October 3 statement, the activist launched a stinging broadside against Sunshine…
Inaugural Jamaica Woodland Festival Set To Unfold On Easter Weekend 2025 In Ocho Rios
The organizers behind the inaugural Jamaica Woodland Festival have a firm conviction that their festival experience can bring families together for a unique and unforgettable experience in paradise during the…
