Bob Marley’s Most Defiant Album Just Went Gold In The UK
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Survival, often described as the Reggae group’s most defiant and politically charged album, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom.
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Bunny General recovering after heart failure
Reggae-dancehall artiste Bunny General is at home recuperating after he suffered a health scare last week when he experienced ‘heart failure’ and had to be revived by doctors at the Medical Associates Hospital in St.
Bounty Killer, D’Angel And Lisa Hyper A Part Of ‘Allergy’ Lineup
Several popular dancehall acts are set to take the stage at ‘Allergy’ on August 1. This includes heavyweight Bounty Killer, alongside D’Angel, Lisa Hyper, Staggy YBC, Ace Gawd, Magnitude, El Shaddai, and Host Selfie TV Boss.
Synthdicate Music Drops ‘Slash And Burn’ Riddim
US-based independent music label Synthdicate Music, led by the dynamic duo Victor ‘DJ Future’ Wells and Jason ‘Firestorm’ Bevans, has unleashed their highly anticipated third reggae compilation, “Slash and Burn Riddim.”
Reggae Producer Calibud Passed Away At 47
Well known audio engineer and music producer Sheldon ‘Calibud’ Stewart passed away earlier this week after battling cancer for only a few months after a surprising diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Lila Iké Announces Debut Album ‘Treasure Self Love,’ Drops New Single With Masicka
Jamaican singer Lila Iké has officially announced her debut album, Treasure Self Love, set for release on August 22, 2025, through Wurl Ike Records, In.Digg.Nation
Warrior King To Embark On Asia Tour
Rastafarian reggae artist Warrior King is anxious to conquer Asia with his feel-good brand of reggae music that focuses on messages about education and uplifting women.
Dubbi aka 1bing Preps For ‘Dunce Season’ In The UK
UK-based, Jamaica-born dancehall artist Dubbi is logging on to the ‘Dunce’ movement. The artist, who is known as 1Bing, welcomed Jamal aka Dunceman to the UK with a preview of his upcoming DropTop Records release, “Dunce Season,” inspired by the Dunce Movement.
Jah Cure Will Remain In Custody Until October 9 As Language Interpreter Cancels At The Last Minute
An 11th hour cancellation by an language interpreter doomed Reggae singer Jah Cure to be remanded in custody when he appeared in a Netherlands court this week.
Reggae Singer Leroy Gibbons Dead At 74
Beloved reggae singer Leroy Gibbons, whose given name is Leroy Gibbon, died of a suspected heart attack after he collapsed at a studio in Hanover on Tuesday morning.
Squash Is A “Transnational” Gang Leader, Say US Prosecutors
US federal authorities have alleged that dancehall artist Andre Maurice Whittaker, popularly known as Squash, is the leader of a “transnational criminal organization”.
Trial Of Man Charged With Killing Keshan, Former Vybz Kartel Protoge, Is Set For October 2026
The murder trial of the man accused of murdering dancehall starlet Keshan will begin in October 2026, a source close to her family told DancehallMag.
Sizzla Refutes TT Promoter’s Allegations Of ‘Equal Kartel Pay’ As A ‘Blatant Lie’
Reggae icon Sizza Kalonji has emphatically denied allegations made by JACHO Entertainment, organisers of the One Caribbean Music Festival in Trinidad, that he requested that he be paid the same amount as headlining act Vybz Kartel who was a no-show at the ill-fated festival.
Man Convicted Of Murder Of Ricky Trooper’s Daughter Hit With 55 Year Sentence
Famed dancehall selector Ricky Trooper hopes that the soul of his daughter, Brianna Destiny McKoy, can rest in heaven now knowing that her killer, Derrick Francis was sentenced to 55 years in prison earlier this week.
Queen Ifrica-Derrick Morgan Defamation Suit Moves Into ‘New Phase’
The case management conference in the defamation lawsuit pitting reggae star Queen Ifrica, whose real name is Ventrice Morgan, against her father, ska great Derrick Morgan has been adjourned to July 17th in the Supreme Court.
Vybz Kartel No-Show Triggers Investigations In Trinidad, But Promoter Can’t Reclaim US$950k Performance Fee
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is being raked over the coals by angry fans as the days drag on since his no-show at the One Caribbean Music Festival in Trinidad and Tobago.
Glen Washington Has Grammy Hopes For His New Album
Twice Grammy-nominated reggae star Glen Washington has great hopes for his latest album, ‘Just Giving Thanks’, which was released on May 30.
Ruffian Slapped With 13 Years For Gun Possession
The music industry reacted with surprise to hear the news that Sharon “Ruffian” Peterkin had been sentenced to serve 13 years and nine months behind bars following a trial in the Gun Court Division of the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on firearm charges.
Vernal Sage Shares New Reggae Single ‘Love Is Magic’
Reggae artist Vernal believes that the reggae genre needs a much-needed shot in the arm to transform the fortunes of an ailing artform.
Several Witnesses Have Migrated In The Munga Honorable Case Leading To Delays
The unavailability of witnesses stalled the murder case of dancehall artiste Munga Honorable when he appeared in the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston to answer to murder charges, earlier this week.