“This Is The Golden Era Of Live Dancehall” – New York Podcaster
New York-based podcaster-entrepreneur Kerry Ann Brown believes that dancehall’s resurgence as a live music behemoth in the Big Apple augurs well for the future of the genre in the US.
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Queen Ifrica Defamation Case Returns To Court On November 6
The family of ska legend Derrick Morgan is hoping that the next mediation exercise involving Queen Ifrica, real name Ventrice Morgan, will be markedly more successful than the first attempt a few weeks ago.
Warrior King Completes Successful ‘Positive Energy’ Asia Tour
Rastafarian reggae artist Warrior King thoroughly enjoyed his recent Positive Energy Asia tour. The tour featured major highlights like sold out shows in the city of Osaka and another at the Yokohama Bayhall.
Bounty Killer Says Sugar Minott, Boom Dandimite Inspired His Mentorship Of Younger Dancehall Artists
Bounty Killer has credited late Reggae singer and producer Sugar Minott and his late friend and artist Boom Dandimite as the inspirations behind his lifelong commitment to mentoring younger artists and helping them break into the music industry.
Sizzla To Receive Lauderhill’s Key To The City And U.S. Congressional Honour In Lauderhill
Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji is set to be honored with the Key to the City of Lauderhill and a U.S.
Capleton Marks Over 300 Million Streams On Spotify: “Our Music Is Real”
Fire blazing reggae and dancehall icon Capleton reached another milestone in his career, surpassing a 300 million total streams on Spotify.
Masicka Clears The Air About Perceived Vybz Kartel Diss At Sumfest
Following Masicka’s fiery performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Dancehall Night, the Whites artist has dismissed claims that he disrespected Vybz Kartel, suggesting instead that his frustrated remarks were aimed solely at the show’s organizers.
Bounty Killer On Alkaline — A “Great Artist,” But He’s “Stupid, Ungrateful”
Bounty Killer has once again acknowledged Alkaline’s talent but criticized his attitude, describing him as antisocial, ungrateful, and disrespectful to those who paved the way in Dancehall.
Bounty Killer On Why He Refuses The ‘King Of Dancehall’ Title, And Why Vybz Kartel Deserves It
Bounty Killer has made it clear that he has no interest in claiming the title of ‘King of Dancehall’, despite decades in the industry and a reputation as a mentor to many of the genre’s biggest stars.
Konshens Calls Out Rvssian Over Money Dispute: ‘I Was Always A Brother To You’
Dancehall star Konshens publicly called out producer Rvssian on Monday, accusing him of mishandling a financial dispute and spreading a misleading account of their fallout.
‘OnStage’ Host Winford Williams Recovering After Car Accident
Veteran entertainment journalist and television host Winford Williams has been hospitalized and is in stable condition after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Sunday morning.
Reggae Sumfest To Strengthen Safety Measures After Stampede On Festival Night One
Reggae Sumfest organizers have promised to implement “additional crowd control and safety measures” for the remainder of the festival, after a stampede during Festival Night One left several patrons injured at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex early Saturday morning.
Burna Boy Samples Marlon Asher’s ‘Ganja Farmer’ On New Album
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has breathed new life into one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic reggae anthems.
Dexta Daps Earns First Silver Certification In The UK For ‘Shabba Madda Pot’
Dexta Daps’ 2015 anthem Shabba Madda Pot is now his first song to be certified Silver in the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone for the Dancehall artist and the song that celebrates one of Jamaica’s most cherished community figures.
Vybz Kartel Crowned King Of Dancehall At Reggae Sumfest
Vybz Kartel was officially crowned ‘King of Dancehall’ in a historic and emotional ceremony during Night One of Reggae Sumfest 2025 at Catherine Hall early Saturday morning.
Mello Vibes Hosts Back-To-School Giveaway In Portland
US-based content creator Mello Vibes is looking forward to his annual back-to-school giveaway which will be held at the Port Antonio Library in Portland on August 20, 2025.
Gramps Morgan Song Featured In Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Destination Wedding”
Reggae singer Gramps Morgan is celebrating a major milestone as his uplifting track If You’re Looking for Me is featured in the new Netflix film Madea’s Destination Wedding, created by Tyler Perry.
Deva Bratt’s Family Sets Up GoFundMe Page After He Was Detained By ICE
Dancehall artist Deva Bratt, whose birth name is Sheldon Smith, is reportedly no longer in the custody of U.S.
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.
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.