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Lady Ann Vows To Never Bash Minister Marion Hall Again Following Reconciliation
After years of dragging Minister Marion Hall’s name through the mud, dancehall toaster Lady Ann has vowed never to utter…
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic’s Success Hinges On Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Performance, Says Cedella Marley
Cedella Marley has admitted that the success of the upcoming Bob Marley: One Love biopic, which covers the life of…
Patra Shares How She Came Up With ‘Romantic Call’, Which Lady Saw Claims She Pirated
Queen of the Pack Patra took time out to highlight how she and rapper Yo-Yo composed one of her biggest…
Reggae Gospel Singer Kevin Downswell Says He’s Shunned Lucrative Offers To “Go Secular”
Reggae Gospel singer Kevin Downswell has revealed that he has had to shun many highly lucrative offers to “go secular”…
Nigerians Concerned Reggae, Dancehall Fading Away, As Artists Switch To Afrobeats
While the BBC made much of what it described as Ghana’s “love affair with Reggae" earlier this year, there has…
Mikey Bennett, Kirk “Koolface” Ford Featured In ‘Country Goes Reggae’ Mini Documentary
Reggae and Dancehall music producers Mikey Bennett and Kirk "Koolface" Ford were featured in the Positive Vibrations: Country Goes Reggae…
Pamputtae Has No Regrets After Serving Up Dancehall At Pride Toronto 2023
The Pride Toronto LGBTQ festival has welcomed Dancehall music for the second year in a row, and Jamaican artist Pamputtae…
Minister Marion Hall “Never Going Back” To Lady Saw, But Says She’s Still Dancehall’s ‘Baddest’
Minister Marion Hall says that while she'll "never go back to being Lady Saw," she still remains Dancehall's "baddest" female…
Kerry Washington, Derek Hough Tap Sean Paul, Ding Dong For New Nat Geo Series
American actress Kerry Washington and Dancing with the Stars pro Derek Hough have been spotted around Kingston, Jamaica, and have so far linked up with Dancehall stars Sean Paul and…
Jo Mersa Marley’s Cause Of Death Is Revealed Months After Singer Was Found Dead
Reggae singer Jo Mersa Marley died of an "acute asthma exacerbation" after being infected with rhinovirus or enterovirus, according to documents obtained by Rolling Stone on Tuesday (June 27). The publication…
Spice Defends Standing Leg Split At 2023 BET Awards: ‘I Had To Skin It Right Out’
Queen of Dancehall Spice has come out in full defense of her signature one-leg-in-the-air stunt, which has triggered both fervent support and strong criticism following her performance at the 2023…
Shaggy Shares How US Marine Corps Training Shaped His Distinctive Voice
Dancehall megastar Shaggy has shed light on how his time in the United States Marine Corps played an instrumental role in shaping his distinctive baritone voice. His path to stardom…
Jahshii’s Family Calls For An End To ‘False Rumors’ Surrounding Murder Case
The family of Jahshii is speaking out on the rumors that the Dancehall artist was connected to the murder of businessman Omar ‘Romie’ Wright. According to them, these rumors have…
Patra, Yo-Yo Have Emotional Reunion At 2023 BET Awards
It was a moving reunion for Romantic Call collaborators Patra and Yo-Yo, who shared a passionate embrace ahead of the 2023 BET Awards over the weekend. Both women appeared equally ecstatic to…
Spice, Dexta Daps, Skillibeng, And More Perform At BET Awards 2023 In Tribute To Busta Rhymes
Spice, Dexta Daps, and Skillibeng, among others, set the Microsoft Theater ablaze in honoring American rap legend born to Jamaican parents – Busta Rhymes, who was the recipient of the…
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Summertime’ Hits 100 Million Views On YouTube
Vybz Kartel's catchy summer anthem Summertime, released in 2011, has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube as of Sunday, June 25. This marks Kartel's first song as a solo or…
