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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Producer Rohan ‘Snowcone’ Fuller Is Keeping His Head ‘Above The Water’
Billboard-charting producer Rohan 'Snowcone' Fuller's latest rhythm project is 'Above the Water'. Beenie Man leads out the project with 'Money…
Bunny Wailer Estate In “Hot Mess” After Executor Conflicts, DNA Testing Dispute
There is mushrooming discontent among Bunny Wailer Estate beneficiaries about the role played by co-executor Abijah Adasenaki Livingston. The 13…
Reggae Legend Max Romeo Accuses UMG Of Racial Bias In Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
Reggae legend Max Romeo has claimed in new court filings that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Polygram Publishing’s practice of…
Nigy Boy’s Take On Suggestions That He’s Revolutionized Dancehall
Continental singer Nigy Boy responded with a light-hearted joke when asked about people claiming he has singlehandedly revolutionized Dancehall following…
How Fantan Mojah Went From Windscreen Wiper To Hit Reggae Artist
This year marks 20 years since reggae singer Fantan Mojah rose to prominence with Hungry. Highlighting the financial plight of struggling…
Norris Man Suggests Illness Prevented Anthony B From Performing At Reggae Sumfest 2024
Reggae singer Norrisman has implied that his compatriot Anthony B might be ill, thus his absence from Reggae Sumfest 2024,…
Why Wayne Marshall Doesn’t Judge Music From Young Dancehall Artists
Long before he was conferred with a national honour for his contribution to entertainment, Wayne Marshall was discriminating against gays…
Teejay Disses Valiant, DJ Mac During Sumfest Performance
Dancehall artist Teejay took aim at fellow entertainer Valiant and producer DJ Mac during his set at Reggae Sumfest inside…
Reggae Sumfest To Expand To Brazil And Ghana
Reggae Sumfest is spreading its wings beyond Jamaica. For the festival’s 2025 staging, organizer Joe Bogdanovich is eyeing an earlier show date in Brazil. “Right now, we’re looking at Brazil,”…
Joe Bogdanovich And Toya’s Son Pursues Musical Path
The musical legacy of late singjay Toya lives on through her only child, Joseph ‘Joey’ Bogdanovich. Fathered by her widower husband and Downsound Records CEO Joe Bogdanovich, the 15-year-old has…
Burna Boy Responds To Steel Pulse’s Disrespect Allegations: “I Don’t Even Know What They Look Like”
"I don't even know what they look like. So for them to say I disrespected them, they are looking for something from Burna Boy's name... But please let me pass…
Donovan Germain Says He Steered Agent Sasco Away From Clashing With Vybz Kartel, Focused On Long-Term Career
This summer marks 25 years since Agent Sasco began his Dancehall career, a milestone influenced by legendary music producer Donovan Germain, who had managed Sasco during his formative years. Germain…
UWI Reggae Studies Head Celebrates Court Ruling In Producer Dale Virgo’s Daughter’s Case: “Your Hair Is Your Business”
'Culture Doctor' Sonjah Stanley Niaah says that following the recent Court of Appeal ruling in favor of music producer Dale Virgo's daughter in the Kensington Primary vs Virgo case, schools…
Artists With Unnecessarily Large Entourages The Single “Recurring, Nightmare” At Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest's Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell says one of the most challenging aspects of managing the music festival, has been the tendency for some artists to show up at the…
Jah Cure To Head Back To Court As Dutch Prosecutors Press Appeal
Incarcerated Reggae artist Jah Cure, who was convicted of attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands two years ago, will be heading back to court in August as Dutch prosecutors press ahead…
Skatta Burrell Promises Significant Improvements For Reggae Sumfest Concert Nights This Weekend
Reggae Sumfest's Marketing Strategist, Skatta Burrell, has announced significant improvements for the festival's two concert nights this Friday and Saturday. According to Skatta, attendees can expect smoother band transitions, optimal…
