Vybz Kartel’s Eldest Son Likkle Vybz Turns 18
Likkle Vybz, the eldest son of Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel turned 18 years old yesterday (April 18), and can now take control of his father’s Portmore Empire music label, Adidjahiem Records.
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TeeJay Challenges I-Octane To A ‘Weight Loss War’ As Both Dancehall Artists Ready Their Albums
Dancehall stars I-Octane and TeeJay are challenging each other to a weight loss battle on social media and as expected their fans are fully entertained.
‘Clarks And Jamaica’ Doc Teaser Draws Ire For Omitting Vybz Kartel, Super Cat, Popcaan, Jahvillani
Clarks Originals drew the ire of some Jamaicans after they previewed snippets of a new documentary dubbed Clarks and Jamaica, which seems to be devoid of Dancehall artists responsible for making the brand famous in Jamaica, like Super Cat, Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, and Jahvillani.
Chet Hanx Accused Of Hijacking Dancehall As He Declares Himself ‘White Don Dadda’ In ‘White Boy Summer’
Although he is being cheered on by the Queen of Dancehall Spice, Chet Hanx is being pelted with criticisms elsewhere, amid accusations of hijacking Dancehall and expropriating rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer slang and using it to cut his own track titled White Boy Summer.
Sean Paul Doesn’t Care About Lack Of Street Cred In Jamaica
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has maintained that whether or not he has “street cred” in Jamaica is a non-factor at this point in his career.
Rich The Kid Kicks It With “Top Shottas” Popcaan And Skillibeng In Jamaica
American rapper Rich The Kid is kicking it in Jamaica with his crew and linking with his local “Top Shottas” which include Dancehall deejays Popcaan and Skillibeng.
Kurt Riley Urges Bounty Killer To Never Apologize For “Look Into My Eyes”, “Poor People Fed Up”
Musicologist and producer Kurt Riley, who co-curated the tunes for the iconic VERZUZ face-off between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, today magnified the Warlord, heaping praises on him for his unwavering defense of Jamaica’s oppressed through his music, over the decades.
Mavado Wishes Incarcerated Son Dantay Brooks A Happy Birthday
Dancehall deejay Mavado sent a Happy Birthday message to his son Dantay Brooks, who’s celebrating his nineteenth birthday behind bars.
Agent Sasco Hasn’t Gotten Over His Primary School Teacher ‘Dissing’ Dancehall
Science Genius Ambassador Agent Sasco says he has found it hard to forgive a primary school teacher of his who, many years ago belittled and demeaned his beloved and revered Dancehall music, and some of the genre’s greatest lyricists.
Foota Hype Believes PM Andrew Holness Is Throwing Shade At Him In Parliament
Dancehall selector Foota Hype has accused Prime Minister Andrew Holness of “throwing words” at him during a Parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, because he had dared to launch a Instagram-based “Fed Up Challenge” to rebuke the Jamaican government.
15 Essential Sizzla Songs On The Reggae Crooner’s 45th Birthday
The Reggae/Dancehall scene has hardly encountered another artist as militant or prolific as Sizzla Kalonji. With over 55 albums, a Grammy nomination and a Lifetime Achievement Award under his belt, it’s even more surprising that today on his Earthstrong (April 17th), the crooner only turns 45yrs old.
Jesse Royal Recruits Vybz Kartel For ‘Rich Forever’ From Upcoming Album ‘Royal’
Reggae revivalist Jesse Royal has released the third single off his upcoming sophomore album today, titled Rich Forever which features Dancehall heavyweight Vybz Kartel.
Bounty Killer Regrets Violent Themes In Some Of His Songs Including His “People Dead!” Catchphrase
Weeks after being rebuked by some of his Instagram followers for releasing a new song titled Gun Dem Ready, Bounty Killer has expressed regret for some of the violent lyrics embedded in many of his songs.
Jamaican PM Makes Promises After Popcaan’s Request For Investment In Dancehall
It seems that Popcaan’s very soft approach to Prime Minister Andrew Holness in requesting that he invest money in Dancehall has found favor with the Head of Government and members of the Jamaican Cabinet.
Sean Paul Has Some Advice For Trinibad Dancehall Artists
Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul has given props to the Trinidadian version of Dancehall, known as Trinibad, and in the same breath has warned artists to try and infuse more reality into their music.
Bobby Shmurda’s Mystery Girl Calls Him Out For Capping, Popcaan Reacts “Chubble”
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda thought he could have hushed the mystery woman who appeared in viral footage of them recently but now she has called him out for downplaying their involvement.
Father Of Dancehall Artist Starface Killed
Dancehall artist Starface is in mourning after her father was killed yesterday. The artist’s father, Rupert Edwards, is a businessman who operates a liquor wholesale, located off Maxfield Avenue.
Bounty Killer On Stimulus Money For Dancehall: “Why Would Entertainers Not Need Support?”
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer has responded to naysayers who are against the Jamaican Prime Minster’s recent offer of support to the local entertainment industry.
The Bounty Killer Foundation Donates 40 Tablets To Seaview Gardens Primary School
Veteran Dancehall artist Bounty Killer through the Bounty Foundation is continuing his charitable work to help those in need as the pandemic wages on.
Kranium’s ‘Nobody Has To Know’ Certified Silver In The UK
Kranium’s eight-year-old hit Nobody Has to Know has been certified silver in the United Kingdom for sales of more than 200,000 copies.