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Emotions Run High For Ricky Trooper In New York
There was an overflow of emotions in New York at the Celebration of Life for Ricky Trooper's daughter Brianna McKoy…
The Skatalites’ Saxophonist Lester Sterling Dead At 87
Tributes have been pouring in from far-flung corners of the earth, following the passing of alto saxophonist Lester Sterling, the…
Former Pandora Curator Diego Herrera Appointed Director Of Business Development For Ineffable Records
Following a near decade-long stint at Pandora as its Reggae and Caribbean music curator, Diego Herrera will continue to move…
Calton Coffie, Former Inner Circle Lead Singer Of ‘Sweat’, ‘Bad Boys’ Fame, Dead At 68
Calton Coffie, the former lead singer of Inner Circle's biggest hits, has passed away at the age of 68. The…
Joe Budden Says Tory Lanez Should Get Vybz Kartel’s ‘Jail Studio’ Formula
Following last week’s rejection of a new trial for rapper Tory Lanez by a Californian judge, podcaster Joe Budden is…
Etana Says She’s Working On Final Album
Reggae singer Etana has announced that she's working on the final album of her music career. The Strong One briefly explained that…
No More Obeah Songs For Valiant: “Went Corporate, No Need To,” Singer Says
Siance singer Valiant says he will no longer release songs that promote the practice of witchcraft, especially since he has…
Could Kemar Highcon Face Deportation If Convicted Of Grand Theft Auto Felony?
Dancehall artist Kemar 'Sauceboss' Highcon is facing the possibility of a five years in prison for a third-degree charge of…
Beenie Man Says Spice, D’Angel Collab Would Have Been A Hit If They Had Ended Beef Earlier
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man says that if Spice and his ex-wife D’Angel had set aside their differences earlier, then their No Worries collab would have been a hit.…
Mad Daag6 Killed In Triple Murder Incident In St. James
Upcoming Dancehall artist Mad Daag6, a member of the 6ixx clan, was one of three men whose bullet-riddled bodies were found by residents a few days ago in Mount Zion,…
Another Dance Xpressionz Member Calls It Quits
Another prominent member of Dance Xpressionz, Shanice Caterpillar, has left the group. Her exit bears a similar story as foundation Xpressionz member Stacy, as well as Sashi and Special Black,…
Producer Sponge Music Talks ‘Forgiven’ Riddim
Producer Charles ‘Sponge Music’ Williston says he was intentional in choosing the crop of artists to be part of his most recent project—the Forgiven riddim. “I chose the artists based on working…
I Wayne, Agent Sasco, Queen Ifrica, Sister Carol For First-Ever Ital Food Festival
Sister Carol, I Wayne, Agent Sasco, Queen Ifrica, Jah Mason, Natural Black, and Warrior King are set to headline the first-ever staging of Ital Food Fest, a one-day celebration of…
UB40’s ‘Homely Girl’ And ‘Cherry Oh Baby’ Certified Silver In The UK
Homely Girl and Cherry Oh Baby, hit cover songs recorded by the British Reggae band UB40, are now certified Silver in the United Kingdom (UK). According to the British Phonographic…
Inner Circle’s ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Gold In The UK
Inner Circle's hit song Sweat (A La La La La Long) is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom (UK), over 30 years after its release. According to the British…
Reggae, Pleasure, And Queerness Collide In Janelle Monáe’s Jaw-Dropping Video For ‘Lipstick Lover’: Watch
Janelle Monáe's newly released Reggae single Lipstick Lover continues the American star's love affair with Jamaican music, culture, and food. The song, which will appear on her upcoming album The…
