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Redman On Sanchez’s ‘Old Friend’: “I Never Liked This Cover Thing, Enuh”

Reggae singer Sanchez stands out for his unique approach to covering songs by both local and international artists. His rendition of Phyllis Hyman's 1986 hit Old Friend was a prime…

Ashanti Turns Heads Dancing To RDX’s ‘Jump’ 

American singer Ashanti turned heads at the club on Friday night (December 8) as she danced to the Dancehall single Jump (2012) by Jamaican duo RDX.  The 43-year-old R&B sensation,…

Renee 6:30 Releases ‘Demarsha’ Diss Track Aimed At Demarco

It’s apparently "drag Demarco" season, and it’s Renee 6:30’s turn. The dancer-cum-artist released Demarsha after their recent dustup over the success of his 2014 Puppy Tail hit, named after her…

Masicka’s ‘Generation Of Kings’ Debuts On Two Billboard Charts

Masicka's sophomore album, Generation of Kings, has debuted on two Billboard charts. Billboard revealed on Tuesday that the 17-track album opened at No. 2 on the weekly Reggae Albums chart, which ranks the most…

Nicki Minaj Tells Fans Who Don’t Like Dancehall To “Get With It”

Rap superstar Nicki Minaj has a soft spot for Dancehall music, but not all Barbz feel the same.  Her newly-released Pink Friday 2 album bears the Dancehall track Forward From…

Masicka’s ‘Generation Of Kings’ First Week Album Sales Are In

Masicka's Generation of Kings, his first album under Def Jam Recordings, will make a strong debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart tomorrow. Released on December 1, the 17-track album…

Sean Paul To Headline ‘Rebel Salute’ For First Time In Show’s 30-Year History

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul will grace the Rebel Salute stage for the first time in the 30-year history of the festival on what event promoter Tony Rebel has described as…

Anthony B Wows ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ Reggae Cruise

Reggae star Anthony B showed why he is widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in reggae music with a marquis performance at the just-concluded Welcome to Jamrock Reggae…