Skillibeng, Bobby Shmurda Show Each Other Love On Instagram. Collab Coming?
Could new music be on the way from American rapper Bobby Shmurda and young Dancehall star Skillibeng or is the Hot N-gga again showing love for his roots?
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Sean Paul Says His Dad, Who ‘Crashed A Ganja Plane In The Everglades’, Was “Mad Proud” Of ‘Gimmie The Light’
It’s not every day that you come across someone with a ganja smuggling dad who ‘crashed a plane in the Everglades,’ but it’s certainly the reality for Dancehall superstar Sean Paul.
PM Holness Doubles Down On Dancehall-Violence Comments
In the aftermath of stinging criticisms of being duplicitous, by a slew of Dancehall artists, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has doubled down on his stance regarding the contribution of violent lyrics to the levels of crime on the island.
Jesse Royal Talks New Album ‘Royal’, Upcoming Vybz Kartel Collab ‘Rich Forever’
Reggae artist Jesse Royal is in the studio working on his upcoming sophomore album which he revealed in this interview will be titled Royal.
Drake’s Dad Dennis Graham Offers $1 Million Reward For Chest Stolen In Jamaica
The father of Canadian rapper Drake, Dennis Graham, is offering a $1 million JMD reward (approximately $6700USD) to anyone in Jamaica who can help him recover a chest that was stolen on the island.
Trinidad Dancehall Artist Brad Bailey Shot Dead After He Allegedly Issued Threat To Gang
Yet another Trinidadian Dancehall artist has fallen victim to gun violence. Rising star, Bradbadlikethat, whose real name was Brad Bailey, was shot and killed in the Santa Cruz area on March 31.
Mavado, Masicka Blast Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness After He Blamed Dancehall Music For Crime
Dancehall stars Mavado and Masicka launched savage broadsides against Prime Minister Andrew Holness only a few days after the Head of Government used a sitting of the House of Representatives to criticize the “violent” content in some Dancehall music.
Sean Paul Cites Kurt Cobain And Nirvana As One Of His Musical Influences
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul gets his musical taste from myriad sources, from Reggae royalty Bob Marley to grunge-era rock band Nirvana.
Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff To Build ‘Bridges’ In New Album
International Reggae icon Dr. Jimmy Cliff will be releasing his new album, Bridges through Universal Music Enterprises later this year – a project many people are calling a ‘legacy project”.
Richie Innocent Cops Fourth IRAWMA Nomination After Near Death Experience With COVID-19
Dub Poet Richie Innocent continues to reap rewards for his hard work. The Kingston-born poet was recently nominated in the Best Dub Poet /Spoken Word category of this year’s International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA) which will be held virtually on Sunday, May 2.
Dancehall Queen Spice: “I Don’t Want No Crowd On The Stage With Me When I’m Performing”
The Queen of Dancehall Spice is making it clear that she does not want fans to crowd her while she’s doing her thing on stage.
Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer Left Significant Portion Of Estate To Rastafari Community
Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, a devout Rastafarian, reportedly left a “significant” percentage of his estate to the Rastafari community, the first major Reggae artist to have made such a bold stipulation in his final will and testament.
Delayed Burial Of Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer Puts Strain On Family
Carl Livingston, elder brother of the late Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, said an initial funeral date was planned but had to be cancelled due to the Government’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Daddy1 Brogad Teams Up With BBC1Xtra’s DJ Kenny For ‘Global Shutdown’ On Friday
After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled his plans to make a debut appearance in the UK last year, Dancehall star Daddy1 immediately began to put things in place to connect with his fans even as the world went under lockdown.
Shenseea Gets Candid About Absentee Father, Says Mother’s Death Really Changed Her
Dancehall star Shenseea spoke candidly about how things have changed since her mother’s death, and sought to clear up some details about her father whom she has never met.
PM Holness Says Violent Dancehall Music Contributing To Jamaica’s Rising Crime Rate
Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness lashed out at entertainers who glorify violent lifestyles in popular music citing a negative impact on the minds of society’s children.
Spragga Benz Reveals ‘Top Shottas’ TV Series Is In The Works With Ky-Mani Marley
Dancehall star Spragga Benz has revealed that a new television series, called Top Shottas, is in the works.
Sean Paul Lists Bob Marley, Shabba Ranks And Shaggy As Major Career Influences
2021 has already claimed two of our icons — Bunny Wailer and U-Roy — and Sean Paul is wasting no time giving his faves their flowers.
U-Roy’s Delayed Funeral Taking An Emotional Toll On His Family
Marcia Smikle, the partner of late veteran toaster Ewart ‘U-Roy’ Beckford, is worried that the COVID-19 pandemic may frustrate the hopes of the family to ensure that the artist gets the send-off befitting of his status as a cultural icon.
Vybz Kartel Makes Machel Montano’s ‘The Wedding Album’
Incarcerated Dancehall star Vybz Kartel was among the star-studded list of collaborations on Machel Montano’s The Wedding Album.