Jada Kingdom Warns Dancehall Fans About Approaching Her The Wrong Way
Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom has worked hard at honing her craft over the last two years and one price that she’s had to pay for gaining fame is fear and paranoia.
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Delomar Lashes Out At PM Holness, Says Too Much Focus On COVID-19 As People Suffer
Dancehall artist Delomar sought to remind the current administration that COVID-19 wasn’t the only thing happening in Jamaica, as he noted that many citizens were finding it difficult to meet their basic needs.
GAPS 7G Joins Bounty Killer, Shaggy In Pro-Vax Stance
Dancehall artist Gaps 7G has become the third male dancehall act to publicly endorse the COVID-19 vaccine.
Who Should Play Bob Marley? Here’s 10 Picks For Lead Role In The Upcoming Movie
Who should play Bob Marley? Forty years after his tragic passing, the adaptation of his life story is finally forging ahead.
Ce’cile, Macka Diamond Ready To Be Vaccinated
As many continue to be doubtful of the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, two more Dancehall stars, Ce’cile and Macka Diamond, have made it clear that they will be getting it as soon as it becomes available.
JAMMS Sees Huge Surge In Membership, As Royalties Stream In From PPL Deal
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) membership, has reported a significant jump in new membership, particularly since the organization forged stronger ties late last year with UK-based Performance Rights Organization Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), to collect royalties wherever Jamaican recorded music is played internationally.
Popcaan Earns His First Gold Certification From The RIAA
Dancehall artist Popcaan has secured his first RIAA Gold certification for his feature on Jamie xx's I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) with Young Thug.
‘Real’ Dancehall Raking In Royalties, As Jamaican Trap Music Shunned Overseas
General Manager of the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) Evon Mullings, says the international market is not buying into the new-era (Trap, Hip-Hop, Island Pop) music coming out of Jamaica, based on royalty payments he has seen coming into the country, since deepening collection ties with UK-based Performance Rights Organization Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) late last year.
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man Get Equity Stake In Triller After The Sale Of Verzuz
Dancehall veterans Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are now among the 43 creatives with an equity stake in the Triller Network, after the company acquired Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz platform.
Health Minister Sparks Viral Hashtag Exactly One Year After Kranium’s ‘Gal Policy’ Debut: #LetThatSinkIn
Kranium’s Gal Policy is enjoying renewed buzz on its one-year anniversary thanks to the Jamaican Health Minister’s viral response to the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases.
Get On With It! Culture Doctor Presses Gov’t To Create ‘Iconic’ Museum Of Jamaican Music
Director of the Institute of Caribbean Studies at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, has called for the relevant authorities to move with alacrity to establish a proper Museum of Jamaican Music in Kingston, even if it means turning to crowd-funding to accomplish the milestone, to elevate the current museum from the small space it occupies at the Institute of Jamaica.
Spice Criticized Over Meghan Markle Comments, Sevana Defends The Dancehall Queen: “Let Her Talk”
It seems Dancehall Queen Spice can’t catch a break on social media these days, with several fans advising that she should ‘stay off her phone’ after she commented on Meghan Markle’s recent interview.
From Popcaan To Lila Iké: Budding Dancehall Artist NationBøss Draws Major Attention With IG Teaser
One official music release and just two lyrical teasers via Instagram and already budding Dancehall artist NationBøss has drawn major attention on himself in the music scene.
Rihanna Elevates Her Weekend Vibes With One Of Popcaan’s ‘Badmind’ Anthems
Barbadian singer Rihanna has made it known over the years that she is a big fan of Dancehall.
Bunny Wailer Sprints Up Reggae iTunes Top 100 Charts Since Death
The late Reggae icon Bunny Wailer has vaulted up the iTunes Charts in the wake of his death on March 2.
Dancehall Veteran Lady G Talks ‘Nuff Respect’ On International Women’s Day
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, March 8, there is one Dancehall song that has remained timeless in expression of women’s rights.
Beenie Man Talks Inspiration For ‘Fun In The Sun’ Single With Popcaan, Dre Island
The inspiration for Beenie Man’s latest single Fun in the Sun came to him while he was visiting his mother’s gravesite.
Bunny Wailer Family Asks For A Virtual Candlelight Vigil For The Reggae Legend
The family of reggae star Bunny Wailer is asking his legion of fans worldwide to participate in a virtual candlelight vigil to celebrate the life of the legendary music icon on March 11th during a special ‘Tan A Yu Yard’ nine-night.
Crime Minister Hilariously Explains How He And Vybz Kartel Share The Same Baby Momma
Mr. Crime Minister was As Real As It Gets when he explained how he and Dancehall star Vybz Kartel share the same baby mother on his new YouTube show.
Dancehall Artist Khago Wins US$700k In Lawsuit Against Producer Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor
There was a major shockwave in the reggae music industry last month when a South Florida court awarded Dancehall-Reggae artiste Khago and his management US$763,626 in damages in a counter-suit filed against music producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor, principal of Streaminn Hub Inc.