Audiomack Recruits Jamaican DJs For ‘Sounds Of Jamaica’ Campaign
Streaming and distribution company Audiomack, is continuing on their streak of supporting Jamaican talent with their newly launched ‘Sounds of Jamaica’ campaign.
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Popcaan On The Lookout For The CDC’s Zombies
When Popcaan tweeted about the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website’s tongue-in-cheek advice to teachers on how to educate students about a zombie pandemic, he received a flurry of reactions, some ranging from amusement, to ridicule to actual seriousness.
Stylo G Gets Close With A Crocodile, But Social Distances With An Overzealous Fan In Gambia
UK-based Dancehall deejay Stylo G has been booked and busy, seen last week posted up luxuriously in Dubai and this week out and stunting in Gambia.
“Popcaan Was Right,” Dancehall Fans Roast Usain Bolt’s Latest Music Video
Sequences of Usain Bolt puffing away on a cigar whilst cavorting and imbibing with his friends Ian ‘Pepe’ Goodison, Ricardo ‘Bibi’ Gardner, his manager Nugent ‘NJ’ Walker and others, in his new Say Less music video, has not gone down well with many of his Jamaican and international followers.
Beenie Man Says Dancehall Newcomer Yaksta Reminds Him Of Chronixx
Dancehall stalwart Beenie Man says up-and-comer Yaksta reminds him of high-profile Reggae star Chronixx.
Dancehall Producer Papi Don Arrested, Charged For Lotto Scamming In Florida
Dancehall producer Papi Don was arrested and charged in Florida after police alleged that he scammed over $300,000 from at least 18 elderly residents all over the US.
Etana Dumps ‘Natural Woman’ Image For New Head-Turning Looks
Four years after releasing her The Way I Are (Natural Woman) song, Reggae singer Etana, is being labelled a fifth columnist, after seemingly making a full about-turn with her once-Afrocentric image, donning instead Eurocentric wigs, lash extensions and heavy makeup.
Bounty Killer Endorses COVID-19 Vaccine, Ahead Of Spain Show With Beenie Man
In what many may see as an uncharacteristic move, Bounty Killer has become the second Dancehall stalwart, after Shaggy, to urge his fans to take the COVID-19 vaccine, in stark contrast to the anti-vaccine sentiments of Sizzla, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz, Tony Rebel, Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid and even Reggae legend Lee ‘Sratch’ Perry.
Drake Salutes Jamaica On ‘Lemon Pepper Freestyle’, Hails Skillibeng On Rebooted OVO Radio
Canadian rapper Drake owns the weekend once again after his fire new collab, Lemon Pepper Freestyle, dropped to rave reviews on Friday.
Mobay Dancehall Artist Fadagad Killed On Same Day He Dropped Video For ‘Jah Guide’
Up-and-coming Dancehall artist Fadagad has been killed, on the same day he released what may have been his best musical effort yet.
“Music Is Mathematics” For Sizzla Kalonji
Veteran Dancehall and Reggae entertainer Sizzla Kalonji has described his body of music as one which uses a formula, similar to mathematics, to reach the listeners.
How Did Beenie Man Ever Forgive Bounty Killer For This One?
Bounty Killer is undeniably one of Dancehall’s most lyrical giants, and producer Skatta Burrell found some of his fighting words aimed at Beenie Man in the Sting archives.
Silent Ravers Denies Being Kicked Out From Ding Dong’s Ravers Clavers Dance Crew
Taje ‘Silent Ravers’ Pinnock is claiming that he has not been dismissed, nor has he even been contacted by Raver Clavers head, Ding Dong, about his appearance in a sexually explicit video.
Skip Marley’s ‘Higher Place’ EP No. 1 On Billboard Ahead Of Grammys
Skip Marley’s debut EP Higher Place came in at number one on the US Current Reggae Albums chart.
‘9th Night’ For Shabba Ranks’ Mother Breaks COVID Protocols
The memorial service for the mother of veteran dancehall artist Shabba Ranks, Constance Christie seems to have broken several COVID-19 protocols as Jamaica continues to battle the wrath of the coronavirus by extending curfews and lockdowns.
Vybz Kartel Reacts To Follower Who Wished ‘Lizard’s’ Fate On Son Likkle Vybz
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel reacted to a perceived threat from an Instagram follower against his son Likkle Vybz, with death threats of his own.
Reggae Singer George Nooks Set For Trial On July 27 For Illegal Possession Of Cocaine
Reggae singer George Nooks will finally get the chance to clear his name when he heads to trial on July 27 to answer to charges of illegal possession of cocaine.
Quada Frustrated By Another Delay In Murder Case, To Return To Court On April 27
The prosecution failed to make full disclosure in the murder and arson case involving Dancehall artist Quada today in a scheduled hearing in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.
Rytikal Denied Bail, Trial Starts On March 24 For Illegal Gun, Ammo
Dancehall artist Rytikal was denied bail when he appeared in the Gun Court via Zoom this morning.
Elder Patriarch Carl Livingston Summons Bunny Wailer Family, Maxine Stowe To ‘Family Meeting’
Carl Livingston has summoned the Bunny Wailer family and manager Maxine Stowe to a 'family meeting' to discuss arrangements for the artist's funeral rites.