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Sean Paul Says He Offered This Advice To Byron Messia
Grammy Award-winning superstar Sean Paul said he offered a piece of advice that resonated deeply with rising star Byron Messia,…
IQ, Stefflon Don’s ‘Bun Fi Bun’ Featured In Netflix Series ‘Top Boy’
Bun Fi Bun, the Dancehall track by IQ and Stefflon Don, has been featured in season 5, episode 4 of…
Byron Messia’s ‘Talibans’ Certified Gold In Canada
Dancehall artist Byron Messia has earned a Gold certification in Canada for his hit song, Talibans. The certification, marking the…
Squash Reemerges After ICE Detention In Florida
The 6ix Boss Squash has returned to social media to show fans he’s ‘still roaming’ and as rich as ever. …
Starr Dawkins Wants To Be A National Hero
Entrepreneur and entertainer Starr Dawkins wants to be Jamaica’s next heroine. Speaking to her Instagram followers this week, the So…
Byron Messia: ‘I Got The Biggest Dancehall Song Since 2005’
Byron Messia's hit song Talibans has undeniably made waves this year, but the Jamaican-born Kittitian star's recent claim that it's the…
Buju Banton’s ‘Born For Greatness’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Born For Greatness – the 13th studio album by Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton – did not debut on the…
Beenie Man To Young Artists: It’s The Stage Where Legends Are Made
Beenie Man has reiterated his call for younger artists to ensure their stage performances are of the highest standard, arguing…
Funeral For DHQ Carlene’s Sister Pinky Set For Tomorrow
The funeral service for dancehall trendsetter Doreen ‘Pinky’ Prendergast is set for tomorrow at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. “She’s getting a state funeral,” her sister Dancehall Queen…
Teejay, Sean Paul Perform At Madison Square Gardens Hip-Hop Celebration Concert
Dancehall artists Sean Paul and TeeJay performed at the Hot 97 ‘50 Years Of Hip-Hop’ show at Madison Square Gardens last night during a sold-out show, which also featured French…
Mykal Rose Shares Life Experiences On New Album ‘I Give You Love’
Mykal Rose, the former, Grammy Award-winning lead singer from Black Uhuru, has released a new album, I Give You Love, today, September 15. The 13-track set, produced by Donsome Records…
Beenie Man Says One Of Bob Marley’s Sons Deserved Lead Role In Paramount Biopic
King of the Dancehall Beenie Man is insisting that one of Bob Marley’s sons, or grandson Skip, should have been the natural choice for the titular role in the Bob…
Universal Music To Re-Release Bob Marley And The Wailers’ ‘Catch A Fire’
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will re-issue the 1973 album Catch a Fire — which propelled Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer to global stardom — on November 3 to…
Shane Brown To Young Artists: “Take A Page Out Of Popcaan’s Book” When It Comes To “Hype Men”
Dancehall producer and sound engineer Shane Brown says Jamaican artists are short-changing themselves when they fail to take the full complement of critical support staff, such as musicians and sound…
U2’s Bono Fumbles Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’ Lyrics In Sarajevo
U2 frontman Bono’s impromptu, a cappella rendition of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song at the Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia a few weeks ago, has sparked much discussion after the singer appeared…
MTV VMAs 2023: Shenseea Nails Presentation, Cardi B And Offset Turn Up To Teejay’s ‘Drift’
Jamaican star Shenseea was in her presenter hat at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey. The 26-year-old Blessed singer, who donned a brown…
