News

The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

Shenseea Says She’ll Never Ditch Jamaican Accent, But New Music Will Be ‘Dancehall That Americans Can Understand’

Jamaican singer Shenseea recently responded to naysayers who believed she was ditching her authentic Jamaican accent.  “Somebody seh mi nuh have an accent nuh more. How?” she asked during a recent Instagram…

Queen Ifrica Receives 2023 Young, Gifted & Black Reggae/Dancehall Icon Award, Hall Of Fame Induction

Fyah Mumma Queen Ifrica recently added the 2023 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards’ Reggae & Dancehall Music Entertainment Icon Award and Hall of Fame Induction to her list…

University Student’s Demand That Valiant Be Blocked From UWI Carnival Causes Fiery Debate

Valiant is again the subject of a fiery debate in Jamaica, this after a letter to the Editor from a university student was carried in The Gleaner, voicing objection to…

Popcaan Announces ‘Great Is He’ European Tour

Dancehall star Popcaan has officially announced his 'Great Is He’ European tour, set to get underway in Salle Pleyel, Paris, on Saturday, May 6. The tour will see Popcaan performing…

Chance The Rapper Links Popcaan As Plans Get Underway For Black Star Line Festival In Jamaica

Chance The Rapper touched down in Jamaica and has already linked up with the Unruly Boss Popcaan as he plans a Jamaican staging of the Black Star Line Festival. Speaking recently…

Kabaka Pyramid Has ‘Beef And Passa’ Over Valiant’s New Song ‘Rasta’

Valiant’s 'slack' references in his new song titled Rasta have not gone down well with Reggae Grammy-winner Kabaka Pyramid. The Reggae singer took to Twitter on Sunday evening and made…

Marley Family Pays Tribute To Jo Mersa On His 32nd Birthday

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley’s presence was missed even more on Sunday (March 12) as several of his family members commemorated what would have been his 32nd birthday.  Jo Mersa died on…

Dance Xpressionz Drama? Members Starting New Show Following ‘Bartender’ Drama

After more than two decades of undoubtedly being dancehall’s corporate-friendly, dancing enclave, the Dance Xpressionz brand is being dragged into drama surrounding eight million dollars and a hurricane of an…