Toots Hibbert Is Not Dead
There is no truth to claims that legendary Jamaican musician Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert is dead, Jamaica’s Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange ascertained yesterday afternoon.
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Tommy Lee Sparta Shares Throwback Photo With Long-Time Friend Popcaan
Dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta seems to be all in his feels of late. It’s been over three weeks since his release from jail on August 17.
Dave East Is Heading To Jamaica For Possible Video Shoot With Popcaan
American rapper, songwriter, and actor Dave East is heading to Jamaica within the next ten days, and fans are speculating it’s for a video shoot with Dancehall superstar Popcaan.
Producer Jahboy To Release Afrobeats Album Featuring Davido, WizKid, Anthony B
Jamaican Afrobeats producer Jahboy is confident that his upcoming debut album will reap Billboard chart-topping success.
Chief Keef’s Baby Mama Says Popcaan Refused Her, Podcast Host Calls Him A “Canadian Rapper”
First off, Dancehall artiste Popcaan is not a Canadian rapper, despite what you may have heard on seedy podcasts.
Spice Shells It Down On Labour Day Weekend In New Jersey
Dancehall queen Spice is back to what she enjoys doing best, performing. The Cool It hitmaker performed at an event in New Jersey over the weekend and had fans jumping from start to finish.
Protoje Gives Us A Taste Of ‘In Search Of Lost Time’ On NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Hot on the scene after releasing his fifth studio album, In Search of Lost Time, Protoje stretches his live show muscles on his NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert appearance.
Konshens Reacts To New COVID-19 Curfew Hours In Jamaica
Dancehall artiste Konshens shared his two cents on the revised COVID-19 protocols, which Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced would take effect yesterday as Jamaica deals with the increased spread of the coronavirus over the last few weeks.
Usain Bolt Had A Permit For His Birthday Party
It has come to light that a permit was actually granted for legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt to host his birthday party on August 21, 2020.
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Sends Positive Vibes As Toots Hibbert’s Condition Improves
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has come out in a show of support for fellow icon Toots Hibbert as the latter battles to overcome his current health challenges.
Jamaican Entertainment Fraternity Mourns Feluké
Reggae singer Feluké passed away over the weekend, and the talented musician’s death has hit the Jamaican entertainment industry hard.
Protoje Tells Koffee To ‘Keep Shining’
Amidst calls for more positivity within the Jamaican music industry, Reggae artiste Protoje has thanked Koffee for her contributions to the island’s culture and has urged the Grammy award winner to “keep shining”.
Buju Banton Once Sold Cigarettes To Bob Marley
Surprisingly, Reggae icons Bob Marley and Buju Banton have a little known connection that goes way back.
Intence Talks About The Shooting, Car Crash & More
Dancehall artiste Tashawn George Gabbidon aka, Intence made his second appearance on Onstage with Winford Williams last Sunday.
D’Angel Is Spreading The Love With Honeybun
Known as “Aunty Angel” by the kids, Jamaican dancehall artiste D’Angel has reactivated her foundation. This time she is entering communities and donating goodies to children.
Reggae Grammy Album Predictions: Five Likely Contenders To Watch For The 2021 Awards
The music world has now officially gone into Grammy Awards season, as the eligibility period for the prestigious peer awards came to a close on August 31.
Popcaan Talks George Floyd Protests In Jamaica
Dancehall artiste Popcaan recently had an interview with New York-based radio show Ebro In The Morning on Hot 97 last Thursday, September 3.
Reggae Singer Feluké Is Dead
Reggae singer and percussionist Denver “Feluké” Smith has died. Feluké had been battling Stage 4 colon cancer since 2017 and was receiving treatment in Mexico.
Doja Cat Says Her Next Album Is Dancehall And Afrobeat Inspired
Controversial American Hip-Hop singer Doja Cat says her upcoming third studio album will be Dancehall and Afrobeat inspired.
Billboard Accused Again Of Trying To Downplay Beenie Man & Bounty Killer’s Verzuz
Billboard is once again being criticized for allegedly trying to downplay the Beenie Man vs Bounty Killer Verzuz clash after they released poll numbers that show the Jamaican Dancehall duo were the top fan favorite among all Verzuz battles so far.