Alaine Says She Resisted Pressure From A Producer To Write ‘Raunchy’ Music
Reggae songbird Alaine says she resisted pressure from a very popular music producer to write ‘raunchy’ lyrics early in her career.
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Pamputtae Responds To Ex-Employees’ Claims Of Unpaid Wages And More
Dancehall artist Pamputtae is responding to month-long claims of being a callous, stingy boss. The allegations started with dancer-turned-artist Pretty D, who worked with the deejay under the moniker Sherice Sophisticated.
UK Photographer’s Lawsuit Against Napster Over Sugar Minott Photo Must Proceed To Trial, Judge Says
A federal judge in Seattle has declined to grant summary judgment to either party in a copyright infringement case involving a photograph of the late Reggae and Dancehall singer Lincoln “Sugar” Minott.
Coxsone Dodd’s Daughter’s Bar Hit By Burglars In Ocho Rios
Morna Dodd, the British daughter of iconic producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, says her bar, Dodd’s Lounge, was ransacked by thieves over the Easter Holiday weekend about a month ago.
Bob Marley’s ‘Satisfy My Soul’ Certified Silver In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ hit song Satisfy My Soul is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
DJ Khaled Welcomes Buju Banton Back To The United States After He Was Deported
DJ Khaled has welcomed Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton back to the United States, six years after he was deported back to Jamaica.
Shayy Soprano Decries Modern-Day ‘Hate Crime’ That Claimed Life Of Teenaged Jamaican Student
Dancehall songstress Shayy Soprano is concerned that hate crimes perpetrated against minorities and persons of color still continue to happen in modern-day America.
Spragga Benz Says Afrobeats Isn’t A Threat To Dancehall
Jamaican artist Spragga Benz says Afrobeats has taken over a spot once held by Dancehall, but he doesn’t see the shift as a problem.
Pamputtae Opens For Nicki Minaj On Sold-Out Tour Stop In Canada
Dancehall artist Pamputtae is the first Jamaican artist to perform at Nicki Minaj’s sold-out Pink Friday 2 tour, making her Gag City debut in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday night.
What Makes A ‘Perfect’ Dancehall Song, According To Sean Paul
So what makes a perfect Dancehall song? According to Sean Paul, it’s all about the beat.
Sean Paul On Who’s Leading Dancehall Right Now: “Definitely Masicka”
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has his eye on the future of the genre, and in a recent Billboard interview, he revealed who he believes is leading the pack and charting the way forward.
Davido Reignites WizKid Feud During Jamaican Vacay
Afrobeats artist Davido is celebrating his wife’s birthday in Jamaica, but he’s also making time to feud with Come Closer act WizKid.
Shenseea Shares Release Date, Tracklist, And Cover For New Album ‘Never Gets Late Here’
Jamaican artist Shenseea has announced that her sophomore album, Never Gets Late Here, will be released on May 24, 2024.
The Max Priest Hit Song Originally Intended For Dennis Brown
The Billboard Hot 100 Reggae hit Just a Little Bit Longer was initially recorded by Dennis Brown and was already mixed and mastered when producer Gussie Clarke took the executive decision to withdraw the Crown Prince of Reggae’s version and give the song to Maxi Priest.
Skeng Performs In Guyana Two Years After He Was Banned
Dancehall artist Skeng returned to Guyana on Saturday as headliner of the ‘Real All Black’ concert held in Linden, almost two years after being ‘banned’ from performing in the country.
Valiant Wants To Build An Arts School
Dancehall artist Valiant may have gotten a bad rap for glorifying “dunce” culture, but he values the transformational opportunities offered by educational and vocational institutions.
Minister Marion Hall To Headline Mindset Conference In May
Minister Marion Hall, singer and Minister Junior Tucker, and former Main Street producer Danny Browne are set to feature at the first-ever staging of the Mindset Conference for members of the music industry in May.
Spragga Benz On His Rastafari Journey
Reggae and Dancehall artist Spragga Benz says his Rastafarian faith wasn’t a sudden conversion but rather a path he found himself on, with roots planted in his childhood.
Sean Paul Wins First Latin American Music Award
Niña Bonita, Sean Paul‘s 2023 collab with Colombian singer Feid, has earned the Dancehall superstar his first Latin American Music Award.
UK Rap Duo Young T & Bugsey Put Their Spin On A Classic Sizzla Song
British rap duo Ra’chard “Young T” Tucker and Doyin “Bugsey” Julius, who rose to prominence with 2019’s Don’t Rush, have put their spin on Sizzla‘s classic hit, Solid As A Rock.