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The Top Moments In Reggae/Dancehall Of 2022: Year In Review
As 2022 gathers the last of its belongings to hit the road, let's look back at the top music moments…
Popcaan, Teejay Trade Shady Tweets Over Unruly Boss’ Diss Of Sharon Burke, Shaggy
Popcaan’s "gatekeeper" allegations against Solid Agency’s Sharon Burke seem to have been too much for Dancehall artist Teejay, who’s sprung…
Beenie Man Cancels Shows To Avoid Losing His Injured Foot
Dancehall superstar Beenie Man has been compelled to cancel all of his upcoming events after a dire diagnosis by his…
Shaggy Says He Was Honored To Perform ‘Mother And Child Reunion’ With Jimmy Cliff At Paul Simon GRAMMY Tribute
Dancehall megastar Shaggy says he was honored to perform the Reggae hit song Mother and Child Reunion alongside Jamaican icon…
Donald Trump Relents, Testifies In Eddy Grant’s ‘Electric Avenue’ Copyright Lawsuit
Former US president Donald Trump has complied with a court-ordered deposition, in relation to British-Guyanese singer Eddy Grant's $300,000 copyright…
Shaggy Touts The ‘Strategic’ Power Of Familiar Samples
There’s a common thread running through most of Shaggy’s crossover hits. It’s a familiarity drawn from the work of others,…
Koffee’s ‘Pull Up’ Among Barack Obama’s Favorite Music Of 2022
For the seventh time, Jamaican singer Koffee has proven to be a standout act of former President of the United…
Shenseea To Answer ‘Foreplay’ Lawsuit By January 20
Shenseea and her label Interscope Records have until late January to respond to a lawsuit over the Jamaican singer’s music…
Heavy D Says There’ll Be No Fights At Sting: “Our Stage This Year Is A Prison Stage”
Sting promoter Heavy D has declared that the greatest one-night dancehall and reggae show on earth, Sting, will be a safe zone. His warning follows a fracas on stage between…
Jahshii, Brysco’s Ghetto Splash Spat Leaves Fans Excited For Sting
Cream of the Crop Management, the team representing rising Dancehall star Jahshii, have issued a statement after he and fellow up-and-comer Brysco, almost came to blows on stage at the…
Reggae Icon Freddie McGregor Sings For Medical Staff While On Road To Recovery From Stroke
The Reggae community reacted with joy to a video circulating on social media that appeared to show Freddie McGregor at an undisclosed medical facility in Florida. The Big Ship Captain…
Popcaan’s ‘TWIST & TURN’ With Drake, PartyNextDoor Certified Silver In The UK
Dancehall star Popcaan has earned his first UK certification as a lead artist. TWIST & TURN—the first single from the St. Thomas native's FIXTAPE album, which featured Canadian artists Drake…
Drake Says He’s Been Listening To “A Lot” Of Bob Marley, Popcaan
It is no secret that Canadian rapper Drake is a huge fan of Jamaican artists and the culture. The One Dance rapper said recently he's been listening to a lot…
Popcaan Given Ultimatum To Apologise For “Defamatory Statements” Against Sharon Burke
Isat Buchanan, the attorney-at-law representing the Solid Agency, one of the organizers behind the Burna Boy concert, has delivered a gentle ultimatum to Popcaan's legal team to advise their client…
Popcaan’s Lawyer Says Dancehall Star “Infuriated”, Sharon Burke Considering Legal Options After IG Rant
Ron Young, attorney-at-law representing Dancehall star Popcaan, has issued a statement in the wake of his client accusing music insider Sharon Burke of attempting to “sabotage” the Unruly Boss' performance…
Sizzla’s ‘Praise Ye Jah’ Remastered For Album’s 25th Anniversary
XTM.Nation has re-released Sizzla and Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell’s Praise Ye Jah, in celebration of the album’s 25th anniversary. The reissue features remastered versions of classic songs like Dem a Wonder,…
