LHHATL Star Spice Hits 3 Million Followers On Instagram
The queen of Dancehall Spice recently hit 3 million followers on Instagram becoming the first female Jamaican Dancehall artiste to hit that landmark.
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Jada Kingdom Shares Mini Biopic From The Making Of ‘WiN’
Dancehall singer Jada Kingdom has shared a riveting behind the scenes biopic from the making of her music video for her single, WiN.
Ce’cile Slams Foota Hype For Ignoring Female Dancehall Artistes
Dancehall’s Bad Gyal Ce’cile hauled Foota Hype over the coals on Wednesday, after the selector made a post calling for Jamaican artistes to ensure they “take care” of selectors.
Destiny Sparta Gives Up Dancehall And Looks Towards Christianity
Destiny Sparta, who had some successful tracks this year like Robbery, in March, has decided to step away from Dancehall and dedicate her self to her Christian faith.
Mr. Vegas And Bounty Killer Reignite Feud Over Political Dubplates
Dancehall artistes Bounty Killer and Mr. Vegas are at odds once more, after the Grunggadzilla took exception to the Heads High artiste labeling critics of deejays who have recorded dubplates for politicians, as being ‘badmind’.
Peter Phillips Hasn’t Heard The ‘Slack’ Version Of Dovey Magnum’s ‘Bawl Out’
Furor surrounds Dovey Magnum’s explicit Bawl Out song which she had repurposed into a dubplate for Opposition Leader and President of the People’s National Party (PNP) Dr. Peter Phillips’ campaign playlist.
Vybz Kartel Blasts Skatta Burrell For Support Of Election Dubplates
Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel slung an indirect blow at Downsound music producer Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell on Tuesday, for his supportive stance for artistes who have been voicing dubplates for politicians aligned to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP).
Alkaline Endorses MP Fayval Williams With ‘Formula’ Dubplate
Popular Dancehall artiste Alkaline has endorsed MP Fayval Williams with a dubplate of his hit song, Formula.
Lila Iké Performs For NPR’s Tiny Desk Home Concert: Watch
Rising reggae singer Lila Iké was nothing short of amazing in her Tiny Desk (home) concert, now available via the American nonprofit organization NPR.
Busta Rhymes To Release Vybz Kartel Collab Off His Upcoming Album
American rapper Busta Rhymes is finally gearing up to launch what will be his 10th studio album, dubbed Extinction Level Event 2.
“I Never Exposed Beenie Man As A Sell Out,” Teetimus Says
Dancehall musician Teetimus has come out to clarify statements he made on his Instagram Live last week, noting that his comments were taken out of context.
Andrew Holness Reveals Dancehall Artistes Approached JLP With Offers To Make Dubplates
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has revealed that most of the dubplates voiced by dancehall artistes for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), were not commissioned by the politicians, but that several artistes voiced the campaign songs of their own accord and approached the party.
Protoje Takes Aim At Trifling Politicians With Anti-Dubplate Song
The anti-campaign dubplate protest, ignited by Bounty Killer, Tanya Stephens, and Vybz Kartel, is heating up, with reggae superstar Protoje, taking to the studio to declare in his own dub, that he will never voice for any of Jamaica’s politicians.
Buju Banton Performs ‘The World Is Changing’ On The Tonight Show
Veteran dancehall deejay Buju Banton has been having quite a remarkable year. From the release of his successful album Upside Down 2020 to his 25-year celebration of‘ Til Shiloh’ which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, has been flying the flag of dancehall high, even with the world being mostly locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Shatta Wale Led ‘Tropical Cruises To Jamaica’ Album Sees Billboard Compilation Success
The Shatta Wale-led Tropical Cruises to Jamaica: Reggae Collector’s Edition continues to trend upward with the album achieving another major milestone after placing on the Billboard Compilation chart, the only Reggae compilation album to achieve this level of success in recent times.
Spice, Koffee And Lila Iké Confirmed For Reggae Sumfest 2021
Amidst the surge of COVID cases, the Reggae Sumfest team has confirmed the annual show for July 2021.
Madonna Succumbs To Kartel’s ‘Fever’ And Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’
A video posted by pop queen Madonna dancing up a storm in Hanover, Jamaica, to a slew of Dancehall songs, including Vybz Kartel’s gold-certified Fever and Spice’s So Mi Like It, is clear indication that the American songstress was having a grand time on the island.
Tommy Lee Sparta Mulls Lawsuit Against The State Now That He Is Free
Mere moments after Tommy Lee Sparta was released from custody yesterday his lawyer, Ernest “Ernie” Smith reissued his threat to sue the state for the treatment and incarceration of the dancehall artiste.
Popcaan’s ‘FIXTAPE’ Debuts At No. 2 On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Popcaan’s latest album, the FIXTAPE, has debuted at No. 2 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums sales chart.
Jamaican PM Andrew Holness Drops Fire Campaign Dubplates
Dancehall artistes seem to be enthused about election time in Jamaica. Or is it the excitement that surrounds what can be deemed as a political musical clash?