Masicka: ‘Dancehall’s Sound Is Getting Back To Where It’s Supposed To Be’
Dancehall star Masicka believes the genre is thriving, crediting an influx of talented artists for putting the sound back on a path to its former glory.
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Govana, Aidonia Hilariously Shut Down Rumors That They’re ‘Beefing’
Dancehall artists Govana and Aidonia have dispelled rumors that they have ‘beef’ in a satirical way.
Shaggy Says Old Sound Of Dancehall Is Over
Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s recent statement that the “old sound of Dancehall” is over and is being gradually replaced by Trap-sounding music has not gone down well with some Dancehall fans, many of whom point to the fact that 90s riddims are constantly being sampled and re-used.
Ziggy, Cedella Marley Call For US Applications For ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Social Impact Scholarships’
Bob Marley: One Love producers Ziggy and Cedella Marley are calling for US applications for 10 “Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships,” a partnership between the film and the Washington, D.C.-based
From Jimmy Cliff To Bob Marley: Here’s All The Jamaican Songs Featured In BBC’s ‘This Town’ Soundtrack
This Town, the new BBC drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, takes viewers back to the vibrant 2 Tone and Ska era of the 1980s in Birmingham and the Midlands.
Drake Reps Vybz Kartel With “Free World Boss” Shirt While In Studio
Canadian rapper Drake is the latest to voice his support for incarcerated Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, as Gaza fans eagerly await the Jamaica Court of Appeal’s decision on a possible retrial after his conviction was overturned last month.
Producer Gussie Clarke Says Big Youth Mistakenly Hated Him For 40 Years
“Big Youth Scream and put me up as a Target.” Those were the words of veteran music producer and publisher Gussie Clarke in describing the stand-off between himself and veteran deejay Big Youth over the 1972 album Screaming Target, which he claims saw the S90 Skank artist “hating” him for 40 years.
A’mari Dj Mona Lisa Still Feeling “Chest Pains” After Florida Car Accident
Social media sensation Amari “Dj Mona Lisa” has said that she is still feeling “pains in her chest” as she attempts to recover from injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident in Florida last week.
Skillibeng Enters Two Billboard Charts
Skillibeng entered two Billboard charts on Tuesday, thanks to his Jump collaboration with South African songstress Tyla and American rapper Gunna.
Buju Banton’s Son Miles Myrie Dead At 20
Reggae singer Jahazeil Myrie, the son of Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie, has confirmed that the Reggae star’s 20-year-old son, Miles Myrie, has passed away.
Skillibeng Earns Second Entry On UK Singles Chart
Skillibeng‘s Jump collab with South African songstress Tyla and American rapper Gunna has debuted on the UK Singles chart.
Sean Paul’s ‘The Trinity’ Album Certified 2X Platinum In The US
The Trinity, Sean Paul‘s aptly titled third studio album, is now certified 2X Platinum in the United States.
Red Rat “Left Out Of The Equation” In Chris Brown Settlement Over ‘Tight Up Skirt’
Dancehall artist Red Rat appears to have been “left out of the equation” in a copyright infringement lawsuit against American singer Chris Brown, according to his attorney, Merrick Dammar.
Shaggy Enters Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart For First Time
Reggae and Dancehall veteran Shaggy breaks new ground, landing on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart for the first time in his career.
‘Brunch And Soca’ For Police Officers Club On April 5
Are you ready to wine up your bam-bam while munching on delectable delights? Then you will be one of a legion of patrons salivating over ‘Brunch and Soca’, a high-concept event that merges the elements of soca and brunch, offering a festive atmosphere, great food, and fantastic music for people to enjoy.
Tanya Stephens Kickstarts Acoustic Series
Reggae artist Tanya Stephens offered an intimate, interactive, and conversational set that illustrated her vast musical catalog and exceeded two hours of hit songs, as she marked the genesis of the D5 Acoustic series at the District 5 restaurant at the R Hotel in Kingston on Sunday.
Mutabaruka Has Not Worn Shoes For 40+ Years; Does Not Rule Out Wearing Them Though
Dub Poet Mutabaruka says there are numerous of reasons why he has not worn shoes over the last 40 years, but none of them has to do with his Rastafarian faith.
Popcaan Tussles With Police After Stunt-Riding Incident
Dancehall star Popcaan reportedly engaged in an impromptu stunt-riding demonstration over the weekend to please gathered crowds on Constant Spring Road in St.
Will Vybz Kartel Be Freed Or Face Retrial? Here’s What The Bahamas Court Of Appeal Did In A Very Similar Case
‘King of Dancehall’ Vybz Kartel‘s future hangs in the balance as Jamaica’s Court of Appeal weighs whether to free him or order a retrial following the UK-based Privy Council’s overturning of his murder conviction.
Lutan Fyah Demands More Entertainment Zones, And Reggae Airplay Quotas
Reggae artist Lutan Fyah is advocating that the government constructs more entertainment zones across the island and re-examines how the Noise Abatement Act is executed by local law enforcement officials.