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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.

Zia Benjamin’s ‘Mr. Neverman’ Sound-Tracked In Hulu’s Comedy Series ‘Maxxx’

By Dani Mallick Thu, July 30 2020, 12:02 AM EST

Jamaican singer/songwriter Christina ‘Zia’ Benjamin will once again take her unique talents to the international scene, this time in film.

Dancers Call Out White Privilege In Dancehall

By Devi Seitaram Wed, July 29 2020, 12:09 AM EST

There’s an elephant in the room in Dancehall that many are now calling out. The elephant is white privilege that some industry professionals say has become a prominent feature of Dancehall, marginalizing the very people who have nurtured and developed the culture.

LHHATL Star Spice Back In Jamaica, Reveals Big Surprise With Supreme Ventures

By Trevann Hamilton Tue, July 28 2020, 10:52 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Spice is back in Jamaica after spending over four months in Atlanta, Georgia. The LHHATL star shared an Instagram video today in which she surprised her dancers while they were rehearsing at a studio.

Rygin King Sends Big Thanks For Support After Another Successful Surgery

By Claudine Baugh Tue, July 28 2020, 09:36 PM EST

Dancehall artiste Rygin King is overwhelmed by the support he has been receiving from everyone, especially those that have been instrumental in his recovery.

Koffee Still Has Charts On Lockdown

By Candi Kay Tue, July 28 2020, 08:32 PM EST

It’s been nearly two weeks since its July 17 release, but Koffee’s Lockdown is still trending steadily upwards and is unwavering in the number one spot.

Chronixx Returns To ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ With A Cool Quarantine Performance

By Claudine Baugh Tue, July 28 2020, 05:40 PM EST

The critically acclaimed Chronixx returned to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a stellar quarantine performance.

Tribunal To Decide Tommy Lee Sparta’s Fate On Thursday

By Andre Cooper Tue, July 28 2020, 05:24 PM EST

One of Jamaica’s top dancehall deejays, Tommy Lee Sparta, is in a state of uncertainty as he awaits a Thursday, July 30, hearing where a tribunal will decide if he will be freed.

Chronixx Says Koffee Has Inspired Him To Be More Exciting With His Music

By Sharnon Williams Tue, July 28 2020, 01:12 AM EST

Jamaican Reggae artiste Chronixx says he may be one of Koffee’s biggest fans as he revealed just how much the young Grammy-winning singer has inspired him with her infectious creativity.

Bling Dawg To Release One-Drop Album In Tandem With Holistic Lifestyle

By Claudia Gardner Mon, July 27 2020, 06:42 PM EST

Veteran deejay Bling Dawg has not only been ensuring he maintains a healthy weight and a robust body structure but is about to release what is to be his first studio album.

Markus Myrie, Anju Blaxx & Foota Hype React To Aidonia’s Call For Unity In Dancehall

By Shirvan Williams Mon, July 27 2020, 06:15 PM EST

Popular Dancehall artiste Aidonia’s recent call for unity in Dancehall was met with criticism from some quarters, including producers Markus Myrie and Anju Blaxx, and veteran selector Foota Hype.

Capleton Attends First Funeral To Lay His Mother ‘Mama Live’ To Rest

By Shirvan Williams Mon, July 27 2020, 05:38 PM EST

Dancehall entertainers and Jamaican musicians showed up in their numbers over the weekend to help veteran conscious Dancehall artiste Capleton bid farewell to his mother, Mabel ‘Mama Live’ Downer-Forbes.

Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer Hospitalized, His Wife Jean Watt Is Still Missing

By Shirvan Williams Mon, July 27 2020, 05:18 PM EST

Legendary Reggae singer Bunny Wailer has been hospitalized following complications due to a stroke. According to Jamaica Gleaner, the 73-year-old was admitted to a Kingston facility last Monday, July 21, suffering from the complications related to a stroke in October 2018.