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Jay-Z’s Reggae-Sampling Hits ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Encore,’ And ‘Bam’ Certified Gold In U.S.

Jay-Z's Lucifer (2003), Encore (2003), and Bam (2017) featuring Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley — which collectively sampled several classic Reggae songs — were each certified Gold in the United States…

Masicka Credits 50 Cent For Inspiring His Stage Name

Dancehall star Masicka has revealed that his stage name was inspired by rapper 50 Cent.  During an interview with FOX 5's 'Good Day New York' on Monday, the Black Sheep…

Listening Party For Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Set For Kingston

Anticipation is high for the release of Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 album on her 41st birthday (December 8), and Jamaican Barbz are in for a treat. The Trinidad native,…

Grammy Awards 2024: Recording Academy Says 6% Of New Members Are Associated With Reggae

Of the over 2,400 music professionals who joined the Recording Academy in 2023, six percent (or at least 144) are associated with Reggae music, the organization has reported. This figure…

Don Corleon Says Young Artists Deserve The Space To Grow

Dancehall producer Donovan 'Don Corleon' Bennett says he believes young artists should be given the space to reach musical maturity without undue criticism. Speaking with DancehallMag, Corleon mentioned several young…

Inner Circle’s ‘Bad Boys’ Certified Silver In The UK

Bad Boys, Inner Circle's iconic song, which became the theme for the Cops TV show and the Bad Boys movie franchise, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, 36…

Byron Messia, Shenseea, Teejay, Jada Kingdom And More For Hot97’s Winter Jam 2023

Jamaican artists Byron Messia, Teejay, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Ding Dong and Nadg are all on the lineup for this year’s staging of Hot 97's Winter Jam. Slated for December 30,…

Universal Music Calls Max Romeo’s $15 Million Lawsuit A “Fishing Expedition”

UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend Max Romeo, describing it as a "fishing expedition,” according to…