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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Tony Matterhorn’s ‘Dutty Wine’ Certified Silver In The UK
Tony Matterhorn’s 2006 dancehall anthem Dutty Wine was certified Silver in the United Kingdom on Friday, August 15, according to…
Visually Impaired Reggae Artist Courage Shines With ‘Sweet Jamaica’
Visually-impaired artist Winston 'Courage' Callum feels that fear is the dream killer. That's why he embraces challenges and is never…
Max Romeo’s Family To Press On With $15M Suit Against US Labels After Singer’s Death
The family of Reggae legend Maxie 'Max Romeo' Smith has signaled its intention to press on with his US$15 million…
Chronixx Announces New Album ‘Exile,’ His First In Nearly A Decade
Reggae star Chronixx is preparing a long-awaited return with Exile, his first album since his Grammy-nominated Chronology in 2017. He…
Skillibeng Earns First Gold Certification In US For ‘Jump’ With Tyla And Gunna
Dancehall star Skillibeng has earned his first Gold certification in the United States for his contribution to Jump, a 2024…
Bob Marley’s ‘Kaya’ Album Goes Platinum In The UK, 47 Years After Its Release
Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1978 album Kaya has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. According to the…
Can The Jamaican Riddim That Inspired Reggaeton Be Copyrighted?
A federal judge in California is set to hear arguments this fall on whether the foundational Fish Market riddim, better…
“This Is The Golden Era Of Live Dancehall” – New York Podcaster
New York-based podcaster-entrepreneur Kerry Ann Brown believes that dancehall's resurgence as a live music behemoth in the Big Apple augurs…
Queen Ifrica Defamation Case Returns To Court On November 6
The family of ska legend Derrick Morgan is hoping that the next mediation exercise involving Queen Ifrica, real name Ventrice Morgan, will be markedly more successful than the first attempt…
Warrior King Completes Successful ‘Positive Energy’ Asia Tour
Rastafarian reggae artist Warrior King thoroughly enjoyed his recent Positive Energy Asia tour. The tour featured major highlights like sold out shows in the city of Osaka and another at…
Bounty Killer Says Sugar Minott, Boom Dandimite Inspired His Mentorship Of Younger Dancehall Artists
Bounty Killer has credited late Reggae singer and producer Sugar Minott and his late friend and artist Boom Dandimite as the inspirations behind his lifelong commitment to mentoring younger artists…
Sizzla To Receive Lauderhill’s Key To The City And U.S. Congressional Honour In Lauderhill
Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji is set to be honored with the Key to the City of Lauderhill and a U.S. Congressional Honor at this year’s Jamaica 63rd Independence Celebration on…
Capleton Marks Over 300 Million Streams On Spotify: “Our Music Is Real”
Fire blazing reggae and dancehall icon Capleton reached another milestone in his career, surpassing a 300 million total streams on Spotify. As of July 4, 2025, the legendary artist's cumulative…
Masicka Clears The Air About Perceived Vybz Kartel Diss At Sumfest
Following Masicka's fiery performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Dancehall Night, the Whites artist has dismissed claims that he disrespected Vybz Kartel, suggesting instead that his frustrated remarks were aimed solely at…
Bounty Killer On Alkaline — A “Great Artist,” But He’s “Stupid, Ungrateful”
Bounty Killer has once again acknowledged Alkaline’s talent but criticized his attitude, describing him as antisocial, ungrateful, and disrespectful to those who paved the way in Dancehall. Speaking with DJ…
Bounty Killer On Why He Refuses The ‘King Of Dancehall’ Title, And Why Vybz Kartel Deserves It
Bounty Killer has made it clear that he has no interest in claiming the title of 'King of Dancehall', despite decades in the industry and a reputation as a mentor…
