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Masicka, Skeng Clash Could Be Good For Dancehall, Says UWI Professor

Dancehall Doctor Professor Donna Hope, who is a culture, gender and society lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, has surmised that a “lyrical feud” between Masicka…

Sean Paul To Manufacture ‘Scorcha’ Hot Pepper Sauce

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has revealed that he has another agro-processing plan up his sleeve, this time the making of Scotch Bonnet hot pepper sauce, under a brand he has…

Popcaan’s Charity To Treat St. Thomas Kids With ‘Off-To-School’ Giveaway And Fun Day

The 'Popcaan Care Foundation' is back after a two-year hiatus and just in time to treat the children of the Dancehall star's hometown of St. Thomas with back-to-school supplies for…

DJ Khaled Says He’s Still A “Soundbwoy” But These Days His Albums And Singles Do The “Killing”

American producer DJ Khaled says he's no longer interested in generic sound clashes or even a Verzuz battle, because these days his singles and albums are doing the work. Speaking…

Sizzla Okay With Young Artists Experimenting With ‘Trap Dancehall’

Sizzla Kalonji has come out in support of Trap Dancehall—a sub-genre of Dancehall that has gained popularity over the last four years—and he's leading by example and urging young artists…

DJ Khaled Promises “Monumental” Dancehall Record On His Upcoming Album ‘God Did’

Well-known for his affinity for Jamaican music, DJ Khaled says he has a "monumental" Dancehall record on his upcoming album, God Did, which is due out on August 26.  The…

Popcaan Co-Signs Fan’s Comment That He’s Never “Disrespected” Vybz Kartel Despite “Certain Things”

After many years of debates, Popcaan and Vybz Kartel’s kinship still remains a hot topic among some fans online. Though the two Dancehall stars seem to be in a good…

Di Genius Speaks On Dancehall’s Influence And How Young Artists Are Redefining Success In Jamaica

Jamaican producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor recently weighed in on the decades-long debate over Dancehall's influence on society.  Speaking with Donovan Watkis, the son of Reggae veteran Freddie McGregor also…