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Show Where Merciless Was Booked To Perform Turned Into Tribute After His Sudden Death

Broadcaster Dj Phil and Renee Levy, organizers of Girlys Sundays: The Birthday Edition , a Tribute to Merciless, is mourning the loss of deejay Merciless, who was booked to perform…

Shaggy Didn’t Know His Son Robb Bank$ Was A Rapper Until Years Later

Dancehall megastar Shaggy said he had no idea his son Robb Bank$ was rapping until he came to notoriety several years ago. Speaking with Shirley Ju of VladTV, Mr. Boombastic…

George Nooks’ Trial Postponed

The trial for reggae-gospel singer George Nooks was postponed on Wednesday until November 23 when he is next scheduled to appear in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court to…

Dancehall Artist Merciless Is Dead At 51

The Dancehall fraternity has been plunged into mourning, following the sudden death of veteran deejay Merciless, one of the island’s most eminent clash artists. The Gyal Dem Gizzada was found dead…

Linval Thompson Distances Himself From Shab Don, Focusing On His New Music

Reggae/Dub producer and singer Linval Thompson is occupied with the final touches to three new albums (two of which are set for release this year), and he's also preparing to…

Popcaan Reflects On Journey To Stardom As He Marks 34th Birthday

As Dancehall deejay Popcaan marks his 34th birthday today, the Jamaican entertainer has been in a reflective mood.  Poppy, who began making a name for himself when he joined Vybz…

Burna Boy Scores First Billboard Hot 100 Entry As Lead Artist With ‘Last Last’

Burna Boy has made it to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time as a solo or lead artist, with Last Last at No. 86 on the chart this…

Queen Ifrica On “Different Meds” In First TikTok Share: “Since When Rasta Woman Can’t Look Sexy?”

After disappearing from Instagram in September 2020, Queen Ifrica re-emerged on TikTok on Friday, and courted controversy after she shared her first video on the platform, which appears to be…