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Barbados PM Mia Mottley: ‘I’m An Apostle Of Bob Marley’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RXEzyGCn9U It now seems customary for the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley to use Bob Marley's…
Jamaicans Upset After National Festival Song Scrapped Due To Substandard, “Ackee And Saltfish” Submissions
Dancehall producer Donovan Germain’s comments that the decision by the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment to scrap the National Festival…
Rum Festival Headliner Capleton Says He Is “Not Endorsing Or Promoting Alcohol”
Rastafarian Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton is making it clear that despite being scheduled to headline the Jamaica Rum Festival’s concert, on…
Ugandan Promoter Moves For Summary Judgment In Lawsuit Against Mavado Over Failed Concert
Last month, Ugandan show promoter Chinedu Ikoroha of Cee Cee Entertainment Ltd moved for summary judgment in a 2019 lawsuit…
Dancehall Producer Shab Don Charged With Three Counts Of Murder
Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, has been charged with three counts of murder after…
Shenseea Hits The Studio With Rihanna’s Hitmakers Stargate
Jamaican singer Shenseea is off chasing 'bigger dreams' with four-time Grammy Award-winning music producers Stargate, who are best known for…
Skeng’s Management Team Responds To Guyana Ban
Dancehall artist Skeng's management team has responded to the Protocol singer's purported ban from public performances in Guyana by the…
Skeng And Many Dancehall Artists Are Now Banned In Guyana, Says Minister
"I have to say here and now, that no artist like Skeng will ever come again into this country." That's…
Sean Paul On Poor Album Sales: “I Do Care—But I Don’t Take It To Heart”
Jamaican superstar Sean Paul says he isn't the least bit discouraged by the fact that the numbers on his recent projects are not so hot. Just before the release of…
Stylysh Makes Comeback With ‘Not Alone’ After Obeah Rumors
Two years ago, rumors circulated around the industry that Dancehall starlet Stylysh had a mystery illness, and that she was the latest victim of 'obeah'. A promising career launched by…
Popcaan, Former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh Jet To Grenada For Political Campaign Rally
Dancehall stars Popcaan and Jahmiel will be the headlining acts at Grenada’s New National Party (NNP) Youth Rally on the island tomorrow (June 10, 2022). The Unruly Boss, who is…
Skillibeng Links With Hitmaker Mustard
Skillibeng gave another ‘whapping’ performance, this time at the Echoplex theatre in Echo Park, Los Angeles last night and was back in the lab today with LA-based hitmaker Dijon 'Mustard'…
Chris Brown, Greensleeves In Settlement Talks For Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song
Reggae label Greensleeves Publishing, American singer Chris Brown and his label Sony Music are looking to settle their legal dispute outside of court but will need more time to potentially…
UB40’s ‘Red Red Wine’ Certified Double Platinum In The UK
One year shy of 40 years since its release, British Reggae band UB40’s chart-topping single Red Red Wine has been certified double-platinum in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry…
Aidonia Opens Up About Early Struggles In Dancehall
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing in the music business for Dancehall artist Aidonia, who says there were many bitter moments before his big break came. He opened up about…
Sean Paul Laments Overuse Of Violent Themes In Dancehall
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is lamenting the tendency of upcoming artists to focus solely on violent themes in their songs, and not make efforts to start diversifying their catalogs, in…
