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Dancehall Artist Choppa Banks Killed In Shootout With Cops

Dancehall artist Choppa Banks was gunned down in a confrontation with the police on Saturday. The ChopMode artist, whose real name is Swayne Hall, was killed during a dramatic daylight…

Minister Marion Hall On Skatta’s Sumfest Invite: “How Dare You Call Me Out For Dancehall Night?”

“My manager been talking about the gospel night. That's the only night I will go on.” That is the word from Minister Marion Hall (formerly Lady Saw), in taking aim…

Peter Tosh’s Former Manager Copeland Forbes To Release Book ‘Reggae My Life Is’

Iconic artiste manager Copeland Forbes, former manager of Peter Tosh, who in the past administered the musical affairs and tours of some of Reggae’s biggest icons, has announced that his…

Grange Renews Call For Jamaican Artists To Get Vaccinated, Amidst 5th Wave

Minister of Entertainment Olivia Grange, has called on Jamaican artists and fans of live music to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19, as Jamaica enters what is now being described as…

Skatta Burrell Says Dave Kelly Inspired Him To Be Creative And Original

Reggae Sumfest Executive Skatta Burrell has given further insight into the festival’s Madhouse Tribute to Dave Kelly set for Saturday, July 23, in honor of the iconic Dancehall music producer,…

Dexta Daps, Iyara Headline Bellevue Music Fest

Dancehall star Dexta Daps delivered a marquis performance at the Bellevue Music fest held in the OutDoor Venue at The Genasis Event Center in Orlando, Florida last week. The Shabba…

Dre Island Shares New Song ‘All Night’ From Upcoming Sophomore Album ‘High Times’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCmEBQzpbSk Reggae crooner Dre Island has given listeners a taste of what’s to come on his sophomore album, with the release of the first single on the project titled All…

Shaggy ‘Flips The Bird’ And Some Fans Are Not Happy

Dancehall megastar Shaggy’s decision to post a photograph of himself, Spice, Shane Hoosong and Ranch Entertainment studio engineer Grant Woods Valentine jointly displaying an obscene hand gesture, has not gone…