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British Virgin Islanders Draw For Bob Marley, Tony Rebel Songs In Protest Over Direct UK Rule

Protesters in the British Virgin Islands have drawn for Redemption Song, one of Bob Marley’s biggest political songs and Tony Rebel's If Jah, to solidify their opposition to plans by…

Bob Marley Biopic: Kingsley Ben-Adir’s Ability To Act All That Matters, Says Director

Amid a myriad of criticisms raised by Rastafarians and Reggae fans that British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir, was unbefitting to play Bob Marley in an upcoming Paramount biopic, and the role…

Sanchez’s Son Among Three Killed

Residents of Bedward Gardens in August Town are greatly saddened by the deaths of three young men, one of whom is the son of prominent reggae singer Sanchez, whose mother…

Shenseea Added To New York ‘Pride Island’ Lineup

Jamaican singer Shenseea has been added to the Pride Island lineup, being spearheaded by NYC Pride for June 25.  The event is being hosted at Govenors Island, New York City,…

90s Dancehall Hitmakers For Reggae Sumfest’s Tribute To Producer Dave Kelly

Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Cham, Wayne Wonder, and Spragga Benz, will headline Reggae Sumfest’s Madhouse Tribute to Dave Kelly on Saturday, July 23, in honour of the iconic, but reclusive…

Lt Stitchie Says His Upcoming Album Creation Being Treated Like “Gold Purified By Fire”

Dancehall Governor Lieutenant Stitchie says he is being very fastidious in the creation of his 23rd album, and is treating the process akin to how a goldsmith smelts gold ore…

Johnny Depp Pulls Up To Court Blasting Bob Marley’s ‘Exodus’

American actor Johnny Depp appears to be a fan of Bob Marley, after turning up to court on Wednesday blaring the Reggae King's 1977 hit Exodus from his black SUV.…

Sean Paul Says Verzuz Against Shaggy Would Be “Unfair”

According to Sean Paul, a Verzuz battle against Shaggy would be "unfair" because he has had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, while the Bombastic singer has only 3 but…