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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman, No Cry’ Certified Platinum In UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1974 hit No Woman, No Cry was certified platinum in the United Kingdom on Friday,…
Sanchez Taking Death Of His Mom “Very Hard,” Says Family Friend
Reggae singer Sanchez will bury his mother, Bridgette Anestine Ivey in a funeral service in Canada on April 30th. The…
Shenseea “Hurt” Over Magazine’s Photoshopped Nude Cover: “I Literally Feel Violated!”
Shenseea is protesting her au naturel cover on Numéro Netherlands magazine which was heavily retouched. More so, the Jamaican singer…
Bobby Shmurda, DJ Akademiks Demonstrate They’re Vybz Kartel’s Biggest ‘Stans’
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda and podcast host DJ Akademiks are the self-proclaimed, biggest Vybz Kartel 'stans' (super fans) of all…
Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Signs With ICM Partners To Market ‘The Harder They Come’ Sequel
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has signed with ICM Partners for representation across all areas, in an arrangement that will see…
Protoje Returns Bearing Gifts: New Album, Shares New Video For ‘Hills’ And Int’l Tour Dates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlqCITVVahM Reggae singer Protoje has followed up on his year-long absence from solo releases by bearing gifts: the striking new…
Damian Marley, Shabba Ranks, Burning Spear & More For Return Of ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise’
After an unexpected two-year hiatus, the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise (WTJRC) will return in 2022 for its 7th annual musical excursion…
Shenseea Inks Global Publishing Deal With S10 And Avex USA
Jamaican singer Shenseea has signed a global publishing agreement with S10 Publishing, in partnership with Avex USA. The West Hollywood-based…
Sir P Claps Back At Dancehall Producer Shab Don: ‘Intimidation Will Not Stop This Movement’
Despite a cease and desist warning from Dancehall producer Shab Don, anonymous Jamaican YouTuber Sir P says he's unfazed and that his "movement" will not be stopped by any kind of…
Etana’s Copyright Infringement, Royalties Lawsuit Against VP Records Heats Up
Weeks after VP Records’ attorneys filed a motion to dismiss, citing multiple deficiencies in Etana’s copyright infringement and royalties lawsuit, the Reggae star’s lawyer re-submitted an amended complaint, which was…
Tanya Stephens Confirmed For Live Acoustic Show
Dancehall-reggae star Tanya Stephens has been confirmed as the headliner of 'Bamboo Splash Acoustics Live' which will be held on April 28th at the Bamboo Splash Lawn at 90 Barbican…
Shaggy’s New Album To Put Reggae Spin On Ten Iconic Frank Sinatra Songs, Produced By Sting
Following the Grammy Award for their collaborative album, 44/876, rock icon Sting and dancehall/reggae legend Shaggy have joined forces again for Com Fly Wid Mi. The new album, produced by 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting, features…
Shab Don Issues Cease And Desist Message To YouTuber ‘Sir P’
Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, has sent a clear message to YouTuber 'Sir P' and other pages, who have, according to him, relentlessly undermined his character…
Sean Paul, Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ Hits One Billion Views On YouTube
Sean Paul is elated that the video for No Lie—his Dancehall-Pop collab with British singer Dua Lipa—has surpassed the one billion views milestone on YouTube, five years after its release. …
Boosie Badazz Says He’s A ‘Don Dadda’ In The US
American rapper Boosie Badazz recently spent some downtime in Jamaica with his family soaking up some sun, sea, and sand, and immersing himself in the culture. Photos of him wearing…
Donovan Watkis Explores Turning ‘Cultural Capital To Financial Capital’ In New Book
Music writer, TV host and cultural insider Donovan “JR” Watkis is shedding new light on the discourse around turning culture into wealth, with his latest publication, Cultural Capital to Financial…
