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Koffee Is First Female Jamaican Artist On UK Album Chart In 27 Years

Koffee's debut album Gifted has opened at No. 9 on the UK Official Albums Chart making her the first female Jamaican-born artist in the Top 10, and the first woman…

Shaggy To Release Two New Albums: A Dancehall Project & Another Joint Album With Sting

Jamaican megastar Shaggy has revealed that he has two new albums to be released: a Dancehall album and another, which the diamond-selling artist says will not only be a masterpiece,…

Contractor Predicts Sean Paul Will Win 2022 ‘Best Reggae Album’ Grammy

Music insider and producer Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards is betting that Sean Paul will walk away with the golden gramophone in the Best Reggae Album category at the 64th annual Grammy…

“Shaggy Did Not Get My Permission To Use My Song,” Says Eek-A-Mouse

Update: Shaggy's representatives have confirmed that Mi Nuh Know was properly cleared through Will Adams with Wise Music, on behalf of Embassy Music (Eek's publisher) in September 2021, well in…

Skillibeng To Drop New Album In June

Whap Whap artist Skillibeng is set to release his sophomore album in June, which will consist of “big features,” according to senior vice-president of A&R at RCA Records, Richard ‘Skane…

Tabby Diamond, Of Reggae Group Mighty Diamonds, Killed In Drive-By Shooting

Tabby Diamond, lead singer for the legendary Jamaican reggae group, The Mighty Diamonds, was one of two persons killed on Tuesday night in a drive-by shooting on McKinley Drive in…

Beenie Man Confronts Boom Boom For Favouring ‘Trap Dancehall’

King of the Dancehall Beenie Man did not mince words on Sunday night, as he reprimanded music selector Boom Boom for dedicating a disproportionately large amount of time to playing…

Mavado Surprises Alkaline, Fans At New Rules Miami

Dancehall artist Alkaline was met with a surprise appearance from compatriot Mavado at the recent staging of New Rules in Miami. The Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater was full to capacity…