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Jamaican Trap Artists Urged To “Graciously” Accept The Name “Chap Music” For Their Sub-Genre

“Chap music”. This is the name Dancehall artist Tu Lox, of Twin of Twins, says is the most suitable, official name that should be designated onto Jamaican Trap music, a…

Sean Paul Shares Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For New Album ‘Scorcha’

Sean Paul is fixing to heat up the summer of 2022 with his eighth, full-length album Scorcha, which was delayed but now has a confirmed release date for May 27,…

Spice Takes Home Comedy Chain On Nick Cannon’s ‘Wild N’ Out’

Spice was the celebrity guest on last night’s episode of MTV’s Wild N’ Out as the captain of the ‘New School’ team. The Queen of Dancehall appeared via telepresence and…

Minister Grange Boots L.A. Lewis From Royal Event: “LA, This Is Not Your Show”

There have been mixed reactions to an encounter between L.A. Lewis and Jamaican Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange, in which she interrupted an interview that reporters were conducting with the…

Trench Town Splits With Beenie Man As Royal Couple Greeted Like Superstars

On the day that Beenie Man made international headlines for Jamaicans were not enthusiastic about Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton’s visit, his Trench Town compatriots appear to have proven…

‘Beenie Man’s Dancehall Longevity Should Be Studied’

Beenie Man’s ability to maintain his relevance in Dancehall after four decades came up for discussion recently, after it was spurred by attorney-at-law and broadcast journalist Emily Shields, who is…

Billboard Creates US Chart For Afrobeats Songs After Ditching Reggae Song Chart

Two years after Billboard discontinued its Reggae Digital Song Sales chart, the magazine announced yesterday that it has joined forces with the music festival and global Afrobeats brand Afro Nation…

Buju Banton To Put Brand On Display At Miami Brunch, Fashion Show

The 'Shop Buju Banton' fashion line will debut a new collection at a brunch and fashion show in Miami next month. Titled “Blessed Brunch: Rip the Runway- Red, Gold and…