News
The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
“This Is Embarrassing” – Foota Hype On Shenseea’s ‘Alpha’ First Week Performance
Dancehall selector/producer Foota Hype has described the first week performance of Shenseea’s Alpha album as “embarrassing” and evidence that her…
Yaksta, 10Tik To Appear On Acoustic Live On March 31
Entertainers 10Tik and Yaksta will be performing at an event dubbed 'Acoustic Live' at the Bamboo Splash Lawn at 90…
Anthony B Says ‘Chapping’ Lyrics Are Letting Down Reggae And Dancehall
The Original Fireman Anthony B has deemed Billboard's announcement—that it will launch its first-ever US chart for Afrobeats Songs—a “wake-up…
Sizzla Kalonji Is Working On A New Album ‘Africa 54’
The King of Melodies Sizzla Kalonji is gearing up to release another album, this time, he says, dedicated fully to…
L.A. Lewis Wants A Public Apology From Babsy Grange For ‘Assault’
The seven-star general entertainer and self-proclaimed Maroon chief Horus 'L.A' Lewis says he has filed assault charges against Entertainment and…
Popcaan “Doesn’t Do Favorites” Except For Maybe Celine Dion
Dancehall artist Popcaan is known to be quite a character that Unruly fans can’t seem to get enough of. His…
Karen Mason, Jamaican Music Industry Executive, Is Dead
Karen Mason, a well-known Jamaican music industry executive who signed several Reggae and Dancehall artists to Elektra Records in the…
Chris Brown, Sony Respond To Greensleeves’ US$1.5 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song
Chris Brown and his label Sony Music Entertainment responded to the US$1.5 million copyright infringement lawsuit which was filed against…
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…
