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Jamaican Parliament Erupts In Laughter As Finance Minister Spits Lyrics From Anthony Red Rose’s ‘Tempo’

The Jamaican Parliament erupted in laughter yesterday after Minister of Finance Dr. Nigel Clarke spat lyrics from Dancehall singjay Anthony Red Rose’s breakout song, Tempo, during his 3 ½ hour…

Jamaican Artists Work Twice As Hard, But Get Less Recognition Than US Counterparts —Cristy Barber

Grammy-nominated producer and music executive Cristy Barber is ruing the fact that while Jamaica’s Reggae and Dancehall music are the world’s most influential genres, artists from the island continue to…

Spice Attends Church Amid Social Media Hiatus

Amid her social media hiatus, it appears Dancehall Queen Spice is strengthening her relationship with God, after attending church over the weekend. Her friend and fellow Love & Hip Hop:…

Jah Cure Trial: Prosecutors Seek Eight Year Prison Sentence For Reggae Singer

Prosecutors in the case against Jah Cure are lobbying for an eight-year sentence against the Reggae star, arguing that his alleged actions in The Netherlands amounted to premeditated attempted murder.…

I-Octane Shares Release Date, Tracklist And Cover For New Album, ‘I AM GREAT’

On March 18, 2022, Dancehall singer I-Octane will release his fifth studio album, titled 'I AM GREAT' and produced by Billboard hitmaker Troy "Troyton Music" Hinds. On Friday, Octane dropped…

Jamaican Cops Deploy Skeng’s Song In Anti-Gang Fight: ‘Weh Yuh Know Bout Gvnman Shifts?’

Jamaica’s Joint Anti-Gang Task Force appears to be relying heavily on the power of Reggae and Dancehall popular culture, including slangs and songs, to not only nullify the anti-informer culture…

Shenseea’s 21 Savage Collab Debuts On Multiple Billboard Charts

Shenseea's R U That single featuring American rapper 21 Savage has made its debut on four Billboard charts. Released on February 15, R U That landed this week at No.…

Dancehall Artists Missing Out On Millions Due To “Uninspiring, Repetitive” Lyrics, Says Minister Samuda

Social Security Minister Karl Samuda has charged his colleague, Entertainment Minister Olivia Babsy Grange, to use her charm and skills to encourage new Dancehall artists to step up their lyrical…