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Protoje, Chronixx Earn First UK Certification For ‘Who Knows’

Roots-reggae revivalists Protoje and Chronixx have both earned their first United Kingdom certification, after their 2015 Who Knows collab was awarded Silver on Friday (February 25). According to the British…

Bounty Killer Hails Shenseea, Koffee & Spice

Bounty Killer has ordered mouthy Instagram followers to go all-out and pre-order Shenseea’s Alpha debut album, which is set for release on March 11. “Whole a unuh a jump inna…

Ky-Mani Marley Says He Or One Of His Brothers Should Have Gotten Lead Role In Bob Marley Biopic

Ky-mani Marley, son of late Reggae legend Bob Marley, says he or any of his brothers would be a much better fit for the lead role in their father's upcoming…

Sean Paul, Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ Goes Double Platinum In UK

No Lie—the 2016 R&B-tinged reggae-pop song by Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and English singer Dua Lipa—is now certified double platinum in the UK. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), No…

Music Experts Urge Shenseea Not To “Dumb Down” Skills, Authenticity For American Acceptance

The wisdom of Shenseea’s decision to sideline Dancehall music for American Pop was a subject matter at the US Embassy’s Black History/Reggae Month Star-Spangled Sit Down session on Wednesday, as…

For Sean Paul, These Are Dancehall’s Most Impactful Songs

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has listed veteran deejay Little Twitch’s Respect Due and Louie Culture’s Ganga Lee as the top two songs from which he took his life cues, which…

Tommy Lee Sparta Settles Back Into Prison Population, Warders Still On Duty

Attorney-at-law Donahue Martin revealed that Tommy Lee Sparta is back in the general population at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre (TSACC) in Kingston after being discharged from the Kingston…

Munga Honorable Gets His Bail Conditions Modified For African Tour

Look out Africa! Dancehall star Munga Honourable will be returning to the continent for a tour which will begin in March. The Nah Mad Ova No Gal deejay is presently…