Shenseea Blames “Safety Concerns” For Canceled Kenya Show
Shenseea says ‘safety concerns’ were to blame for a canceled performance at the Sababisha Festival in Nairobi, Kenya, which had been set for August 26, 2023, but rescheduled to a later date.
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YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah’ Enters Top 10 In The UK, Teejay’s ‘I Am Chippy’ EP Debuts On Billboard Reggae Chart
YG Marley’s infectious debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has entered the top ten on the Official UK Singles chart, while Dancehall artist Teejay’s debut EP I Am Chippy has made an entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic Attracts Poor Reviews From Critics Ahead Of Release
Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley: One Love biopic has attracted a wave of underwhelming reactions among film critics.
Rapper Fredo Bang Insists He “Loaned” Jada Kingdom Money To Fight Deportation, Not For Her ‘Yams’
American rapper Fredo Bang says he “loaned” Jamaican artist Jada Kingdom money to assist with deportation woes, contrary to the narrative that he paid to sleep with the Win hitmaker.
Vybz Kartel’s Final Appeal: Everything We Know
Isat Buchanan, the attorney who represents ‘King of Dancehall’ Vybz Kartel, told DancehallMag on Sunday that he’s eager to argue the Fever deejay’s final appeal at the UK’s Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on Wednesday and Thursday (February 14-15).
Popcaan Fined For Noise Abatement Violation At Unruly Fest
Dancehall artist Andrae ‘Popcaan’ Sutherland has been ordered to pay a J$40,000 fine (approximately $255USD) or face 30 days in jail for violating the island’s Noise Abatement Act during his Unruly Fest event in St.
Rita Marley’s Kids Hail Her As The “One Queen” After Cindy Breakspeare’s Bob Marley Tribute
In what some of their followers have described as a “clapback” against Cindy Breakspeare, Ziggy Marley this morning bestowed on his mother, Rita Marley, the titles of “Bob’s ride or die wife” and “an African Queen,” while his sister Sharon has lauded her as the “Real Queen”.
Tami Chin Says She Didn’t Like Wayne Marshall’s ‘Glory To God’ But It Turned Out To Be His “Biggest Hit”
Having been together for 17 years (14 married), Tami Chin Mitchell is used to giving her opinion on Wayne Marshall’s music before the world consumes it.
Bakersteez’s Mom Apologises After His Online Meltdown: ‘He’s In Good Hands’
The mother of Jamaican rapper Bakersteez is assuring fans that he is in good hands, following an online meltdown last week where he accused prominent businessman Nicholas ‘Zimi Nick’ Mahfood of owing him money.
Marcy Chin Compares Comedian Mo’Nique To National Hero Marcus Garvey
Downsound Records signee Marcy Chin is likening American comedian Mo’Nique to Jamaica’s first national hero Marcus Garvey.
Shenseea Breaks Down Why She Thinks Bob Marley Is “Bigger” Than Michael Jackson
Jamaican singer Shenseea has doubled down on her claim that the King Of Reggae, Bob Marley, is “bigger” than the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, after igniting debate on the subject with a since-deleted Tweet one year ago.
Valiant Wins ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ At 2023 MOBO Awards
Dancehall artist Valiant has won a MOBO Award (Music of Black Origin) in the ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ category at the 26th staging, which will be held later today.
‘Mr. Chatterbox,’ Bob Marley’s Diss Track Against Niney The Observer, Released To Streaming For First Time
The full-length version of Mr. Chatterbox, a song Bob Marley recorded in 1970 during a lengthy period of rivalry in which he reportedly beat up his musical compatriot Winston “Niney The Observer” Holness, was officially released for the first time to digital platforms on the Reggae legend’s birthday yesterday.
Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ With Shaggy, Sean Paul Goes Platinum In Canada
Queen of Dancehall Spice has earned her first platinum certification in Canada with Go Down Deh, her 2021 collaboration with Dancehall superstars Shaggy and Sean Paul.
YG Marley Brings Reggae Back To The Billboard Hot 100 Chart After 7 Years
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, is the first Reggae song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 7 years.
Marley Family’s Grammy Award Count Rises To 28
Bob Marley, who would have celebrated his 79th birthday today (February 6), didn’t just leave a musical legacy; he built a dynasty.
Alton Ellis, Cornell Campbell Songs Set The Vibe In Amazon Prime’s ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’
Alton Ellis‘ Pearls (1969) and Cornell Campbell‘s Girl Of My Dreams (1972) are among the classic love songs featured in Amazon Prime’s new action-comedy series, Mr.
Julian Marley Breaks Down Every Song On His Grammy Winning Album, ‘Colors Of Royal’
Julian Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, and producer Alexx Antaeus are the winners of this year’s Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album with their collaborative album, Colors Of Royal.
Broadcaster, ‘Flying Machine’ Singer Allan Magnus Dead At 80
Veteran radio broadcaster and Reggae/Rocksteady singer Allan Magnus, known for the hit song Flying Machine and who served for more than 40 years at Radio Jamaica, has died at age 80.
Pamputtae Embraces Being 38, Claps Back At Ageism Trolls
Dancehall artist Pamputtae is clapping back at ageism trolls. The 38-year-old has been age-shamed all week after making a post which some netizens believe is throwing shots at her younger contemporary Shenseea.