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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Usain Bolt Moves To Trademark His Dancehall-Inspired “To Di World” Pose
A-Team producer Usain Bolt has filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect and capitalize on…
Silk Boss Clips ‘Last Nation’, While Jahshii Paints ‘Bigger Picture’ In Their Feud
Just a day ago, it seems that Jahshii’s flip-flopping on his stance to solely pursue ‘conscious’ music was destined to…
Casting Call Open To Jamaicans For Several Roles In Bob Marley’s Biopic
Casting directors for the upcoming Paramount Bob Marley biopic are now seeking actors and actresses to fulfill several roles in…
Sean Paul, Burna Boy Show Each Other Love In Amsterdam: “General To General Respect Due”
Jamaican superstar Sean Paul and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy united on stage Sunday night at the Reggae Lake Festival in…
Di Genius Says A Shenseea, Jada Kingdom Collab Would Be “Amazing”
As Dancehall artists war over 'top ranking' status at home, they stand to miss out on collective success abroad, says…
Masicka, Skeng Clash Could Be Good For Dancehall, Says UWI Professor
Dancehall Doctor Professor Donna Hope, who is a culture, gender and society lecturer at the University of the West Indies,…
Sean Paul To Manufacture ‘Scorcha’ Hot Pepper Sauce
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has revealed that he has another agro-processing plan up his sleeve, this time the making of…
Popcaan’s Charity To Treat St. Thomas Kids With ‘Off-To-School’ Giveaway And Fun Day
The 'Popcaan Care Foundation' is back after a two-year hiatus and just in time to treat the children of the…
DJ Khaled Says He’s Still A “Soundbwoy” But These Days His Albums And Singles Do The “Killing”
American producer DJ Khaled says he's no longer interested in generic sound clashes or even a Verzuz battle, because these days his singles and albums are doing the work. Speaking…
Sizzla Okay With Young Artists Experimenting With ‘Trap Dancehall’
Sizzla Kalonji has come out in support of Trap Dancehall—a sub-genre of Dancehall that has gained popularity over the last four years—and he's leading by example and urging young artists…
DJ Khaled Promises “Monumental” Dancehall Record On His Upcoming Album ‘God Did’
Well-known for his affinity for Jamaican music, DJ Khaled says he has a "monumental" Dancehall record on his upcoming album, God Did, which is due out on August 26. The…
Popcaan Co-Signs Fan’s Comment That He’s Never “Disrespected” Vybz Kartel Despite “Certain Things”
After many years of debates, Popcaan and Vybz Kartel’s kinship still remains a hot topic among some fans online. Though the two Dancehall stars seem to be in a good…
Di Genius Speaks On Dancehall’s Influence And How Young Artists Are Redefining Success In Jamaica
Jamaican producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor recently weighed in on the decades-long debate over Dancehall's influence on society. Speaking with Donovan Watkis, the son of Reggae veteran Freddie McGregor also…
Poll Shows 82% Of Jamaicans Believe There’s Connection Between Dancehall And Crime
A cumulative 82 percent of all Jamaicans “believe that there is a connection between Dancehall music and the incidence of crime”, a recent Don Anderson poll conducted in July, has…
Jahshii Makes About-Turn, Records Violent Song Targeting Silk Boss
Mere weeks after stating that he would be steering his music away from violent content, First Nation artist Jahshii has made an about-turn with Miggle Day, a counteraction song, released…
Papa San Says He Has Had Greater Success As A Gospel Deejay
Dancehall legend Papa San says that he has had greater success as a gospel Reggae/Dancehall artist than as a secular deejay. Speaking in a recent interview with Onstage’s Winford Williams…
