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Konshens Adopts Kenyan Name

Kenyan fans are celebrating Konshens' adoption of the African name Otieno, which they have bestowed upon him along with his own Kenyan 'national Identification card’. Konshens, who has a humongous…

Romeich Calls For Entertainment Reopening To Lower Crime

Popular music manager and entrepreneur Romeich Major says more Jamaicans should get vaccinated to encourage a reopening of the entertainment sector, which will, in turn, reduce crime. Major made a…

Sinéad O’Connor Dedicates Bob Marley’s ‘Ride Natty Ride’ To Late Son

Irish pop singer Sinéad O'Connor has cited Reggae legend Bob Marley’s 1979 single Ride Natty Ride, as part of her tribute to her 17-year-old son, who committed suicide on Friday. According…

Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ Goes Double Platinum In UK

Bob Marley & The Wailers' slow-burning classic Three Little Birds is the first song by the Reggae group to reach a multi-platinum status in the United Kingdom (UK). According to the…

Versi Mentions Popcaan’s Mother By Name In Diss Track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYcOPWHQLfw Dancehall artist Versi has followed up his war of words with Popcaan by releasing a new diss track called Popcaan Suck Back Yu Madda, where he mentions the Unruly…

Alkaline Receives Billboard Plaque For ‘Top Prize’

Dancehall deejay Alkaline started the new year with a bang, after receiving a Billboard plaque for the success of his sophomore album, Top Prize. The 14-track, independently produced set peaked…

Kranium Says Most Dancehall Artists Only “Cry” Unity When They’re Falling Off

New York-based Dancehall artist Kranium says he has noticed that most of the members of the fraternity who call for unity are only doing so when they're falling off. A…

Spice Says Winning Grammy Is More Important Than Being At The Ceremony

Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall Spice says winning the golden gramophone for the Best Reggae Album at this year’s awards ceremony is more important than being there physically. She made the…