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Clive Hunt Says He Named J.C. Lodge, Produced ‘Someone Loves You, Honey’ Cover

Legendary music producer Clive Hunt has said that he not only gave J.C. Lodge her moniker, but that he masterminded her 1980 cover version of American singer Charlie Pride’s Someone…

Bounty Killer Recalls ‘Ruption’ At Sting 2003

Bounty Killer, on Monday, recalled a momentous occasion at the now-defunct annual Sting stage show back in 1993. The Warlord, who was a staple act on the Isiah Laing-promoted event,…

Sean Paul Calls Unreleased Collab With Rita Ora A Classic

Grammy-winning Dancehall artist Sean Paul has confirmed that he has teamed up with yet another international Pop sensation, this time British singer and actress Rita Ora. In an interview with…

Maxi Priest Says Collabs With Veterans Do Not Guarantee Success For Newer Artists

Grammy-nominated Reggae veteran Maxi Priest has added his voice to the conversation sparked by the emerging Dancehall act Jahshii. Priest, who was born in England to Jamaican parents, said that…

Dancehall4EVA To Showcase Jamaican Music, Culture In Ghana At PinexGinja

With Reggae and Dancehall music now fully rooted in Ghana, and visa-free travel between Jamaica and the West African country now in place, PinexGinja, a Beyond The Return event, is…

Chronixx Says He’s Now Reflective Like Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear

Jamaican superstar Chronixx says he has evolved from being the teenaged ‘Dancehall principal’,  into a more reflective artist, akin to the likes of Reggae icons, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning…

Spice, Gramps Morgan Among Invitees At American Immigrant Society’s Cultural Showcase

Two 2021 Best Reggae Album Grammy nominees Spice and Gramps Morgan were among the ‘distinguished guests’ who repped for Jamaica at The American Immigrant Society’s cultural showcase of the Republic…

Jahshii Strikes Collab With Morgan Heritage, Rytikal And I-Octane

In the aftermath of Jahshii’s controversial Television Jamaica interview, producer Johnny Wonder has announced that the 21-year-old is making big musical moves, via an upcoming collaboration coming with 2015 Best…