Listening Party For Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ Set For Kingston
Anticipation is high for the release of Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 album on her 41st birthday (December 8), and Jamaican Barbz are in for a treat.
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Grammy Awards 2024: Recording Academy Says 6% Of New Members Are Associated With Reggae
Of the over 2,400 music professionals who joined the Recording Academy in 2023, six percent (or at least 144) are associated with Reggae music, the organization has reported.
Don Corleon Says Young Artists Deserve The Space To Grow
Dancehall producer Donovan ‘Don Corleon’ Bennett says he believes young artists should be given the space to reach musical maturity without undue criticism.
Inner Circle’s ‘Bad Boys’ Certified Silver In The UK
Bad Boys, Inner Circle‘s iconic song, which became the theme for the Cops TV show and the Bad Boys movie franchise, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, 36 years after it was first released.
Byron Messia, Shenseea, Teejay, Jada Kingdom And More For Hot97’s Winter Jam 2023
Jamaican artists Byron Messia, Teejay, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Ding Dong and Nadg are all on the lineup for this year’s staging of Hot 97’s Winter Jam.
Universal Music Calls Max Romeo’s $15 Million Lawsuit A “Fishing Expedition”
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Polygram Publishing Inc. have asked a judge to dismiss a US$15 million lawsuit from Reggae legend Max Romeo, describing it as a “fishing expedition,” according to a copy of the filing obtained by DancehallMag.
Vanessa Bling Praised For Longevity, Being Unproblematic After London Performance
Dancehall singer Vanessa Bling is receiving her flowers following a well-received performance at Indigo at the O2 in London, England, on Sunday.
Jennifer Lopez Interpolates Alton Ellis Classic In New Song ‘Can’t Get Enough’
Jennifer Lopez is set to release a new single, Can’t Get Enough, which creatively interpolates lyrics and melody from I’m Still In Love With You, a 1967 classic by the “Godfather of Rocksteady” Alton Ellis, which was later reinterpreted by Sean Paul and Sasha in their 2002 song of the same name.
Romeich Major Looking To Bring Christmas Cheer To Children’s Homes In Jamaica
Having acquired the moniker ‘Jamaican Santa Claus’ due to his philanthropic efforts, businessman and artist manager Romeich Major will be partnering with his associates at Pickney Pampering to bring Christmas cheer to wards at various Children’s Homes across Jamaica.
Bounty Killer Says Dancehall Has Gotten “Too Dark”
Dancehall veteran Bounty Killer doesn’t mince words when it comes to his criticism of modern Dancehall.
Demarco Claps Back At Renee 6:30 Over ‘Puppy Tail’ Success
Dancehall artist Demarco has struck back at Renee 6:30’s claim that he manipulated her out of earnings from his 2014 hit Puppy Tail, inspired by her dance move of the same name.
Wayne Marshall Says He Sometimes Questions Where He’d Be Without Bounty Killer’s Help
Though some spectators tried to pit Wayne Marshall and Bounty Killer against each other in an online game of “who is more deserving of a national honour?”,
Bounty Killer Shares What Drew Him To Former Alliance Members Vybz Kartel, Mavado And Busy Signal
In his own words, Bounty Killer has a helpful disposition. But he also has a knack for talent development, most evident with his once formidable Alliance collective.
Exclusive: Flourgon, Producer Redman At Odds Over Miley Cyrus Settlement
Hugh ‘Redman’ James, the producer of Flourgon‘s 1988 hit We Run Things, says he’s yet to receive compensation following the Dancehall artist’s successful lawsuit against American singer Miley Cyrus three years ago.
I-Octane Explains Why He Didn’t Perform In Jamaica For Four Years
Like some of his peers, reggae’s ‘Hot Ras’ I-Octane relocated to The States during the pandemic, where the entertainment scene proved more lively.
Masicka Shares Release Date, Cover Art For Sophomore Album ‘Generation Of Kings’
Dancehall artist Masicka says his second studio album, Generation of Kings (G.O.K.), will be released on Friday, December 1.
Queen Omega’s Viral ‘No Love Dubplate’ Gets Official Release Via Sony Music
Trinidadian artist Queen Omega’s No Love Dubplate, which went viral over the summer, was officially released on streaming platforms via RCA, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH / Robots & Humans Music Limited, on Friday (November 24).
Producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James Speaks On New Album Celebrating 40 Of His Biggest Hits
Producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James is in jubilant spirits ahead of the release of the reggae anthology dubbed ‘Redman International— We Run Things’ on December 1.
Capleton Names His Two Favourite Songs As A Youth: “You Have To Respect Longevity And Substance”
Reggae and dancehall stalwart Capleton is encouraging younger artists to honour their forerunners. “We just haffi mek the youths dem know seh humbleness is the key towards life and humility have to be there,” ‘King Shango’ told CVMTV’s Sunrise yesterday.
Negril Wants Burning Spear Following Reggae Legend’s Tribute To Resort Town
Negril — the tenth track on Burning Spear’s Grammy-nominated album No Destroyer, in which he pours adoration on the resort town — is being celebrated by the Negril Chamber of Commerce and the Entertainment Association as another big win for the live Reggae mecca.