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Bounty Killer Backs Nitty Kutchie’s ‘Defend Jamaica’ For National Festival Song Winner
Bounty Killer has thrown his full support behind his former Scare Dem Crew compatriot Nitty Kutchie’s National Festival Song entry…
Shane O Voices ‘Dark Room’ Dubplate For DJ Khaled’s Sound Clash Collection
As Shane O continues to revel in the huge push his song Dark Room was given by DJ Khaled, the…
Usain Bolt Accepts Third Honorary Doctorate, Brunel Says It’s “Probably His Most Prestigious Title Ever”
The UK’s Brunel University has described the honorary doctorate it presented to sprint kingpin, now music producer, Usain Bolt on…
Shab Don Maintains Innocence
Embattled Dancehall producer Shab Don is maintaining his innocence in the triple murder for which he was charged on June…
Snow First Saw His ‘Informer’ Video While He Was In Jail
Snow says he first saw his video for Informer—regarded as one of the best-selling Reggae and Dancehall singles of all…
Joe Bogdanovich Urges Reggae Sumfest Fans To Get There Early
CEO of Downsound Entertainment Joe Bogdanovich has urged fans to be early for the two big nights of Reggae Sumfest.…
Jimmy Cliff Says Director Told Him He Was A ‘Better Actor Than Singer’
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff is reflecting on The Harder They Come, as the film marks its 50th anniversary, and he…
Reggae Girlz Captain Khadijah Shaw Thanks Cedella Marley: “You Always Put Us First”
Following the Reggae Girlz qualification for back to back FIFA Women’s World Cup Football tournaments, after their 4-0 defeat of…
Chronixx Visits Jamcoders Algorithm Coding Camp In Kingston
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Chronixx visited the University of the West Indies Mona Campus in Kingston, which is hosting his free Jamcoders Algorithm Coding Camp that got underway last week Monday. Jamcoders…
From Bob Marley To Nirvana: Sean Paul Reveals His Biggest Musical Influences
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has shared a playlist of tracks from the artists who have inspired him. Curated for BBC Sounds, the handpicked selections featured “big tunes from Bob Marley,…
Skatta Burrell Tells Marion Hall: “Stop Praying About Nonsense”
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell says Marion Hall should refrain from chanting what he describes as 'nonsensical prayers', following her return to Instagram on the weekend. Hall returned to IG…
Skillibeng, Shenseea And Popcaan Give High-Energy Performances At Wireless Festival 2022
The Wireless Festival 2022 Dancehall acts Skillibeng, Shenseea, and Popcaan delivered their highly anticipated performances at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) venue in Birmingham on Friday, 8 July. In what…
Ziggy Marley: “Wombs Should Not Be Regulated By Government”
Ziggy Marley has registered his disapproval of the United States Supreme Court’s overturning of the constitutional right to abortion, which opened the door for individual states to ban or severely…
LHHATL Cast Joins Spice On Season 4 Premiere Of ‘Spice It Up’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQJMHsBOLkk The cast of Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL) kicked season four of Magnum's 'Spice It Up' into high gear when they made a special appearance on episode one of…
Psychiatrist Pleads With Entertainers To Take Stock Of Their ‘Molly’ Lyrics
In the wake of a rise in the number of adolescents abusing the party drug ‘Molly’, which is being glamorized in song by some Jamaican Trap artists, psychiatrist Dr. Winston…
Squash: “I Am Not A Violence Producer”
Dancehall artist Squash says he's not a violence producer but rather, "a jovial and fun person who doesn't like sadness." The Salt Spring native was speaking in South Florida with…
