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Trap-Infused Dancehall Could Make Strong Juggling Riddims, Says Kurt Riley
Acclaimed musicologist Kurt Riley has surmised that there is a ‘strong possibility’ that Trap-infused Dancehall sounds could make strong juggling…
Mavado Marks 40th Birthday By Remembering Mom Miss Pinny
Dancehall deejay Mavado turns 40 today, but the entertainer seems to be in a more reflective and reminiscent mood, more…
Shaggy Says Spice’s Age Will Not Stop Her From Doing “Something Bigger”
Dancehall icon Shaggy says he believes Spice’s advancing age will not be a barrier to her moving forward in the…
Foota Hype Earns Permaban From Instagram After ‘Toronto Pride’ Face-Off With Spice
Foota Hype has not had the last laugh as he thought, as the celebrations which he led after his Instagram…
Inner Circle’s Founding Members Say Overwhelming Grief Over Jacob Miller’s Death Led To Miami Migration
Inner Circle’s founding members, Ian and Roger Lewis, have revealed that it was the overwhelming grief they felt following the…
Usain Bolt Partners With Epson To Donate Printers, Projectors To Schools In Jamaica
Retired track and field legend Usain Bolt has partnered with Epson Europe, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer…
Holness Says Support Coming For Entertainment Sector
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has said that financial assistance will be made available to members of the entertainment industry…
Irish Comedian Wants Shaggy’s ‘It Wasn’t Me’ Played At His Funeral
There is a melancholic mood that comes with funerals, and Irish comedian David O’Doherty wants no part in that when…
Shaggy Says Spice Is Free From VP Records: ‘We Have Her For The Next Move’
With Spice's debut album 10 finally released by VP Records, the Queen of Dancehall is free from the NY-based record label and needs a new home, according to the album's…
Shenseea Shares Hospital Ordeal After Battling Hematoma
Dancehall star Shenseea has disclosed that she's recovering from hematoma—a condition that occurs when large blood vessels are damaged and leak, resulting in pain and swelling, according to Healthline. On…
Paramount’s Bob Marley Biopic To Focus On Making Of Landmark Album ‘Exodus’
Director Reinaldo Marcus Green has not only started working on the script for Paramount's Bob Marley biopic but has found “the right angle” to approach the Reggae legend and political…
Fat Joe Disturbed By Appropriation Of Dancehall: “People Stole The Style”
American rapper Fat Joe has expressed concern about the arrogation of Jamaican music and culture by non-nationals, who refuse to credit the country for the Dancehall/Reggae music they make. The…
Producer Passadon Excited About ‘Red Rum’ Riddim
Dancehall producer Passadon, the resident engineer of Sha-Tess Records, is excited about his first major project, the Red Rum riddim. "The Redrum rhythm is my first major project as well…
Alkaline Still Dancehall’s ‘Main Danger’ Without Grammy Nomination
Suave deejay Alkaline may not have been included in the 2022 Grammy Awards nominations, but the numbers show he's still the Dancehall artist with the best-selling album of 2021. According…
Spice Says She’s The First ‘Hardcore’ Female Dancehall Artist To Be Nominated For Reggae Grammy
Still euphoric over her Best Reggae Album Grammy nomination, Dancehall diva Spice has pointed out that she was the first “hardcore” female Dancehall artist to be nominated for the award.…
Producer Yared ‘BoomDraw’ Lee Thrilled About Jesse Royal’s Grammy Nomination
Twenty-six-year-old Yared “BoomDraw” Lee is living his dream after Jesse Royal’s album Royal was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards to be held on January…
