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Bounty Killer Says ‘King Of Kingston’ Album Not Being Done To Compete With Other Artists

Weeks ahead of the expected release of King of Kingston, Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says that the album is not being done in a bid to compete with anyone, whether…

Julian Marley, Bounty Killer, And The Wailers Rally For Reggae Grammy Consideration

The Reggae Vaccine album is up for Grammy consideration in three categories and three of the musicians featured on the 12 track project urged eligible Recording Academy voters to consider…

Nklyne’s Mother Murdered In Blenheim, Manchester

Emerging Dancehall artist and popular YouTuber Nklyne is mourning the death of his mother, 54-year-old Lorna Lake, a farmer, who was killed on Friday night. Calls to the Guard singjay's…

Astro, Former Member Of Reggae Group UB40, Dead At 64

British vocalist and former member of UB40, Terence Wilson, better known by his stage name Astro, has died aged 64. Astro, who performed in the reggae-pop band for more than…

Popcaan Speaks On Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith Saga: “Free Will Smith!!!”

Dancehall deejay Popcaan, like many others, is trying to make sense of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s apparent open marriage.  However, after the latest in their saga, the Only…

Sean Paul, Sia’s ‘Dynamite’ Video Puts The Ward Threatre In The Spotlight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvLbyKItEUY Dancehall star Sean Paul and Australian singer-songwriter Sia have released visuals for their second collaboration Dynamite, which featured a long list of Jamaican talent and the heritage and beauty…

Daughter Of Coxsone Dodd, Producer & Bob Marley Mentor, Sued For “Infringing” On Her Father’s Intellectual Property

Morna Dodd, a daughter of Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd, the late producer responsible for discovering and mentoring Bob Marley and credited for the early development of Ska and Reggae, has…

Rihanna Picks Up 17 New RIAA Certifications, ‘RIH ISSUES’ All 8 Studio Albums On Vinyl

Barbadian singer Rihanna has picked up 17 new RIAA certifications this week after several of her singles reached multi-platinum, platinum, and gold status. She also shared the exciting news that…