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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Crawford Says Grange Has Reduced Culture Ministry To The ‘Ministry of Events’
In the aftermath of Government Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange’s decision to scrap the National Festival Song Competition this year, self-proclaimed…
Shenseea, Skillibeng Rep Jamaica At Hot 97’s Summer Jam
Shenseea and Skillibeng represented for Jamaica at Hot 97 Summer Jam in New Jersey on Sunday (June 12). Shenseea, dressed…
PM Holness Says He’s “Embarrassed” About Skeng’s Guyana Ban
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has weighed in on the recent banning of Skeng from performing at public events in Guyana,…
PM Holness Says ‘Whap Whap And Ensure’ Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Define Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed unease about much of the content of the new music being recorded in Jamaica,…
Barbados PM Mia Mottley: ‘I’m An Apostle Of Bob Marley’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RXEzyGCn9U It now seems customary for the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley to use Bob Marley's…
Jamaicans Upset After National Festival Song Scrapped Due To Substandard, “Ackee And Saltfish” Submissions
Dancehall producer Donovan Germain’s comments that the decision by the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment to scrap the National Festival…
Rum Festival Headliner Capleton Says He Is “Not Endorsing Or Promoting Alcohol”
Rastafarian Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton is making it clear that despite being scheduled to headline the Jamaica Rum Festival’s concert, on…
Ugandan Promoter Moves For Summary Judgment In Lawsuit Against Mavado Over Failed Concert
Last month, Ugandan show promoter Chinedu Ikoroha of Cee Cee Entertainment Ltd moved for summary judgment in a 2019 lawsuit…
Dancehall Producer Shab Don Charged With Three Counts Of Murder
Dancehall producer Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, has been charged with three counts of murder after being questioned in the presence of his attorney. Donahue Martin,…
Shenseea Hits The Studio With Rihanna’s Hitmakers Stargate
Jamaican singer Shenseea is off chasing 'bigger dreams' with four-time Grammy Award-winning music producers Stargate, who are best known for their extensive work with Rihanna, and who are the masterminds…
Skeng’s Management Team Responds To Guyana Ban
Dancehall artist Skeng's management team has responded to the Protocol singer's purported ban from public performances in Guyana by the nation's government, alleging that there is an attempt to unduly…
Skeng And Many Dancehall Artists Are Now Banned In Guyana, Says Minister
"I have to say here and now, that no artist like Skeng will ever come again into this country." That's the word from Guyana's Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn,…
Sean Paul On Poor Album Sales: “I Do Care—But I Don’t Take It To Heart”
Jamaican superstar Sean Paul says he isn't the least bit discouraged by the fact that the numbers on his recent projects are not so hot. Just before the release of…
Stylysh Makes Comeback With ‘Not Alone’ After Obeah Rumors
Two years ago, rumors circulated around the industry that Dancehall starlet Stylysh had a mystery illness, and that she was the latest victim of 'obeah'. A promising career launched by…
Popcaan, Former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh Jet To Grenada For Political Campaign Rally
Dancehall stars Popcaan and Jahmiel will be the headlining acts at Grenada’s New National Party (NNP) Youth Rally on the island tomorrow (June 10, 2022). The Unruly Boss, who is…
Skillibeng Links With Hitmaker Mustard
Skillibeng gave another ‘whapping’ performance, this time at the Echoplex theatre in Echo Park, Los Angeles last night and was back in the lab today with LA-based hitmaker Dijon 'Mustard'…
