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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Chris Brown, Greensleeves In Settlement Talks For Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song
Reggae label Greensleeves Publishing, American singer Chris Brown and his label Sony Music are looking to settle their legal dispute…
UB40’s ‘Red Red Wine’ Certified Double Platinum In The UK
One year shy of 40 years since its release, British Reggae band UB40’s chart-topping single Red Red Wine has been certified…
Aidonia Opens Up About Early Struggles In Dancehall
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing in the music business for Dancehall artist Aidonia, who says there were many bitter…
Sean Paul Laments Overuse Of Violent Themes In Dancehall
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is lamenting the tendency of upcoming artists to focus solely on violent themes in their songs,…
Chaka Demus & Pliers’ ‘Murder She Wrote’ Certified Gold In The UK
Murder She Wrote, the hit song by Chaka Demus & Pliers, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom (UK)…
Bob Marley’s ‘Buffalo Soldier’ Certified Platinum In The UK
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ Buffalo Soldier was certified platinum in the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday, June 3. According…
Chris Blackwell Says Millie Small’s ‘My Boy Lollipop’ Is The “Most Important Song In His Life”
Former Island Records boss Chris Blackwell has pinpointed Millie Small’s Ska single My Boy Lollipop, which she recorded as a…
Tanya Stephens Says Society Has Failed Following Teacher-Student Fight
The public responses, including that of the Education Minister Fayval Williams, to a video of a 56-year-old female teacher at…
Connecticut Promoter Admits He Assaulted Skillibeng And His Manager
Well-known show promoter Stepper of S.M.B. Promotions LLC—who was one of the organisers of the 'Skillibeng Live Whap Whap' Dancehall event held at the West Indian Social Club in Hartford,…
Sean Paul’s ‘Scorcha’ Album Gets Lukewarm First-Week Sales
Sean Paul's Scorcha has opened on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart at No. 6, while Shaggy's Sinatra tribute Come Fly Wid Mi did not make the Top 10—after both albums…
Spice Graces Cover Of Spotify’s ‘EQUAL: Women At Full Volume’
If you happen to be in Toronto, Canada you will notice the Queen Of Dancehall Spice on a huge billboard atop the Toronto Eaton Centre as the face of Spotify’s…
Sean Paul On Why Jamaicans Embrace Gwen Stefani
Sean Paul has rained praises on No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani, whom he says, regularly visits Jamaica and shows great appreciation to the island and its music, unlike many…
Sean Paul Was “Really Hurt” By Shenseea’s ‘Ditching Dancehall For Pop’ Comments
Sean Paul says he was “really hurt” and “disappointed” when Shenseea declared that the five years she had given herself in Dancehall had come to an end, and that she…
“Yes, Miss Jen.” Jamaican Cops ‘Take Note’ Of Malie’s ‘Bank’
After advantageously incorporating Skeng’s Gvnman Shift into their social media anti-crime initiative in March, the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Corporate Communications Unit have now turned to Trap artist Malie Don’s Bank,…
Dancehall Artist KAI KAI, 10, Takes On Issue Of Child Abuse
Ten-year-old dancehall singjay Tajourn 'KAI KAI' Irving believes that the world can be a better place for its most vulnerable citizens - children, and that's why he is adding his…
Masicka, Bounty Killer Call “Molly” Users ‘Crackheads’ And ‘Duppy Dollies’
Dancehall star Masicka and his compatriot Bounty Killer have come up with some choice words to describe persons who engage in the use of the potentially destructive party drug, “Molly”,…
