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Rapper Pardison Fontaine Says This Body Shaming Dancehall Classic Should Get Another Spin
Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine seems ready for a remake of Dancehall duo Leftside & Esco's classic hit song, Tuck In U…
Buju Banton, Junior Reid Bury 14-Year Old Hatchet: “One Blood”
Buju Banton and Junior Reid publicly buried the hatchet a few nights ago at Stone Love’s Weddy Weddy, 14 years…
Shella Topstar Ready To ‘Shell’ Reggae Sumfest On Debut
Dancehall artist Shella Topstar is slated to perform at this year’s staging of one of Jamaica’s biggest summer events, Reggae…
Sugar Minott Memorial Bitter-Sweet This Year With Tragic Drowning Of Singer’s Grandson
The jubilant atmosphere that traditionally accompanies the annual birthday celebrations for the late singer, Sugar Minott, was tinged by grief…
Meet 1Biggs Don, The Drake Co-Signed Dancehall Artist On The Edge Of Stardom
Social media is often criticized for its many negative effects, but every so often, the algorithm-driven content mills churn out…
Skeng Determined To Get To Guyana For ‘Baderation’ Show After Kingston Airport Arrest
Skeng and his management and legal teams are working assiduously this morning to unravel the logistical challenges of jetting the…
Starr Dawkins Says Lincoln 3Dot Broke Up With Her After Finding Out They Were Cousins
For Miami-based rhyme slinger Lincoln 3Dot, finding out he and ‘Cookie Wash’ CEO Starr Dawkins were cousins was the ultimate…
Skeng Arrested At Norman Manley Airport After Altercation With Security
The police have confirmed that Dancehall artist Skeng was removed from a flight at the Norman Manley International Airport at…
Shab Don’s Corruption Hearing Extended
Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, who was freed of gun related charges on April 7, once again faced the law in the Kingston and St. Andrew…
Beenie Man Blames Promoter After Being Expelled By Police From Stage
After initially disobeying police orders and threatening to leave the Pepperseed stage show with his backing band, which was also scheduled to back Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man has issued a…
Hotta Rice’s Bail Conditions Eased To Allow Travel, Doctor Visits With Wife
Popular Dancehall selector and promoter Hotta Rice is in high spirits after amendments were made to the conditions of his bail as he awaits trial for a domestic dispute, in…
Neako Fire Makes Call For Dancehall To Be Saved From Scruffy Deejays
Popular Spanish Town-based music selector Neako Fire has joined his compatriot Foota Hype, in expressing chagrin about the shabby appearance of some of the upcoming male artists who are being…
Dancehall Artist Choppa Banks Killed In Shootout With Cops
Dancehall artist Choppa Banks was gunned down in a confrontation with the police on Saturday. The ChopMode artist, whose real name is Swayne Hall, was killed during a dramatic daylight…
Minister Marion Hall On Skatta’s Sumfest Invite: “How Dare You Call Me Out For Dancehall Night?”
“My manager been talking about the gospel night. That's the only night I will go on.” That is the word from Minister Marion Hall (formerly Lady Saw), in taking aim…
Peter Tosh’s Former Manager Copeland Forbes To Release Book ‘Reggae My Life Is’
Iconic artiste manager Copeland Forbes, former manager of Peter Tosh, who in the past administered the musical affairs and tours of some of Reggae’s biggest icons, has announced that his…
Grange Renews Call For Jamaican Artists To Get Vaccinated, Amidst 5th Wave
Minister of Entertainment Olivia Grange, has called on Jamaican artists and fans of live music to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19, as Jamaica enters what is now being described as…
