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Dancehall Queen Carlene Ready To Pass The Baton And Give Away $1 Million Dollars To Next Queen
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith has partnered with Jamaican adult beverage brand “Slowwhine” to kick start the launch of “Dancehall Queen…
Skillibeng Recruits Bobby Shmurda, Popcaan, Spice & More For ‘Crocodile Teeth The Album’: Release Date, Cover Art, Track List
The rollout of Crocodile Teeth The Album, by Dancehall star Skillibeng, has begun—haters be damned. On Sunday evening, the Eastsyde…
There’s Still No Love Lost Between Mr. Vegas And Bounty Killer
Dancehall stars Mr. Vegas and Bounty Killer clashed again on Instagram a few days ago, after a fan of the…
Cham Urges New Dancehall Artists To Train Like Elite Athletes
Another Level artist Cham has joined his counterpart Elephant Man in cautioning new Dancehall artists to undertake physical training to…
Trinidad Dancehall Artist Chucky Blanco Killed In Police-Involved Shooting
Yet another Trinibad artist has fallen victim to gun violence. This time it's Chucky Blanco, who was fatally shot during…
Usain Bolt Says He Wouldn’t Call Sha’Carri Richardson Because ‘He Doesn’t Know Her Personally’
A bemused sprint icon Usain Bolt has pointed out that his recent “say less, work harder” advice to US sprinter…
Major Lazer Picks Up Diamond Certification For ‘Lean On’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqeW9_5kURI Jamaican-American DJ trio Major Lazer picked up several new Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifications over the last…
Lieutenant Stitchie Continues Production Of New Album In Jamaica
Gospel Reggae pioneer Lieutenant Stitchie is back in Jamaica engaging in copious amounts of studio work and doing the media…
Skatta Burrell Warns Against Rich People Encouraging Poor Jamaicans To Demonstrate
Coolie Dance producer Skatta Burrell has issued a second word of caution to Jamaicans, including Dancehall and Reggae entertainers about egging on their poorer compatriots to engage in street demonstrations,…
Vybz Kartel Says He’s Proud Of Skillibeng After Billboard Hot 100 Accomplishment
Vybz Kartel gave Skillibeng the biggest ‘forward’ of the evening on Friday, after producer Johnny Wonder uploaded a photograph of himself showing off the Billboard Hot 100 plaque marking the…
Barbados PM Mia Mottley Rallies UN With Bob Marley, Peter Tosh’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’
In her address to the United Nations on Friday, the straight-shooting Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley drew for the lyrics of Get Up, Stand Up a song co-written by Reggae…
Vybz Kartel Counts His Blessings Ahead Of 10 Year Anniversary In Prison
September 29, 2021 will mark exactly ten years since the reputed King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel has been incarcerated. Ahead of the anniversary, the deejay is reflecting on where he’s…
Dancehall Takes Over Art Basel In Switzerland As “Spiritual Experience”
Argentinian Cecilia Bengolea has taken her love for Jamaican Dancehall to the Art Basel, in Basel, Switzerland. Her appreciation for the genre and culture started from a visit to the…
Bounty Killer On Dexta Daps’ ‘7Eleven’: ‘Landmark Song But I Don’t Like The Concept’
Even as female fans continue to lap up Dexta Daps’ breakout hit 7Eeven, years after its release, his mentor Bounty Killer told the singer a few days ago, that he…
Dancehall Artist Kashmar Killed In Salt River, Clarendon
Dancehall artist Kashmar was gunned down by persons unknown close to Salt River in Clarendon on Thursday. The Jamaica Constabulary Force's Corporate Communication Unit has since confirmed the shooting. Reports…
‘Britney Vs Spears’ Netflix Doc Edited By A Jamaican
Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming documentary Britney vs Spears which is set for release on September 28. The documentary, directed by Erin Lee, investigates Spear’s life in…
