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Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Signs With ICM Partners To Market ‘The Harder They Come’ Sequel
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has signed with ICM Partners for representation across all areas, in an arrangement that will see…
Protoje Returns Bearing Gifts: New Album, Shares New Video For ‘Hills’ And Int’l Tour Dates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlqCITVVahM Reggae singer Protoje has followed up on his year-long absence from solo releases by bearing gifts: the striking new…
Damian Marley, Shabba Ranks, Burning Spear & More For Return Of ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise’
After an unexpected two-year hiatus, the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise (WTJRC) will return in 2022 for its 7th annual musical excursion…
Shenseea Inks Global Publishing Deal With S10 And Avex USA
Jamaican singer Shenseea has signed a global publishing agreement with S10 Publishing, in partnership with Avex USA. The West Hollywood-based…
Sir P Claps Back At Dancehall Producer Shab Don: ‘Intimidation Will Not Stop This Movement’
Despite a cease and desist warning from Dancehall producer Shab Don, anonymous Jamaican YouTuber Sir P says he's unfazed and that…
Etana’s Copyright Infringement, Royalties Lawsuit Against VP Records Heats Up
Weeks after VP Records’ attorneys filed a motion to dismiss, citing multiple deficiencies in Etana’s copyright infringement and royalties lawsuit,…
Tanya Stephens Confirmed For Live Acoustic Show
Dancehall-reggae star Tanya Stephens has been confirmed as the headliner of 'Bamboo Splash Acoustics Live' which will be held on…
Shaggy’s New Album To Put Reggae Spin On Ten Iconic Frank Sinatra Songs, Produced By Sting
Following the Grammy Award for their collaborative album, 44/876, rock icon Sting and dancehall/reggae legend Shaggy have joined forces again for Com Fly Wid Mi. The…
Shab Don Issues Cease And Desist Message To YouTuber ‘Sir P’
Linval “Shabba” Thompson Jr., popularly known as Shab Don, has sent a clear message to YouTuber 'Sir P' and other pages, who have, according to him, relentlessly undermined his character…
Sean Paul, Dua Lipa’s ‘No Lie’ Hits One Billion Views On YouTube
Sean Paul is elated that the video for No Lie—his Dancehall-Pop collab with British singer Dua Lipa—has surpassed the one billion views milestone on YouTube, five years after its release. …
Boosie Badazz Says He’s A ‘Don Dadda’ In The US
American rapper Boosie Badazz recently spent some downtime in Jamaica with his family soaking up some sun, sea, and sand, and immersing himself in the culture. Photos of him wearing…
Donovan Watkis Explores Turning ‘Cultural Capital To Financial Capital’ In New Book
Music writer, TV host and cultural insider Donovan “JR” Watkis is shedding new light on the discourse around turning culture into wealth, with his latest publication, Cultural Capital to Financial…
Bounty Killer Says He’s Excited To See Usain Bolt In Music
Bounty Killer says he's in full support of Usain Bolt’s foray into music production and is willing to be a part of any project that the sprint kingpin, now Dancehall…
Jahmiel Says Popcaan Advised Him To “Focus On Africa”
Popcaan, in a show of brotherly support, has advised Jahmiel to look to the African continent as a mainstay for performances, as he is well-loved in many countries in the…
Jahmiel Says He’s Still Booked And Busy After MVP Split
Better Tomorrow artist Jahmiel says despite extricating himself from the MVP Dancehall coalition, he remains well sought-after where international performance bookings are concerned and his hefty royalty cheques continue to…
Nicki Minaj Endorses Skeng’s ‘Street Cred’
Nicki Minaj has always been upfront about her love for Trap Dancehall. The rapper's latest endorsement of the new sound coming out of Jamaica involves a 27-second clip of herself…
