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Iyara Invites Final Submissions For ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge

Dancehall star Iyara is reminding dancehall fans that the final date for submission for the 'Yaadman Up Inna Farrin' Mixoff Challenge is today, August 25th. "We will not be accepting…

Java Doesn’t Support Mandatory Vaccination In Jamaica

St. Thomas-born Dancehall artist Java is urging Jamaicans to wear their masks, but he does not support mandatory vaccination. "I am urging Jamaicans to practice social distancing and wear masks,…

Demarco Reveals Tracklist For Upcoming Debut Album ‘Melody’

Dancehall singer Demarco has revealed the tracklist for his much-anticipated debut album, Melody.  The prolific deejay, producer, director, and songwriter has been in the business for over 14 years and…

Michael ‘Micron’ Johnston, Father Of Jamaican Producer Rvssian, Dead At 81

Jamaican record producer Rvssian has announced the death of his father, Michael ‘Micron’ Johnston at age 81. In a heartbreaking Instagram post today, the 33-year-old producer honored the life of…

Dovey Magnum Says Jamaicans Should Avoid The “Stupid” ‘Milk Crate Challenge’

Dancehall singer Dovey Magnum is just as appalled as health officials are with the viral TikTok Milk Crate challenge that Jamaicans have taken on. Like the popular Ice Bucket, Level…

Gaza Nation Unhappy About Vybz Kartel Vaccination Campaign Suggestion

The recent pronouncements that Vybz Kartel is inclined to take the COVID-19 vaccine, and should be commissioned by the Jamaican Government to play a lead role in urging Jamaicans to…

Intence’s ‘Yahoo Boyz’ No. 1 For Fifth Week But Who’s The Original Creator Of The ‘Rifle Bounce’?

For five consecutive weeks, Intence's Yahoo Boyz was the most streamed song in Jamaica on YouTube, according to the platform’s Music Charts And Insights.  The fast-rising star while giving us a summer…

Jamaicans Not Pleased With Nike’s Support Of The Island’s Olympic Athletes

Jamaicans and other track and field fans are expressing their grouse online and threatening to boycott the Nike brand unless they show due respect to Olympic champion and the fastest…