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Queen Of Dancehall Spice Triggers Online Debate On The Origins Of Hip Hop

Queen of Dancehall Spice recently sent tongues wagging with her comments on the origins of hip hop. During her promotional Breakfast Club interview on June 22, Spice schooled host Charlamagne…

Sean Paul Speaks On Colorism And Whether His “Light Skin” Gave Him An Advantage In Music Industry

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul recently addressed the age-old issue of whether his lighter complexion gave him an advantage in the music industry, pointing out that it is a systemic issue,…

Bounty Killer Says ‘The System In Jamaica Went After’ Vybz Kartel

Bounty Killer is convinced that the “system” in Jamaica “went after” incarcerated Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel. In fact, the Action Speak Louder than Words singer, whose real name is Rodney…

Konshens Sends Condolences To Davido After Death Of His Road Manager, Obama DMW

As news of the death of Obama DMW, a close friend and road manager of Davido has emerged, Dancehall artist Konshens has put a pause on promoting his and the…

Dancehall Stars In The Festival Song Mix

Dancehall’s ‘hot ras’ I-Octane and songstress Stacious are among the 12 finalists for this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Competition. Instead of the customary 10 finalists, 12 finalists will be vying…

Skip Marley Among 2,710 Invited To New Class Of Grammy Voters

Two-time Grammy nominee Skip Marley — the grandson of King of Reggae Bob Marley — is among 2,710 music professionals invited to join the 2021 class of the Recording Academy.…

No Outdoor Concert For Int’l Reggae Day, Dennis Brown Docufilm Instead

Instead of its previously announced outdoor concert to mark International Reggae Day and kick off entertainment events in Jamaica, the Government is set to premiere a docufilm about the Crown…

Producer Murda Beatz In Studio With Shenseea

Dancehall starlet Shenseea was spotted in the studio with renowned record producer Murda Beatz last night, evidently laying down beats for some new music. With her long-awaited debut album loading,…