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Gramps Morgan Named Tourism Marketing Ambassador For Nashville, Tennessee
Reggae star Gramps Morgan has added another accolade to his illustrious career. The Grammy-winning musician and member of the Morgan…
Eek-A-Mouse To Perform In Jamaica For First Time In Nine Years
Iconic Dancehall singjay Eek-A-Mouse is set to take centre stage at Bella Donna’s New Year’s Eve event on Summerset Road…
Skillibeng Lands On Barack Obama’s 2024 Favorite Music List
Former U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled his list of favorite movies, books, and music for 2024 on social media this…
Thriller U, Jahmiel To Rock Negril’s “Glamour: The Black & White Edition” On New Year’s Eve
Veteran Lovers Rock singer Thriller U and Reggae/Dancehall artist Jahmiel will headline Negril's Glamour: The Black & White Edition, a…
Grace Jones, BEAM Earn First Gold Certifications In The US
Jamaican icon Grace Jones and singer and producer BEAM, the eldest son of gospel-reggae artist Papa San, have earned their…
Sean Paul, Beyoncé’s ‘Baby Boy’ Certified 2X Platinum In US
Sean Paul and Beyoncé’s Baby Boy is now certified 2X Platinum in the United States, over two decades after its release. The song…
Sean Paul, Ashanti Announce 2025 ‘Bring It Tour’ Of UK And Ireland
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and R&B superstar Ashanti are set to ignite stages across the UK and Ireland in 2025…
Bob Marley’s ‘Natural Mystic’ Becomes His First Non-‘Legend’ Track To Hit Silver In The UK
Bob Marley and The Wailers’ Natural Mystic is the band's first original song to earn a Silver certification in the…
Bob Marley Tops Billboard’s 2024 ‘Year-End’ Reggae Charts—For Fifth Year In A Row
Reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers holds the No. 1 position on the Billboard Year-End Reggae Albums Artists chart, as well as the Year-End Reggae Albums chart with their greatest hits collection Legend: The Best Of…
Dancehall Producer Papi Don Released After Pleading Guilty To Mail Fraud In US
Dancehall producer Papi Don, who was sentenced to 21 months for his role in an advance-fee fraud scheme targeting 19 elderly individuals in the United States, has been released from…
Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Hits 18 Million In U.S. Sales And Streams
Bob Marley and the Wailers' greatest hit compilation Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley and the Wailers was certified 18X Platinum on December 6, signifying sales and streams equivalent…
Skillibeng Earns Second Silver Certification In The UK With Tyla’s ‘Jump’
Dancehall artist Skillibeng has achieved another milestone in the United Kingdom, securing his second Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for his feature on Tyla's hit single Jump.…
INDECOM Confirms Off-Duty Officer Was Involved In Brawl At Dancing Rebel’s Party
Initial investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has confirmed that at least one off-duty police officer was involved in the assault of two persons during a party held…
Six Jamaican Artists Nominated For ‘Best Caribbean Music Act’ At 2025 MOBO Awards
Popcaan, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Spice, Valiant, and YG Marley will vie for the 'Best Caribbean Music Act' title at the 2025 MOBO Awards, which celebrates music of black origin in the…
Dancehall Artist 1SkiMask Signs With Epic Records
Dancehall sensation 1SkiMask has signed his first international record deal with Sony Music's Epic Records, in partnership with Against Da Grain Entertainment (ADG). The agreement was spearheaded by Tyshawn “Fly…
YG Marley’s ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’ Certified Platinum In US
YG Marley’s debut single, Praise Jah In The Moonlight, has been certified Platinum in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song Platinum on Friday (November 22)…
