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DJ Akademiks Says Vybz Kartel More Influential Than Bob Marley
Spanish Town native turned American Hip-Hop commentator DJ Akademiks is at it again with his controversial takes. According to AK,…
#Kedesha From Waterford Takes Over Twitter
Jamaican social media was abuzz over the weekend about what could best be described as a sex party that was…
Sean Paul Says He Misses Live Shows, Announces UK Tour For April 2022
Sean Paul has announced a nine-show UK tour for April 2022, to coincide with the release of Scorcher, his eighth…
Jayda Cheaves Alleges She Took The “L” After Jamaican Attorney Kept US $50,000 Retainer
American influencer and entrepreneur Jayda “Jayda Wayda” Cheaves revealed that she had to take an 'L' after her Jamaican attorney…
Shenseea First Woman To Win MOBO Award For ‘Best Reggae Act’
Dancehall star Shenseea continues to have a blessed year, after copping the 2021 Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Award for…
Another One! Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled Sample Dawn Penn’s ‘You Don’t Love Me’
Another one! Yet another Jamaican song/instrumental has been sampled by an American artist, this time, the legendary Queen of Hip…
Vybz Kartel Not Pleased With Drake Being Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist In Jamaica
Vybz Kartel has declared that he was not pleased with the fact that Canadian rapper Drake is the most-streamed artist…
Jamaican Broadcaster Under Fire After Saying Rihanna’s Dress Was “Inappropriate”
Jamaicans and several Dancehall artists are not taking too kindly to criticisms made by veteran broadcaster and cultural commentator Fae…
Jada Kingdom: “I Remember Being Broke In America, It’s Not Nice”
Jamaican Dancehall star Jada Kingdom has opened up about her transition to Atlanta two years ago, before recently settling in Maimi. In August of this year, after signing to Republic…
Kurt Riley Talks Mentoring Young Producers, Why Laa Lee Is At The Top Of The Game
Billboard-charting producer and musicologist, Kurt Riley, has joined the call for the more seasoned Reggae/Dancehall music producers to help to nurture and mentor their younger counterparts in the industry. Riley…
Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ On NPR’s ‘100 Best Songs Of 2021’
The Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall Spice makes another substantial move in the North American music industry, nabbing a spot in the upper half of NPR’s 100 Best Songs of 2021…
Rohan Marley Unhappy With Infighting In Ethiopia
While Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is being praised by many Rastafarians, after he took full command of the army and went into direct combat to suppress combatants from the Tigray People’s Liberation…
Bounty Killer’s Foundation Donates $400k To Dancehall Veteran Tiger
Dancehall artist Bounty Killer through his Bounty Killer Foundation has made a generous donation of $400,000 JMD (approximately $2,560 USD) to Dancehall veteran Tiger, who recently suffered a stroke and…
Bob Marley Rules Billboard’s 2021 Year-End Reggae Charts
Just as he predicted over 40 years ago in the opening lines of Bad Card, Bob Marley won’t be kept out of the race—anytime soon—as his music continues to endure.…
Insta Boss’ Mother Happy Killer Cop Brought To Justice
The family of Dancehall artist Kriston 'Insta Boss' Pearson, who was gunned down by a policeman's bullet at Sorrow Lawn in Trinity, St Mary in 2017, remains devastated by his…
Afrobeats Star Joeboy Says He Drew On Dancehall For Viral Hit ‘Sip’
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Joeboy has revealed that he drew for Dancehall and Reggae music for inspiration when he penned his hit song Sip (Alcohol). The 24-year-old made the revelation in…
