The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Bongos, Cardi B’s second collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, released on Friday, has been the subject of debate among Jamaican fans over whether it appropriated elements from Bang – a song released over two years ago by Dancehall artist Lincoln 3Dot.
American band 311, known for blending rock with Reggae rhythms and Hip-Hop/Funk breakdowns, earned three new Platinum singles in the United States on Thursday, including their 2004 Reggae-rock cover of The Cure’s Lovesong.
Reggae/Dancehall superstar Capleton says he has never recorded songs written by anyone else, as doing so, according to him, appears inauthentic.
Popcaan and 10Tik appear to have traded subliminal shots on social media following their appearance at the Unruly Boss’ back-to-school event last month.
In a music culture that sometimes disregards the contributions of its founders, Tanya Stephens believes there’s only one veteran spared from the hot and cold adoration of fans: Marcia Griffiths.
VP/Greensleeves Records is celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Holt’s iconic Police in Helicopter LP by sharing a rare 1983 12-inch single mix – informally known as the ‘Sirens Mix’ – to streaming, and previously unreleased photos from the cover shoot by Tim O’Sullivan.
Nigerian star Patoranking has recruited Jamaica’s very own Popcaan and Beenie Man as well as Ludacris, Diamond Platnumz, Kizz Daniel, Victony, Gyakie and Zion Foster for his fourth studio album, World Best, released today (September 6, 2023).
Spice took to Instagram on Tuesday, insisting that she said nothing “bad’ about Erica Mena’s son and challenging her critics to specify what, exactly, she had said that was objectionable.
Having spent the majority of his career giving back in cash and kind, Dancehall deejay Flippa Mafia was disappointed that corporate brands cut him off after he was found guilty of operating an international drug trafficking and money-laundering ring in 2016.
Jamaican artists Stefflon Don, Govana and Projexx all made an appearance on Nigerian Afrobeats star Ruger’s Ru The World album, released last Friday.
Jamaican singer Shenseea says that she attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance Concert Tour in Inglewood, California over the weekend not just as a fan, but also as an artist seeking inspiration.
The legal battle between Reggae/Dancehall production company Steely & Clevie and almost all major Reggaetón artists is poised to roll into a California courtroom this month.
In the competitive world of music, building relationships is vital for success. Reggae artiste Honorebel owes his success to networking and treasuring connections with the right people, affording him lucrative opportunities in areas such as music production, music publishing, and record label deals.
Legendary “King of Ska” singer Derrick Morgan and his sons have consulted an attorney at law Christopher Townsend in Jamaica, as they position the family to pursue legal action against his daughter Ventrice Latoya Morgan, better known as Queen Ifrica, who has accused the Tougher than Tough singer of rape.
Love & Hip-Hot: Atlanta star Erica Mena has been given the boot. She will appear in the last three episodes of season 11, but will not return for the next season of the VH1 show. This
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, known for the easygoing song “Margaritaville” and an infamous run-in with local Jamaican police authorities who shot up his seaplane, has died.
Dancehall artist Popcaan says he racked up a J$8 million (approximately $US 51,000) bill for his annual ‘Off To School’ treat in his hometown of St.
Queen Ifrica has revealed that Tony Rebel had originally written her hit Lioness On The Rise for his Penthouse Records stablemate and Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths.
Bob Marley and The Wailers’ 1977 song, Waiting In Vain, is now certified Gold in the UK, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday (September 1).
Kranium‘s Gal Policy is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, three years after its release. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the song was issued a BRIT Certified Silver award today (September 1) after it sold over 200,000 units in the UK, as measured by The Official Charts Company.