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U-Roy’s Burial Slated For May 19 At Dovecot Memorial

Late veteran toaster Ewart 'U-Roy' Beckford will be buried at Dovecot Memorial on Wednesday, May 19. There will also be a viewing at Perry’s Funeral Home for the Wear You…

Bounty Killer Slams Dancehall Artists Who Are Associating With, Arming Criminals

Bounty Killer has lashed out against Dancehall artists who are engaging in criminal activities, and associating with gunmen and arming them with weapons. The Coppershot artist who recently joined the…

JayBlem Set To Compete In The Long Jump At Boys Championships Today

Star athlete-turned-deejay JayBlem will compete in the long jump finals today at the National Stadium in Kingston during the 110th staging of the ISSA Boys and Girls Athletics Championship which…

Zamunda Talks Overcoming Stuttering, Remake Of ‘Jah Love Surround Me’ With Popcaan, Dre Island

Talk and Stutter artist Zamunda, says he still continues to be blessed, as not only has he overcome his speech impediment, but is reaping success again with the revitalization of…

Remake Of Bob Marley’s ‘Get Up Stand Up’ With Wiz Khalifa Gets Mixed Views From Reggae Fans

American singer/songwriter Nakkia Gold’s remake of Bob Marley’s version of the Wailer’s 1973 hit song Get Up, Stand Up, featuring rapper Wiz Khalifa, has been met with mixed views on…

Lawyer For Mavado’s Son Awaits Trial Transcript To Launch Appeal Of Murder Conviction

An appeal date for Mavado's incarcerated son, Dantay Brooks, may soon be set as well-known Queen's counsel Peter Champagnie, the attorney representing Brooks, revealed that he is awaiting the transcript…

The Moms Of Dancehall: Artists Flood Social Media With Mother’s Day Messages

Moms were out and stunting on the gram for Mother's Day with a plethora of dancehall artists using the platform to highlight and 'big up' their mommas. The loving gesture…

DJ Khaled’s ‘Khaled Khaled’ Debuts No. 1 On The Billboard 200

DJ Khaled's Khaled Khaled has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart. According to Nielsen MRC Data, the album moved 93,000 equivalent units including 14,000 actual sales…