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Rapper Jay Critch Teases Collab With Dancehall Star Skillibeng

American rapper Jay Critch teased that he has an exciting collaboration with Dancehall star Skillibeng coming soon. He’s clearly psyched about the merger too; he went on Twitter yesterday to…

Koffee, Protoje And More Talk ‘Clarks & Jamaica’: Watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wexVwwpCH-U Clarks Originals unveiled the full 10-minute mini-documentary today on YouTube, after initially announcing on its Instagram page on Sunday that the video, which features Koffee, Protoje, Sevana, Lila Iké,…

No To Sampling: Khago, Wife Francine Say American Rappers Exploiting, Watering Down Dancehall

Declaring that Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall is a global cultural heavyweight towering over American genres, Nah Sell Out artist Khago says he has had to chase away American rappers who…

Beenie Man Pleads Guilty To DRMA Breach After Illegal Party

Dancehall veteran Beenie Man has pleaded guilty to a breach of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) following an illegal party.  The artist, whose real name is Moses Davis, appeared…

The African Princess Who Changed Bob Marley’s Life

As a devout Rastafarian and Pan-African crusader, King of Reggae Bob Marley’s link to the continent was as solemn as it was sentimental. The Gong’s affinity for Africa would manifest…

Reggae Artist Dave Barker’s 1971 Chart Topper ‘Double Barrell’ A Source Of Contention And Heartbreak

Trojan Records’ plan to stage several activities in the UK, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the mega Reggae hit Double Barrell, has not gone down well…

Dancehall Star Tanya Stephens Blasts Jamaican PM After ‘Corner Shop’ Remarks

Boom Wuk artist Tanya Stephens launched another broadside at Prime Minister Andrew Holness, days after he stated in the House of Representatives that he could not be shut up by…

Vybz Kartel’s Eldest Son Likkle Vybz Turns 18

Likkle Vybz, the eldest son of Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel turned 18 years old yesterday (April 18), and can now take control of his father’s Portmore Empire music label, Adidjahiem…