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Wayne Wonder’s ‘No Letting Go’ Certified Platinum In The UK

Wayne Wonder’s No Letting Go – the 2002 hit produced by Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden on the Diwali riddim – is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday…

Sean Paul’s “We Be Burnin'” Certified Gold In The UK

We Be Burnin', the lead single from Sean Paul's third studio album The Trinity (2005), has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced on Friday…

Sugar Minott Intestacy Case Set For December 5

Family members of the late reggae star Sugar Minott are seeking a final resolution to a 14-year estate battle when they return to court on December 5th for a hearing…

Queen Ifrica Served In Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Her Father Derrick Morgan

Reggae star Ventrice 'Queen Ifrica' Morgan has been served in a defamation lawsuit initiated by her father, ska great Derrick Morgan, regarding defamatory statements she made regarding the nature of…

DeCapri Shares New Song ‘Bad Like You’

As 2024 draws to a close, dancehall artist DeCapri is aiming for a breakthrough with a trio of singles, Heavy, Come Now, and Bad Like You. “It’s amazing to see…

Disbarred Attorney To Face Trial For Defrauding Mavado On December 5

Disbarred attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado is expected to stand trial on December 5 on allegations that she defrauded Mavado of more than $30 million in a real estate deal in 2018.…

Omi’s ‘Hula Hoop’ Certified Silver In The UK

Jamaican singer Omi's 2015 single Hula Hoop is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Friday, recognizing the track’s sales and…

Alborosie’s ‘Kingston Town’ Hits 100 Million Plays On Spotify

Alborosie's Reggae anthem Kingston Town surpassed 100 million plays on Spotify on Monday, marking the Italian-Jamaican singer's first track to achieve this milestone on the platform. “I’m very happy about…