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Two Dancehall Deejays Arrested, Charged For Lottery Scamming

Two men, who claimed to be recording artists, were arrested and charged with lottery scamming offenses on Thursday when members of the Anti-Lottery Scamming Task Force carried out a special…

The Story Of ‘Bam Bam’: Dancehall Singer Pliers Almost Didn’t Record The Hit Song

Out of many classics born in Dancehall’s heyday, Chaka Demus & Pliers’ lovers rock anthem Bam Bam is one for the ages. With its banging beat and mass appeal, the…

Spotify Says It Does Not Pay Artists

Since the emergence of streaming across the world there has been mixed reviews on whether it is good for the music industry. Recently the Caribbean has seen an influx of…

Incarcerated Dancehall Artist Shawn Storm To Release Debut EP ‘Freedom Street’

Portmore Empire artist Shawn Storm marches on even though he remains behind bars. The incarcerated dancehall deejay is set to release his debut EP, Freedom Street, at the end of…

Nesbeth’s Manager Still Alive After Being Shot In The Face

Road manager of Reggae artist Nesbeth, known in the industry as Mr. Drummond, was shot by an unknown assailant in Portmore on Tuesday. Drummond's attackers took away his licensed firearm,…

Blak Ryno Explains Why He Will Continue Skin Bleaching

Dancehall artist Blak Ryno is unfazed by the heavy criticism he received when he unveiled a new lighter skin tone earlier this week. The deejay debuted the new look, achieved…

Sizzla Voices ‘No Vaccine’ Protest Song

Unlike some of his musical counterparts who have chosen to grumble away on social media about lockdowns, mask-wearing and the coronavirus vaccine, Reggae star Sizzla Kalonji has frontally documented his…

Usain Bolt Foundation Donates 150 Laptops To Schools In Rural Jamaica

Retired Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has donated 150 laptops, valued at $40,000USD, to schools in rural Jamaica through his charitable foundation. The eight-time Olympic gold medallist shared the news today in…