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GAPS 7G Joins Bounty Killer, Shaggy In Pro-Vax Stance

Dancehall artist Gaps 7G has become the third male dancehall act to publicly endorse the COVID-19 vaccine. But the young rhyme-slinger has done one better as he has already been…

Who Should Play Bob Marley? Here’s 10 Picks For Lead Role In The Upcoming Movie

Who should play Bob Marley? Forty years after his tragic passing, the adaptation of his life story is finally forging ahead.

Ce’cile, Macka Diamond Ready To Be Vaccinated

As many continue to be doubtful of the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, two more Dancehall stars, Ce’cile and Macka Diamond, have made it clear that they will…

JAMMS Sees Huge Surge In Membership, As Royalties Stream In From PPL Deal

The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) membership, has reported a significant jump in new membership, particularly since the organization forged stronger ties late last year with UK-based Performance Rights Organization Phonographic…

Popcaan Earns His First Gold Certification From The RIAA

Dancehall artist Popcaan has secured his first RIAA Gold certification for his feature on Jamie xx's I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) with Young Thug.

‘Real’ Dancehall Raking In Royalties, As Jamaican Trap Music Shunned Overseas

General Manager of the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) Evon Mullings, says the international market is not buying into the new-era (Trap, Hip-Hop, Island Pop) music coming out of Jamaica, based…

Bounty Killer, Beenie Man Get Equity Stake In Triller After The Sale Of Verzuz

Dancehall veterans Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are now among the 43 creatives with an equity stake in the Triller Network, after the company acquired Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's Verzuz…

Health Minister Sparks Viral Hashtag Exactly One Year After Kranium’s ‘Gal Policy’ Debut: #LetThatSinkIn

Kranium’s Gal Policy is enjoying renewed buzz on its one-year anniversary thanks to the Jamaican Health Minister’s viral response to the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases. “723 Positive COVID-19 cases…