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Jade Faith Is In Paradise
Jamaican singer Jade Faith does not believe in musical labels because she is a versatile artist who can handle any…
The Voice’s Blake Shelton Mistakes Buju Banton For A Type Of “Bread”
Episode 3 of NBC’s The Voice Season 20 certainly brought some giggles to Jamaican audiences on Monday night. From the…
Bobby Shmurda Gets Fired Up To Popcaan’s ‘El Chapo’, Dancehall Star Reacts: ‘Yyy?’
Brooklyn, New York rapper Bobby Shmurda is back in full effect since his release from a US Federal prison four…
Sean Paul Says His Best Collaboration Was With Rihanna
With numerous international collaborations under his belt, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul revealed that he considers his 2006 link-up with Barbadian…
Spragga Benz, Buju Banton Blast Jamaican Government’s COVID Inoculation Plans
Even as the Government of Jamaica rolls out its COVID vaccination initiative, Spragga Benz and Buju Banton are continuing to…
Swizz Beatz, Timbaland Respond To Power Star Michael Rainey Jr. Saying They’re ‘Sell Outs’
What many saw as a forward move for the artists involved with the Verzuz brand following Triller’s acquisition of the…
Jada Kingdom Warns Dancehall Fans About Approaching Her The Wrong Way
Dancehall songstress Jada Kingdom has worked hard at honing her craft over the last two years and one price that…
Delomar Lashes Out At PM Holness, Says Too Much Focus On COVID-19 As People Suffer
Dancehall artist Delomar sought to remind the current administration that COVID-19 wasn't the only thing happening in Jamaica, as he…
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…
