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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
Get On With It! Culture Doctor Presses Gov’t To Create ‘Iconic’ Museum Of Jamaican Music
Director of the Institute of Caribbean Studies at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, has called for the relevant authorities to move with alacrity to establish…
Spice Criticized Over Meghan Markle Comments, Sevana Defends The Dancehall Queen: “Let Her Talk”
It seems Dancehall Queen Spice can’t catch a break on social media these days, with several fans advising that she should 'stay off her phone' after she commented on Meghan…
From Popcaan To Lila Iké: Budding Dancehall Artist NationBøss Draws Major Attention With IG Teaser
One official music release and just two lyrical teasers via Instagram and already budding Dancehall artist NationBøss has drawn major attention on himself in the music scene. In an Instagram…
Rihanna Elevates Her Weekend Vibes With One Of Popcaan’s ‘Badmind’ Anthems
Barbadian singer Rihanna has made it known over the years that she is a big fan of Dancehall. In fact, fans are waiting with bated breath for her 'R9' album,…
Bunny Wailer Sprints Up Reggae iTunes Top 100 Charts Since Death
The late Reggae icon Bunny Wailer has vaulted up the iTunes Charts in the wake of his death on March 2. Like other legendary artists before him, including Michael Jackson,…
Dancehall Veteran Lady G Talks ‘Nuff Respect’ On International Women’s Day
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, March 8, there is one Dancehall song that has remained timeless in expression of women's rights. Lady G's Nuff Respect drew the…
Beenie Man Talks Inspiration For ‘Fun In The Sun’ Single With Popcaan, Dre Island
The inspiration for Beenie Man’s latest single Fun in the Sun came to him while he was visiting his mother’s gravesite. Beenie Man’s late mother, fondly called Mama Lilieth, died…
Bunny Wailer Family Asks For A Virtual Candlelight Vigil For The Reggae Legend
The family of reggae star Bunny Wailer is asking his legion of fans worldwide to participate in a virtual candlelight vigil to celebrate the life of the legendary music icon…
