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Buju Banton Might Not Be A Fan Of Men Doing The ‘Dirt Bounce’

It seems that Reggae and Dancehall veteran Buju Banton is not a fan of the now popular dance move called the Dirt Bounce, at least not when it is performed…

Popcaan Shows Respect To Vybz Kartel Before Dropping Some Inspiration On Dancehall Fans

Dancehall artist Popcaan was in his feelings today as he sent his ‘respects’ to the Worl’ Boss Vybz Kartel, and shared some inspiration with fans on social media.  The St.…

Shenseea Is Ready For That Rihanna Collab: “Tell Her To Get Off Her Break, Man”

Jamaican singer Shenseea is ready to take things worldwide, kicking things off by recently signing with The Weeknd's manager, releasing a new song (Run Run produced by Di Genius), and…

Major Hints That TeeJay Left Romeich Entertainment Because Of His “Mental State”

According to music manager Romeich Major, an artist who was signed to Romeich Entertainment had left the management company because of his “mental state.”  Romeich is now known as co-manager…

Alkaline-Affiliated Producer Dane Sortie, Of Sartout Records, Is Dead

Dane Sortie, one-half of the production duo that headed the Westmoreland-based production outfit, SartOut Records, is dead. Dane played the guitar and with his beat-making twin brother, Darren, constructed the…

Music, Culture Key To Economic Development But Being Placed On Back-Burner, Says Veteran Musicologist

An esteemed ethnomusicologist is expressing dismay at the failure of the Jamaican State to factor Reggae/Dancehall and other aspects of the island’s culture into use, as drivers of economic development,…

Cham Says Bounty Killer Has The Greatest Deejay Voice In Dancehall History

Dancehall heavyweight Cham says Bounty Killer has the greatest deejay voice in the history of Dancehall, unmatched by any of his predecessors or his contemporaries. Speaking during an interview with…

Sizzla To Release ‘On A High’ Album On Independence Day, August 6

Eight years after he released his 70th album The Messiah, which copped a Grammy nomination, Sizzla Kalonji is On A High, as he edges closer to the 100-album mark with…