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Shaggy’s Former Manager Robert Livingston On What’s Holding Back Dancehall From Charting

Robert Livingston, the former manager of Dancehall icons Shaggy and Super Cat, has shared his insights into what he recognizes as the missing elements which are hindering much of the…

Decision On Dream Weekend Negril Bubble Party Awaiting ODPEM Sanction, Says Babsy Grange

Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange says that a decision has still not been taken on the Dream Weekend bubble event proposed for Negril come Independence Week, as the application is…

Why There’s Been No New Bounty Killer Album For Almost Two Decades

Having released more than eight albums since his big break in the 1990s, Bounty Killer is arguably one of the most prolific dancehall recording artists of all time. In fact,…

Shenseea Says Her Debut Album Is Done: Here’s What To Expect

Dancehall star Shenseea has revealed that her long-awaited debut studio album is finally done. In an Instagram post yesterday, Shenseea, who was the most-streamed female Jamaican artist in 2020, blessed…

Epixode Believes Ghanaian Dancehall And Reggae Will Soon “Take Over The World”

Days after members of Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Nation and other Jamaicans took to Twitter to upbraid Epixode for declaring himself “King of the Dancehall”, the Ghanaian artist is now reported…

Queen Of Dancehall Spice Triggers Online Debate On The Origins Of Hip Hop

Queen of Dancehall Spice recently sent tongues wagging with her comments on the origins of hip hop. During her promotional Breakfast Club interview on June 22, Spice schooled host Charlamagne…

Sean Paul Speaks On Colorism And Whether His “Light Skin” Gave Him An Advantage In Music Industry

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul recently addressed the age-old issue of whether his lighter complexion gave him an advantage in the music industry, pointing out that it is a systemic issue,…

Bounty Killer Says ‘The System In Jamaica Went After’ Vybz Kartel

Bounty Killer is convinced that the “system” in Jamaica “went after” incarcerated Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel. In fact, the Action Speak Louder than Words singer, whose real name is Rodney…