Jeremy Harding: “Beenie Man Is The Greatest Dancehall Artist Ever”
Jeremy Harding, playground riddim producer and former manager of Sean Paul, has declared Beenie Man Dancehall’s Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T).
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Linda Smith Isaacs, Manager Of The Late Gregory Isaacs, Dead At 75
Former music manager, Linda Smith Isaacs, in whose house the veteran singer Gregory Isaacs spent his last days while battling cancer, has died.
Spice Says Carnival Is A Culture Experience, Crucial To Her Mental Health
Spice might be the Queen of Dancehall, but she has recently revealed that the Carnival experience is crucial to her mental health.
Sean Paul Surpassed Beenie Man Because Of Better Management, Not Skin Color—Says Jeremy Harding
Sean Paul’s former manager Jeremy Harding has rubbished suggestions that the We Be Burnin artist was able to surge ahead of Beenie Man internationally in the 2000s because foreign record labels favored him due to his lighter skin color.
Spice Deletes Instagram Post After Asking Followers Their Thoughts On Transgender Woman’s “Pregnancy”
A since-deleted Instagram post by Queen of Dancehall Spice on Wednesday seems to have stirred some tension between her and the Trans community, after the singer attempted to get her ‘besties’ opinion on a polarizing topic: whether or not men can become pregnant.
Victoria Monét Shares How She Slid Into Buju Banton’s DMs To Get Collab
American singer Victoria Monét recently shared that she slid into Buju Banton’s DMs to request his vocals on her Dancehall-infused R&B track Party Girls, which was released last month.
Jahshii Questioned By Cops And Released
Detectives at the Constant Spring police questioned Dancehall artist Jahshii in the presence of his lawyers on Wednesday afternoon.
Cham Shares Secret To His Ageless Look
Should an anti-aging brand need an ambassador, Dancehall toaster Cham would be the perfect fit. Over the years, his female fans have not only lauded his diverse repertoire, but his ability to maintain his devilishly handsome appearance.
Teejay Finds His Own Lane At Warner Music, Signs Publishing And Record Deal
Jamaican artist Teejay has signed publishing and record deals with Warner Music Group and Warner Records, in a move that was described as “Dancehall’s biggest for the year.”
Jahshii Wanted For Questioning By Cops Over Murder Of Businessman
The St. Andrew North police are asking entertainer Jahshii to turn himself in with his lawyer to answer questions regarding his alleged role in the murder of 45-year-old businessman Omar Wright, otherwise called ‘Romie’.
Shaggy, Fans React To ‘Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall’ Documentary
Following the premiere of the Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall documentary at the recently held Tribeca Film Festival, Dancehall megastar Shaggy took to Instagram to reflect on the film’s largely positive reception while celebrating the genre that made it all possible.
Spice Withdraws From ‘Groovin’ In The Park’
Queen of Dancehall Spice has announced that she will not be gracing the stage at Sunday’s (June 25) staging of Groovin In The Park at the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York.
Dancehall, Reggae Can Co-exist With Afrobeats, Says Grammy Manager Len Brown
Len Brown, senior manager for Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae at the Recording Academy, disagrees with the notion that Dancehall and Reggae are losing ground to Afrobeats.
The Max Romeo Song That He Didn’t Want To Record, And Why It Won Over UK Skinheads
Reggae veteran Max Romeo says he was reluctant to record Wet Dreams, a risqué 1969 UK chart hit, but decided to do so after much coercion from legendary music producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee.
D’Angel, Razor B Denounce Domestic Violence On Their New Show
In the backdrop of the ongoing condemnation of violence against women and children, dancehall artists D’Angel and Razor B are denouncing domestic abuse on their new show, Live at 5.
Busy Signal Grateful For Congressional Honorary Award In New York
Dancehall star Busy Signal was presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”
Steely & Clevie’s Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit Faces First Major Hurdle In Court
One hundred and seven of the almost 170 defendants in Steely & Clevie Productions' copyright lawsuit filed three motions on Thursday (June 15) to dismiss the case.
Kevin Lyttle’s ‘Turn Me On’ Goes Double Platinum In The UK
Kevin Lyttle’s 2003 hit Turn Me On, which received a new remix in April 2023, is now certified double platinum in the United Kingdom.
Patra Hails Janelle Monáe As An “Amazing Performer”
Dancehall veteran Patra was thrilled to learn that it was Janelle Monáe, who wanted to sample her 1993 song Whining Skill.
Isaiah Laing Says There Was An Upside To A’mari, Queenie’s Sting 2022 ‘Clash’
Supreme Promotions’ Isaiah Laing has admitted that the drama that A’mari “DJ Mona-Lisa” and Queen Ladi Gangsta brought to Sting 2022 had a positive side as it caused the event to “trend” globally for two days in a row.