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Beenie Man Drags Daddy1, “If You Ah Do Dancehall You Do Dancehall”

Fresh off his comments on an OnStage interview, veteran dancehall artiste Beenie Man has seemingly contradicted himself by dissing 6ix deejay Daddy1 to make a point about the decline of…

Foota Hype Defends Sean Kingston After Viral Video Shows Cars Being Towed From Mansion In Jamaica

Foota Hype has come out in defense of his close friend Sean Kingston after viral videos have been circulating which apparently show law enforcement officials at Kingston’s home in Jamaica.

Buju Banton Says Dancehall Isn’t Mainstream Because It Doesn’t Lie

Dancehall veteran Buju Banton recently sat down for a far-reaching interview on the inaugural episode of SHABBAAAAA SOUND RADIO on Apple Music with hosts Sean G, Drewbyrd and Shacia Payne.…

Legendary Jamaican Singer Millie Small Dead At 72

One of Jamaica’s pioneers in music, singer Millie Small has died. The news was confirmed by Island Records earlier today, Wednesday (May 6). According to reports Small died of a…

Diel Is Serenading Moms For Mother’s Day Though Digital Postcards

Mother's Day is usually accompanied by luxurious spa dates, fresh flowers and elegant dinner outings, all sealed with hugs and kisses. But with the faceless coronavirus haunting nations worldwide, the…

No Signal Sparks Cancel Culture Debate Over Playing Vybz Kartel’s Music, While Banning R. Kelly’s

Leave it to Twitter to take a topic to the mainstream; the latest debate is the issue of acceptability of Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel’s music versus R&B tycoon R. Kelly’s.…

Mr. Vegas Hits Out At “Dons” In Jamaica

Famous Dancehall recording artiste Mr. Vegas, took to Instagram this morning to speak out against "dons" in Jamaica. In the video, Vegas questioned the significance of dons in the island,…

Govana And Dexta Daps Run Dancehall With Trending Hits This Week, Vybz Kartel Flounders

The success of a great Dancehall track depends on talent, production, airplay, relatability and, nowadays, virality on social media. This winning combination is again proven by the success of Govana’s…