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Dancehall Artiste Govana Welcomes Second Child, Rahiri

Congratulations are in order for Dancehall artist Govana who recently announced the birth of his second child. The deejay, who has kept his personal life out of the spotlight, took…

Ding Dong Rejects Calls From Fans To Bring Out A Coronavirus Dance

There will be no new coronavirus dance, at least not from Ding Dong and the Ravers danehall crew. Ding Dong, whose real name is Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey has rejected…

Jamaica Bans Prison Visits Indefinitely, Will Vybz Kartel Still Make Music?

It has crossed everyone’s mind at some point or the other and despite defusing assertions from his team in the past, the question still stands -- Does Vybz Kartel make…

Foota Hype Celebrates 38th Birthday In US Detention, Moved To New Facility

Dancehall selector Foota Hype, whose real name is Oneil Thomas remains incarcerated by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and according to the latest reports, he has been…

Buju Banton Asks Why Vybz Kartel’s Music And Dancehall As A Whole Hasn’t Grown

Buju Banton has offered up his thoughts on Vybz Kartel and the current state of Dancehall.  The Grammy award winning entertainer discussed a variety of topics surrounding his career and…

Spice Flys Out Of Jamaica To Protect Kids From Coronavirus

With schools in Jamaica closed for two weeks, the Queen of the Dancehall Spice has decided to take her two kids and leave the island over Coronavirus fears. Jamaica has…

Coronavirus Creating A Stir In The Dancehall Community

It’s official; the COVID-19 outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus has hit Jamaica. Just yesterday news broke of the first known cases on the island, the first being a female…

Shabba Ranks To Be Crowned ‘King Of Dancehall’ At Reggae Sumfest

Grammy-winning dancehall entertainer, Rexton 'Shabba Ranks' Gordon, is one of the most iconic Jamaican artistes of the past three decades. Having signed to American music label, Epic Records, in 1989,…