Blak Ryno Open To Working With Vybz Kartel, Says Fallout Was Overblown
Though he left Vybz Kartel’s Portmore/Gaza Empire more than a decade ago, dancehall singjay Blak Ryno isn’t opposed to working with him in the future.
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Popcaan Announces Unruly Fest 2023 In St. Thomas
Dancehall deejay Popcaan has announced the return of Unruly Fest, set for December 22, 2023, after a three-year hiatus.
Gyptian’s ‘Wine Slow’ Certified Silver In The UK
Gyptian‘s Wine Slow is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom over ten years after its release.
Bounty Killer On Stagecraft: ‘I Was Out-Performed By Beenie Man A Lot Of Times Over The Years’
Bounty Killer says that in order to fully master stagecraft, he practiced moving about onstage instead of staying in one place, an issue for which, years ago, he was severely criticized by Dancehall fans, and even teased in Ce’Cile’s breakout song Changez.
UK Home Office Reportedly Denied Dozens Of Afrobeats Artists’ Visas
The Voice Newspaper has reported that the UK Home Office has launched what has been described as the “biggest attack on a Black music genre by British authorities, since Dancehall in the 1990s”.
A’mari Says She Never Endorsed Spice’s ‘God A Bless Me’
A’mari has lashed out heavily at Spice after the Queen of Dancehall shared a Instagram video clip of the Neko artist seemingly vibing to her new song God a Bless Me, in a series of clips of mature women endorsing the song.
Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran Says His Family Has Always Been A Fan Of Reggae Music
British rapper Jethro ‘Alonestar’ Sheeran, first cousin of superstar Ed Sheeran, says his family has always been enthralled by Reggae music.
More Must Be Done To Ensure Reggae Musicians Are “Well Compensated,” Says Flourgon’s Lawyer
New York-based Jamaican-born attorney Stephen Drummond is again lamenting the fact that many Jamaican Reggae singers and songwriters have not reaped the fruits of their labor, unlike their overseas counterparts, a situation which must be addressed urgently.
Tommy Lee Sparta Ready For Reggae Sumfest Days After Release From Prison
Tommy Lee Sparta is delighting in his recent booking for Reggae Sumfest 2023, days after his release from prison.
Mighty Crown Sound System To Retire After 30 Years
Renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown is on the last lap of its career after three decades.
Minister Marion Hall To Release Song About Her ‘Blessed Body’
In the midst of the chatter surrounding how gospel artist Minister Marion Hall clothes her canvas, she has announced an upcoming single which places focus on the body.
Flourgon’s Lawyer Speaks On Steely & Clevie’s Reggaeton Lawsuit
Stephen Drummond, the Jamaican-born attorney who represented veteran Dancehall artist Flourgon in his US$300 million copyright infringement case against Miley Cyrus, says Steely & Clevie Productions must put up a “tough fight” in its lawsuit against a slew of Reggaeton artists for infringing on the label’s Fish Market riddim.
Tu-Lox Launches Rebel 13 Foundation
Twin of Twins member Tu-Lox is expanding his Rebel 13 brand with the launch of a charitable organization.
Ziggy And Cedella Marley Join Fight To Keep Bob Marley Beach Open To The Public
Ziggy Marley and his sister Cedella have joined the Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement’s (JABEM) bid to get the Government of Jamaica to make unconditional access to, and use of all Jamaica’s beaches, including the Bob Marley Beach in St Andrew, a Constitutional Right.
Minister Marion Hall Booked For Reggae Sumfest, Skatta Says: “My Prayers Have Been Answered”
Dancehall music producer and Reggae Sumfest Marketing Strategist Skatta Burrell is having a field day, this upon sharing a flyer announcing that Minister Marion Hall (formerly Lady Saw) has been booked for Concert Night II at the Reggae festival, in July.
Spice Returns To The Stage After 6 Month Absence Due To Health Scare
Queen of Dancehall Spice is officially back in full effect after returning to the stage in the Cayman Islands last night (March 24, 2023).
Popcaan To Release ‘Great Is He’ Deluxe Edition With 8 New Songs
Dancehall artist Popcaan has announced that Great Is He Deluxe will be released on March 31, 2023. Great Is He, Popcaan’s fifth studio album, was released on January 27.
Bounty Killer Says Afrobeats Not In Competition With Dancehall
Bounty Killer has declared that he fully embraces Afrobeats music, and says the genre should not be pitted against Dancehall.
Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Makes Netflix Debut
Spice’s smash hit So Mi Like It was among the songs featured in Netflix’s latest reality TV/competition series ‘Dance 100’ – a show in which dance choreographers compete for $100,000 and bragging rights.
Dua Lipa Spends “Stress Free” Vacay In Jamaica
English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa escaped the chilly British weather to catch some sun in Jamaica earlier this month.