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Trinidad Dancehall artist Kalonji, best known for his gun-slinging hits Run Up and Triple, has come under heavy scrutiny from thousands of social media users for what they describe as a lack of empathy and self-promotion following the murder of his girlfriend, almost three weeks ago.
Aston Barrett Jr.—son of famous musician Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett who played with Bob Marley & The Wailers—has disavowed the family’s involvement with a GoFundMe fundraiser for medical expenses.
Dancehall artist Laa Lee, says that even though he enjoys the music which is being recorded by artists from his generation, their content is “too dark” for him to consider doing collaborations since his own brand is predicated on doing “happy music.”
Reggae star Skip Marley, a grandson of Reggae legend Bob Marley, was forced to postpone a Toronto show on his “Change” North American tour, after being denied entry at the US/Canada border—seemingly over his vaccination status.
Today, VP Records’ co-founder Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin is celebrating her 85th birthday. Her contribution to the longevity of ska, rocksteady, dub and reggae is undoubtable—but so is her spirit of altruism.
Bounty Killer says he avoided Merciless‘ funeral because people were “celebrating” the deejay’s victory over him and Beenie Man at Sting, instead of celebrating his life.
Dancehall star Dovey Magnum is head over heels that ‘Queen of Rap’ Nicki Minaj started following her on Instagram over the weekend.
Ziggy Marley has joined his St. Georges college alumni and the Jamaican football fraternity in paying tribute to his former Manning Cup teammate and national footballer, Christopher Ziadie, who passed away over the weekend.
Stick Figure’s seventh studio album Wisdom is the first Reggae project to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in over two years.
Veteran Dancehall deejay Chaka Demus has issued a warning to his musical compatriots in Jamaica and across the world, urging them to be careful of people he describes as unscrupulous “middlemen” and “representatives” in the industry.
Rygin King’s debut album Therapy has sold 750 units, during its first week of release in the United States.
American band Stick Figure has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with their latest album titled Wisdom, dethroning Reggae legends Bob Marley & The Wailers, who had enjoyed a previously unbroken 140-week run at No.
Bounty Killer has responded angrily to the Government of Jamaica’s declaration of a 12-day period of mourning, and a “national day of mourning” for Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday, September 19.
Foota Hype and Skatta Burrell have weighed in on recent “shoot to kill” statements attributed to Minister of National Security, Dr.
A month ahead of National Heritage Week, Bounty Killer has declared folk icon Louise Bennett, National Hero Nanny of the Maroons, singer/actress Grace Jones and sprint legend Merlene Ottey his greatest Jamaican women of all time.
Vancouver-based LBC Studios, which specializes in cannabis-themed games, has created a new game featuring Reggae icon Bob Marley, under license from the Marley family.
Jamaican singer Shenseea says she would have no issue collaborating with Canadian rapper Drake, despite the false rumors that they were expecting a child.
Dancehall producer NotNice says he remains unexcited about the return of Sting this December. According to him, he is unimpressed with the new crop of artists who are being touted as the ones who will square off lyrically at the show, as, according to him, they are unlikely to deliver a proper clash and might allow their egos to get the better of them, and engage in physical combat onstage instead.
Popcaan and Post Malone may have a collaboration in the pipeline, according to the White Iverson rapper’s manager Dre London.
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas has requested preliminary injunctive relief against VP Records over their “continued collection of royalties” for several of his hit songs, which are the subject of a copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit.