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Bounty Killer Withdraws From Reggae Sumfest 2024
Bounty Killer's announcement that he will no longer appear at this year’s Reggae Sumfest and that his planned tribute will…
Nigy Boy Says He’ll Only Create Enduring Music With Universal Appeal
Dancehall singer Nigy Boy says he takes a strategic approach to songwriting to ensure that his recordings not only capture…
Dexta Daps Leads Nominations For 2024 Caribbean Music Awards: Full List
Jamaican artist Dexta Daps leads the nominations for the second annual Caribbean Music Awards with eight nods, including Performer of…
Nicki Minaj Brings Out Beenie Man During London Tour Stop: “One Of My Heroes”
Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is the second Jamaican artist to perform at Nicki Minaj’s sold-out Pink Friday 2 tour. ‘The…
Producer Don Corleon To Drop New Reggae Juggling Riddim, “Finally”
A year after Beenie Man listed Don Corleon as one of the music producers whose migration from Jamaica has left…
Jimmy Cliff’s ‘The Harder They Come’ For Black River Film Festival Finale
The Harder They Come, the pioneering full-length feature film starring Jimmy Cliff, which is credited with introducing Reggae to the…
Don Corleon Hails Jamaica Constabulary Force Band’s Rendition Of Sizzla’s ‘Give Me A Try’
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) band's soulful rendition of Sizzla Kalonji's 2003 hit song Give Me a Try has attracted…
Minister Marion Hall Confesses To Using Sex Toy As A Christian: “I Had To Throw It Out”
It's said that confession is good for the soul, but according to several netizens, it may not be good for…
Buju Banton Announces First US Show In 13 Years
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton is returning to a US stage for the first time in 13 years with a concert titled “Long Walk To Freedom New York.” The…
Stefflon Don Opens Up About Not Feeling Like A Woman
In an era of the paraded “soft life,” British-based artist Stefflon Don often feels hardened by her weighty crown. Stefflon Don delves into this on I Am Woman, one of…
‘Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story’ Documentary Set To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival
The Canada-based OYA Media Group documentary, titled Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, is set to make its world premiere at the 23rd annual Tribeca Film Festival, which will be…
Nhance Says He Grew Up Poor Though His Mom Had Hit Songs With Vybz Kartel
Dancehall newcomer Nhance said he grew up poor even though his mom Gaza Sheba was part of the Vybz Kartel-led Gaza camp and was featured on hits like You and…
Sister Nancy Initially Thought Invitation To Join Burberry’s Summer 2024 Campaign Was “Spam”
Dancehall veteran Sister Nancy says the first time British luxury fashion brand Burberry reached out to her to participate in their Summer 2024 collection, she chased them away, thinking it…
Shenseea Says She Relates To Bob Marley’s Musical Journey: “I Watched The Movie Twice”
Shenseea says Bob Marley’s musical journey reminds her of herself, so much so that she’s watched the recently released ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ biopic twice. During an interview on Hot…
Stefflon Don Shares Release Date, Cover And Tracklist For Debut Album ‘Island 54’
Two mixtapes into her career, British Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don will finally release her debut album, Island 54, on June 14 via 54 LDN/BMG. The album will sonically lean towards…
Shenseea Releases Sophomore Album ‘Never Gets Late Here’, And ‘Flava’ Video With Coi Leray — Stream
Jamaican singer Shenseea has released her second full-length album, Never Gets Late Here, along with a new video for Flava, a post-disco/pop track featuring rapper Coi Leray. The video was…
