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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
Kiprich, Kizzy’s Premature Baby, Miracle, Has Died
Dancehall artists Kiprich and Kizzy Don are in mourning after their newborn, Miracle, died this morning at 7, reportedly of…
Chuck Fenda, Dolly Don Team Up For ‘Weh Mi Like’ On Rvssian’s Riddim
Emerging dancehall sensation Dolly Don is ecstatic at the great reaction to her latest single, Weh Me Like, a collaboration…
Naomi Cowan Secures 2026 JUNO Nomination
Jamaican singer Naomi Cowan has secured her first-ever JUNO Award nomination, landing a spot in the "Reggae Recording of the…
Byron Messia Scores Second Canadian Gold Certification
Kittitian artist Byron Messia has secured another accolade in Canada after Talibans II, his 2023 collaboration with Burna Boy, was…
Sean Paul’s Beloved Grandmother Georgina Harrison Dies At 101
Sean Paul is mourning the loss of his beloved grandmother, Georgina K. Harrison. She was 101 years old. The 53-year-old…
Lila Iké To Perform In Opening Number At 2026 GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony
Jamaican singer and first-time Grammy nominee Lila Iké has been tapped to perform in the opening number of the 2026…
Bob Clarke, Veteran Broadcaster, Is Dead At 75
Veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke has died. He passed away on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026. He was 75 years old.…
Sly Dunbar, Influential Sly & Robbie Drummer, Is Dead At 73
Grammy-winning producer and drummer Sly Dunbar — one half of the Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie — has died aged…
Vybz Kartel Set To Headline Largest UK Reggae Festival In August — See Full Line-Up
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been confirmed as a headliner for the 2026 edition of Reggae Land, marking a major coup for what organizers are calling the festival’s "biggest edition…
Spice Makes Big Donation To KipRich, Kizzy Don’s Baby Fund
Queen of Dancehall Spice has thrown her financial weight behind KipRich and Kizzy Don, donating US$5,000 to assist with the medical care of their premature daughter, Miracle. The So Mi…
Sean Paul Earns First Diamond Certification In The US
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved a career-defining milestone in the United States, officially earning his first-ever Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). On Thursday (January…
Konshens Earns First Gold Certification In Canada For Doja Cat Collab ‘Wine Pon You’
Dancehall star Konshens has secured his first Gold certification in Canada for Wine Pon You, his 2018 collaboration with American rap sensation Doja Cat. Music Canada issued certification on Monday…
Richard ‘Shams’ Browne Releases Book On Music Biz
Music producer Richard ‘Shams’ Browne has shared his expertise in his new book The Music Biz Manual: A Practical Guide For Independent Artists & Producers, available for purchase Amazon Kindle (e-book) and Amazon.com (paperback) on January…
50 Years Later, ‘Positive Vibration’ Returns As The Theme For Bob Marley’s 81st Birthday
When Bob Marley and the Wailers released Rastaman Vibration in April 1976, Jamaica was teetering on the edge. It was an election year defined by public anxiety and partisan violence--tensions…
Kiprich, Kizzy Don Start GoFundMe To Save Their Pre- Mature Baby Miracle
Dancehall couple KipRich and Kizzy Don have established a GoFundMe page to raise US$250,000 to defray medical expenses to care for their baby daughter, Miracle, who was born prematurely last…
Squash To Be Released From U.S. Prison In 2027, But Deportation Looms
Montego Bay native Andrae “Squash” Whittaker could soon be feeling the Big Breeze of freedom. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Dancehall star is provisionally scheduled for release…
