Vybz Kartel Earns First Silver Certification In The UK With ‘Fever’
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s 2016 hit Fever was certified Silver in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
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Koffee’s ‘Toast’ Goes Platinum In The UK
Toast, the breakthrough single from Jamaican Reggae singer Koffee, was certified Platinum in the United Kingdom on Friday (February 10).
Blacka’s ‘Little Dancas’ For Reggae Month Showcase And Fundraiser
International dance choreographer Blacka Di Danca views dance as a tool for social transformation, the philosophy behind his Little Danca program which will host its debut reggae month showcase on February 11 at Pon Top Grill, 29 Westminster Road, Kingston.
Popcaan Eyes Next Album, “ASAP!”
While Dancehall artist Popcaan is still promoting his fifth studio album Great Is He (GIHE), he’s already thinking about his next studio project.
Reggae Cannot Be “Taken Away” From Jamaica, Says Minister Babsy Grange
Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia Grange has assured Jamaicans that Reggae cannot be “taken away” from the country, as it is safeguarded under UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and so there is no need for foreign Reggae creators to be viewed with disdain.
Island Music Conference 2023: Day 1 In Photos
Yesterday, was the first day of the inaugural staging of the Island Music Conference (IMC) at the Courtleigh Auditorium.
Seanizzle Awaiting Clearance From Busta Rhymes For Nadg’s ‘We A Run E Grung’ Single
Dancehall music producer Seanizzle is reveling in the success of Nadg’s We A Run E Grung single on the Busta Beat riddim, which has been propelled internationally, via a TikTok dance challenge, attracting millions of views.
Bounty Killer, Mr. Vegas Trade Diss Tracks In Their Ongoing Feud
Veterans Bounty Killer and Mr. Vegas have turned their ongoing beef into a lyrical one, with each Dancehall artist dishing out diss tracks against the other over the last two weeks.
‘Dunce Culture Started In The Classroom, Not Music’ – Grounation Tackles ‘Fully Dunce’ Trend And More
The “fully dunce” slang has been problematic since it gained popularity on social media in 2018, manifesting itself in trending songs like Valiant’s Dunce Cheque to the critique of information minister Robert Morgan late last year.
Skatta Burrell “Saddened” That Jamaican Trap Songs Won’t Stand The Test Of Time
Dancehall music producer Skatta Burrell has weighed in once more, on the issue of artists and producers creating “highly disposable” music, using Trap beats that all sound alike and are forgotten within months, instead of adding their own creative flair.
Dexta Daps To Kick Off ‘TRILOGY’ Tour In The UK In March
Dancehall artist Dexta Daps will be returning to the United Kingdom in March to kick off his TRILOGY tour.
Bounty Killer Hails Producer Mikey Bennett: “National Treasure In Dancehall And Reggae”
Bounty Killer has hailed iconic producer and songwriter Mikey Bennett, as a “national treasure in Dancehall and Reggae”.
Popcaan’s ‘Great Is He’ Debuts On Two Billboard Album Charts
Popcaan‘s fifth studio album Great Is He has debuted on two Billboard album charts. Billboard revealed on Tuesday (February 7) that the album opened at No.
Koffee Looking Forward To Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
Jamaican singer Koffee is looking forward to Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII halftime performance, like the rest of the Bajan artist’s fans across the world.
Popcaan’s ‘Great Is He’ First Week Album Sales Are In
Popcaan‘s latest album Great Is He has landed at No. 3 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, lower than the opening week debuts of his previous four studio albums.
Toronto Mayor Proclaims February 6 ‘Bob Marley Day’
As the world marks the 78th birthday of the King of Reggae, February 6 has officially been proclaimed as Bob Marley Day in Toronto, Canada.
Toots’ “54-46”, Jesse Royal, No-Madzz In Levi’s ‘Greatest Story Ever Worn’ Ad Campaign
Toots Hibbert’s mega-hit song 54-46 Was My Number, which he wrote while imprisoned in Jamaica, has been featured in Levi’s ‘Greatest Story Ever Worn,’ a global ad campaign celebrating the 150th anniversary of the brand’s 501 Jeans.
Kabaka Pyramid And Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley Win ‘Best Reggae Album’ At 2023 Grammy Awards
Reggae star Kabaka Pyramid and producer Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley have won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album with Pyramid’s sophomore album The Kalling.
Shenseea Denies Ripping Off Stephanie Sarley’s Fruit Clips In ‘Foreplay’ Copyright Lawsuit
Shenseea and her label Interscope Records have denied ripping off any intellectual property of US-based artist Stephanie Sarley in the music video for the Jamaican singer’s 2019 song, Foreplay.
Queen Nikki Debuts Podcast With Boyfriend As First Guest
Dancehall artist Queen Nikki launched her podcast on Friday with boo thang producer GoldFinga Tipical, and between him walking off set, her defending searching his phone and him declaring she’s the best he’s ever had, the debut was rather spicy.