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The issue of some popular Roots Reggae artists charging Negril promoters exorbitant fees to perform at shows in the resort town, compared to other sections of Jamaica, was a huge bone of contention during the Negril Entertainment Association’s Conference on Saturday.
Tarrus Riley and Foota Hype had a showdown on Instagram over the weekend, after the Dancehall music selector castigated the Lion Paw artist for openly supporting Shenseea, in spite of her admitting to participating in taboo sex acts.
Despite being incarcerated in the Netherlands, Reggae singer Jah Cure says he’s in good health, and maintains optimism in light of the release of his ninth studio album, Undeniable, today.
Lyrics Rhoom music producer Joey Lyric says Jamaica’s inner-city youths are not listening to contemporary Reggae music, as the artists regarded as their generation’s standard-bearers for the genre, are from “Uptown,” and their music is neither spiritual nor revolutionary.
The much-debated issues of live Reggae music, the Noise Abatement Act, and the establishment of the Entertainment Zone and Park, are among several major agenda items on the Reggae Month Entertainment Conference scheduled for the resort town of Negril, tomorrow.
Zagga zow! Beenie Man’s classic Girls Dem Sugar is the backbone of Don Toliver’s latest single 4 Me – a groovy Hip Hop/R&B tune from the American rapper’s upcoming album, Lovesick.
Bounty Killer has come out mocking Beenie Man, after the Old Dog artist asserted once again, that that he was the one who “brought Vybz Kartel to the forefront” when the Gaza Empire boss’ career was, according to him, spiraling downwards.
Despite winning the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, Kabaka Pyramid‘s The Kalling is yet to debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Dancehall music producer Joey Lyric says Jamaican songwriters from the genre are not being respected by artists, and, in many cases, are not given recognition for their contribution to the success of recordings, but are instead relegated to ghostwriters.
Bajan superstar Rihanna has seen a boost in song streaming and sales since her debut at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday.
Grammy award-winning producer DJ Khaled has collaborated with some of Dancehall’s heaviest hitters over the years, but noticeably absent from that list is King of the Dancehall Beenie Man.
Jamaican singer Shenseea is battling two separate copyright lawsuits in the United States, claiming—in both cases—that if any infringement occurred, it was “innocent,” and therefore, the damages should be limited.
Masicka has officially announced his signing to Def Jam Recordings, with Pieces featuring Jahshii as his first release under the newly minted deal.
Nyla Thorbourne, one-half of the duo Brick & Lace, was a mixture of confused and peeved in an Instagram reel, where she asked why Love Is Wicked wasn’t getting airplay on American radio stations, despite the fact that the 2007 single has been trending on TikTok.
Popular comedian and recording artist Kyng Tavii says the death of his peer Lexi D Bess has affected the rollout of his TV show Kyng Tavii Presents C!ancussion.
Veteran music producer Lloyd “King Jammy” James has called on Jamaica’s more seasoned Reggae/Dancehall music producers to mentor and sharpen the skills of upcoming artists once they realize they have great potential.
Bounty Killer has claimed that his collaborative song Hey Baby with No Doubt was the most successful single involving Jamaicans, over the last 20 years.
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia “Babsy” Grange says Jamaican artists who are unable to obtain US visas, should look elsewhere, particularly the African continent to spread their musical wings.
Chance The Rapper wants fans worldwide to put him on to songs from their favorite Jamaican artists.
Dancehall artist Kranium was a featured guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show on NBC on Friday (February 10).