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Vybz Kartel’s Release Essential For Dancehall’s Future And His Survival, Says Buchanan
Vybz Kartel's attorney, Isat Buchanan, has declared the artist a "national treasure" whose freedom from prison is critical, especially in…
Health Minister Dr. Chris Tufton Recovering In Hospital After Accident Involving Valiant
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton is recovering after an accident this morning involving Dancehall artist Valiant. Tufton…
Daddy Yankee’s “Que Tire Pa’ ‘Lante” Hits 1 Billion Views Amid Steely & Clevie Copyright Lawsuit
Daddy Yankee's Que Tire Pa' 'Lante, one of the over 1,800 songs listed in Steely & Clevie's consolidated copyright lawsuit…
Sean Paul’s Wife Responds After Troll Said He’s The Jamaican Drake
Sean Paul’s wife, Jodi Henriques, isn’t here for people comparing her husband to rap superstar Drake. The Gimmie Di Light…
Sean Paul ‘Dutty Rocks’ NPR’s Tiny Desk With Early Hits: Watch
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, currently on a US tour, has finally visited the NPR offices in Washington, DC, for his…
Buju Banton Adds Second Date For New York Concert Due To “Popular Demand”
Reggae and Dancehall star Buju Banton is giving New York fans another chance to see him live! Due to "popular…
Judge Sees Potential Merit In Steely & Clevie’s Claims Against Reggaetón Stars
A federal judge in California has ruled that Steely & Clevie Productions has made a strong enough argument to move…
Nigy Boy Aims To Fully Utilize His University Degrees: “I Can’t Have Them Hanging Up On The Wall”
Judgment singer Nigy Boy says he is determined to find a way to balance his dual passions of music and…
Sean Paul Disappointed With Treatment Of Jamaicans At British Immigration Checkpoints, Laments Visa Requirements
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has expressed disappointment over Britain's stringent visa restrictions and the heavy scrutiny faced by Jamaican nationals at immigration checkpoints. During a recent interview on Good Morning…
Bay-C Escapes Uninjured From Car Crash
Bay-C, formerly of the dancehall group TOK, is grateful to be alive after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident last night (Wednesday) when his Toyota motorcar overturned. He…
Vybz Kartel’s Habeas Corpus Request Denied
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell and Andre St John were denied release on Thursday (May 30) after a judge rejected the habeas corpus application…
Vybz Kartel’s Habeas Corpus Ruling Expected Tomorrow
Judge Andrea Thomas will deliver a ruling in the habeas corpus case for Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and two of his co-accused Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Supreme Court,…
Sean Paul, Shenseea Are On The ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Soundtrack
Jamaican artists Sean Paul and Shenseea are featured on the official soundtrack for the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride Or Die film. The movie, which stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence,…
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 no longer take place has moved some fans to call…
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 immediate attention but resonate with a broad audience and can…
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 the Year (Dancehall), Song Of The Year, and the People’s…
