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The latest dancehall news, pop culture and stories.
VP Records’ Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin: “Retire Is Not A Word I Use”
Veteran music entrepreneur Patricia "Miss Pat" Chin isn't slowing down anytime soon. “Music is my life and I still have to…
YG Marley Shines At Coachella 2024 With One Song And Help From Legends
YG Marley made quite the impression for his debut on the main stage at Coachella over the weekend, despite having…
Ce’Cile Says She Was Ahead Of Her Time In Dancehall
Ce’Cile says she was way ahead of her time in Dancehall as a pioneer for female vocalists in a genre…
Sean Paul Joins Kes For ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Official Anthem
More than a decade after Dancehall superstar Sean Paul teamed up with Barbadian Soca star Alison Hinds for the song…
Vybz Kartel Retrial: Five-Day Hearing To Begin On June 10
The Jamaica Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for June 10 to decide if Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and…
Shenseea Says Dancehall Is Getting More Recognition In The US
Crossover-targeting artist Shenseea is pleased with Dancehall’s current prospects in bigger markets like the United States. During a recent press…
Stonebwoy Signs Distribution Deal With Warner Music’s ADA Worldwide
Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy has inked a global distribution and label services deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist…
Rygin King Turns Personal Tragedy Into Mission To Support Disabled Community
Dancehall artist Rygin King is spearheading a fundraising initiative through his Rygin King Foundation to provide wheelchairs, walkers, and other…
Tyler, The Creator’s “First Reggae Song” – Which Samples Fil Callendar’s ‘Baby My Love’ – Certified Platinum In The US
Sweet/I Thought You Wanted To Dance, a standout track on Tyler, The Creator’s Grammy Award-winning album, Call Me If You Get Lost, is now certified Platinum in the United States,…
Gussie Clarke Says ‘Pass The Dutchie’ Debacle Spurred Him To Become A Music Publisher
Veteran music producer Gussie Clarke has explained that he resolved to master music publishing and establish himself as a publisher after an American record company denied him earnings from the…
Tifa Talks Fallout With Romeich Major
Dancehall artist Tifa believes the nuances of fame ultimately separate the real from the fake. She was once friends with entertainment mogul Romeich Major, sporting his designs during his earlier…
Lady Da Flame Heads To The UK
Gospel and reggae singer Lady Da Flame is gearing up to head to the United Kingdom for a pair of upcoming performances. She will be performing at the War Report…
Elephant Man Says He Never Attended Diddy’s Parties
Dancehall's ‘Energy Gad’ Elephant Man was the ultimate vibe-master in his heyday, but you could never catch him at a Diddy party. The Hip-Hop mogul is facing a slew of…
Munga Honorable Says He Pioneered Trap In Dancehall With ‘Flipin Rhymes’
The ‘Gangsta Rass’ Munga Honorable says his 2006 hit Flipin Rhymes made him the pioneer of the Trap sound within Dancehall. “A me bring Trap bout yah. Mi never name…
Sugar Minott Photo At Center Of Lawsuit Against Napster That Could Shake Up Music Industry
A 1979 photo of Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall singer Sugar Minott is the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit against streaming service Napster that could shake up the music industry. In court…
Tifa: “I Felt Like There Was A Personal Vendetta To Get Rid Of Me”
There was a time when it was impossible to absorb Jamaican pop culture without mentioning Tifa. She lived on billboards as corporate's sweetheart and refreshed dancehall's creativity with her lyrical…
