Drake Says He’s Been Listening To “A Lot” Of Bob Marley, Popcaan
It is no secret that Canadian rapper Drake is a huge fan of Jamaican artists and the culture.
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Popcaan Given Ultimatum To Apologise For “Defamatory Statements” Against Sharon Burke
Isat Buchanan, the attorney-at-law representing the Solid Agency, one of the organizers behind the Burna Boy concert, has delivered a gentle ultimatum to Popcaan’s legal team to advise their client to retract his statements regarding the company’s principle, Sharon Burke.
Popcaan’s Lawyer Says Dancehall Star “Infuriated”, Sharon Burke Considering Legal Options After IG Rant
Ron Young, attorney-at-law representing Dancehall star Popcaan, has issued a statement in the wake of his client accusing music insider Sharon Burke of attempting to “sabotage” the Unruly Boss’ performance at the Burna Boy concert at the National Stadium in Kingston over the weekend.
Sizzla’s ‘Praise Ye Jah’ Remastered For Album’s 25th Anniversary
XTM.Nation has re-released Sizzla and Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell’s Praise Ye Jah, in celebration of the album’s 25th anniversary.
Popcaan Takes Aim At Solid Agency’s Sharon Burke And Shaggy
Dancehall star Popcaan took aim at his former agent Sharon Burke and megastar Shaggy in an online rant earlier today.
Bounty Killer Delighted That World Cup Champ Lionel Messi Loves Reggae
Bounty Killer is delighting in the fact that his football hero, the Argentinian legend, Lionel Messi, says he is a lover of Reggae music.
Mavado Roasts Christopher Townsend After Attorney Suggests Civil Claim In Jennifer Messado Fraud Matter
An irate Mavado has reacted ferociously to recent statements made by attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend that the Gangsta For Life deejay should have sought redress through the civil courts instead of the criminal courts in the $30 million fraud case against his client Jennifer Messado.
Toni-Ann Singh On Her Performance With Popcaan At Burna Boy Live
After her flirty performance with Popcaan, the former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh was seated backstage in awe at what had just taken place in front of approximately 19,000 cheering fans at the Burna Boy Live concert held at the National Stadium on December 18.
Lisa Hyper Says She Tattooed Dexta Daps’ Name On Her Shoulder, Months After They Lost Baby
Dancehall artist Lisa Hyper revealed that she has tattooed Dexta Daps’ name, Louis Anthony Grandison Jr.,
Alkaline’s ‘The Ripple EFFX’ EP First Week Album Sales Are In
The Ripple EFFX EP, the latest project from Dancehall artist Alkaline, failed to debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart after the album’s first sales tracking week.
Valiant Links With Offset, Continues Dominating Jamaican Charts
Valiant, who has been dominating Jamaican music charts, recently snagged an official introduction with Offset during the rapper’s Jamaican vacay with wife Cardi B last week.
Burna Boy Wows Jamaica Despite Technical Difficulties
Nigeria’s Burna Boy wowed Jamaican fans at the National Stadium in St. Andrew early Monday morning despite the technical difficulties with audio that plagued the show.
Jason-X-Turn Says He Got No Credit For Writing Lisa Mercedez’s Verse On Nicki Minaj’s ‘Fine Nine Remix’
Dancehall artist Jason-X-Turn wants credit and recognition for UK artist Lisa Mercedez’s verse on Nicki Minaj and Skeng’s Likkle Miss (The Fine Nine Remix) which featured several other Caribbean female artists.
Buju Banton’s ‘Ganja Santa Claus’ Clothing Drop Irks Foota Hype
After declaring that he would take aim at any Rastafarian he saw promoting Christmas and Santa Claus this year, Foota Hype is now scrutinizing Buju Banton, after being informed that the Til Shiloh artist was selling Ganja Santa clothing on his online store.
First Look: Kingsley Ben-Adir As Bob Marley On Set Of Reggae Legend’s Biopic — See Photos
Filming of the Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley biopic has begun in London, and the Daily Mail has shared the first snapshots of British actor Kingsley Ben Adir on set, and described him as “transformed into the late Jamaican musician with a 70s inspired costume.”
Damian Marley’s ‘Welcome To Jamrock’ Single Certifed Gold In The UK
Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley’s Welcome To Jamrock, the single from his 2005 album of the same name, is now certified Gold in the United Kingdom.
Shabba Ranks Says Dancehall Producers Avoid Him Because He Wants Ownership Of Masters For Any New Music
Dancehall icon Shabba Ranks says he has been avoided by numerous Dancehall producers and labels, due to his stance that he will have to be paid, as well as be the owner of his masters for any forthcoming music.
Sean Paul’s ‘Dutty Rock’ Album Certified Triple Platinum In The US
Sean Paul‘s Grammy Award-winning sophomore album Dutty Rock has been certified triple platinum in the United States.
Shabba Ranks Expresses Concerns About Reggae, Dancehall “Imitators And Duplicators”
Shabba Ranks had a lot to say about the state of affairs of Jamaican Dancehall and Reggae, pointing out, among other things, that the time for unity was long overdue as the music was being expropriated by “imitators and duplicators” from elsewhere.
Jah Cure To Release ‘Undeniable’ Album From Behind Prison Walls
Reggae singer Jah Cure will be releasing his ninth studio album from behind prison walls next February via VP Records.