Popcaan, Drake To Release Their Third Collaboration: ‘We Caa Done’
Dancehall star Popcaan is set to release his third collaboration with Canadian rapper Drake this Friday (January 6).
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Watch: Protoje Performs ‘HILLS’ From Grammy-Nominated Album On ‘The Tonight Show’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCa-K1xRxxA The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon tapped Jamaican reggae star Protoje and his In.Digg.Nation band for the late-night TV show’s first episode of the year.
Popcaan Starts New Year In Reflective Mood: “Being At The Top Is Kinda Lonely”
A new year is typically an indication of a fresh start for many, while others reflect on their victories—as well as losses.
Aidonia, Wife Kimberly Megan Turn Out For His First Performance Since Son’s Death
On New Year’s Day, Dancehall star Aidonia, turned out for his first two performances since the passing of his son Khalif in December 2022, at the Sandz party and the Eastern Extravaganza show, in his native Kingston.
Insurance Coverage For Entertainers Nearing Completion, Says Babsy Grange
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has announced that the health insurance scheme she had proposed for members of the music and entertainment fraternity is nearing fruition.
Beenie Man, Bounty Killer To Perform At Rebel Salute 2023
Dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killer and Beenie Man will be among approximately 60 artists in a stellar line-up, set to perform at this year’s staging of Rebel Salute, one of Jamaica’s biggest music festivals, scheduled for January 20-21 in St.
Bounty Killer Seemingly Vents Over Shabba Ranks’ Comments About Leaving Young Artists Alone
Bounty Killer did not mince words, as he recently took aim at someone he described as an “old, lame, run away, back in di days guy,” who had apparently aggravated his spirit.
Angel Doolas Upset That Security Forces Killed His Son On New Year’s Eve
Veteran deejay Angel Doolas, a former member of the Worm Dem Crew and a close personal friend of Bounty Killer, is incensed that the security forces have killed his son, 21-year-old Noel Douglas.
Lisa Hyper Starts New Year In Hospital, Her Resolution: ‘I Have To Stop Smoking Weed’
Dancehall artist Lisa Hyper spent the start of the year 2023 as a patient at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
Spice Was The Most Streamed Female Jamaican Artist On YouTube In 2022
Queen of Dancehall Spice has started the new year in jubilant spirits after she was revealed to be the most streamed Jamaican female artist on YouTube with 399 million views, for the year ended December 28, 2022.
Bounty Killer Praises Valiant, Compares Him To Baby Wayne: “Help Guide And Protect Him”
Bounty Killer has heaped praises on Valiant, declaring him a “street hero”, whose stage presence and “vibes”, are reminiscent of the late Dancehall star Baby Wayne, who gained fame for his cautionary hit track, Mama back in 1992.
Alan ‘Skill’ Cole Says Bob Marley Was A Pelé Fan
Former Jamaican footballer Alan ‘Skill’ Cole wants to rubbish a few misconceptions about his great friend Bob Marley, the King of Reggae and King Pelé, one of the greatest football players of all time.
Malie Donn, Pablo YG Criticised For ‘Running Out Of Lyrics’ And Resorting To Capleton, Sizzla Songs During Sting Clash
Malie Donn and Pablo YG’s use of Capleton and Sizzla songs in their clash at Sting 2022, has not gone down well with veteran selector Foota Hype, who says the two are “the worst” and should be banished from music for ‘running out of lyrics’ and resorting to other people’s songs.
Bounty Killer, Usain Bolt, Sister Nancy And More Pay Respects To Pelé
Members of the Reggae and Dancehall community have been sending tributes following the passing of Brazilian football legend, Pelé, yesterday.
Stefflon Don Speaks On Her Jamaican Heritage, And How She Deals With Challenges For Women In Dancehall, Rap
The year is ending on a high for British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don after being the second most streamed Jamaican female artist on YouTube with a whopping 261 million views according to data from the platform’s Music Charts and Insights.
Reggae Studies Unit Head Calls For ‘Reset Of Dancehall’
Head of the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, has called for a “reset” of Dancehall.
Veteran Deejay Ricky General Gets Engaged To Girlfriend Kishanna Kish
Veteran Dancehall deejay Ricky General got engaged to his girlfriend Kishanna Kish earlier this month at the popular Jamaican restaurant Dining with Curvy.
“Bounty Killer Must Never Throw Shade At Sting!” Says Foota Hype
Bounty Killer’s statements that Sting 2022 “flopped” and that Dancehall is “stuck in a barrel and losing its appeal to the world” has not gone down well with Foota Hype, who has described the Coppershot deejay as being “ungrateful” to the show that catapulted him to stardom in 1993.
‘Lick’ Lawsuit Against Shenseea Hits “Bump In The Road”
New York-based producer Anastas ‘Pupa Nas-T’ Hackett said that he is ready to fight on, calling the latest development in his US$10 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Jamaican singer Shenseea a “bump in the road.”
Foota Hype Blames “Greedy” Veteran Dancehall Artists For “Horrible” Sting 2022
Foota Hype says the promoters’ efforts to have a more robust line-up for Sting 2022 were crippled by greedy and selfish veteran Dancehall deejays, who demanded they be paid exorbitant performance fees, with one artist wanting close to J$10 million.