Busta Rhymes has hailed Dancehall icon Shabba Ranks as his fashion, voice, and dancing influence, noting that he emulated the Jamaican’s style and brought it all to Hip-Hop/Rap music.
Perhaps since the beginning of his professional career almost four decades ago, the correct age of Dancehall veteran Beenie Man has been up for debate.
The VICE series ‘The Story Of’ explores the legacy behind culture-changing art from the artist’s perspective, and Get Busy – Sean Paul’s take on Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden’s iconic Diwali Riddim – was the muse of the show’s 13th episode, which was released yesterday (December 8).
It was exactly four years ago that Buju Banton was freed from federal prison in the United States.
Toots Hibbert’s daughter Leba Hibbert is now the lead singer of the new Toots and the Maytals band, according to the Hibbert family’s D&F Production company.
Drake‘s hit song One Dance, which features Nigerian artist WizKid and British singer Kyla, has been certified Diamond, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
“Yuh nuh di best; Yuh di worst! Weh yuh feel like DJ Khaled? Yuh cyaa style Sizzla?
Some Dancehall fans have taken issue with Whap Whap artist Skillibeng’s declaration of himself as the greatest Dancehall artist of his era.
British singer Adele recently declared her love for Jamaica to former Miss Jamaica Universe Yendi Phillips, and claims that during a trip to the island, while intoxicated, she “met God” and baptized herself at the Goldeneye property in Oracabessa, St Mary.
Former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh says her music collaboration with fellow St. Thomas native Popcaan was a dream come true.
Grammy Award-winning Jamaican singer Shaggy is among the star-studded lineup for this year’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Show, where he’s expected to perform Boombastic and Angel, alongside fellow Jamaican singer-songwriter Olaf Blackwood.
The family of Dancehall star Aidonia, whose son Khalif passed away over the weekend, is grateful for the outpouring of tributes but has asked for privacy during their period of bereavement.
Chris Martin, leader of seven-time Grammy-winning British Rock band Coldplay, has listed upcoming Jamaican artists Kayoka’s debut single Hurt People, and Bayka’s explicit She Like it, as among his favorite songs at present.
As the enduring icon of Reggae music all over the world, Bob Marley’s legendary resume as an artist transcends the limits of general stardom and fame.
Augustus Pablo’s 1975 album Thriller, on the strength of a vinyl reissue on Black Friday, has made its way onto the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for the first time ever.
Dancehall star Lisa Hyper has announced plans to have a memorial dance for her baby, Miracle, who died in a miscarriage she suffered over 18 months ago.
Dancehall artist Skillibeng is set to join Grammy-winning phenomenon Chris Brown on his European ‘Under The Influence’ tour for 2023.
Dancehall icon Beenie Man has made a call for the directors of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards to reinstate the Reggae category, as well as create a separate category for the Dancehall genre.
Dancehall deejay Govana is mourning the loss of a friend, known as Samantha, who reportedly passed away while recovering from cosmetic surgery.
When it comes on to wit, lyricism and talent, there are only a handful of Dancehall artists – dead or alive – that can be mentioned in the same breath as Adidja Palmer, the Portmore native more popularly known as Vybz Kartel.