Spice Is Awake, Talking And Getting Stronger, Source Says
Queen of Dancehall Spice is “awake” after a health scare in the Dominican Republic this week, according to a source close to her family.
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Listen: Philip “Fatis” Burrell’s Previously Unreleased Songs & Highlights From Sizzla, Beres, Capleton, Wayne Wonder & More
The XTM.Nation label has released a new posthumous compilation from Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell, the influential Jamaican producer who passed away in 2011 at age 57.
Ky-Mani Marley Charged For Driving With Suspended License For Second Time In Florida
Ky-Mani Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, has been charged with driving on a suspended license for the second time in Florida.
Squash’s Associate JMan Faces Double Murder Charge In Florida
Murder accused Jahreme ‘JMan’ Shelton, a producer who is a known associate of Dancehall artist Squash, has sought the appointment of a public defender to his case as he faces two charges of first-degree murder/premeditated murder in the United States.
Capella Grey’s Dancehall-Flavored Hit ‘Gyalis’ Certified Platinum In The US
Capella Grey‘s Gyalis is now certified Platinum in the United States. The single was certified on Wednesday (November 2) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after it reached the sales and streaming equivalent of 1,000,000 units sold in the US.
MBR Releases ‘The Realest’ To Mark Corey’s Five-Year Death Anniversary
US-based independent label Mineral Boss Records (MBR) has released a new single, The Realest, by emerging artist Stinga J to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of former MBR chief executive officer and artiste Cleon ‘Corey’ Jones.
Ali Zanele Shares ‘Mi Nuh Know’: Watch
Recording artist Ali Zanele has shared her dedication to her special someone, in a single “Mi Nuh Know,” produced by Top M Records.
Skillibeng, Shenseea To Be Featured On Wizkid’s New Album ‘More Love Less Ego’
Nigerian artist Wizkid has sought Dancehall’s finest, recruiting Skillibeng and Shenseea for a song on his fifth studio album More Love Less Ego, which is now due out on November 14.
Judge Shoots Down Mr. Vegas’ Request For Injunction Against VP Records
A New York district judge has denied a request from Dancehall star Mr. Vegas to bar VP Records from collecting royalties for some of his hit songs, which are the subject of a copyright infringement and breach of contract lawsuit.
Grammy CEO Speaks On Dancehall Having Its Own Category: “Anything Is Possible”
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, is not ruling out Dancehall becoming a category on its own at the Grammy Awards, separate and apart from Reggae under which it is now subsumed.
Popcaan, Sean Paul React To Takeoff’s Murder
Popcaan and Sean Paul are among those sharing their condolences following the murder of Takeoff. The American rapper, who was one-third of the rap trio Migos, was shot and killed on Tuesday morning, in Texas.
Spice Not In A Coma And Hasn’t Suffered A Heart Attack, Says Source
Update: Spice Is Awake, Talking And Getting Stronger, Source Says Ray Alexander, who is Spice‘s booking agent, has denied rumors that the Queen of Dancehall suffered a heart attack or that she was placed in a medically induced coma in the Dominican Republic, after developing complications during a cosmetic procedure.
Grammy CEO Urges Reggae, Dancehall Community To Become Recording Academy Voting Members
“If Reggae and Dancehall and other genres want more representation, more nominations, for a variety of people, more performances on the (live Grammy Awards) show, more trophies, more services, I think membership is where it all starts.”
Skeng To Tap Shenseea For ‘It’s True’ Off Debut EP ‘Beast Of The Era’
Dancehall artist Skeng will drop his debut EP Beast Of The Era this Friday (November 4), with a surprise collaboration with Jamaican singer Shenseea on a track titled It’s True.
October 2022: 7 Reggae/Dancehall Songs Worth Streaming
As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, music releases have slowed somewhat. Still, for many, the fourth quarter is the championship quarter.
It Was A ‘Yabba Dabba Doo!’ Halloween For Shenseea And Her Son Raj
Jamaican singer Shenseea and her son Rajeiro Lee couldn’t have looked any cuter, dressed up as Wilma and Fred from the animated TV sitcom, The Flintstones for Halloween 2022.
Kiprich Drops ‘Women Protest’ As He Blasts The Senseless Killings Of Women
Kiprich is incensed at the spate of high-profile killings involving women, and he has penned a new single called Women Protest to urge men to stop murdering women and stem the tide of rising femicides.
Sevana Pleads Guilty To Death By Dangerous Driving
Jamaican singer Sevana pleaded guilty to a death by dangerous driving charge when the matter was called up before the Westmoreland Circuit Court this morning.
NotNice Says VP Sent Him A “Cease And Desist” When Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Blew Up
Dancehall producer NotNice says he had received a “cease and desist” notice from VP Records after Spice’s biggest solo song So Mi Like It, which he produced, blew up.
Cedella Marley, Nadine Sutherland And More Pay Tribute To Leonie Forbes
Following the passing of iconic actress and broadcaster Leonie Forbes, last Tuesday at the age of 85, several members of the music fraternity have used their social media platforms to pay tribute.