Tony Matterhorn’s ‘Dutty Wine’ Certified Silver In The UK
Tony Matterhorn’s 2006 dancehall anthem Dutty Wine was certified Silver in the United Kingdom on Friday, August 15, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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Princess Cadeisha Gets Buzz For Khago Counteraction, ‘2Times2’
Reggae singer Princess Cadeisha is pumped up about the feedback to her latest single, the saucy ‘2Times2’ single that serves as a counterpoint to the women-bashing sentiments of Khago’s ‘2 Time’ radio hit.
Max Romeo’s Family To Press On With $15M Suit Against US Labels After Singer’s Death
The family of Reggae legend Maxie ‘Max Romeo’ Smith has signaled its intention to press on with his US$15 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Polygram Publishing, despite his death in April this year at age 80.
Chronixx Announces New Album ‘Exile,’ His First In Nearly A Decade
Reggae star Chronixx is preparing a long-awaited return with Exile, his first album since his Grammy-nominated Chronology in 2017.
Skillibeng Earns First Gold Certification In US For ‘Jump’ With Tyla And Gunna
Dancehall star Skillibeng has earned his first Gold certification in the United States for his contribution to Jump, a 2024 hit by South African singer Tyla that also featured American rapper Gunna.
Bob Marley’s ‘Kaya’ Album Goes Platinum In The UK, 47 Years After Its Release
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1978 album Kaya has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Can The Jamaican Riddim That Inspired Reggaeton Be Copyrighted? A U.S. Judge Will Decide This Fall
A federal judge in California is set to rule this fall on whether the foundational Fish Market riddim, better known as Dem Bow, is copyrightable, a decision with multi-million-dollar implications for how the Reggaeton industry credits its Jamaican roots.
“This Is The Golden Era Of Live Dancehall” – New York Podcaster
New York-based podcaster-entrepreneur Kerry Ann Brown believes that dancehall’s resurgence as a live music behemoth in the Big Apple augurs well for the future of the genre in the US.
Queen Ifrica Defamation Case Returns To Court On November 6
The family of ska legend Derrick Morgan is hoping that the next mediation exercise involving Queen Ifrica, real name Ventrice Morgan, will be markedly more successful than the first attempt a few weeks ago.
Warrior King Completes Successful ‘Positive Energy’ Asia Tour
Rastafarian reggae artist Warrior King thoroughly enjoyed his recent Positive Energy Asia tour. The tour featured major highlights like sold out shows in the city of Osaka and another at the Yokohama Bayhall.
Mojo Morgan Sparks ‘Dreams’ With New Banger
Everyone needs motivation. But, everyone gets motivated in different ways. Grammy winning artist Mojo Morgan believes his inspirational club banger can light the fire in the belly of any underdog who has ever been undermined, undervalued, or written off as a failure.
Bounty Killer Says Sugar Minott, Boom Dandimite Inspired His Mentorship Of Younger Dancehall Artists
Bounty Killer has credited late Reggae singer and producer Sugar Minott and his late friend and artist Boom Dandimite as the inspirations behind his lifelong commitment to mentoring younger artists and helping them break into the music industry.
Sizzla To Receive Lauderhill’s Key To The City And U.S. Congressional Honour In Lauderhill
Reggae icon Sizzla Kalonji is set to be honored with the Key to the City of Lauderhill and a U.S.
Capleton Marks Over 300 Million Streams On Spotify: “Our Music Is Real”
Fire blazing reggae and dancehall icon Capleton reached another milestone in his career, surpassing a 300 million total streams on Spotify.
Tarrus Riley Samples Cocoa Tea Classic In New Song ‘You + Me = Good Life’
Reggae singer Tarrus Riley is set to release his latest single, You + Me = Good Life, on Friday, July 25—a soulful yet breezy tribute to love, togetherness, and musical legacy.
Masicka Clears The Air About Perceived Vybz Kartel Diss At Sumfest
Following Masicka’s fiery performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Dancehall Night, the Whites artist has dismissed claims that he disrespected Vybz Kartel, suggesting instead that his frustrated remarks were aimed solely at the show’s organizers.
Dell Corcetti Woos The Ladies With ‘Want You’
Fusion rapper Dell Corcetti is ecstatic at the buzz around his latest single, Want You, which was officially released via the Danger Zone Music Group label on Friday.
Ras Bogle To Debut Dance Track Featuring Danny English
Recording artist Ras Bogle is on the cusp of a new release featuring the late Danny English titled Dance.
Bounty Killer On Alkaline — A “Great Artist,” But He’s “Stupid, Ungrateful”
Bounty Killer has once again acknowledged Alkaline’s talent but criticized his attitude, describing him as antisocial, ungrateful, and disrespectful to those who paved the way in Dancehall.