Jesse Royal Talks New Album ‘Royal’, Upcoming Vybz Kartel Collab ‘Rich Forever’
Reggae artist Jesse Royal is in the studio working on his upcoming sophomore album which he revealed in this interview will be titled Royal.
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Drake’s Dad Dennis Graham Offers $1 Million Reward For Chest Stolen In Jamaica
The father of Canadian rapper Drake, Dennis Graham, is offering a $1 million JMD reward (approximately $6700USD) to anyone in Jamaica who can help him recover a chest that was stolen on the island.
Vybz Kartel Endorses Quick Cook’s ‘Get Counting’ Single
Dancehall artist Quick Cook got a major endorsement this week when the Worl’ Boss, Vybz Kartel endorsed his latest single, Get Counting by re-posting – on his Instagram Story – a video clip of Quick Cook dancing to the song while a Portmore radio deejay spun the record live.
Trinidad Dancehall Artist Brad Bailey Shot Dead After He Allegedly Issued Threat To Gang
Yet another Trinidadian Dancehall artist has fallen victim to gun violence. Rising star, Bradbadlikethat, whose real name was Brad Bailey, was shot and killed in the Santa Cruz area on March 31.
D’Angel’s 43rd Birthday Marked By Acoustic Performance, Special Messages From Her Ex Beenie Man And Son Marco
April 1 may be All Fools Day but you can’t dupe Dancehall’s Lady. The ever festive D’Angel, whose birthday falls on that date proved she didn’t come to play, ringing in the day with social media treats for her fans.
Mavado, Masicka Blast Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness After He Blamed Dancehall Music For Crime
Dancehall stars Mavado and Masicka launched savage broadsides against Prime Minister Andrew Holness only a few days after the Head of Government used a sitting of the House of Representatives to criticize the “violent” content in some Dancehall music.
Sean Paul Cites Kurt Cobain And Nirvana As One Of His Musical Influences
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul gets his musical taste from myriad sources, from Reggae royalty Bob Marley to grunge-era rock band Nirvana.
Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff To Build ‘Bridges’ In New Album
International Reggae icon Dr. Jimmy Cliff will be releasing his new album, Bridges through Universal Music Enterprises later this year – a project many people are calling a ‘legacy project”.
Sanchez Remakes Delroy Wilson’s Timeless Reggae Classic ‘Better Must Come’
Sanchez has recorded a cover version of the timeless Reggae classic Better Must Come. The original version of the song, which tells a tale about a man who is determined to succeed despite life’s challenges, was recorded by the late pioneering Reggae singer Delroy Wilson in 1970.
Richie Innocent Cops Fourth IRAWMA Nomination After Near Death Experience With COVID-19
Dub Poet Richie Innocent continues to reap rewards for his hard work. The Kingston-born poet was recently nominated in the Best Dub Poet /Spoken Word category of this year’s International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA) which will be held virtually on Sunday, May 2.
Popcaan Shares Rare Photos With Grandma On Her 77th Birthday
While Popcaan’s mom Miss Rhona has been frequently featured in the Dancehall star’s Instagram shares, many fans have never had the opportunity to see the woman he once said “grow me”, until yesterday when he shared never-before-seen photos of his grandmother online.
Five Breakout Dancehall Artists To Watch In 2021
During the year without concerts and live performances, several new and emerging Dancehall artists have stirred attention and are poised for breakout careers in 2021.
Dancehall Queen Spice: “I Don’t Want No Crowd On The Stage With Me When I’m Performing”
The Queen of Dancehall Spice is making it clear that she does not want fans to crowd her while she’s doing her thing on stage.
Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer Left Significant Portion Of Estate To Rastafari Community
Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, a devout Rastafarian, reportedly left a “significant” percentage of his estate to the Rastafari community, the first major Reggae artist to have made such a bold stipulation in his final will and testament.
Delayed Burial Of Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer Puts Strain On Family
Carl Livingston, elder brother of the late Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, said an initial funeral date was planned but had to be cancelled due to the Government’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Daddy1 Brogad Teams Up With BBC1Xtra’s DJ Kenny For ‘Global Shutdown’ On Friday
After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled his plans to make a debut appearance in the UK last year, Dancehall star Daddy1 immediately began to put things in place to connect with his fans even as the world went under lockdown.
Shenseea Gets Candid About Absentee Father, Says Mother’s Death Really Changed Her
Dancehall star Shenseea spoke candidly about how things have changed since her mother’s death, and sought to clear up some details about her father whom she has never met.
Laro Don’s Team Up With Skillibeng And 12 More New Dancehall Songs For Your Playlist
In a new issue of hot Dancehall releases this week, we’ve selected singles from Jamaican, Bajan, and Trinibagonian acts to create a dynamic collection for your playlist.
PM Holness Says Violent Dancehall Music Contributing To Jamaica’s Rising Crime Rate
Jamaica’s PM Andrew Holness lashed out at entertainers who glorify violent lifestyles in popular music citing a negative impact on the minds of society’s children.
Spragga Benz Reveals ‘Top Shottas’ TV Series Is In The Works With Ky-Mani Marley
Dancehall star Spragga Benz has revealed that a new television series, called Top Shottas, is in the works.