Sean Paul Announces Canadian Leg Of ‘Summa Hot Tour’
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul will be embarking on the Canadian leg of his ‘Summa Hot Tour’ this November.
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Kabaka Pyramid Declares 2023 His “Year Of Touring”
Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid has claimed 2023, as his own “year of touring,” this as he announced a 14-city tour of the United States set for October.
Mýa Breaks Down Her 16 Jamaican Collabs: From Beenie Man To Bounty Killer
When it comes to teaming up with Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artists, American singer Mýa is among the most prolific, probably eclipsed only by Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy, who boasts over 20 such collaborations.
Meet Mr. Lexx’s Sons Who Are Doing Music
Veteran deejay Mr. Lexx hasn’t only produced some of Dancehall’s top anthems, but offspring to continue the ‘Palmer’ legacy of musical excellence.
Rapper Bun B Recalls Rita Marley Saying No To Bob Marley-Inspired Song
Houston rap legend Bun B has credited the fusion of Reggae, Roots Reggae, and Gangster Rap for the success of his iconic Hip Hop group UGK, and revealed that the original version of one of their hit tracks, Cocaine In The Back Of The Ride, was initially a Bob Marley-inspired song that Rita Marley refused to clear.
Stephen ‘Di Genuis’ McGregor Calls For An End To “State Of The Music” Conversation: “No Action Or Results Behind It”
Jamaican producer Stephen ‘Di Genuis’ McGregor is calling for an end to the ‘pointless’ and sometimes uninformed conversations about the state of Dancehall music that often lead nowhere.
Stephen Marley’s ‘Old Soul’ Ends His No. 1 Streak On Billboard Reggae Albums Chart
Stephen Marley’s fifth album, Old Soul, has opened at No. 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, breaking his previous hot streak of four No.
Shenseea Explains Why She’s Intent On Changing Her Sound
Having mastered the Jamaican music market, Shenseea is focused on finding the missing link that will make her career take off in the United States.
Byron Messia, Producer Face $J3 Million Lawsuit Over St. Mary Car Crash
St. Kitts-based Dancehall artist Byron Messia and producer Wayne Campbell are being sued by Jamaica MVP Imports Limited over alleged damage to the car rental company’s white BMW 316i following an accident in Jamaica.
Bounty Killer’s UK Visa Reinstated
Dancehall deejay Bounty Killer is in jubilant spirits after his United Kingdom visa was reinstated. The 5-Star General shared the exciting news via Instagram on Monday, alongside an image of what appears to be a page in his passport.
Stephen Marley Says Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Reminds Him Of His Father Bob Marley
Grammy-winning artist Stephen Marley says working with Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir on their new song Winding Roads reminded him of his iconic father, Bob Marley.
Sean Paul’s ‘Temperature’ Goes Double Platinum In The UK
Temperature—the 2005 hit by Dancehall superstar Sean Paul on Rohan “Jah Snowcone” Fuller’s Applause riddim—is now certified double platinum in the United Kingdom.
Shenseea Says Mother’s Death Is Why She Moved To America: “I Couldn’t Stay There”
Though being in the United States is fitting since she’s signed to Interscope Records, Jamaican singer Shenseea has revealed that her move to the ‘land of opportunity’ was heavily influenced by the loss of her mother, Castilyn Eleanor Williams.
Marcia Griffiths Defends Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd: “He Gave Everyone Opportunities”
Reggae icon Marcia Griffiths has come out in defense of Clement “Sir Coxone” Dodd, arguing that the legendary Studio One producer was innocent of accusations made by several vintage artists that he did not pay over monies due to them.
Aidonia, Wife Kimberly Megan Expecting Baby Boy
Dancehall artist Aidonia and his wife Kimberly are expecting a baby boy! The pair, who have been married since September 2016, held an invite-only baby shower and gender reveal on Sunday (September 24, 2023).
TeeJay Encourages Jamaican Artists To Promote Their Music Internationally
Jamaican artist TeeJay is urging fellow Dancehall artists to promote their music internationally. In an Instagram video on Saturday, the Drift singer said he has noticed a pattern where some entertainers ease up on the pedal when marketing their music outside of Jamaica.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic Release Date Pushed Back To Valentine’s Day 2024
Fans of the late King of Reggae will have to wait a bit longer for the premiere of Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley biopic, officially titled Bob Marley: One Love.
Vintage Reggae Group The Pioneers To Kick Off Forthcoming Beatles Covers Album ‘Rub-A-Dub Soul’
Iconic music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier Clive Hunt has collaborated with vintage Reggae group The Pioneers for a new project, a cover of British pop band The Beatles’ You Won’t See Me.
Bounty Killer, Cham And Dave Kelly Went To The Bahamas For One Month To Make New EP
Dancehall champions Bounty Killer, Dave Kelly, and Cham are giving fans an inside look into life in The Bahamas, where they spent one month curating their newly-released EP Time Bomb.
Ziggy Marley Takes Aim At Warmongering World Leaders – Again
Ziggy Marley has again taken aim at leaders of the world, this time for refusing to work together to remedy problems affecting the global population, and instead opting to incessantly wage unnecessary wars against each other.