The Jamaican government has launched a multi-agency probe into the circumstances surrounding how a voice purported to be that of convicted murderer and incarcerated dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel, was broadcast during an exclusive interview aired last night on Fox-5 in the United States.The artiste, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, […]
St. Thomas-born dancehall artiste Java is really proud of the achievements of Olympic 110 metres hurdle champion, Hansle Parchment, who also hails from St. Thomas, on his victory at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics in Japan.“I really feel proud of his achievements as a St. Thomas native because it shines a […]
Billboard revealed on Tuesday that Alkaline’s new album, Top Prize, debuted at No. 2 on the Reggae Albums chart, which combines streaming and sales in the United States. The 14-track album had been released independently on May 14, 2021. Top Prize has also entered the Billboard Current Album Sales chart […]
Billboard revealed on Tuesday that Alkaline’s new album, Top Prize, debuted at No. 2 on the Reggae Albums chart, which combines streaming and sales in the United States. The 14-track album had been released independently on May 14, 2021. Top Prize has also entered the Billboard Current Album Sales chart […]
HOT dancehall act Skillibeng has made his debut on the British pop chart with Crocodile Teeth debuting at number 74 on the United Kingdom Official Chart. Crocodile Teeth was released last October and is co-produced by Johnny Wonder and Adde Instrumentals. A remix of the song featuring rapper Nicki Minaj […]
Dancehall artist Dovey Magnum has been arrested in the United States. The Bawl Out artist was taken into custody for immigration violations and is being held at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia, according to the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s Online Detainee Locator. Born Simsky Kimberly Harrison, Magnum is […]
The ‘Good Morning America’ summer concert series will have a dancehall flavour as Shaggy, Sean Paul and Spice have all been billed to perform. The announcement was made yesterday morning via the television show’s official Instagram page. Shaggy also shared the news on his official Instagram page. He, Spice and […]
When Jonathan Rattos took a trip to Kenya in summer 2019, he didn’t know it would be the last time he’d get to venture out into the world for two years. As a professional musician, he and his brothers – including Ryan and Craig, who with him make up The […]
Dancehall star Beenie Man was slapped with a $150,000 fine in the St Elizabeth Parish Court today after pleading guilty earlier on April 19th for breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA). “Beenie Man was fined $150,000 and the maximum fine at the time the offence was committed was $250,000, […]
Reggae firebrand Tilibop has released a new single, ‘What’s Going On’ that speaks to the alienation and state of confusion facing people of colour even as the global pandemic causes financial hardships for the have-nots. “We’re living in a crazy mixed up world where our values are upside down. It […]