News and Reviews

Minister Marion Hall Says A Certain Reality Show Wanted Her Before Another Artist

Before she became a Christian in 2015, Minister Marion Hall said she was approached by producers of a certain reality show to join the cast. 

Anthony B Warns Of ‘Bad Beryl’

Rastafarian firebrand Anthony B has released a single called Bad Beryl, a song dedicated to Hurricane Beryl, the monster storm that has cut a swathe of devastation on its passage through the Caribbean.

Sia, Sean Paul’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ Certified 9X Platinum In The US

Cheap Thrills, the 2016 song by Australian singer-songwriter Sia and Dancehall superstar Sean Paul, is now certified 9X Platinum in the United States.

Romeich Major Recalls How Shenseea Rose From Bottle Service To Dancehall Stardom

Shenseea‘s journey to becoming one of the top Dancehall artists is nothing short of inspiring, according to her manager, Romeich Major.

Chimney Records Producer David Hayle Endorses The New Sound Of Dancehall

Jamaican producer David Hayle of Chimney Records says he supports experimentation and the new sound of Dancehall.

Skillibeng, YG Marley Perform, Bob Marley Biopic Wins Big At BET Awards 2024

Dancehall artist Skillibeng and Reggae star YG Marley both performed at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.

Drake’s Unreleased Collabs With Dancehall Stars Shenseea, Skillibeng Leak Online: Fans React

Two unreleased Drake tracks, Plenty (Wet Up) with Shenseea and Nah Nah with Skillibeng, leaked online over the weekend.

Vybz Kartel’s UK Appeal Could “Easily” Cost Jamaica $150 Million In Lawyer Fees: Report 

Jamaica has already spent millions of dollars opposing Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused’s murder conviction appeal in the United Kingdom, and the final bill could reach much higher.

Leroy Sibbles To Celebrate 60-Year Career At Kingston Concert

Veteran Jamaican singer Leroy Sibbles celebrates 60 years in the music industry this year, and he’s doing it big with an anniversary concert. 

Macka Diamond Says Spice Ruined Her Friendship With Lady Saw

Dancehall artist Macka Diamond is blaming Spice for the demise of her friendship with Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw. 

The Story Behind The Song: Bounty Killer’s Dad Mistakenly Thought He Was Throwing “Shade” At Him In “Mama”

Bounty Killer‘s father was upset at him for a long while, this after the deejay released the single Mama (Not In A Good Mood), thinking the lines about a ‘gambling papa’ were falsely aimed at him, according to the songwriter Angel Doo...

Govana Says New Album ‘Legacy’ Shows Why He Is The Bridge Between Old And New School Dancehall

Dancehall artist Govana says his second album, Legacy, shows why he is the bridge between old school and new school through the collaborations on the project.

Kenyans Upset Over Burning Spear’s “Premature” Cancellation Of October 12 Reggae Concert In Nairobi

Burning Spear’s Kenyan fans are up in arms over his recent announcement that he will cancel or postpone his concert, which is scheduled for the country’s capital, Nairobi, on October 12 this year.

Keznamdi Takes On Tech Companies, Social Media Addiction In ‘Identity Crisis’

Tech companies capitalizing on people’s screen addictions and social media illusions, which impact a growing identity crisis among young people, have seemingly spurred Reggae artist Keznamdi into musical action.

775 Communities To Benefit From Independence Grand Gala

Entertainment and culture minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange doesn’t regard the annual ‘emancipendence’ celebrations as a mere series of events, but an economy-building force that empowers and salutes Jamaicans.