US-based independent label Manatee Records will be rolling out the Satta Massagana rhythm project later this month. The project features Don Yute, Fidel, Jah Art, Drivah and Bastic , Ishmel McAnuff, Kmino, Jah Defender , Jah Myhrakle, Mikey Lion, Ras Ash, Sgt. Remo, Mr. Program and Winston McAnuff. “I’m getting a lot of positive feedback […]
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300 MURDERS IN 74 DAYS
Four more murders in the past 24 hours have pushed Jamaica’s murder total for the year above the 300 mark. With 74 days gone since the start of the year, the police have reported 303 murders across the island. This is 16 more, or six per cent above the same period last year. The crime-plagued […]
Read MoreA US Mother used ‘deepfake photos’ to frame cheerleading rivals’
A mother allegedly used explicit deepfake photos and videos to try to get her teenage daughter’s cheerleading rivals kicked off the team. Raffaela Spone from Pennsylvania, US, reportedly sent the content – which showed members of the Victory Vipers team “naked, drinking and smoking” – to the coach. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to doctor images […]
Read MoreMacka Diamond to drop new Big Woman Young Gal song
Dancehall star Macka Diamond sent fans into tizzy on Saturday morning when she posted a flirtatious picture of herself in a red, sheer all-in-one monokini that left little to the imagination. The picture shows Macka Diamond with one leg hoisted provocatively in the air, and pasties on her nipples which can be seen through the […]
Read MoreBeenie Man and Bounty Killer gain equity in social media company Triller
Dancehall kingpins Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are among 43 artistes who have become shareholders in the American social media company Triller. This latest move comes amidst the sale of Verzuz, the online streaming and performance platform created by renowned music producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. As part of the deal, the two principals are […]
Read MoreMojo Herb zooms up to 44,000 views with Mama tribute song
Reggae artiste Mojo Herb is amped up by the public response to his Mama video which has racked up over 44,000 views since its release earlier this year. “The video and the song for Mama has been gaining momentum locally. Everyday, I get reports that it is being played on IRIE along with another song, […]
Read MorePhenique doesn’t want ‘Another Coffin’
Canada-based reggae and dancehall songbird Phenique hopes that her new anti-violence single, Another Coffin, will inspire peace and love in the hearts of men. The sexy vocalist has been perturbed by the numerous grisly reports of violence and murder which often dominate the headlines in Jamaica. “I love watching the news, whether it is news […]
Read MoreGAPS 7G endorses COVID-19 vaccine, gets the first jab
Dancehall artiste Gaps 7G has become the third male dancehall act to publicly endorse the COVID-19 vaccine. But the young rhyme-slinger has done one better as he has already been inoculated against the COVID-19 virus. He tweeted a photo of his vaccination card and his rolled up sleeve to show his support for the vaccination […]
Read MoreEarthquake rattles Jamaica
An earthquake was felt in parts of Jamaica this morning. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies says the quake measured 3.4 and was located at approximately five kilometres south of Port Antonio, Portland. The unit said that it occurred at 6:10 a.m and had a focal depth of four kilometres. The […]
Read MoreSerebral reps the ladies with ‘Whine Slow’
Dancehall artiste Serebral is generating a buzz on the local dancehall scene with his ultra-sexy debut song, ‘Whine Slow’. “It surprise me a bit how well it is doing in markets such as London and countries in Africa. The feedback has been amazing in Jamaica, and every selector on the New York dancehall scene is […]
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