An explosive interview on the popular Kingmixup youtube channel with Spice’s babyfather, Nicholas Lall, has exploded with a grenade of melodrama in the Dancehall Game. The 30 minute plus tell-all interview gave an inside, vulnerable peek into the feelings of a man battling with a maelstrom of emotions caused by doubts over the paternity of […]
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Alpha Rowen calls for censorship of dancehall
Roots-reggae artiste Alpha Rowen believes that he makes a compelling argument with his latest album, ‘Dancehall Manners Book’ that dancehall needs a rebirth and a realignment because of the proliferation of gun songs and slackness in the marketplace. “This album is perpetually relevant in our society. The notion of having the wise being led by […]
Read MoreJamaica. Death. No problem.
by CLAUDE MILLS Jamaicans always feign embarrassment and horror at the stunning level of violence that happens daily in the ‘Mad Island’. But people, I say to you, be ashamed no more! I say, let us celebrate our violence, embrace our cultural peculiarities and idiosyncracies, heck, let’s market it! Forget about bauxite, the haemorrhaging Business […]
Read MoreNvasion drops new club banger ‘Money Call’
With the lyrics to ‘Dem Gyal Yah Wicked’ still on the tips of our tongues, Nvasion has released yet another banger entitled ‘Money Call’. The single produced by Estate Entertainment has landed on ‘Dancehall Official’ playlist on Spotify alongside Alkaline ‘Total Murda’, Dexta Daps ‘Call Me If’, Kranium ‘Through The Window’, and Busy Signal ‘Stay […]
Read MoreVyzadon releases blazing ‘Pull Up’ single
Fast-rising recording artiste Vyzadon has released the single ‘Pull Up’ on the ‘King Pigeon Riddim’ produced by Rollin Dice Musiq based in Canada. The single has since been receiving a great reception from the residence in his hometown of Rema and is gradually solidifying his fanbase in Canada. Vyzadon credits his connection with the producer […]
Read MoreMojo Herb gets buzz with ‘Mama’ video
Reggae artiste Mojo Herb has been inspiring people with his conscious lyrics for years but he appears to be on the verge of a major breakthrough with the release of his ‘Mama’ video which has racked up thousands of views since its release last week. “The response has been very good. The video is showing […]
Read MoreSanka and Nickiesha get steamy with ‘Best Wi Eva Feel’
Dancehall singjay Sanka has carved out a reputation for his intense lyrics and intoxicating delivery which makes him a versatile artist, whose music can travel well beyond the island’s white sand shores. Sanka delivers hard bars and hard beats. “From a tender age, I have loved music, from ever since mi know myself, it’s all […]
Read MoreChekx says a ‘Prayer’
Dancehall-reggae singjay Chekx is a unique independent artiste in his own lane who is fusing dancehall with Afropop and reggae with fantastic results. This year’s pandemic forced Chekx to put his energetic, public performances on hold, but it didn’t keep him down. In April, he released a single, ‘Prayer’ that sought to inspire people facing […]
Read MoreFive women charged for beating teen to apply for bail next month
A bail application is to be made next month for the five women who have been charged in relation to the alleged beating of 17-year-old Kaylan Dowdie along Barbican Road in St Andrew earlier this month. The case against the accused women was heard in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Wednesday, and […]
Read MoreToots Hibbert lands fifth Grammy nomination in reggae category
The late, Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert has landed his fifth Grammy nomination in the reggae category. The announcement was made a short while ago via a live-stream on the Grammy’s official website. Internationally renowned reggae artistes, Buju Banton and Maxi Priest have also been nominated in the best reggae album category. Banton landed his spot for […]
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