Dancehall star Rygin King is facing another “Tuff” battle—this time in US immigration custody. The entertainer, whose given name is Matthew Smith, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March while his unresolved New York gun case continued through the courts. However, immigration authorities have not publicly disclosed the official reason for his […]
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Truth about Tameka Thomas-Mills and Carrie Gould Elementary
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Tameka Thomas-Mills as our 2027-2028 Teacher of the Year at Gould Elementary School.
Read MoreSxae schools the industry on ‘The Game’
Portmore artiste Sxae is turning heartbreak, disappointment and anger into musical therapy with the release of “The Game,” the first single from her highly personal Wicked Gyal trilogy.Pronounced “Say,” Sxae is stepping into a more vulnerable space with the project, using music to voice the thoughts and emotions that many people may feel but are […]
Read MoreIs Yung Drilla dead in Jamaica?
The Jamaica Constabulary Force has been unable to confirm that underground Canadian rapper Yung Drilla was shot and killed in Jamaica. “We have been unable to confirm the fatal shooting, the exact location of the villa, we checked Montego Bay and the north coast…and we don’t have a definitive motive behind the shooting…it’s not showing […]
Read MoreCapleton ready to explode with ‘Culture Rising’ show at Plantation Cove this weekend
Culture Rising will also bring to the forefront two other musicians representing different dimensions of reggae’s continuum. Dean Fraser, one of Jamaica’s most prolific and respected saxophonists, has contributed to thousands of recordings across several decades. His work can be heard on landmark Grammy-winning projects including Black Uhuru’s Anthem, Peter Tosh’s No Nuclear War, Lauryn […]
Read MoreDenise Belfon Says Drake Helped Her Finally Get Paid For ‘Work’ Sample — Nearly 30 Years Later
Denise Belfon put in the “Work” nearly three decades ago. Now, the Trinidadian soca legend says she is finally getting paid for it — and Drake helped make that happen. Belfon says Drake and his team played a pivotal role in ensuring that she began receiving royalties from future uses of her unmistakable vocals from […]
Read MoreCapleton ready to explode at ENCORE LIVE: Culture Rising at Plantation Cove in St. Ann
Capleton isn’t arriving at Plantation Cove simply to run through the old favourites as he headlines ENCORE LIVE: Culture Rising at Plantation Cove in St. Ann. The Fireman will anchor a six-hour celebration that pulls together live reggae, sound-system culture and some serious Jamaican musical pedigree. Presented by Midas Entertainment and 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge, […]
Read MoreVybz Kartel teams up with Fixaveli for ‘Zelle
Vybz Kartel dropped a teaser on Instagram that’s already got people talking, a collab with Fixaveli called “Zelle” is on the way, tagged under what appears to be a project or campaign called #THESUN. Vybz Kartel Is Ready to ‘Zelle’ It: Worl’ Boss Teases New Fixaveli Collab Vybz Kartel appears ready to make another musical […]
Read MoreReggae music community mourns death of beloved actor and musician Ras Ajai
The entertainment community is still reeling from the violent death of US-based actor Brian ‘Ras Ajai’ Boucher who was killed over the holiday weekend in Waterford, St. Catherine. Award-winning saxophonist Dean Fraser called Ras Ajai’s death ‘a great tragedy’. “Ajai has been working on his craft for all the 12 years that I know him. He […]
Read MoreAI IRIE FM hits #1 on reggae iTunes Reggae songs chart with No Stress
No Stress, Just Vibes: An AI-generated track credited to “AI IRIE FM” that reached the top position on the iTunes Reggae Songs chart.Other Releases: Features automated titles like “Namaste and Coffee, Please,” “Tranquil Vibes Only,” and “Good Morning, I Tried” available across streaming platforms.
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