Less than two years after there were charged with shoplifting in Connecticut, Jamaican dancehall promoter, Jadion ‘Jay Icon’ Richards, 44, and his wife, Akwele ‘Apple’ Lawes-Richards, 45, now stand accused of stealing products across four different states. The glamorous couple, who are Instagram darlings often snapped showboating in designer brands, have been accused of stealing […]
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Busha Mark targets at-risk youths with ‘Know Your Worth’
Reggae artiste Busha Mark is pleased with the early feedback to his latest single, ‘Know Your Worth’, a stirring call to at-risk youth to love and respect themselves by loving themselves enough to care for their inner being. “The youths need to know that you need to respect your soul, don’t “sell out” your morals, […]
Read MoreIjahmar expresses his love for ‘Polo’
Dancehall lyrics have long declared the importance of fashion in the genre. From oversized garments to rasta colours to the co-opting and repurposing of luxury brands, dancehall has always been obsessed with fashion. That is why dancehall singjay Ijahmar believes that his latest fashion-obsessed single, Polo, is the club banger he needs to elevate his […]
Read MoreSwatch International of ‘Passa Passa’ fame pushes international boundaries
Most Jamaicans recognise Swatch International as the sound system that fuelled the ‘Passa Passa’ era of dancehall where the famous street dance took the world by storm, generated new street slangs, entertained thousands of tourists and spawned copycat events all over the world. Despite all that success, Swatch International is not done. “We intend to […]
Read MoreTicket prices for ‘Freedom Street’ announced
Ticket prices for Vybz Kartel’s highly anticipated ‘Freedom Street’ concert set to take place December 31, 2024 at the National Stadium in Kingston were announced Friday afternoon. Fans of the dancehall icon can purchase their tickets when sales go live on August 31 at 3:00 am. “There are a variety of options to suit every […]
Read MoreBuju Banton’s The Overcomer tour cancels Boston, Hartford
Several dates of Buju Banton’s ‘The Overcomer’ tour have now been officially cancelled. The Boston show, set for August 30 at the TD Garden, has been cancelled according to the arena’s website. Ticketmaster cancelled the show on September 1, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA at the Wells Fargo Center. Another Buju Banton gig, previously scheduled for […]
Read MoreSkillibeng and Bob Marley make Obama’s summer playlist
The former POTUS Barack Obama has named two Jamaicans to his summer playlist: Skillibeng, and Bob Marley and the Wailers. “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” Obama wrote in a post […]
Read MoreGyptian scores big with Guarded EP, hitting #3 on the iTunes Reggae chart
International recording artiste Gyptian released his newest project, the Guarded EP, on July 26th via VPAL Music. The album, released on Silverbirds Records label, debuted at #3 on the USA Reggae chart. “I’ve been working on this album for two years with one of my main producers, Junior ‘Chambah’ Stevens. We have produced a lot […]
Read MoreWill Mavado return to Jamaica now that Vybz Kartel is free?
Jamaican fans are clamouring for the return of Mavado after the release of Vybz Kartel from prison. Mavado is still in demand internationally. Earlier this year, Mavado hit a Billboard singles chart for the third time in his career. His collaboration, ‘Blessed’, with Ghanian Afrobeats singer KiDi has moved up from seven to number two […]
Read MoreRygin King out on bail
Rygin King was arraigned and released from jail after being arrested on Monday and slapped with several charges related to possession of an illegal firearm. He appeared in the Queens Criminal Supreme Court in New York on Friday, July 12. He is reportedly out on a US$5,000 bond.
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