Dancehall star Rygin King is back on Jamaican soil after months in US immigration detention, choosing to return home amid concerns over his health, according to sources close to the entertainer. The Tuff deejay arrived on Thursday, October 22, after opting for what sources described as “voluntary deportation” rather than remaining in detention. His return […]
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Influencer ‘Michii’ among eight charged in multimillion-dollar US bank fraud case
Jamaican social media personality Michelle “Michii” Hylton is facing federal charges in New York over an alleged multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme in which prosecutors say social media served as a recruiting tool.Hylton, 33, of the Bronx, is among eight defendants named in an indictment unsealed on Wednesday, October 21. Each faces charges of bank fraud […]
Read MoreSkengdon revival through VP Records brings dancehall’s golden grooves to a new audience
Before a stream could count a listener, a Jamaican dancefloor could make a record. Kenneth “Skengman” Black built his Skengdon label close to that unforgiving proving ground; four decades later, its recordings are being restored for an audience far beyond the reach of the original sound boxes. Albums featuring Super Cat, Nicodemus and Little John […]
Read MoreNadine Sutherland was stunning in her red dress as she collected key to the city of Tamarac
Reggae music icon Nadine Sutherland brought the red dress. The city of Tamarac brought the flowers—and a key to the city. The Jamaican music icon was honored on October 10 at the second annual Red Gala at the Tamarac Community Center in Florida. But beyond the beautifully decorated venue and civic recognition, one detail made […]
Read MoreVybz Kartel hits 4 million followers on Instagram, joining Shenseea and Spice
The Worl Boss has hit another big number—this time without releasing a record.Vybz Kartel has crossed four million Instagram followers, becoming the first male dancehall artiste to reach the milestone and joining Shenseea and Spice as the only living Jamaican artistes at that level, according to the supplied figures. The women still lead the pack. […]
Read MoreUnforgettable Kay boxes Mackerel at Swiss Lee birthday party
Social-media posts have alleged an altercation involving Unforgettable Kay and Mackerel at a Swiss Lee party; the circumstances and date remain unverified “Mackerel tek up mi phone and walk way. Mi did a go charge after Mackerel but it no worth it. Oonu never see Mackerel ah charge after me come back. Wah yu expect […]
Read MoreMalie Donn’s ‘Golden Child’ makes international chart strides
Malie Donn’s debut album records reported Apple Music reggae chart successes across Caribbean and international markets, following its September 4 release.
Read MoreJay-A’s ‘Quick7’ bolts over 2.4 million streams as ‘Ray Charles’ video looms
Jay-A reports more than 2.4 million cumulative streams for Quick7 tracks, led by Pain, as his team prepares the Ray Charles single and video.
Read MoreYung Drilla’s mother fears he was kidnapped and killed in Jamaica.
Yung Drilla’s mother concerned about Canadian rapper’s disappearance . Reports are that the Canadian drill rapper was staying at an Air b n b with two females in Kingston . “ABout 4 m, someone kept calling and calling and they called one of the females and they went to Taboo and went to an after […]
Read MoreDJ Tygga Ty drops Shining Star riddim to rave reviews
DANCEHALL producer and US radio personality DJ Tygga Ty (pronounced Tiger Tie) has high hopes for his recently released Shining Star which features dancehall heavyweights like Charlie Black, Rytikal and Yaksta. Charlie Black leads out the project with ‘Mi Love’ with a singalong hook that floats over the instrumental. Yaksta shows up with ‘Whine Baby’ […]
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