Tag: Jamaica
Tanya Stephens Shares A Prominent Dancehall Artist Sexually Assaulted Her
Tanya Stephens revealed a prominent dancehall artist sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager. In a recent IG Live session with Shannon Mack, reggae singer Tanya Stephens took to Instagram to reveal descriptions of her sexual attacker. The descriptions sent fans into speculation mode as they searched the reggae scene looking for the perpetrator, […] Read More
Jamaican Police Charged Jayda Cheaves For Gun Possession, Released On Bail
Jayda Cheaves and her entourage member, Gregory Wright, were formally charged by Jamaican police for firearm and ammunition possession. The American YouTuber and popular businessman Gregory Wright have been released from police custody in Jamaica on station bail. Local police arrested the pair after two 9mm Glock pistols were found in their baggage as they […] Read More
Jayda Cheaves Addresses Arrest In Jamaica For Gun Possession
Jayda Cheaves has broken her silence after she was arrested in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on suspicions of gun possession. The Atlanta Entrepreneur and Instagram model, who is also the mother of a child for rapper Lil Baby, was reportedly arrested on Monday (September 27) afternoon in Jamaica as she tried to make her way back […] Read More
Popcaan, Beenie Man, Lil Ike Supports Raheem Sterling At 1962 Clothing Brand Launch
Raheem Sterling drew out some top dancehall stars for the launch of his 1962 clothing brand. The English footballer launched his clothing line 1692 last week Wednesday night at the London Fashion Week, where fans, including a number of celebrities like Popcaan, Beenie Man, and Lila Ike, were able to see pieces in the collection. […] Read More
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Widow Gives Update On His Funeral
No date has been confirmed for the funeral of legendary producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry as yet. However, his widow Mireille Perry is hoping to announce a date soon, especially since she’s due to return to her native Switzerland in the next seven days. Mireille made the comments while talking with the Observer. She added that […] Read More
Nicki Minaj Is The Bob Marley Of Trinidad Says Her Cousin
One of Nicki Minaj’s cousins in Trinidad and Tobago thinks that she deserves the same kind of recognition that Bob Marley has received for his contributions to culture and music in Jamaica. The search has been on for Nicki Minaj’s infamous cousin, who was referenced in her tweets last week as being witness to the […] Read More
PM Andrew Holness Not Ruling Out Vybz Kartel Being Vax Ambassador
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that Vybz Kartel may have a key role in the government’s continued efforts to vaccinate the majority of Jamaica’s population by 2022. So far, just about seven percent (7%) of the island’s people are fully vaccinated. While the government has been trying to vaccinate persons, there has been a high […] Read More
Tion Wayne – West End Lyrics
[Intro: Young Adz & Tion Wayne] Be my best friend, racks in the west end I’ma take a flight with you I need more, tea for the west end (C’mon, c’mon), fuck all your best friends Girl, I got my eyes on you Yeah, T Wayne from the, yo (Yeah) [Verse 1: Tion Wayne] It’s […] Read More
Beenie Man Blast OUR & JPS Over Rate Increase: “Where is the compassion for the people?”
Beenie Man sounds off against the recent JPS rate increase with Jamaicans already paying higher light bills. The dancehall legend tweeted his displeasure over the recent rate increase granted to JPS by the Office of Utilities Regulation—OUR amid widespread outcry among Jamaicans buckling under the weight of the pandemic. Beenie Man‘s sentiments are shared by […] Read More
Spice Tells Chug It See You In Court After Demands For Refund & Apology
Spice and Chug It heads to court after the promoter demands for a full refund and public apology was rebuffed by the dancehall star’s legal team. Less than 24 hours after Chug It published a demand letter to Spice for an apology and a refund for monies paid for a September 5 performance that the […] Read More
Love & Hip Hop ATL: Safaree Is Tired Of “Fake” Deadbeat Dad Narrative
It’s the season of co-parenting drama, as Safaree joins Summer Walker and London on da Track, who both took to social media recently to vent about parenting dramas. Safaree Samuels has seemingly gotten fed up with his deadbeat dad narrative, and he took to the Twitter streets to let out his frustrations. In his tweets, […] Read More
DJ Khaled Says Jamaica And “Dancehall Is A Part Of My Story & It’s Such A Blessing”
DJ Khaled shares how Jamaica and dancehall played a major part of his story. Over the years, DJ Khaled’s unique touch on music has created a fan frenzy. From his most popular taglines like “We the Best” to “Another one!” it seems like almost everything he does goes viral. He’s now well respected in the […] Read More
Usain Bolt Explains Why Sha’Carri Richardson Is Good For Track & Field
One of the highlights of the recently concluded Olympics in Japan was the healthy rivalry between U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson and most of Jamaica’s female track and field team. What started as rivalry soon descended into a mean-spirited back and forth between the two countries. It did, however, peak more interest in track and field. […] Read More
Sean Paul Ready To “Break It Off” With Rihanna Again
Sean Paul says it’s time for a second collaboration with billionaire businesswoman and artist Rihanna. The two previously collaborated on “Break it Off” in 2006, and the Jamaican deejay has always spoken that his favorite collab will always be with Rihanna, who flew to Jamaica to do the song with him rather than him sending […] Read More
Lee “Scratch” Perry, Reggae Icon & Dub Pioneer, Dead At 85
Reggae dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry has died at age 85. The legendary artist and producer died at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Sunday morning. Known for his eccentric styles and provocative song lyrics like “Pum Pum,” the artist had been briefly sick, according to reports. Perry, who previously lived in Switzerland […] Read More
TeeJay and Bounty Killer’s Foundations Partnered With WiPay
TeeJay and Bounty Killer announced that their foundations, the UpTop Foundation and Bounty have partnered with WiPay Jamaica. The dancehall legend made the announcement on IG on Friday (August 27), sharing some photos of himself with TeeJay representatives from the company. The “Look Into My Eyes” singer added a caption saying, “I’m happy to announce […] Read More
Alkaline’s “Top Prize” Debut At No. 2 On Billboard Reggae Chart
Alkaline’s new project debut at No. 2 on the Billboard Reggae Chart this week after a smooth rollout. The Vendetta deejay’s latest album Top Prize is performing well a week after its release, selling almost 3,000 units of track sales and streams. The album was first released on May 14 and is now at the […] Read More
Kodak Black Rep Yaad In “Z Look Jamaican” Visual Off ‘Haitian Boy Kodak’
Kodak Black rep for his Yaad fans in “Z Look Jamaican” video off his new album, Haitian Boy Kodak. The cut, which premiered on May 21, has already received more than one million views in 24 hours. It was also #23 on YouTube’s trending music list as of midday on May 22. The video, which […] Read More
Bounty Killer ‘King Of Kingston’ Album: Everything You Need To Know
Bounty Killer’s new album King of Kingston is loading. It’s been almost two decades since Bounty Killer released an album. In fact, Ghetto Dictionary was released by VP Records in 2002. But the wait is over since he has already confirmed that he’ll be dropping something new this year called King of Kingston. The mission […] Read More
Teejay Taps Gyptian & Bremmy FZ – “Uptop Wine (Wine for Me)”
Teejay and Gyptian link up for a new party anthem. Summer is on, so call up a friend! Unsure of just how to spend your time during the lockdown this summer? Teejay, Gyptian, and Bremmy FZ have teamed up for a laidback, melody-filled song and video which explains just how to ensure those hot summer […] Read More
Bounty Killer Blast Dancehall Artists Supporting Criminals Amid Police & Gunmen Shootout
Bounty Killer did not hold back on giving his opinion on the violence currently gripping Jamaica. The dancehall legend speaks out after receiving the news of a shootout that took place earlier today on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston that left two gunmen dead and another in custody. The shootout, which took place at a […] Read More
Sean Paul Explains How His Single Mom Inspired One Of His Biggest Hits “Rockabye”
Sean Paul has revealed that his 2016 collaboration with Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie, “Rockabye”, was one of his favorite collaborations, as he shared a personal connection to the track. The “Temperature” deejay opened up about his favorite collaborations during his recent sit down with Yendi Phillips. Sean Paul, whose real name is Sean Paul Henriques, […] Read More
Boom Boom Says Skillibeng Now The Top Dancehall Artist But Lacks Versatility
Skillibeng has, no doubt, continued to aim high and make moves in the entertainment industry. But talks about the artiste’s declining song quality are once again popping up. Veteran selector Boom Boom recently expressed that while he believes Skillibeng is the “big name in Jamaica right now,” the deejay should steer clear of the same […] Read More
DJ Khaled Clip From Trip To Jamaica Turned Into A Meme Frenzy
DJ Khaled is getting the meme treatment thanks to this clip from his recent trip to Jamaica. Whenever DJ Khaled touches down in Jamaica, we expect some legendary collaborations but this time we got more than just that. Add a new notch to his cap, as that combination has produced a variety of hilarious memes. […] Read More
Dancehall Legend Baby Cham Calls Jamaican Gov’t Bias For Easing UK Travel Ban
Baby Cham speak on the Jamaican government lifting UK travel ban while ignoring the entertainment sector. Most sectors of the Jamaican economy, like many other countries around the world, have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The entertainment sector has staggered and tried as best as possible to keep up with the restrictions put […] Read More
Bounty Killer Cosigns Senator Damion Crawford’s Take On Dancehall & Crime
Bounty Killer seconds a Jamaican senator’s take on the correlation between crime and music. The ongoing debate in Jamaica concerning the impact of dancehall music on the country’s high crime rate has welcomed opinions and arguments from figures in both the entertainment and political industry. While the members of the proposition and opposition seemed to […] Read More
Tory Lanez Previews Fire Remix Of Skillibeng’s “Crocodile Teeth” – Listen
Tory Lanez has proven time and time again that he is the king of remixes, and he continues his reign with another fire dancehall collaboration through Skillibeng’s cross-over hit “Crocodile Teeth.” The Canadian rapper/singer shared a video of himself jamming to the new, unreleased joint to his Instagram page, and fans have already been calling […] Read More
DJ Khaled Drops Reggae Anthem “Where You Come From” Ft. Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Capleton & Barrington Levy
DJ Khaled’s new album Khaled Khaled is finally here, and the rich, authentic sound of Jamaica is flowing abundantly through the voices of Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Capleton, and a clever Barrington Levy sample for the track “Where You Come From.” Levy’s 1985 release “Under Mi Sensi” provides the base for the other Jamaican stalwarts […] Read More