Tag: Jamaica
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
DJ Khaled – WHERE YOU COME FROM Lyrics
[Intro: DJ Khaled] We The Best Music Murda We di best Another one (Ooh, fyah) Don’t need the rest (Ah, wah dem seh, wah dem seh, wah dem seh) DJ Khaled [Chorus: Buju Banton & Barrington Levy] If unu mess with we, you a go see a million We natty congo long, jus like the […] Read More
Vybz Kartel Proclaims His Love For Shorty In New Song “Love Ya Babymom”
Vybz Kartel proclaims his love for Shorty in a new track dedicated to the mother of three of his children. The dancehall hitmaker is showing love to the mother of his kids in a major way with the release of the official audio for his single “Love Ya Babymom.” The track was uploaded to his […] Read More
Apple Music Paying 1 Penny Per Stream – How Much Can Dancehall Artists Make?
Apple Music is now paying artists and labels at least twice that of other DSPs like Spotify. Apple Music recently announced that artists will be paid equally and fairly as labels, and its rate is by far the highest in the industry so far. It’s a shift in how artists are treated in an era […] Read More
Apple Music Paying 1 Penny Per Stream – How Much Can Dancehall Artists Make?
Apple Music is now paying artists and labels at least twice that of other DSPs like Spotify. Apple Music recently announced that artists will be paid equally and fairly as labels, and its rate is by far the highest in the industry so far. It’s a shift in how artists are treated in an era […] Read More
Bounty Killer Says Politics Is Why Bob Marley Got Shot Not Dancehall Music
Bounty Killer says politics is to be blamed for Bob Marley getting shot decades ago and not dancehall music. Bounty Killer is re-igniting the argument that there is no connection between crime and dancehall as he shares a very vocal clip of himself from more than 10 years ago as he rubbishes claims of a […] Read More
Bounty Killer Says Politics Is Why Bob Marley Got Shot Not Dancehall Music
Bounty Killer says politics is to be blamed for Bob Marley getting shot decades ago and not dancehall music. Bounty Killer is re-igniting the argument that there is no connection between crime and dancehall as he shares a very vocal clip of himself from more than 10 years ago as he rubbishes claims of a […] Read More
Usain Bolt Slams Critics Of His Dancehall Venture After Police Dropped DRM Case
Usain Bolt is hitting back at critics who he insinuates are ungrateful for his many contributions to Jamaica while only having a problem with him because he has entered the dancehall forum. The video comes a day after disclosures by the police that a pending case against Usain Bolt for breaches of the Disaster Risk […] Read More
Usain Bolt Slams Critics Of His Dancehall Venture After Police Dropped DRM Case
Usain Bolt is hitting back at critics who he insinuates are ungrateful for his many contributions to Jamaica while only having a problem with him because he has entered the dancehall forum. The video comes a day after disclosures by the police that a pending case against Usain Bolt for breaches of the Disaster Risk […] Read More
Vybz Kartel Details First Time Being Booed On Stage In 1991, Drops “X-Rated” Album
Even Vybz Kartel gets a taste of the tough Jamaican live music audience. Vybz Kartel has often been viewed as one of Jamaica’s most prolific and talented songwriters. For years, he has been able to consistently release chart-topping singles, many of which have made their way onto various Billboard charts. Despite the fact that he […] Read More
Vybz Kartel Details First Time Being Booed On Stage In 1991, Drops “X-Rated” Album
Even Vybz Kartel gets a taste of the tough Jamaican live music audience. Vybz Kartel has often been viewed as one of Jamaica’s most prolific and talented songwriters. For years, he has been able to consistently release chart-topping singles, many of which have made their way onto various Billboard charts. Despite the fact that he […] Read More
The Best Dancehall Songs Of 2021 – So Far
A look at the best dancehall songs in 2021, so far. From Yaksta’s “acres over Mark X” to Skillibeng’s “Di plane just crash wid e coke,” it’s safe to say that Jamaica’s musical engine has been pumping out the hits since the start of the new year. The industry giants such as Vybz Kartel continue […] Read More
Vybz Kartel’s Son Likkle Vybz Urges Dancehall Artistes To Learn The Business Of Music
Vybz Kartel’s son says he has major plans for Adidjaheim Records starting next month. Likkle Vybz, who is the eldest son of the incarcerated dancehall artiste, is poised to take over his father’s label, Adidjahiem Records, in April when he turns 18. In a recent interview with Winford Williams via OnStage, the young artiste and […] Read More
Beenie Man Reveals Late Mom Inspired “Fun In The Sun” With Popcaan & Dre Island
Dancehall entertainer Beenie Man has been steadily promoting the leading track off his much-anticipated album Simma. The new song and video titled “Fun In The Sun” dropped just a few days ago and featured Popcaan and Dre Island. The dancehall veteran recently joined in on the new audio-based app Clubhouse to discuss the new album. […] Read More
Bunny Wailer ‘The Last Of The Wailers’ Life, Music And Legacy Explore
Bunny Wailer, the last of The Wailer, died leaving behind a rich musical legacy that will forever etch in the fabric of reggae music and Jamaican culture. Wailer, whose real name is Neville O’Reilly Livingstone, died at the Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston. Also affectionately called ‘Jah B’ by friends and family, Bunny Wailer was […] Read More
Intence Responds To Vybz Kartel Over Fake Views With Strong Spotify Numbers
Intence has seemingly responds to Vybz Kartel previously calling him out for alleged fake views. Fans have built up a convincing case against Intence after much speculation that the deejay is buying views. While the evidence is compelling, the controversial dancehall deejay does not appear to have any intention of quitting while ahead. In recent […] Read More
Vybz Kartel Dominating Dancehall A Decade After Incarceration – What’s His Secret?
Critics of the dancehall legend, who is aptly called ‘Worl’Boss,’ proclaimed in 2014 ahead of his sentencing that if convicted, the life and career of the controversial but highly gifted artist would be effectively over. Fast forward to 2021, and a lot has changed from 2014 when Kartel was convicted and sentenced to 35 years […] Read More
Beach Boys – Kokomo Lyrics
Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don’t we go Jamaica Off the Florida Keys There’s a place called Kokomo That’s where you wanna go to get away from it all Bodies in the sand Tropical drink melting in your hand We’ll be falling […] Read More
Bounty Killer Says Busta Rhymes Deserves Marcus Garvey Award Over Kanye West
Kanye West was honored with the Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award, but Bounty Killer argues that there was a more suitable recipient. Marcus Garvey is a Jamaica-native, but he is also a global icon held in high regard in black history. He was not only the first national hero of Jamaica but also the leader of […] Read More
Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer Dies At 73
Legendary reggae singer Bunny Wailer has died. Jamaica’s Culture Minister Olivia Grange confirmed the singer’s passing on Tuesday morning. His cause of death was not revealed, but multiple sources confirmed with Urban Islandz that he passed away in the Medical Associates Hospital while getting treatment for an ailment. Bunny Wailer, whose real name is Neville […] Read More
Sean Paul Clears Up Comments On Jay-Z Jealous Of Him Being Around Beyonce
Sean Paul has stepped forward to clarify some recent comments alluding to Jay-Z being jealous of him being around Beyonce. In a January interview with RJR 94’s Too Live Crew radio show in Jamaica, Sean Paul was cornered with questions about the long-lived conspiracy that Jay-Z was not very fond of him and was even […] Read More