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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 No.2 place on Billboard’s Reggae…
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 was set in Kingston, Jamaica,…
Bounty Killer Reacts To Murder Of 6-Year-Old Boy, Insist Dancehall Not To Be Blamed
Bounty Killer used the recent murder of a 6-year-old boy to illustrate why dancehall music isn’t to be blamed for crime. The dancehall icon has never been afraid to speak out on social issues affecting Jamaica. Bounty Killer, also known as the “Poor People Goveror,” has used his platform to speak out against injustice, crime, corruption, among other issues plaguing…
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 behind this upcoming album is…
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 days are filled with loads…
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 rather busy intersection in the…
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, explained that his favorite collaboration…
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 flows he has been using…
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. You probably know the one…
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 in place to safeguard the…
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 be clearly established as the…
DJ Khaled Link With Jamaican Legends In “Where You Come From” Visual – Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Capleton
DJ Khaled managed to get four of the biggest legends in dancehall in one video fitting as an ode to Jamaican culture. On the heels of the launch of his 12th studio album, DJ Khaled has dropped a new video for the single “Where You Come From.” The video for the song, which features a star-studded line-up of Reggae veterans,…
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 for the official release. “@skillibeng…
Romeich & Health Minister Tufton Debunks Vaccine Conspiracies On IG Live
Romeich Major is encouraging persons to get vaccinated to protect themselves against the Coronavirus, which has killed millions of people worldwide and has caused countries across the world to shut down as a measure to contain gatherings in an effort to stop the spread of the contagious viral infection. In a live video chat on IG with Jamaica’s Health Minister…
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 to bless the track with…
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 Amazon Spliff big like gas…
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 YouTube channel on April 29.…
Shaggy Got A Latin Collab On The Way Says DJ Frass
Shaggy is working on a collaboration with Spanish artist. Dancehall producer DJ Frass says he is working on something big, which will feature one of Jamaica’s most successful entertainers. In a recent interview on TVJ’s Entertainment Report, Frass said he would be teaming up with dancehall legend Shaggy and a major Spanish speaking singer for the project. The producer, whose…
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 where the rights of creatives…
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 connection between the two. According…
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 Management Act for his surprise…
MP Lisa Hanna Bats For Ganja Lab And Gets Support From Entertainers
Jamaica announced that it would authorize a regulated medical marijuana industry and decriminalize small amounts of weed in 2015, but they are yet to cash in significantly like other countries in the world. In the US, where a similar approach was taken in multiple states, Forbes Magazine reported that the marijuana industry had raked in US$17.5 billion in 2020, which…
Rich The Kid & Jay Critch Checks In With Popcaan & Skillibeng In Jamaica For New Music
Rich The Kid and Jay Critch checks in with dancehall giants Popcaan and Skillibeng in Jamaica. Rich The Kid and Jay Critch are the two latest international rappers to touch down on Jamaican soil. Their visit begs the question, “Is this just a vacation or are they up to some musical mischief?” While the answer to that question has not…
Rich The Kid Just Land In Jamaica & Already Turnt With Skillibeng’s “Crocodile Teeth”
Rich The Kid is turnt from the moment he landed in Jamaica and Skillibeng provided the soundtrack. Skillibeng‘s hit single “Crocodile Teeth” is still picking up traction as another international celebrity was spotted vibing to the song. The single, released in October last year, has been circulating rapidly, both locally and internationally, since its release. On Friday, April 16, rapper…
Mr. Lexx Responds To Criticisms For Trashing DJ Khaled
Mr. Lexx is clapping back at criticism from inside dancehall for trashing DJ Khaled on Twitter. Despite the backlash Mr. Lexx has been receiving for the past four days, the dancehall veteran is standing by his contentious comments hurled at We The Best Music chief DJ Khaled. On Monday, August 12, the “Full Hundred” deejay made a tweet that has…
DJ Khaled’s ‘Khaled Khaled’ Album Features All-Star Dancehall Lineup, Koffee, Bounty Killer & More
DJ Khaled has assembled a star-studded dancehall lineup for his new album with Koffee, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Buju Banton, Barrington Levy, and other artists. The album called Khaled Khaled” is almost ready at 98% done, according to the legendary music producer who is in Jamaica. DJ Khaled has always been a fan of and includes reggae and dancehall acts in…
DJ Khaled Lives His Best Life In Jamaica But Some Locals Questioned Gov Curfew
DJ Khaled is living his best life in Jamaica while promoting the island to his global audience, but some locals are questioning government curfew orders. International music producer DJ Khaled has always had a serious love affair with Jamaica. So much so that he vacations here on a regular basis and is even now currently on the island working on…
Spice Says Jamaica Is Always Home For Her Despite Team Spice Atlanta Expansion
Spice insists that Jamaica is always her home and assured her local fans that she isn’t going anywhere as she expands Team Spice in Atlanta. Dancehall artiste Spice has certainly been expanding her craft globally, so much so that the “Needle Eye” singer made the decision to expand her team to the North American market. In March, she announced she…
Jamaica PM Andrew Holness Unapologetic About Dancehall Contributing To Crime
The Jamaican Prime Minister is doubling down on dancehall music, being a major contributor to the high crime rate in the country. Crime has long been a growing epidemic in Jamaica that governments are often stumped with. The disturbing outbreak of violence is so outrageous that Jamaica is recognized as a country with one of the highest crime rates in…