August 2017
Popcaan’s Visa Good For Dancehall – Industry Players Believe US Work Permit Could Open More Doors
The dancehall fraternity has been abuzz since late last month when news emerged that dancehall artiste Popcaan had obtained his US visa and work permit, allowing him to travel to the United States. The entertainer [Read More]
Dancehall Culture Takes Root In India
The creator of India’s first reggae sound system, Taru Dalmia, says he yearn for the opportunity to work with the likes of Chronixx and Kabaka Pyramid. “We voice a lot of dubplates with both Jamaican [Read More]
Aidonia Sings Vybz Kartel Song During Performance In Italy
Dancehall artiste Aidonia is still gunning for Vybz Kartel even though he has his own movement in dancehall at the moment.Aidonia is currently on tour in Europe and during a performance in Italy last weekend [Read More]
Cops Say Aidonia’s “Yeah Yeah” A Threat To Public Safety Following Viral Video
Aidonia latest hit single “Yeah Yeah” is could be a threat to public safety police warns.They are calling for dancehall fans to use caution when listening to the song. This came after a viral footage [Read More]
Dancehall Legend Ninja Man Wants Jamaica To Invest More In Ganja
Dancehall legend Ninja Man is calling for more local investment in the local ganja business in Jamaica. The Jamaican government has been slow to fully legalize marijuana and some local entertainers have been voicing their [Read More]
Jah Cure Totaled His $30 Million AMG Benz
Jah Cure totaled his brand new AMG Mercedes-Benz on Saturday night, but thankfully he was not hurt. The reggae crooner spent around $30 million on the new C-Class AMG a few months ago. That is [Read More]
Why Sunday’s ‘Reggae on the Lawn’ is about more than music
PERFECT SCENE: The Grade I-listed Forty Hall estate will host its first live reggae event on Sunday (August 20) Dennis Brown Jr; Luciano and Dennis Bovell’s appearances at Forty Hall this weekend will benefit charities [Read More]
Brooklyn-Based New Kingston To release Fourth Studio Album
NEW KINGSTON, the Brooklyn-based progressive reggae group, have confirmed details of their upcoming album A Kingston Story: Come From Far, due out August 25th, on maverick indie imprint Easy Star Records. This marks the band’s fourth [Read More]
Ja welcomes Israel’s first sound system
In a recent interview with The Gleaner, Yaniq Walford, organiser of Bass Odyssey presents Jamaica Sound System Festival 2017, said: “Sound systems thrived for decades because it appealed to Jamaican people, and altering it is [Read More]