Articles by Richard Banton

With a hit song under his belt, deejay/dancer Ding Dong has much to celebrate these days.     Referring to the title of his hit song with deejay Dexta Daps, Ding Dong said he is [Read More]

Reggae music has always found favour in the music market of New Zealand, and 35 years after the death of Reggae King Bob Marley that country continues to pay homage to the man and his [Read More]

Members of the entertainment fraternity were just as enthused and patriotic about brand Jamaica’s great showing by our athletes, especially the man of the moment Usain Bolt, at the Olympics. Bolt, who never hesitates to [Read More]

Popular radio DJ/producer Kurt Riley and deejay Charly Black have been certified gold with their single ‘Gyal Yuh A Party Animal’ that was released on the ‘Jambe-An’ rhythm. The song was released in 2013 under [Read More]

To say that Beenie Man is dancehall’s most consistent contemporary act would be a pretty fair statement. Yes, a slew of artistes have enjoyed fame and notoriety since the much-loved Jamaican deejay emerged on to [Read More]

Reggae producer-recording artiste Stephen ‘Ragga’ Marley has climbed to the top of the reggae Billboard chart with his album Revelation Part 2. The album features several hip hop artistes, including legendary American rapper Rakim. Stephen [Read More]

Mavado is enjoying Billboard success as label head DJ Khaled’s new ‘Major Key’ currently sits atop the Pop Albums Chart. DJ Khaled latest album “Major Key” debuts this week at number one on the Billboard [Read More]

Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is set to release his latest album titled “Unstoppable,” on August 26 via VP Records, distribution arm, VPAL. “Unstoppable,” which features 21 tracks, includes guest artistes including Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Tarrus [Read More]

Vybz Kartel and Usain Bolt are both huge fans of each other so this new single “Win” came as no surprise.   The incarcerated Gaza boss just unleashed his new Usain Bolt, Elaine Thompson and [Read More]

The OVO singer samples Vybz Kartel’s single “Girl You Too Bad” on his new single “Not Nice” off his new album P3 which was released on Friday.     The single was produced by Nineteen85, [Read More]