It wasn’t exactly the type of performance dancehall/reggae fans were anticipating from ‘the Gargamel’, but it was a fitting one as Grammy-winning artiste Buju Banton oozed encouragement and inspiration.
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TnT says ‘Hell No’ to local Dancehall in Carnival.
Fans of Soca are up in arms over one artist’s demand that local dancehall acts be included in the Carnival lineup. Trinidad Killa spoke out on the issue during a radio interview on Wednesday morning in Trinidad, saying that Trinidad…
‘Dancehall artistes don’t condone rape’ – But encouraged to be mindful of song lyrics
Rapists are often ostracised by dancehall entertainers, who call on the society to weed them out and inflict the harshest punishment imaginable by man. But although the genre demonises rapists, most dancehall artistes are known to produce songs that objectify…
Vybz Kartel blasts Foota Hype for saying he’s destroying Dancehall
Foota Hype should’ve known been than to come for Vybz Kartel. Earlier this week the outspoken selector/producer called out the incarcerated Dancehall superstar over his new collaboration “Beat Dem Bad” with Squash. During an Instagram live session, Foota Hype said…
Alkaline sends message to Popcaan
Alkaline is looking to reignite his beef with Dancehall entertainer Popcaan. On Saturday, the Vendetta deejay took to his Instagram story to upload a video highlighting his gritty “Microwave” diss track aimed at the Unruly Boss. “Never forget! Behave unu…
“Black Hypocrisy” clocks 4 million views
The official music video for Dancehall Queen Spice’s “Black Hypocrisy” single has amassed 4 millions views on YouTube. “Celebrating 4 Million views today. Even when the message is clear the ones who only use 10% of their brain still don’t…
Appeal win story is a hoax
Vybz Kartel’s legal team is refuting reports that the deejay won his appeal trial. On Monday, April 1st several blogs and Dancehall vloggers on YouTube announced that the incarcerated Dancehall superstar had won his appeal and would be released from…
Samsung calls on DeeWunn
South Korean phone giant Samsung has dialled Jamaican deejay/rapper DeeWunn’s song Back It Up, Drop It for their marketing campaign. The Canada-based DeeWunn is elated by the gesture, which he sees as a plus for dancehall music. “Being recognised outside…
Filled or flopped?
Conflicting reports on Buju’s Bahamas concert
Spice’s booking fee leaked online
The “Needle Eye” deejay’s booking fee was leaked on social media last week. Apart from the $18,000 USD charge for Spice’s performance, she also requests travelling for five persons.