Dancehall kingpins Beenie Man and Bounty Killer are among 43 artistes who have become shareholders in the American social media company Triller. This latest move comes amidst the sale of Verzuz, the online streaming and performance platform created by renowned music producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. As part of the deal, the two principals are […]
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Mojo Herb zooms up to 44,000 views with Mama tribute song
Reggae artiste Mojo Herb is amped up by the public response to his Mama video which has racked up over 44,000 views since its release earlier this year. “The video and the song for Mama has been gaining momentum locally. Everyday, I get reports that it is being played on IRIE along with another song, […]
Read MorePhenique doesn’t want ‘Another Coffin’
Canada-based reggae and dancehall songbird Phenique hopes that her new anti-violence single, Another Coffin, will inspire peace and love in the hearts of men. The sexy vocalist has been perturbed by the numerous grisly reports of violence and murder which often dominate the headlines in Jamaica. “I love watching the news, whether it is news […]
Read MoreGAPS 7G endorses COVID-19 vaccine, gets the first jab
Dancehall artiste Gaps 7G has become the third male dancehall act to publicly endorse the COVID-19 vaccine. But the young rhyme-slinger has done one better as he has already been inoculated against the COVID-19 virus. He tweeted a photo of his vaccination card and his rolled up sleeve to show his support for the vaccination […]
Read MoreEarthquake rattles Jamaica
An earthquake was felt in parts of Jamaica this morning. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies says the quake measured 3.4 and was located at approximately five kilometres south of Port Antonio, Portland. The unit said that it occurred at 6:10 a.m and had a focal depth of four kilometres. The […]
Read MoreSerebral reps the ladies with ‘Whine Slow’
Dancehall artiste Serebral is generating a buzz on the local dancehall scene with his ultra-sexy debut song, ‘Whine Slow’. “It surprise me a bit how well it is doing in markets such as London and countries in Africa. The feedback has been amazing in Jamaica, and every selector on the New York dancehall scene is […]
Read MoreGeorge Nooks ready to ride out the storm on July 27th
Reggae singer George Nooks remains confident he will be vindicated when his trial to answer to charges of illegal possession of cocaine and perverting the course of justice begins on July 27th. “We’re quite confident, we believe in the innocence of our client in this matter. He has given us clear instructions and we’re prepared […]
Read MoreSecurity guard who killed woman in garbage dispute charged
According to the police, about 11:00 am Martin and three of his neighbours, including Gray, got into a dispute over garbage scattered by their dogs. Martin reportedly left and returned with a firearm which he used to shoot Gray and the other two neighbours.
Read MoreLilie breaks out of the pack with ‘Brand Me a Rebel’
Spunky dancer-turned-recording artiste Lilie is thoroughly enjoying her time in Jamaica. A Russian-Georgian with a German passport, she came to Jamaica to study dancehall music two years ago and through a series of extraordinary events is now releasing her debut single, Brand Me a Rebel. “The song is basically saying ‘I don’t care, go ahead […]
Read MoreJoseph Velvet overcomes tragedy and drops new love song, ‘Do What I Gotta Do’ via VPAL
In the year 2003, reggae singer Joseph Velvet was on the verge of releasing two singles when tragedy struck. He had a major motor vehicle accident that left him with serious spinal injuries, halting his music career. “It was a really tough time for me,” the artiste whose real name is Joseph Jordan Jones, said. […]
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