Dancehall lyrics have long declared the importance of fashion in the genre. From oversized garments to rasta colours to the co-opting and repurposing of luxury brands, dancehall has always been obsessed with fashion. That is why dancehall singjay Ijahmar believes that his latest fashion-obsessed single, Polo, is the club banger he needs to elevate his […]
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Reggae Boyz player Jorginho James assaults wife- while out on bond
Former Reggae Boyz Jorginho James is to face a Texas court in October after assaulting his wife Crystal James — again — while out on bond. The 30-year-old who made his senior debut for Jamaica at age 17 while attending Kingston College in 2012, was seen in a viral video, punching his wife repeatedly while […]
Read MoreTina hits Billboard R & B/Hip Hop chart with Roses
Dancehall artiste Tina a.k.a Hood Celebrityy — scores her second Billboard entry with Roses, which enters the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart at #40. Roses is the first single from her recently released sophomore album Tina vs Hood Celebrityy, which was released in May via The KSR Group. She said her inspiration for Roses was the […]
Read MoreVybz Kartel set to make epic return with Freedom Street
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel will have his first public appearance in 14 years at his “Freedom Street” concert scheduled for New Year’s Eve, December 31, at Jamaica’s National Stadium. “To my fans, this concert is for you. Freedom Street is not just a return – it’s a statement,” Kartel said. “I’ve been waiting for this […]
Read MoreSkillibeng and Bob Marley make Obama’s summer playlist
The former POTUS Barack Obama has named two Jamaicans to his summer playlist: Skillibeng, and Bob Marley and the Wailers. “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” Obama wrote in a post […]
Read MoreWill Mavado return to Jamaica now that Vybz Kartel is free?
Jamaican fans are clamouring for the return of Mavado after the release of Vybz Kartel from prison. Mavado is still in demand internationally. Earlier this year, Mavado hit a Billboard singles chart for the third time in his career. His collaboration, ‘Blessed’, with Ghanian Afrobeats singer KiDi has moved up from seven to number two […]
Read MoreFantan Mojah sick in Martinique
Word on the street is that Fantan Mojah, who has reportedly been ill for some time, has taken sick in Martinique. He is in the island for the Reggae Therapy show alongside Alpha Blondie, Christopher Martin and Etana. Fantan Mojah has been experiencing heart problems and at one time last year, members of his circle […]
Read MoreBABYLON SAY ’Jail no Bail’ for KARTEL and co-accused ; HABEAS CORPUS DEFEATED BEFORE RE-Trial hearing
Justice Andrea Thomas struck down a “premature” habeas corpus appeal by Vybz Kartel’s attorneys today saying that the Fever deejay’s continued detention was not in breach of the constitution. The matter moved to the chief courtroom on the Supreme Court building this morning. Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused will remain in arcs […]
Read MoreFather Wally, owner of Inner City sound system, is dead
The dancehall community is mourning the death of Walford ‘Father Wally’ Jibberson, the owner of Inner City Sound system, one of the most iconic megawattage sound systems which ruled the roost in the late 1980s and 1990s blasting the electronically-enhanced riddims of the best dancehall DJs across the globe. He was rumoured to be in […]
Read MoreConstable Fairclough killed in St. Ann
Cons Fairclough who is attached to the St Ann OST was shot and killed a short while ago. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear. ONE876news is tracking this developing story and will have more information as it becomes available.
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