One has to be super confident to adapt a stage name such as Nauseous but talented rhyme-slinger Simon Whyte feels that the name is fitting because of his ‘sick’ rhymes, razor sharp wit and futuristic flow. “My rhymes are sick,” Nauseous said, laughing. “I got involved in music because of my friend and mentor Ras […]
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Alkaline fails to grab top prize, and nosedives on the second week on Billboard
Dancehall star Alkaline had a precipitous fall out of the Top 10 of the Billboard Reggae Albums chart after his Top Prize album debuted on the chart one week ago. Alkaline’s nosedive mirrors the experience of most dancehall acts who often see a big drop off in sales in the second week. Top Prize, the […]
Read MoreSkillibeng hits Billboard Hot 100 and British charts
Dancehall act Skillibeng made his debut on the British pop chart with Crocodile Teeth debuting at number 74 on the United Kingdom Official Chart. Crocodile Teeth was released last October and is co-produced by Johnny Wonder and Adde Instrumentals. Crocodile Teeth is Skillibeng’s highest streaming song to date, currently amassing over 20 million views on […]
Read MoreBeenie Man slapped with $150,000 fine for DRMA breaches
Dancehall star Beenie Man was slapped with a $150,000 fine in the St Elizabeth Parish Court today after pleading guilty earlier on April 19th for breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA). “Beenie Man was fined $150,000 and the maximum fine at the time the offence was committed was $250,000, so we can live with […]
Read MoreThe Dub Chronicles gain critical claim for dub masterpiece, ‘Simba (Return to the Throne)’
When Jonathan Rattos took a trip to Kenya in summer 2019, he didn’t know it would be the last time he’d get to venture out into the world for two years. As a professional musician, he and his brothers – including Ryan and Craig, who with him make up The Dub Chronicles – had played […]
Read MoreGinjah cements claim as ‘The Reggae Soul Man’
Roots singer Ginjah is cementing his claim as one of the top standard-bearers of roots with the release of his sixth album, dubbed Ginjah The Reggae Soul Man. The album will be distributed by VPAL Music and was produced by Natures Way Entertainment, an independent company based in South Florida. Ginjah has one major peeve […]
Read MorePAID! Bunny Wailer’s children pay hospital bill, move to bury icon
The children of reggae icon Bunny Wailer have settled the much-discussed outstanding hospital bills and have secured the death certificate and the documentation needed for them to start making plans. The children moved swiftly to establish that they will be ensuring that their father had an appropriate funeral. A statement issued also emphasized that “for […]
Read MoreChristopher ‘Dog Paw’ Linton freed by the Court of Appeal
Alleged gang leader Christopher ‘Dog Paw’ Linton has been freed by the Court of Appeal after serving seven years in prison. Linton, who was at one time named the most wanted man in Jamaica, was serving a 15-year sentence for two gun-related convictions. Linton had received 15 years for each charge, for a total of […]
Read MoreOverproof Records Ltd. to release Kickback riddim on May 7
Asa ‘Ace’ Smith, the chief executive officer of Overproof Records Ltd. is amped up about the release of his label’s latest riddim project, Kickback. The five-song compilation album will be released on May 7, 2021. Smith said the project was engineered to bring comfort and joy to those who are confined and suffering during the […]
Read More10Tik meets DJ Khaled at Jamaican hotel resort for high level meeting
10Tik, the viral Dancehall sensation from Red Hills Road, landed a face-to-face meeting with American producer and record executive DJ Khaled who is in Jamaica putting the final touches on his upcoming album Khaled Khaled. In a video posted on his Instagram account, 10 Tik announces to his 19.8k followers that “DJ Khaled call we […]
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