Jamaican-born dancehall-reggae singjay Shalkal believes that ingratitude is a catalyst for domestic violence and inter-personal conflicts in the Jamaican society. “The single, ‘Ungrateful Maga Dog’ is centred around the scenario where people are helping people in need only for them to become ungrateful. That is a source of constant violence in our society. My song is […]
Read MoreJenny Jenny faces Twitter backlash after interview with gay man
Jamaican Twitter went crazy today when broadcaster Jenny Jenny shared an impromptu interview with a gay man at a gym that sought to explore his relationship with his parents, the nature vs nurture process of “being gay” and his decision to come out and live as a gay, atheistic man. The voyeuristic, aw-shucks tone of […]
Read MoreRygin King transferred to a new hospital for third time in two weeks
Dancehall artiste Rygin King is on the move again. He has been transferred to an undisclosed medical facility, the third time he has been moved in a two week span since he was critically injured in a gun attack in Westmoreland. “The doctors say he is being transferred again for security reasons after there was […]
Read MoreTasjay Productions drops Outta Jamaica riddim with Anthony B, Luciano…
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so when producer Tasjay James Smith decided to remake the seminal live rhythm for Dennis Brown’s ‘Have You Ever Been In Love’ for his Outta Jamaica Riddim album, he knew he was on the right track. The 16-song compilation was released in May by Tasjay Productions, the Toronto, Canada-based […]
Read MoreGaming lounges set to reopen today
Gaming lounges are set to reopen, effective today, Wednesday, July 8, following an announcement made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, on Tuesday. Dr. Clarke made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives. Dr. Clarke pointed out that gaming lounges represent the last segment of Jamaica’s gambling […]
Read MoreTommy Lee Sparta named as person of interest in Montego Bay shooting
Dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta has been named as a person of interest by cops in relation to a shooting incident in Montego Bay, St. James. According to Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, the ‘Uncle Demon’ deejay can assist the investigations of the police in a shooting in the town of Montego Bay. “The St. James police […]
Read MoreLabba Labba is dead
Well-known dancer Labba Labba is reportedly dead after rumours emerged over the weekend that he had been found dead in a house in the community of Arnett Gardens, Checks with his peers like Cullo Cullo confirmed that the rumours appear to be true. “They said that they found him dead inside his house, him is […]
Read MoreBeenie Man’s mother hospitalised
An emotional Beenie Man announced that his mother has been hospitalised after suffering a series of strokes. The entertainer made the revelation in a video that has been posted on social media. The artiste almost broke down in tears as he shared how worried he was about his mother’s recent medical woes, especially given that […]
Read MoreHow Protoje and Lila Ike ah hype up pon the reggae business?
Reggae artiste Protoje has jumped to defend his label signee Lila Ike, after she was battered on social media by commentators who were peeved by comments she made during an interview on TVJ’s ER recently. He posted a diatribe on Twitter, railing against the paternalistic ‘hand-out’ culture that pervades the music business and governs social […]
Read MoreTilibop strives to end racism with ‘All That’
Reggae artiste Tilibop believes it is vital to keep up the pressure against racism. “Right now, change in the system and an end to racism at forefront of everyone’s mind. But the hardest part is to keep the conversation going,” the talented young artiste told Urban Vine Media. “We have to make sure that this isn’t […]
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