Dancehall artiste Dovey Magnum was detained by US immigration officials when they carried out a raid at a premises in Atlanta, Georgia late Wednesday (May 19). Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested the singer, whose real name is Simsky Kimberly Harrison, who was later transported to the Stewart Detention Center.
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 MoreCattle farmer found with chop wounds near Treasure Beach
Police here are reporting that a body, believed to be that of a cattle farmer, was this morning found with chop wounds at a house in Fort Charles district near Treasure Beach. Forty-seven-year-old Kirk Hall was last seen on Friday leaving a shop in his community around 7:00 pm. It is reported that about 7:00 […]
Read MoreTilibop challenges the system with ‘What’s Going On?’
Reggae firebrand Tilibop has released a new single, ‘What’s Going On’ that speaks to the alienation and state of confusion facing people of colour even as the global pandemic causes financial hardships for the have-nots. “We’re living in a crazy mixed up world where our values are upside down. It can be a confusing and […]
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 MoreQuara Ahnya gets buzz with ‘One for You’
Two years ago, when reggae artiste Ras Ikan re-christened himself as Quara Ahnya , a Hebrew name that means Call I, he knew that he was finally walking the path that he had been destined to find. He had found his true calling. “The name change meant a change in direction, a change in sound, […]
Read MoreReal Tee steps up to push Real Real Records to the world
Dancehall artiste Real Tee is optimistic about the prospect of running his own independent label named Real Real Records even as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The talented artiste produces his own tracks and he has inked recording deals with US-based artiste Lady English alongside Jamaican artistes Higher Truss, Rastabiggz, and R […]
Read MoreRygin King shines with Inna Mi Mind
Dancehall star Rygin King has released a new song, Inna Mi Mind as a precursor to his heavily anticipated album later this year. “Mi ah still ‘Dancehall’s Baddest Ting‘, mi just a ketch back the flame, we no gone nowhere, ah just one king, any other king, a muss a napkin,” a confident Rygin King […]
Read MoreTerro Melody excited about release of Reggae Rebirth album
Reggae artiste Terro Melody is gearing up to release his upcoming album, Reggae Rebirth later this year. “I am currently promoting three songs from my upcoming album, Reggae Rebirth. The album surrounds themes such as poverty, injustice and corruption,” the artiste whose real name is P. Augustus Wiliams, said. The songs which he is currently […]
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