Eastsyde Records, the label behind Skillibeng’s new drug-running hit ‘Coke’, is ecstatic that the video has racked up over 2.4 million views since its release almost a week ago. “So far, the views for the ‘Coke’ song is the most he has ever done in one week, normally it takes him two weeks to get there, […]
Read MoreMi nah bow to Muta – Fantan Mojah refuses to apologise
He should have called me first before him decide fi go bun me out on air. Two ah we ah public figures and there should be mutual respect, and him never deal with me with respect. Mi nah bow to Muta,” a determined Fantan said.
Read MoreFantan Mojah disses Mutabaruka, calls him a ‘hypocrite’, and a ‘racist’
Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah launched an expletive-laden tirade against radio broadcaster and poet Mutabaruka, chastising him for the broadcaster’s harsh on air critique of his ‘Fire King’ video. In a video now circulating on social media, the ‘Fire King’ artiste “Muta is an elder wah we rate from mawnin and we naw disrespect Muta, ah […]
Read MoreRytikal remanded in custody
Eastsyde Records dancehall artiste Rytikal was remanded in custody when he appeared in the Gun Court via Zoom this morning. Attorney-at-law Able-Don Foote, who represents the artiste, is expected to make a bail application on March 4. When contacted, Mr. Foote declined to comment by saying “the matter is before the court and should run […]
Read MoreDamoy Samuels, Roach’s son, defends his musical legacy
“I am definitely doing this to keep his legacy alive and because of the love I got for dancehall music. Before he died, he had wanted to do a label called Time Travel, so I am fulfilling that dream he had. The name of my first project is Island Boom. It has a couple songs, Chronic Law, Gyptian, Teejay, Cregis and more,” the 23 year-old Damoy Samuels said.
Read MoreSwiss O.G pleased with response to ‘I’m So Ambitious’
Toronto-based rapper Swiss OG is pleased with the initial feedback to his inspiring ‘I’m So Ambitious’ single which also features Sizzla Kalonji. The song celebrates the shape and ferocity of black ambition in the year 2021. “The feedback has been great, a lot of people like the song because it carries a good message, one of […]
Read MoreMavado responds to his son’s murder conviction
Dancehall star Mavado aka ‘The Gully Gad’ has responded to last week’s heartbreaking Supreme Court verdict last week that found his teenage son, Dantay Brooks, guilty of murder. In a statement posted to Instagram on Wednesday, the singer first expressed “gratitude to all the fans, friends and family who said positive and encouraging words throughout […]
Read MoreLady Saw drops two ‘Holy Ghost Bombs’ with Hitmatic Records
Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has returned to the dancehall with a bang , dropping no fewer than two dancehall-tinged gospel tracks, ‘Mi Soon Alright’ and ‘From Mi Born’, jointly released on the Hitmatic Records and RP Record labels. “I sang the first song on whatsapp and then Wayne ‘Rawborn’ Bennett did the riddim. […]
Read MoreFoota Hype introduces Flexxx’s jacket as his son
Veteran Dancehall selector Foota Hype has introduced his 14-year-old son to the world on his Instagram page, reigniting the discussion around the paternity of the child which had previously been attributed to fellow Alliance member, Flexxx. Hype posted today, “I’m accepting all my blessings from the universe even if it’s late it’s still a blessing […]
Read MoreDouble murder in May Pen, Clarendon
There was a double murder in the community of Race Track on the outskirts of May Pen in Clarendon early this morning. Dead are 55-year-old Careen Walters, otherwise called ‘Paula’, a security guard; and a man known only as ‘Jermaine’, both of Sunset Gardens in Race Track. The May Pen Police told our news team […]
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