A shipment of 12,000 pounds of mangoes was exported to the United States (US) on Thursday. The mangoes – ‘Julie’ and ‘East Indian’ – were the first to be exported to the US in 20 years. Export of the mangoes, which is being facilitated through the Mango Irradiation Programme, is expected to continue once or twice per week until the close of mango season in late July 2019. Minister without Portfoli... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging citizens who intend to travel overseas to ensure that they and in particular, their children, are fully vaccinated against measles with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. According to a ministry statement, as at May 17, the countries in the region that have reported confirmed measles cases were: Argentina, the Bahamas, Brazil,... »
Is Vybz Kartel health deteriorating in prison? The dancehall icon was rushed to a hospital in March of this year, sending his fans into a panic over his health. At the time, his attorney confirmed that he had a thyroid problem that he had to be taken to the hospital for treatment. Doctors were able to get it under control, and the deejay has been doing well since then. Vybz Kartel later thanked t... »
Vybz Kartel appeal is back on the forefront. Is the Court of Appeal ready to hand down a verdict in Vybz Kartel’s appeal case? The dancehall deejay and his co-convicts have been waiting on a judgment for almost a year. The case was presented before the courts in July last year. Kartel’s attorney, Valerie Neita-Robertson, says that she plans to inquire with the court about the case, but still... »
Shauna Chyn aka Shauna Controlla says she has no regrets getting plastic surgery. The dancehall diva who rise to fame while she was dating Gully Bop now found herself out of the viral dancehall deejay’s league. These days, Shauna Chyn has been linked to Downsound Records head Joe Bogdanovich, although neither of them have never confirm the rumors. A couple months ago, Chyn suddenly emerged on the ... »
Teenage reggae sensation Koffee is writing songs for Rihanna. Koffee resume just keeps on growing. This week the 19-year-old singer/deejay was listed on Apple Music as one of the next breakthrough artists this year. We in the reggae/dancehall community already see her as a shining star, and it appears Rihanna also saw greatness in her. California rapper Haiti Babii recently spilled the beans durin... »
Mavado hinted that he might be back in Jamaica to support his teenage son who will be going on trial for murder. It’s been a year since Mavado left the island for the United States where he is a legal permanent resident. The dancehall singjay has steered clear of the island after cops issued a wanted notice for him to turn himself in for questioning. The Gully Gad ignored the warning from cops whi... »
Shenseea managed to anger some dancehall fans and now some members of the Rastafarian community. The Romeich Entertainment first lady has been getting a lot of criticisms since dropping off her new video “Blessed” with Tyga. Some folks are accusing Shenseea of selling out dancehall music, while others are labeling her a lesbian, as in the case of this Rastafarian female in the video below. While t... »
Sizzla is experiencing more issues with the gay community. The reggae/dancehall icon was the headlining act on this year’s staging of the annual Reggae On The River concert in California. Sizzla Kalonj was the headlining act on the same show in 2016 after getting back his United States visa. Gay rights group protest the event back then, but he still performed while opting not to sing any of his mo... »
Bob Marley and Buju Banton get bashed by a Barbados politician, and now reggae fans are hitting back. Buju Banton performed at a sold-out show in Barbados last month that saw celebrities like Rihanna coming out to see the Grammy-winning singer perform While a massive crowd converged on the arena to see Buju, not all Bajans were welcoming of the Jamaican singer. Urban Islandz reported earlier this ... »
Former Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, real name Marion Hall, says folks are reporting her Facebook page because she is doing God’s work. Lady Saw, who retired from dancehall in 2015, is now doing gospel music and ministering across the world under her birth name, Marion Hall. She often posted her performances and minister on her Facebook page, but recently she had an issue where folks reported the page... »
Buju Banton went viral after a photo of him getting cozy with a mystery female surfaced online. The Gargamel is known for being ultra private about his personal life, but in the age of social media, celebrities are finding it increasingly more difficult to keep aspects of their lives private. On Friday a picture collage started making the rounds across the social sphere with some vloggers suggesti... »
Shaggy and Noah Powa get their “Money Up.” The dancehall deejays link up for the new single last month and now they dropped off the visual. “Money Up” appears on Shaggy’s new album Wah Gwaan?! which was released on May 10th. The Jay Will-directed cut saw the two dancehall acts showing off their wealth by pulling up in a Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz GT in hood. Shaggy says the track is a motivatio... »
Beenie Man shared some photos of his adorable baby girl Xiah Amina Davis. The dancehall legend is enjoying being on daddy duties despite having five other kids. According to his fiancee, Krystal Tomlinson, Xiah derives from the Arabic word Zia meaning light and Amina is one of Africa’s first and most formidable Queens. Beenie Man and Tomlinson welcomed their first child together in October last ye... »
Elephant Man is feeling the heat from dancehall fans for disrespecting God. The dancehall veteran says that is not the case because he is actually promoting prayer and faith in his new song, “Jesus Take The Wheel.” The track features elements of gospel and dancehall music. While he intended it to be a positive single, Elephant Man is getting some push back from some fans who feel like he is disres... »
Twitter tried to kill Elaine Thompson last weekend. The Jamaican sprint champion has stepped forward to address rumors claiming that she died in Canada over the weekend from drowning. The news spread on social media like wildfire leaving her fans and family members in a panic. Thankfully this is just another malicious rumor being spread by unknown individuals. Elaine Thompson has since reacted to ... »
Popcaan revealed in his new song that his late friend Shagel was stabbed 38 times. Police sources confirmed that detectives are actively following leads into the gruesome murder of Junior Thompson, Unruly Shagel’s government name. Shage, who grew up with Popcaan in St.Thomas was stabbed at the deejay’s home in Cherry Gardens in December last year. The dancehall star was in Europe on tour at the t... »
An up-and-coming dancehall artiste bleached half of his face and die half of his hair blonde. Hardcore dancehall deejay SKP says bleaching half of his face will help his career in Jamaica’s popular music scene. We’re living in an age where shock-value carries more weight that talent and sometimes we even see talented artists locally and internationally using shock-value to help push their careers.... »
Christopher Martin is now a Puma ambassador. The dancehall singer recently signed a new deal with the sportswear giant which will see him representing the brand on a global scale. Christopher Martin burst onto the music scene 15 years ago when he won the Digicel Rising Star talent show. He went on to become a hugely successful artist locally and overseas where his music is in heavy rotation on rad... »
Kahira Jones was one of three other men convicted for Clive Williams murder with Vybz Kartel in 2014. The four men are now waiting on the outcome of the appeal in that murder case. Jones and his attorney appeared in court last week for his sentencing hearing when a judged slapped him with a whopping 34 years in prison for the shooting of Chevallo Rodney in 2009. In January this year, Jones was fou... »
Fresh King is not dead but listed in critical condition. Up and coming dancehall artiste Fresh King is currently hospitalized in critical condition after a horrific car crash last weekend that claimed the life of his girlfriend, Junique Chung. Reports reaching Urban Islandz are that the deejay and his girlfriend were heading home after leaving an event. He lost control of his grey sedan which coll... »
George Nooks will pursue a lawsuit against the police department for false arrest. The reggae icon spent three days in police custody last weekend following his arrest in Kingston on Friday on suspicion of drug possession. George Nooks was released from custody on Sunday without being charged. Law enforcement officials say that the singer threw away a capsule containing a substance when they appro... »
Vybz Kartel’s eldest son Likkle Vybz is stunting on the Gram. After dropping off a new collaboration with his dad, “Fully Gaza” Likkle Vybz is well on his way to having a summer dancehall banger. Today a clip surfaced on Instagram showing the teenager driving to school while showing off stacks of cash. Being a recording artist means that he doesn’t have to rely on his Vybz Kartell’s we... »
Did Blak Ryno fake his own death to promote his new music? The biggest news in dancehall this week is the Black Ryno death/hospitalization. On Tuesday, news spread like wildfire throughout the dancehall community that the dancehall artiste died from a car crash. A rep for the Stinga deejay later said that he was involved in an accident in New York early Tuesday morning and was taken to a hospital ... »
Beenie Man and Bounty Killer have confirmed for this year’s Reggae Sumfest. Two of the biggest names in dancehall’s history, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, will revive their classic rivalry in July at Reggae Sumfest. The two deejay’s who rivalry in the 1990s spawned dozens of classic hits are billed on the roster to perform together on the same stage tune for tune. It will be a friendly affair beca... »
