Are dancehall artists funding crime in Jamaica? Some senior cops think so. This would not be the first time the law enforcement officials are placing the high crime rate on the island at the feet of dancehall musicians, but this time it’s different. Back in the day, artists use to blame for crimes due to their hardcore and often gritty lyrics promoting violence and aggression. But now artists are ... »
Dancehall legend Beenie Man and Christopher Martin’s collaborative single “Me and You” is now available for streaming on iTunes. The Doc also premiered the music video for the track on Tuesday. The track is featured on the dancehall icon’s new album “Unstoppable”, released on September 16 last year, but is now available as a single in time for Valentine’s Day. “The message speaks to th... »
Reggae star Anthony Cruz is in mourning on Valentine’s Day after his baby mama and daughter were murdered at their Florida home. News of the gruesome act broke on Monday with a police standoff in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A 32-year-old man, Kevin Nelson, had barricaded himself inside a home that was surrounded by police. At that time he had already shot and killed 15-year-old Shanice Smith and her ... »
Aidonia is giving back to his community in a big way by building a free public computer lab for kids who do not have access to the internet and computers. The project is currently being undertaken by the 4th Genna deejay’s One Voice Foundation, a charitable organization that he launched in 2014. Under his foundation, Aidonia has also given full scholarships to some students from his alma mater Max... »
Ziggy Marley wins the 2017 Grammy for Best Reggae Album. This marks Bob Marley’s eldest son seventh Grammy, making him the reggae artist with the most Grammy in history. Three of those albums were won while he was a member of the band The Melody Makers and the rest he won as a solo artist. In 2014, he won a Grammy for his fifth solo album Fly Rasta. This year Best Reggae Album category at the Gram... »
Alkaline, real name Earlan Bartley, was released from police custody about an hour ago without any charges. The dancehall hitmaker has been behind bars for five days while held for questioning, but his lawyer, Peter Champagnie, filed court documents earlier today asking for his released and a judge sided with him. A high court judge ruled that police should release Alkaline by 6pm today or charge ... »
Dancehall star Alkaline, whose given name is Earlan Bartley, remains in police custody as the probe into the murder of Rohan “Head” Morris in St Andrew last month intensifies. “Police have wrapped up their questioning of Bartley and he remains in custody at this time,” Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, head of the police Corporate Communication Unit (CCU), said on Friday ev... »
Bounty Killer is putting Foota Hype on blast after the sound system selector publicly begs 50 Cent for a role on Power. Foota leaves a comment on 50 Cent Instagram page yesterday asking the rap mogul for a role on his hugely success Power TV series on Starz. “@50Cent, I need a role in that movie. I am the gangster DJ from Jamaica,” he wrote in his comment. “Look mi up. I was standing beside Bounty... »
Dancehall deejay Alkaline has made contact with the Jamaica Constabulary Force through his attorney and a new meeting was scheduled. The Vendetta head had until 5 PM today to report to the Harman Barracks in Vineyard Town, but due to previous commitments he was unable to meet the deadline. We’re told that his attorney contacted the police at the Area 4 Headquarters and requested the time be pushed... »
Alkaline is distancing himself from claims by the police that he can assist them in a murder investigation. On Tuesday, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) issued a bulletin for the dancehall deejay to report to the Harman Barracks by 5:00 p.m. today. But now Alkaline is calling the wanted notice BS and even call out the media in a post on social media that has since been deleted. In an angry pos... »
Head of the constabulary Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, has confirmed that there is a wanted notice out for Alkaline and that he should report to the police by 5 PM on Wednesday. If he fails to report to cops, a warrant could be issued for his arrest. Original: Alkaline is now a wanted man as police seek the dancehall star in connection with a recent murder in Jam... »
The beauty of Jamaica can be seen in many different ways. It is not often you come across an artistic expression of something you know and love and it blows you away. This time lapse video captures the small Caribbean island in a way you may have never seen before even if you have experience Jamaica. Nature is beautiful and its exhibited here for you to bask in its glory. From the creator: Immerse... »
February 10 is the release date for singer Christopher Martin’s album Big Deal, on VP Records. “This is my first body of work to be released worldwide. This album has come at the right time and it’s very special to me”, Martin told Splash. Big Deal features productions from Troyton Music, Robert Livingston, ZJ Chrome, Chimney Records, Sting International, King Yard Music, and Anju Blaxx. “I feel s... »
Warrior King Christopher Ellis George Nooks The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), organisers of the weekly Reggae Wednesdays concert series in Mandela Park, Half-Way Tree, for Reggae Month are dubbing the first show a huge success. It was a tribute to singer Dennis Emmanuel Brown on what would have been his 60th birthday had he been alive. The night featured stellar performances from ma... »
Bobby Shmurda is currently serving a 7 -year prison sentence but now he is facing a longer term after coping a new plea deal. The “Hot Ni**a” rap star accepted a plea deal on Thursday in relation to his contraband case that could see him getting an addition four years on his current sentence, although he will likely received less than that. Back in 2015 the rapper was slapped with a felony charge ... »
Diddy is currently hospitalized following a knee surgery. The hip hop mogul shared several photos on Instagram on Thursday and thanked his fans for their well wishes. Diddy, born Sean Combs, was visited in the hospital by his family and close friends including his kids and record labelmate French Montana who brought him flowers. He also confirmed that his knee surgery was successful and he is now ... »
Dancehall artist Savage is getting some serious backlash overseas for his bleaching and the deejay is welcoming it with open arms. Normal folks will be up in arms about this, but for an artist like Savage the criticism only mean more exposure for his music. Perhaps he is thinking along the line of Vybz Kartel who used a similar shock-value to help boost his career in 2009-2010. But the difference ... »
Bounty Killer and Ninja Man are uniting against a massive crime wave crippling communities across Jamaica. Last year was a bloody year on the island and this year starts out with even more bloodshed, promoting some local celebrities to speak out and call for unity. The two dancehall legends recently met with law enforcement officials including National Security Minister Bobby Montague and ... »
Queen Ifrica taps Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley for her new single and accompanied video “Trueversation.” The track will be featured on the acclaimed reggae singer’s upcoming album Climb, due on March 3rd under VP Records. She gave fans a taste of whats to come on the project during her performance at this year’s Rebel Salute festival. This track “Damian “Trueversation” saw Queen Ifrica and Junior Gong... »
Mavado isn’t just singing about progress, he is practicing what he preach. The dancehall hitmaker’s latest business venture is a massive apartment complex in Kingston. Sources inside the Gully exclusively told Dancehall HipHop the construction is underway and should be wrapped up sometime next year. “Gully Gad is all about investing in his own country and creating employment for the youths,” sourc... »
John Legend is teaming up with dancehall star Stylez on a new single “Light Up the Night.” The track is set for a February 3rd release and will be the second dancehall crossover single for the R&B singer. John Legend is a big fan of reggae and dancehall music and has in the past collaborated with Buju Banton on the remix for “Can’t Be My Lover” which was a huge hit in 2009. Stylez credited his... »
Dancehall star Flippa Mafia is in more legal troubles after being charged for assaulting a prison guard. Flippa is currently serving a 25-year sentence for his drug trafficking conviction. conspiracy and money laudering. But now he may see more time added to that sentence after his vicious attack on South Woods State Prison correctional officer Victor Tapia, NJ.com reported. The incident took pl... »
Vershon has stepped forward to address claims by his baby mama that he is a deadbeat dad. The dancehall artist is locked in a bitter custody battle with the mother of his 1-year-old son, Kadian Maragh. Last week, Vershon visited his baby mama’s house and took his son after complaining that she has been withholding the toddler from him. Maragh has since served the dancehall artist with court docs i... »
Bobby Montague (centre), minister of national security, poses with entertainers Bounty Killer (right) and Ninja Man, who were motivational speakers at the Ministry of National Security and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) ‘Blast Off’ for members of the JCF. It was geared primarily as a morale booster for the nation’s crime fighters at the Jamaica Conference Centre yesterday. 1 2 Members of ... »
Tuff Gong International, the entertainment company founded by global music icon Bob Marley, will relaunch its vinyl manufacturing services this February in partnership with Sunpress Vinyl. Considered by music purists to provide the premium listening experience, sales of vinyl records are on the rise, hitting a 28-year record high last year. Tuff Gong’s vinyl pressing factory has been touted as the... »
