Could Damian “Junior Gong” Marley be heading to Roc Nation? It’s still not yet clear but his longtime manager Dan Dalton just signed a deal with the imprint. Dalton’s company Dalton Entertainment Group and Roc Nation have been in talks for months before both sides signed the new deal. Now what does this mean for artists that he managed, that is not yet known. But both sides confirmed the deal with... »
Dancehall entertainers are reacting to harsh criticism from the church community about the 2017 cover of the Jamaica Yellow Pages phone book. Yes some folks still used phone books in 2017. The cover of the YP features a dancehall themed artwork and that seems to angered some members of the church. But some local entertainers are calling the church reaction hypocrisy. “These people are idiots and h... »
Dancer Marvin strikes again. The infamous dancer snatches a girl wig while dancing with her in a nightclub. The video has since went viral on social media and was posted on Worldstarhiphop. Perhaps the biggest winner in all of this is Kalado whose hit song “Sex Slave” was being played. About halfway into the video you can see Marvin snatching the female’s wig. She then run off to go hide in the ba... »
Dancehall artists are uniting against crime and violence in Jamaica this festive season using the hashtag #CrimeFreeChristmas. A number of local artists are taking part in an initiative against an outbreak of violence across the island particularly in Montego Bay, St. James. Among the artists who are making their voices heard includes Konshens, Busy Signal, I-Octane, Aidonia and more. “Let’s take ... »
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter Queen Ifrica is buzzing following a listening party in New York for her upcoming album, Climb, set for release on January 20with VP Records distributing. The project originally contained 15 tracks produced by Donovan Germain, Patrick “Tony Rebel” Barrett, Clive Hunt, and Rick Warren. But the artiste told Splash there are last-minute plans to include a bo... »
Vybz Kartel promises his fans that he will still be dropping new music despite being transfer to confinement at GP. The “Dancehall Hero” deejay was abruptly transferred from the Horizon Remand Center to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre. Authorities have yet to provide a reason for his transfer but sources are saying that he is being investigated for allegedly recording music in prison. ... »
Bounty Killer stopped midway his set at last weekend’s Jamrock Reggae Cruise to take a few shots at Foota Hype. The dancehall legend performed a well received set on the show but during his set he paused to shout out to several dancehall personality most of whom he has been friends with for many years including Baby Cham, Elephant Man, Harry Toddler and even Tony Matterhorn and Firelinks. “The lis... »
Kanye West has been hospitalized after having a mental breakdown over the weekend over his issues with Beyonce and Jay Z. TMZ reported that around 1:20 PM PT on Monday, cops were called to Kanye trainer’s home in Los Angeles. His trainer, Harley Pasternak, told the dispatcher that the rapper is acting erratically. Cops called in the fire department but when paramedics arrived Ye already calm down.... »
Vybz Kartel has been dominating the news over the past few weeks with his beef with Mavado and his sudden prison relocation. The Gaza boss was moved last week from the Horizon Remand Center to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, also known as GP for General Penitentiary. The move came just a few days after dancehall artist Flexx, a former member of T.O.K., spoke out against the incarcerate... »
Vybz Kartel sudden transfer from one prison to another put the spotlight again on the Jamaican justice system and now the Ministry of National Security has called for a full report. The aced dancehall artiste was transferred from the Horizon Remand Center where he has been housed for the last five years to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre aka GP in downtown Kingston. The move is as a res... »
Nick Gordon was ordered to pay $36 million to Bobbi Kristina Brown estate in a default judgement against him in a wrongful death lawsuit. Bobby Brown told a judge that his late daughter’s boyfriend helped take her life and she had unlimited earning potential prior to her untimely death, TMZ reported. Seems the judge agree and subsequently placed a high dollar value on that earning potential to th... »
Vybz Kartel is adamant that he is not recording music in prison despite coming under increased pressure from authority. On Tuesday, Jamaican law enforcement moved in and conducted a search of the dancehall deejay’s cell block where contraband was found. He was subsequently relocated to another prison and placed in confinement pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation. Speaking with Rolling S... »
The slew of new music coming from Vybz Kartel could come to a complete halt because Urban Islandz learned that authorities have moved in to investigate the dancehall deejay’s over some recent reports that he has been recording music in prison. A highly placed source inside the police department told us that they have been receiving phone calls asking if the “Round Corna” deejay is rec... »
Vybz Kartel found himself in some more legal troubles that could potentially affect his upcoming appeal case. Sources inside law enformcement confirmed with Urban Islandz that authorities launched an investigation into reports that he has been recording music in prison and found contraband inside of his cell. The nature of the banned items found in Vybz Kartel cell is not yet known, but sources co... »
Jah Cure breaks his silence on a viral video showing him getting knocked out during a fight in Bahamas over the weekend. The reggae singer took to Instagram last night to let his fans know that he is doing fine and also promises more updates in his next post. “Tell dem Im doing fine hypocrites stop spread rumors on my name; 242 is my town,” he wrote in the caption of a video of him walking through... »
A video has been circulating on social media of Jah Cure getting knocked out by another man in Bahamas over the weekend. This is what we’ve heard so far. Multiple sources are saying that the reggae crooner has been having an affair with a married woman in Bahamas and was on the island with her at a hotel over the weekend. The unknown female husband got wind of what was going on and went to the hot... »
Popcaan came out on top to win the 2016 MOBO award for Best Reggae Act. This marks the send straight win for the “Unruly Boss” deejay. This year it was Popcaan and Alkaline who were the two hot favorites to win the award. But Spice, Protoje and Kranium were also nominated in the category. Spice became the first female hardcore dancehall artist to receive a MOBO nomination and only the third woman ... »
Usain Bolt is testing the waters in music with a new single and music video “Gifted.” After announcing his retirement following the conclusion of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Usain Bolt is already looking for a new profession. Being from a country made of athletes and reggae music, it’s only natural that the sprint legend turn to music. So the big question is should Bolt quit his day job, I doubt h... »
Bounty Killer and Ninja Man are making it clear that they will not be going to Sting 2016 despite promoters announcement that they are among a handful of artists to be honored at the event. For a few years now both Bounty and Ninja have not performed at Sting due to a fallout with Isaiah Laing. Seems like those hatred runs deep because Killer is saying that he will not even go to the entrance of t... »
Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith was honored for her contribution to Jamaican music industry at the annual Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies (QORIHC). For those of you who don’t know who is Dancehall Queen Carlene, she was a staple in dancehall in the 1990s when the genre was shaping the face of Jamaican music. Carlene, who was the first true dancehall queen, was a true trendsetter and gave... »
A new Peter Tosh Museum is set to open its doors officially to the general public on Tuesday, November 1st in Kingston. The exhibition is geared towards promoting a deeper understanding into the life of the icon for visitors. Peter Tosh was born in Westmoreland on October 19, 1944. In the 1960’s, he migrated to the volatile community of Trench Town; where he met Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley) an... »
Earlier this week a Public Affairs officer at the US Embassy in Kingston revealed that artists Anti-gay lyrics does not affects their visa, but any form of criminal dealings will. Public affairs officer at the United States Embassy in Kingston, Joshua Polacheck, specifically pointed to the Vybz Kartel case noting that any artists linked to the incarcerated deejay are unlikely to receive a visa. He... »
The dancehall community is calling for the release of Vybz Kartel amidst the controversial X6 trial. Kingston businessman Patrick Powell was recently acquitted of murder involving the shooting death of 17-year-old Kingston College student Khajeel Mais. The shooting caused an uproar in 2011 and caused an even bigger uproar when Powell was found not guilty, leaving the entire Jamaican diaspora stunn... »
Anti-gay lyrics among reggae/dancehall artists is not to be blamed for U.S. visa woes, at least that is what the embassy in Kingston is saying. Dancehall artists have been dealing with visa woes for several years and anti-gay lyrics have been widely see as the root cause. Public affairs officer at the United States Embassy in Kingston, Joshua Polacheck, has stepped forward to address those claims ... »
Cham is getting ready to release his third studio album Lawless in the coming days. The album has been in the works since last year but was delayed due to the dancehall deejay’s hectic touring schedule. But sources confirmed with Urban Islandz that the album is complete and could be available on iTunes anytime now. Cham, former Baby Cham, has been working with his longtime producer and close frien... »
