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... »
The drama surrounding President Trump’s decision to issue an Executive Order banning people from seven Muslim countries got even more contentious today with a federal judge temporarily halting the President’s ban, deeming it unlawful. Federal judge puts a halt on Trump’s immigration ban The drama surrounding President Trump’s decision to issue an Executive Order banning people from seven Muslim c... »
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... »
A businessman was shot dead on Wednesday morning in St. Ann. Alfred Whorms, 66, had just opened his hardware store in Runaway Bay, when he was accosted by gunmen and shot in the face. His body was discovered by an employee. Mr. Whorms had been involved in a court battle following the shooting of a farmer in Alexandria in April 2011. He shot and killed 42-year-old Alton Thompson during an al... »
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... »
A forty-seven-year-old Jamaican man, who was ordered extradited to Canada in 2014 to stand trial for allegedly infecting several females with HIV is fighting the extradition in the Court of Appeal. George Flowers is facing 12 counts of aggravated sexual assault, should he be extradited. Flowers was on Friday, January 21, given the go ahead for his appeal to be heard on January 30. However, his law... »
Transport Minister, Mike Henry, along with the Road Safety Unit (RSU) has been touring sections of western Jamaica in an effort to reduce road traffic crashes and resultant fatalities in the region, where motorbike collisions are almost a new phenomenon. Minister Henry, in meeting with motorcyclists in Hanover and Westmoreland earlier this week, expressed the need for several issues of concern to ... »
Jamaicans paid over $5 billion in non-immigrant visa fees to the United States Government last year, based upon a calculation of data provided by the US Embassy here. This comes at a time when newly sworn-in US President Donald J Trump has said that he will review immigration laws in that North American country with a view to clamping down on illegal immigrants, many of whom gain entry by using no... »
Keith Tucker met with a terrible car accident, which broke his neck in three places and left him paralysed from the neck down, but his zeal for life was not crippled. He has overcome adversities, and is now gainfully employed at one of the island’s top financial institutions. He also teaches part-time, and is a published author. “I heard a voice saying, ‘You’re going to die,’ but I said, ‘No, I sh... »
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... »
Heather Murray — the Hampton High School principal, who came under intense public criticism for attending Moravian pastor Rupert Clarke’s bail hearing — has refused to take a recommended two-week leave stemming from the controversy. Murray said that she didn’t agree to going on leave and will be staying put. As such, Murray was on the job Monday after shooting off a letter — through her attorney A... »
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... »
Busy Signal has a lot to celebrate today after getting back his United States visa and touching down on U.S. soil. The Turf Boss is currently in New York City for the first time in 15 years. This also marks the first time the dancehall deejay is on U.S. soil as a free man. “It’s a blessing, the most high bless the Turf as usual, god get the most praise god get all the praise in the world from me,”... »
Reggae singer Jah Cure’s sister Mckadia Alcock is facing years in prison if convicted for cocaine trafficking. Alcock is awaiting trial in South Florida following her arrest on December 21, 2016 for alleged attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. U.S. Marshals picked her up at the Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale. She was charged with Importation of Cocaine, Posses... »
Tommy Lee Sparta legal woes with Dominica is far from over. Authorities in the Caribbean island issued a statement denying that they ever offered the dancehall artist a settlement. Last year Tommy Lee’s attorney Bert Samuels filed a US$3 million lawsuit gainst the Dominican government for denying him entry into the country for a concert in 2014. The Montego Bay deejay also complained that he was t... »
Veteran dancehall artiste Ninjaman took to his social media page recently to address critics who have been suggesting that he frequently wears women sandals on his TV appearances. According to Ninja, his sandals were originally worn by Gladiators long before the invention of shoes and they offer a level of comfort and flexibility. The ‘Don Gorgon’ via a Facebook live video, went on a over 20 minut... »
