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[ May 18, 2018 ] Dynamq is Crowned King of U.S. Rumble Sound Clash. Uncategorized
[ May 18, 2018 ] The 3rd Annual Hush Weekend Brings Music, Vibes, Fun and Awareness to Washington, D.C. Memorial Day Weekend. Entertainment
[ May 16, 2018 ] Capleton will be on Reggae Sumfest 2018. No #MeToo Movement in Jamaica. Entertainment
[ May 15, 2018 ] Abijah is still chanting down Babylon and spreading Rasta love. Dancehall
[ May 14, 2018 ] Capleton freed on bail Crime and Punisment

Abijah is still chanting down Babylon and spreading Rasta love.

Born Andrew Smith in Kingston, Jamaica, Abijah was first exposed to reggae music as a child. Being constantly reminded of the power of music by his mother, a singer in the church and his father, […]

Capleton freed on bail

Dancehall Reggae’s king of fire, Capleton, walked out of the Half Way Tree prison a free man today after posting a $250, 000 bail. Capleton, whose real name is Clifton Bailey but is also known […]

Capleton arrested and charged for rape.

Capleton, one of the most most positive and uplifting reggae dancehall artiste has been arrested and charged with rape. The Rasta was arrested by detectives attached to the Centre for Investigation Sexual Offence and Child […]

Dancehall Reggae Selector, Niko Chromatic, is dead.

These sad times for the Dancehall fraternity and community. Dancehall is mourning the passing of popular selector Niko Chromatic. The disc jockey died from kidney complications at the University Hospital of the West Indies in […]

Capleton, Bobby Tenna and Fantan Mojah release a Reggae gem.

The fireman Capleton, Bobby Tenna and Fantan Mojah have released what is sure to be a hit for the summer. The song is called “Bruck Rock Stone” and speaks of the tough life in the […]

Soca getting more popular in Jamaica than dancehall.

Soca is rapidly bypassing dancehall to become the most popular music in Jamaica but most Jamaicans are not even noticing. Reggae has long taken a back seat to dancehall and in the next 5 years, […]

Chunk Star Spibaz, Ralph Gonsalves the primie minister of st. vincent and Khesan

Jamaican Dancehall star performs in front of St. Vincent’s Prime Minister.

Since the release of his hit song “Classmates”, dancehall artiste, Chunk Star Spibaz has been riding high as the fastest rising stars in Jamaica. This weekend the artiste made history when he gave a live […]

18 Karat Reggae Gold 2018 is out now.

The 18 Karat Reggae Gold compilation series from has presented the best of Dancehall, Roots and Lovers Rock Reggae for almost a decade. 18 Karat Reggae Gold is the ultimate reggae music compilation for reggae […]

Lady Leshurr, Remy Ma, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj

Lady Leshurr could lyrically kill Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and Remy Ma with ease.

When it comes to female rappers, if you want to talk about hype and record sales, then talk about Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. However, if you want to talk about real talent and true […]

Homosexuals in Trinidad do not want Buju Banton in their country.

It has been almost 30 years since Buju Banton sung “Boom bye bye in a batty boy head,” but the homosexual community is still holds a grudge against the Rasta artiste. Even though Buju Banton […]