Buju Banton Sentenced to Ten Years For Cocaine Charge Reggae star Buju Banton has been sentenced to 10 years in a United States federal prison for his conviction for conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine. In addition to the conspiracy charge, Banton was also found guilty of another drug trafficking offense and a gun charge. [...]
Sizzla insists new singles aren’t aimed at Kartel & Beenie Man Jamaican Reggae superstar, Sizzla Kalonji has publicly stated that two of his recent singles that have become YouTube sensations were not disses aimed two of Dancehall’s biggest names. The singles, “Big 50 Calibah” & “Diss Rasta” were released last month; containing strong lyrics condemning [...]
Stephen Marley defends his reggae roots Stephen Marley, the second-eldest son of acclaimed reggae artist Bob Marley, has set out to prove to the media and music industry that “pure” reggae is still around. The Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist just completed his third solo album, “Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life,” released May 24. [...]
‘Police in Helicopter’ promises fiery tit for tat While use may be commonplace and criticism of existing legislation rife, marijuana is still illegal in Jamaica. “Angry farmers in St Elizabeth are accusing the police of deliberately starting Tuesday’s massive fire, which destroyed several major farms between Big Woods and Malvern in the parish, leaving over [...]
Showtime! – UK dancehall on the rise again This month sees an audacious attempt to showcase British dancehall music, when the Cargo venue in Shoreditch hosts the multi-artist revue Showtime!. The Heatwave collective have brought together vocalists from various UK underground scenes, linked by a strong influence from the high-energy Jamaican sounds of the past [...]
Sean Kingston jet-ski accident: Reggae singer in ‘critical condition’ Rap star Sean Kingston is in critical conditional after being involved in a shocking jet skiing accident in Florida. The 21-year-old was rushed to a Miami Beach after he hit a bridge connecting Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway while driving a jet ski at around [...]
Camar bringing a new ‘Flava’ to dancehall
STORY OF THE SONG: Culture’s ‘Two Sevens’ puts nation on hold Friday, May 21 came and went without the rapture that Harold Camping predicted and his followers fervently repeated to put the world on edge. However, 34 years ago there was a localised prediction of unspecified but terrible events in song which put Jamaica on [...]
Shaggy Is Making a Comeback, Has Some Choice Words for Janet, Akon and Rihanna Dancehall/reggae artist Shaggy has been out for a minute, but now Mistah ‘Boombastic’ is back on the scene with a new single, ‘Sugarcane,’ and a new album in the works that the self-proclaimed “underdog” is calling his fourth comeback of his [...]
A smoother Cocoa Tea – Entertainment In many ways, singer Cocoa Tea is still a purist. That’s not surprising, given that he is a product of the 1980s when reggae music was still dominant over its rebellious offspring dancehall. Back then, his signature vocals were heard belting out impressive numbers, among them Who’s The Champion, [...]