Dancehall News

Dancehall’s main topic Vybz Kartel has had enough unsolicited advice since his release from prison last month.

Belizean rapper-turned-politician Shyne, known for his storied days with Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs’ Bad Boy Records, just finished a whirlwind visit to Jamaica where he chopped it up with dancehall star Vybz Kartel.

Retired West Indies all-rounder turned Dancehall artist Marlon “Icon” Samuels revealed that he had suggested to Vybz Kartel that they consider flying out of Jamaica on a private jet to seek medical treatment, seemingly for the Life We Living artist’s Graves Disease.

US-based dancehall artist MoneyMarkHot is all smiles these days since the release of his latest single, Get In the Groove, which has racked up 1.8 million views on YouTube.

While some fans are clamouring for a Portmore Empire reunion at Vybz Kartel’s post-prison concert in December, loyalist Shawn Storm is not interested. 

Downsound executive Skatta Burrell has indicated that Vybz Kartel’s first concert since his release from prison will take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31.

Dancehall star Popcaan has earned his eighth silver certification in the United Kingdom with Can’t Hold We Down, a 2019 collaboration with British rapper Kano.

Sean Paul’s 2005 album, The Trinity, is now certified Platinum in the United Kingdom. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced the certification on Firday (August 16), marking the sales and streaming equivalent of 300,000 album units recorded in the country.

After 27 years, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has finally had the chance to record on Dave Kelly’s iconic Showtime riddim – a juggling riddim he has long wished to voice, and which is famous for hits like Wayne Wonder’s Searching Dem Searching and Bounty Killer’s Eagle and the Hawk.

Buju Banton has once again lamented losing the sense of ownership that he used to feel when in possession of vinyl records, which he says offer a more immersive experience compared to streaming or other digital music forms.