Dancehall News

Turf President Busy Signal has revealed his reasons for no longer performing at Reggae Sumfest, despite multiple invitations to do so by Downsound CEO Joe Bogdanovich.

Long story short, Mr. Vegas regards Spice as Dancehall’s biggest detriment. The singjay has never shied away from criticizing the Jim Screechie artist, this time blasting her for entertaining a flamboyant “bestie” during her recent Unruly Fest performance in the UK.

Many Jamaicans may have missed it, but French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura not only performed with the orchestra of the French Republican Guard at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony but also incorporated the Jamaican “Looney Tunes” dancehall move created by the Dancehall Family Tree (DFT) group into her set.

Wyclef Jean’s upcoming Reggae album, titled One Night In Kingston, promises a unique fusion of traditional roots Reggae and modern elements, which the Haitian rapper calls “Travis Scott Reggae.”

Queen Ifrica has joined the throngs of Jamaicans rebuking World 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles, and accusing him of taking advantage of his relationship with Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield to solicit inside information about the Jamaican Olympic team.

Veteran dancehall singer Anthony Malvo says artists must prioritize self-care, in order to maintain their vocal abilities and overall health.

So Mi Like It, the 2014 track by Queen of Dancehall Spice, is now certified Gold in Canada.

Contrary to what selector Foota Hype thinks, deejay Flexxx doesn’t need any handouts.  The former Gullyside teammates have been going at it this weekend over Foota Hype’s claim that Mavado doesn’t do enough to help his foundation artists, using Flexxx as the primary example. 

The legal fraternity and fans will know the fate of Dancehall star Vybz Kartel this week when the Court of Appeal delivers the crucial decision on whether the entertainer and his co-accused will face a retrial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

Reggae veteran Horace Andy, best known for his 1970s hit Skylarking, has revealed that he has fathered 30 children with 17 different women.