Squash Dominates YouTube Jamaica Chart
For the week ending August 29, 2024, Squash dominates YouTube Jamaica’s charts with two tracks in the top three. His song Shubout is at #1 with 223,023 streams, despite a slight decline in
Family Of Lt. Stitchie Seeks $100,000 for Ailing Gospel Deejay’s ‘Long-Term Care’
The reggae and gospel music legend, Cleve “Lt. Stitchie” Laing, is currently facing a significant health challenge after suffering a severe brain hemorrhage that has left him unresponsive according to a GoFundme
Usher Sings ‘Bam Bam,’ Embraces Masicka During Toronto Stop of ‘Past, Present, Future Tour’
Dancehall artist Masicka made his biggest international appearance on September 2, on Usher’s “Past, Present, Future” tour at the 19,000 capacity Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto, Canada. Kardinal, who is Masicka’s A&R
“Who’s That Girl?” By Eve Certified Gold In The U.K. (400,000)
“Who’s That Girl?” by American rapper Eve is now certified Gold in the U.K. by the British Phonographic Industry on Friday August 30. This is Eve’s first solo song to reach the
Fatman Scoop Passes Away at 53 After On-Stage Collapse in Hamden, Connecticut
Isaac Freeman III popularly known as Fatman Scoop, has died at age 53 on August 31, 2024. The hype man experienced a medical emergency while performing in Hamden, Connecticut, on Friday night. Rapper MC
Vybz Kartel’s ‘Freedom Street’ Concert Premium Tickets Priced at $1.5 Million
Fans can expect to pay up to US$10,000 (J$1.56 million) to see dancehall star Vybz Kartel live at his “Freedom Street” concert on December 31st a the National Stadium in Jamaica. Tickets
Spice’s ‘So Mi Like It’ Certified Silver In The U.K. (200,000)
Independent dancehall artist Spice 2014 hit So Mi Like It earns a Silver certification in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2024. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the track the prestigious Brit
Vybz Kartel Explains How He Recorded The Gold-Selling Hit “Fever” On An Iphone 5 In Prison
Many speculated on how Vybz Kartel managed to record new music while serving a life sentence, with some claiming that he was releasing tracks he had recorded before his incarceration. However, Kartel
Streaming & Vinyl Lead the Charge According To RIAA Mid-Year 2024 Report
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released its mid-year report for 2024, revealing a positive outlook for the recorded music industry in the U.S.. With a 4% increase in revenues,
Exclusive: Buju Banton “The Overcomer Tour” In Five U.S. Cities Rescheduled, One Date Cancelled
After selling out two nights at the UBA Arena in New York, Buju Banton has rescheduled 5 dates and cancelled one on his The Overcomer Tour in September. The dancehall deejay announced
Pitbull Sued By All Surface Publishing For Copyright Infringement
In a case filed, August 8, in a Manhattan federal court, All Surface Publishing Inc. claims that Pitbull’s song “I Feel Good,” featuring Anthony Watts and DJWS, allegedly incorporates copyrighted elements of
Vybz Kartel Says Half of Dancehall Artists Are His Children
Iconic dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has been free for one week and he has granted an interview to Anthony Miller of ER. The deejay set the record straight on his incarceration and