Reflecting on “Brown & Proud”: A Landmark Album in Latin Hip Hop
Thirty-four years ago, Brown & Proud, the debut album by Latin hip hop group A Lighter Shade of Brown, made up of Robert Gutierrez who went by the stage name “One Dope
Google Fined $20 Decillion After Banning Russian TV Channels On YouTube
In a groundbreaking ruling, a Russian court has fined Google an unprecedented 2 undecillion rubles (approximately $20 decillion) for blocking several Russian TV channels from their YouTube platform. This staggering amount surpasses
Mad Cobra Shows Support at Spragga Benz’s Unbelievable Premiere in Florida
Dancehall deejay Mad Cobra was among the guests supporting Spragga Benz at the premiere of his latest film, Unbelievable, held on October 27 at the Miramar Cultural Center in Florida. Cobra, whose
Teejay Confirms New Album As ‘Never Complain’ Featuring Masicka Soars to No. 1 on Apple Music Jamaica
“Never Complain,” the first collaboration between dancehall stars Teejay and Masicka, has ascended to No. 1 on Apple Music in Jamaica, marking another significant milestone for the Warner Music artist. Teejay revealed
YouTube Jamaica Official Singles Chart – Week Ending October 24, 2024
This week’s YouTube Jamaica Top 20 chart has seen some movement, with Squash’s latest hit Get Up claiming the #1 position after a 2-spot climb, amassing 412,915 streams—a 154,101 boost over last
This Day In Music: Shaquille O’Neal Dropped His Debut Album ‘Shaq Diesel’ In 1993
On October 26, 1993, Shaquille O’Neal—already a towering figure on the basketball court—stepped into the music world with the release of his debut studio album Shaq Diesel via Jive Records. This release marked
DJ Mac Defends Modern Dancehall’s Success as He Prepares to Battle 90s Icons at Red Bull Culture Clash
DJ Mac produced the most-streamed song on YouTube in Jamaica to date: “Empty” by Trap Dancehall standout Chronic Law. Known for its haunting departure from traditional dance-inducing Jamaican dancehall, “Empty” is a
Seminole Hard Rock’s 50 Year Relationship With The Music Industry Lifestyle
The Hard Rock brand, which started as a humble American-style café in London in 1971, has evolved into a $5.9 billion global empire thanks to its acquisition by the Seminole Tribe of
Kabaka Pyramid Concerts Cancelled in Austria and Germany Amid Antisemitism Allegations
Grammy-winning reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid, currently on his European tour, has faced concert cancellations in multiple cities due to allegations of antisemitism. Venues in Innsbruck, Munich, and Vienna have pulled his shows
Davido and YG Marley To Release New Single “Awuke” October 31
Grammy nominated singer Davido will released his collaboration with YG Marley titled ‘Awuke’ on October 31. The Afrobeats track was first previewed in Paris on stage with Ms. Lauren Hill and YG
Westside Connection’s Debut Album ‘Bow Down’ Turns 28
Bow Down, the debut album by West Coast hip hop supergroup Westside Connection, was released on this day October 22, 1996. The hip hop crew comprising of Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC
Billboard Reggae Albums Chart Highlights for October 25, 2024
Three re-entries on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart for the week of October 25, 2024, as a handful of classic and contemporary reggae acts, continue to shape the sound and influence of