Donovan Watkis

The Various Artists On “Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired By The Film” Will Not Receive A Grammy Trophy

The 2025 Grammy-nominated album Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired By The Film, released on February 14, 2024, by Tuff Gong/Island Records, features 10 artists covering Bob Marley’s classic songs. However, according

06/02/2025

Features·Grammys 2025

Top 5 Highest Streaming Jamaican-Born Female Artists on Spotify

The top Jamaican-born female artists on Spotify have been trailblazers, leading the way with billions of streams combined. These remarkable women represent a diverse range of styles and genres, from reggae to

26/01/2025

Features·Spotify

UB40’s Rat in Mi Kitchen Goes Silver as Robin and Jimmy Rule Out Reunion with Ali Campbell

British reggae legends UB40’s hit single Rat in Mi Kitchen received a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on Friday, January 24, 2025. This milestone signifies over 200,000 sales and

24/01/2025

British Music Certifications

Jamaica’s Leader Of The Opposition Mark Golding Looking Forward To Working With Donald Trump

Jamaica’s Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. In an

21/01/2025

News

Busy Signal Denied Canadian Visa, Calls It “An Injustice”

Jamaican dancehall artist Busy Signal has issued an emotional statement addressing his Canadian fans and expressing frustration after his visa application was denied by the Canadian High Commission. The Watch Out For

10/01/2025

News

Steely and Clevie Estate Fighting To Keep Their Lawyer In Dancehall vs Reggaeton Case

Dancehall producer Cleveland Constantine Browne, known as Clevie, and his co-plaintiffs are fighting back against a motion filed by Rodney Sebastian Clark Donalds and other defendants to disqualify their attorney, Garth A.

08/01/2025

Reggaeton vs Dancehall Court Case

Sean Paul, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj Listed Among Billboard’s 100 Top Artists Of The 21st Century

Jamaican dancehall icon Sean Paul, Barbadian superstar Rihanna, and Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj have earned spots on Billboard’s prestigious Top Artists of the 21st Century list. Unveiled on Wednesday, January 8, 2024,

08/01/2025

Billboard

Buju Declined, But Bounty Killer and Beenie Man “Touchdown” On ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Music producer Ron André Elvis Telford (Uncle Rawwn) has unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration titled “Touchdown” set to make waves across the globe. The song, a vibrant fusion of talent featuring Michael Brun,

07/01/2025

Music·Sports

Vybz Kartel at the National Stadium, Jamaica, January 1, 2025. Image by @rojhay.davinci

Vybz Kartel Confirms U.S. Visa Petition Ahead of 67th Grammy Awards

Dancehall King Kartel said he has already submitted a petition for a United States visa to attend the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February, where his EP Party With Me is nominated for Best

06/01/2025

News

Buju Banton, Romain Virgo, Beres Hammond at intimate Concert Jamaica at Priory St. Ann, January 4. Image via @Intimate and @rojhayand

Buju Banton and Beres Hammond’s Intimate Concert Impresses, but 5-Hour Traffic Chaos Frustrates Fans

Closing the show with a fiery set of reggae and dancehall hits, Banton apologized to fans for the delays, stating, "I want to apologize for the delay, we tried our best." He

05/01/2025

Concerts

With Montana in the “Hurtin’ Me” video. Courtesy of Universal Music Group.

Stefflon Don’s “Hurtin’ Me” Featuring French Montana Hits 2x Platinum in the UK

Stefflon Don’s breakout single “Hurtin’ Me” featuring Moroccan-American rapper French Montana now certified 2x Platinum in the U.K. According to the British Phonographic Industry, the track released on August 10, 2017 has

03/01/2025

Certifications

The 5 Greatest Reggae Albums of 1995

The year 1995 was a watershed moment for reggae music, as the genre deftly balanced its storied traditions with bold, innovative experimentation that garnered global acclaim. It was the year that saw

03/01/2025

Album Previews·Anniversaries

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