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Diana King’s Tougher Than Love Turns 30

Three decades ago today, Jamaican-American singer-songwriter Diana King released her debut album Tougher Than Love via The Work Group, a Sony Music Label. Released on April 25, 1995. The album carved out a unique space in

25/04/2025

News

Diana King Celebrates 30 Years of Shy Guy, the Most Certified Solo Single by a Female Jamaican Artist

On March 14, 1995, Jamaican singer-songwriter Diana King introduced the world to “Shy Guy,” a track that would define her career and become a staple of the reggae fusion genre. King celebrated

15/03/2025

Certifications

Top 10 Female Reggae – Dancehall Artists With The Most Monthly Listeners On Spotify

Continuing our series on reggae and dancehall artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, we bring you an updated ranking on the women of the genre. These numbers represent the unique

11/06/2024

Features

Tems Channels Diana King’s ‘L-L-Lies’ for ‘Gangta’ on Debut Album ‘Born In The Wild’

Billboard chart toping singer Tems released her highly anticipated debut album, Born in the Wild, on Friday (June 7, 2024) via RCA Records and Since ’93. On the 18-track set is ‘Gangsta’

08/06/2024

Album Previews

Shenseea's "Never Gets Late Here" will be released May 24, 2024

Reggae Pop Singer Shenseea Contemplates Hitting the Billboard 200 Albums Chart: “That Would Be Amazing”

Reggae pop singer Shenseea celebrates her annual “Yeng Day” with her fans today May 20 and says it would be nice if she hit the Billboard 200 Albums Chart with her second

20/05/2024

Features

Shenseea will be releasing her sophomore album "Never Gets Late Here" on May 14

Billboard Charts Expand to Include Indie Store Album Sales, Which Could See Boost for Reggae-Dancehall Sales

Reggae and dancehall artists who are releasing music this year, along with their labels, are set to benefit from a new agreement between Luminate, the data provider for Billboard charts, and music

14/05/2024

News

Diana King Could Have Become A Pop Star Like Rihanna Says Former Columbia Records A&R

Barbadian beauty Rihanna broke into the American music scene after her 2005 dancehall single Pon Di Replay became a global hit under the guidance of Jay-Z and Def Jam Records. Since then,

04/12/2023

Exclusives·Features·Interview

30 Years Of Cool Runnings Soundtrack Which Featured Jimmy Cliff, Diana King, Super Cat, Tiger And More

This year marks 30 years since the release of Cool Runnings, the Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture based on the Jamaican Bobsled Team at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The film was accompanied

07/08/2023

Anniversaries·Milestones

Sean Paul, the most streamed Jamaican artist on Spotify globally for 2023

Jamaican Artists Must Sign Better Deals Warns Entertainment Lawyer

Entertainment lawyer Mackeda Bramwell is busy setting up her practice in Jamaica along with her business partner Sékou Clarke. The two launched an office in Kingston recently where there are more aspiring

17/05/2022

Dancehall·Music·Reggae

Koffee Headed For The ‘Global Level” As ‘Gifted’ Makes UK Chart

Grammy kid Koffee released her debut album Gifted last Friday to critical acclaim. The album climbed to number 1 on the Reggae iTunes chart but has since slipped to number 2. Gifted

01/04/2022

Music·Reggae

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