In the news today, Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has announced that the health insurance scheme she had proposed for music and entertainment fraternity members is nearing fruition, SSL, Ire FM Music Award, and more.
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Edna Manley College honoured Dean Frazer and Stephen Stewart.
On Saturday, November 18, 2022, Dear Frazer, saxophonist, and studio engineer, Stephen Stewart received honorary degrees at a graduation ceremony at the Edna Manley's College of Visual and Performing Arts.
CertifiedStreams proclaimed Skeng most streamed Dancehall artist in 2022
According to DancehallMag, a little-known social media site, CertifiedStreams curated a list of the ten most streamed Dancehall artists in Jamaica. And based on their findings, Skeng is the most streamed Dancehall artist in Jamaica
Judge postponed Skeng’s disorderly conduct case
Dancehall artiste Kevaun Douglas O/C Skeng had a court hearing in the St Andrew parish court on Monday. He was there to answer a disorderly conduct charge stemming from an altercation with the police at the Norman Manley International Airport in May 2022. The police report stated that the artiste got into an altercation with … Continue reading Judge postponed Skeng’s disorderly conduct case
Will The Grammy Give Dancehall Its OWN Category?
Dancehall News According to the CEO of the Grammy, there is a slither of hope Dancehall could get its own category. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. indicated that he wouldn't rule out Dancehall becoming a category at the Grammy Awards. Mason made the point during a World Music Views interview after he was asked whether Reggae … Continue reading Will The Grammy Give Dancehall Its OWN Category?
Vegas’ lawyer seeks judge’s permission to withdraw from the VP case
It's been reported that DancehallMag received information that a lawyer representing Mr. Vegas in his lawsuit against VP wants to withdraw from the case. She cites the breakdown in communication with the artist as the reason.
Legendary Reggae Keyboardist/pianist Tyrone Downie has died
Kingston, Jamaica – Veteran Jamaican keyboardist/pianist Tyrone Downie died in France last night. He was most known for his work with Bob Marley and The Wailers. And his most recent gig was with Jahzz, a France-based Reggae band.
Fans left Skeng EP launch party feeling slighted
n the wake of landing a collab with one of Hip Hop's greats, Nicki Minaj, last summer on the Likkle Miss track, Dancehall's current shining Armour, Skeng, is keeping current with the release of his debut EP Friday.
Social media going crazy about Spice’s health-Besties worried
Social media and the rumor mill are going crazy about Spice. But, judging from unconfirmed reports, Spice's health is in limbo. And since management has refused to issue an official statement about the Dancehall Queen's health status, her fans need clarification. Spice has always been transparent, at least to some extent. She never allowed the … Continue reading Social media going crazy about Spice’s health-Besties worried
Kymani Marley was arrested for driving on a suspended license.
Kymani Marley was arrested for driving on a suspended license.