Mr. Vegas Ends Dancehall Career to Fulfill Promise to God
Jamaican dancehall artiste Mr. Vegas has decided to end his successful career to make good on a promise he made to God. Vegas stated that his decision has nothing to do with seeking publicity or following anyone. Noting that it was not something he could plan and that it wasn’t a feeling that just came […]
Sean Paul Tells UK Newspaper “’Drake and Bieber Do Dancehall But Don’t Credit Where It Came From”
Sean Paul helped to define dancehall ten years ago, and now the Jamaican artiste plans to take the genre back to its roots. His “Dutty Rock” album that was released in 2002 launched the dancehall genre into the mainstream of pop music. The popularity of dancehall dropped over time as some listeners objected to the […]
Vice Magazine Explores “Why Jamaicans and Reggae Artists Love Celine Dion”
Online magazine, Vice.com, explores Jamaicans love for Celine Dion in an article titled “The Reggae Community’s Heart Will Always Go On for Celine Dion“. ” The French-Canadian pop music star performed in a concert in Jamaica in 2012 that broke attendance records and the caused traffic congestion around the concert venue as fans expressed their enthusiasm […]
Sean Paul Signs with Island Records
Jamaican-born singer Sean Paul has made a multi-album, international recording deal with Island Records. He has spent the past two years as an independent artist, but is happy to join forces with the iconic Jamaican label. In addition to being familiar with the company from his younger years on the island, he said the firm […]
Sizzla Performance Cancelled After LGBTQ Group Contacts San Francisco Club
Reggae artist Sizzla was slated to perform at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco, California on September 23, 2016, but what had been described as his “large, rare dancehall show” was canceled after the venue was made aware of Sizzla’s controversial views of the LGBTQ community. Sizzla has been criticized for playing a type of reggae […]
TravelPulse Names the Top Four Hotspots for Reggae in Chicago
While Chicago is known for its jazz and blues, there is a large following for reggae in the city as well. Four of the best venues to experience reggae have been named by TravelPulse. They are the Wild Hare, Exedus II, Mr. Brown’s Lounge, and Subterranean. The iconic Wild Hare was instrumental in creating the […]
Reggae Artist, Luciano’s US Visa Canceled
Law enforcement authorities in the United States canceled a visa for Jamaican reggae artiste Luciano. He was scheduled for a performance at the Philadelphia Jerk Festival on August 28, 2016, Luciano went on social media to tell the event’s promoters and his fans about the situation. According to his statement, he experienced what he called […]
VIDEO: Rihanna Salutes Dancehall Music at MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)
The MTV Video Music Awards on August 28, 2016, were marked by Rihanna, who was expected to provide some highlights of the program and did not disappoint. :Bad Gal RiRi’s” performance of some serious dancehall style. Wearing silk pants, a furry bra, fishnet do-rag and backed up by dozens of dancers, Rihanna showed her love […]
Frederick “Toots” Hibbert Explains How He Invented the Term “Reggae”
Frederick “Toots” Hibbert, front man of Toots and the Maytals, the pioneering ska and rock steady group, says that he invented the term “reggae” to describe what has become one of the most popular musical genres in the world. The group’s song “Do The Reggay” is considered the first to use the word. In a […]
What Jamaican Reggae Artist Is on President Obama’s Playlist?
It is often said that United States President Barack Obama is one of the “coolest” presidents in history, and he continued to prove he is up to the characterization as he dropped his summer music playlist on Spotify. There is just one Caribbean artiste on his list: Jamaica’s Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. Obama appears to […]