On August 27, BET will play host to some of the Caribbean's top recording artistes, as part of their Carnival Take-over show. The artistes will be featured on 106 and Park and will each get a chance to perform and do interviews.

Among the list of artistes slated to perform are Elephant Man, Gyptian, Wayne…

Dancehall artiste Spice is getting ready to create a musical tidal wave in the US.

The So Mi Like It artiste can't wait to perform for her US fans during her upcoming October- November tour.

"It will definitely be a great time. I always have so much fun performing for my…

WAYNE Marshall showcased the musical strength of Tru Colors at the album's launch at the Triple Century Sports Bar in New Kingston, on Wednesday night. Also attending were several collaborators on the project.

"Tru Colors contains songs that are a blend of elements that inspire me. It shows a more eclectic side…

Jamaican rapper Bobby Shmurda has sparked a dance craze called the Shmoney Dance with his single Hot Nia. The rapper is based in New York and has received over 10 million views for the song and was recently signed by Epic Records.

Controversial cultural Hip Hop critic and media…

Controversial dancehall deejay Alkaline is set to perform at the Jamzone Summer Break in Guyana but an outreach organization has made it clear that they don’t want the deejay performing there.

Joshua Generation, the Youth Arm of Love and Faith World Outreach Ministries have said they do not support the moves by…

Rumours have surfaced that dancehall group voicemail is splitting after one member decided to do a name change and both are currently working on separate projects.

Kevin Blair didn’t confirm nor deny the split to Music News but promised to send a press release next week. He is scheduled to release his first…

Dancehall deejay Masicka is warning that there are unscrupulous persons seeking to cash in on his success by setting up fake Facebook and Twitter pages.

The scam artists have reportedly stepped up their activities since his Heaven single became a big hit at events in the Corporate Area.…

Whenever he touches the stage, expect him to stir up trouble with his words. On Friday night, it was no different.

Patrons who attended part 2 of the MVP series, held at Pulse headquarters, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston, St Andrew, came out to see one person, dancehall artiste Sizzla, so their patience was…

Europe is the bubbling epicentre for reggae music this summer.

As Europeans take full advantage of the warmer weather, Jamaican acts are front and centre at many of the reggae festivals now underway on that continent.

Perhaps the busiest act this season is fast-rising…

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A policeman charged with the murder of an associate of popular dancehall artiste Mavado was granted bail when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.

The court heard that on June 13, 2011, 34-year-old policeman Neil Gordon was hired as a security…

Dancehall artiste Agent Sasco, otherwise known as Assassin, has made another step into the hip-hop music industry, following his collaboration with Kanye West in 2013 called 'I'm In It', which was featured on the gold-selling album 'Yeezus'.

The deejay has been featured on another rap record, this time with…

KINGSTON, Jamaica:

The corruption trial of popular entertainers Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim failed to start today because of late serving of documents and unsettled legal representation for an accused.

Gaza Slim, whose given name is Vanessa Saddler, and Kartel whose given name…

Danacehall artiste Stylysh has denied that her song 'Secret Lovers', which features Ishawna, is intended to be a pro-lesbian record.

According to the deejay, critics have misunderstood her concept and have drawn the conclusion that she and Ishawna were serenading each other.…

Aidonia captivates the fans at Reggae Sumfest at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, St James, on Dancehall night. - Adrian Frater

... Deejay says no more war

After almost 10 years as a hardcore deejay, delivering some of dancehall's biggest hits and being involved in lyrical…

Dancehall selector Foota Hype has denied allegations by an Instagram page called Dancehallnice, which alleges that he and dancehall producer Skatta Burrell are at odds over Foota's ex-girlfriend, Ishawna.

According to the page, Skatta and Ishawna were involved in an intimate relationship and this led to the…

Reggae singer Romain Virgo will kick off his annual European tour today at Wolf Roots Rock Reggae festival in Germany.

Virgo will visit several European countries including Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Norway.

According to Virgo, European fans have…

Dancehall artistes, Spice and Kalado, have cancelled their joint month-long European tour due to several issues with their European agent.

The tour was supposed to commence this month and conclude in September. However, Spice says plans have gone regrettably sour because of (poor)…

In an effort to expand on her brand and celebrity status, dancehall artiste Tifa has ventured into merchandising with the release of her signature headphone line.

The project is a partnership with Sound is Genious (SIG) and is called the Tifa SIG line.

"I had always…

Amidst allegations that she was in a physical altercation with her ex-fiancé Foota Hype recently, singer Ishawna says they were merely involved in an argument.

It was being rumoured that the singer and her selector ex-fiancé were involved in a fight after her performance at Chug It in Portmore last…

Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah is chastising some Jamaican artistes for undercharging promoters to perform at major festivals in other countries.

According to the artiste, the Marleys have made reggae music a valuable product, however, the genre is devalued every time an artiste performs for a rate below his/her…