The independent label Downsound Records has inked a production and booking deal with inter national recording artiste Khago to boost his presence in the international marketplace.

"We believe that Khago is going to be a part of the transformation to uplift dancehall to its former self. That's why we are…

Shabba Ranks, one of the pioneers in Dancehall music is upbeat about his upcoming Reggae Sumfest performance.

Shabba who last performed at Sumfest in 1994, is in high spirits. Shabba Ranks shares his excitement with Music News during an exclusive…

Sunday, July 1 was celebrated as INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY.

Participating media featured favourites from Jamaica’s enormous catalogue of Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae, Dancehall, Gospel and Jazz as part of the virtual Reggae party to celebrate the Best of Creative Jamaica with a global…

Dancehall artiste Elephant Man is the latest artiste to be confirmed for this year's staging of Reggae Sumfest.

According to the artiste, he signed off on his contract last week and will be performing on Dancehall night, Thursday, July 19.

"Mi a go do a 20-minute set and…

Popular dancer Dollar Bounce of the Sample Six dance group is upset over what he describes as the lack of recognition by entertainers who have been using his latest slang to generate a buzz in their songs.

The dancer is upset that the slang "si mi yah," that he claims to have created,…

LOVERS' rock singer Da'ville is back with his third album, Krazy Love, a 14-track set he is confident will put him back in the dancehall reckoning.

Krazy Love, which Da'Ville describes as his "best work to date" includes the songs This Love, Now I am Strong, I…

In 2009, Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis celebrated 30 years in dancehall at the National Stadium. The choice of venue was typical of the never-say die attitude of he who insists he is 'King of the Dancehall' as, in 1991, it was there that he was 'booed' as he deejayed against "green arm" at a concert for Nelson Mandela.…

R&B Singer R. Kelly is reportedly ill, and already Sumfest fans are hoping it is not a case of déjà vu, as the singer had to pull out of last year's staging due to a similar illness.

On Tuesday, the singer was forced to pull out of three events due to complications allegedly arising from a corrective…

Recording artiste Delly Ranx is set todrop his latest album 'The Next Chapter' on July 10, 2012.

The artiste, who has already released three other albums, said that, with the state of music right now, he found it worthwhile to release a reggae album.

"It was worthwhile…

Newark authorities are seeking help from anyone who was in the audience at a Mavado concert on May 12 at the Palladium Ballroom on Branford Place.

The minute-and-a-half-long video clip the prosecutor's office released shows Mavado on stage, as numerous audience members filming the show with their phones,…

Police on Friday raided the home of Dancehall / Reggae music artiste Miguel Collins more popularly known as Sizzla, arresting several persons who were at the house.

Information reaching THE STAR is that police from the Half-Way Tree and Elletson Road stations entered the Richings Avenue home of the entertainer…

For the second time, rumours of the death of reggae superstar Sizzla Kalonji have been circulating. The latest being in a motor vehicle crash that was said to have occurred on June 24.

The fabricated report about Sizzla was originated by Global Associated News who is responsible for several other death hoaxes…

Mr Vegas recently secured more highlights on the international stage with his 'Sweet Jamaica' album appearing at number 34 on 'The 50 Best Albums of 2012 (So Far)' compilation by Complex magazine.

The magazine lauds the entertainer's 'uncommon ability to craft certified boomshots' as well as the 'dancehall…

Busy Signal has pleaded not guilty yesterday to one count of failure to appear in court.

The dancehall deejay who is said to have fled the United States to avoid a trial a decade ago on a drug charge made his first court appearance in Minnesota since being re-arrested.…

Dancehall artiste Deva Bratt has denied allegations that he was involved in a physical altercation with two females in Portmore recently, which led to him being arrested by the police.

According to the controversial dancehall artiste, the report made against him was false and highly…

Chances of a new trial for Buju Banton have been dismissed.

The international entertainer has lost his appeal against his conviction on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges after a ruling by the 11^th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta Georgia in the United States on…