Jada Pinkett Smith fondly recalls a daring declaration of love for her husband, Will Smith, during a memorable trip to Jamaica. In her memoir, “Worthy,” she reflects on the roots of her connection to the island, where her grandmother was born and where she embraced local traditions by giving her children two middle names. Their love story began in the early 1990s when they were introduced by mutual friend Duane Martin. Despite initial hesitations, fueled by Will Smith’s then-marriage to Sheree Zampino, their romance blossomed after Zampino filed for divorce in February 1995. The couple embarke ..read more

Sean Paul’s third studio album, “The Trinity,” has been officially certified 2X Platinum in the United States, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Achieving this milestone signifies sales and streaming equivalent to 2,000,000 units in the country as of Thursday, March 28th. Originally released in September 2005, “The Trinity” swiftly attained platinum status within just five months. This marks another significant achievement for the 18-track album, following the success of Sean Paul’s previous platinum-selling album, “Dutty Rock,” which is currently certified 3X Platinum i ..read more

According to World Music Views OVO Sound artist Popcaan was involved in an altercation with Jamaican police after they raided a convoy of street bikers. In a video circulating on social media, Popcaan can be seen confronting a police officer while the bikers fled the scene. Popcaan, whose real name is Andre Sutherland, has had previous run-ins with the law, including fines for violating noise regulations at his events. Despite facing legal issues in the past, Popcaan’s lawyer emphasizes his contributions to the community. Popcaan, known for his association with Drake’s label OVO Sound, has rel ..read more

According to World Music Views, 105 songs have been certified Diamond and 4 of them are dancehall.  The renown music magazine states that “as the genre evolves and many artists from rock, pop, and hip hop incorporate elements of dancehall into their music, the mainstream media tends to whitewash Dancehall’s influence on popular music. When it hits, It’s retitled and packaged as something else.” Rolling Stone Magazine’s since-edited review of Rihanna’s “Work” defined it as “a tropical house-flavored track featuring Drake,” while a Wall Street Journal article positioned Justin Bieber’s ..read more

Kerry Omar Bell is a musician from a line of creativity. His great grand uncle was the distinguished poet Claude Mckay, a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance. A fact in which Bell takes much pride. Like his Uncle, he was born in Jamaica and migrated to America in pursuit of the dream but carried with him his culture. Bell, ​was​ the leader and deejay in a band that has been recognized by the U.S. congress and along with his wife Mona, are championing the cause of dancehall culture in Las Vegas. For the past three years they have staged an authentic dancehall even ..read more

Dancehall newcomer Silk Boss is listed as a person of interest by the Portmore Police. He is being asked to report to the Portmore Criminal Investigations Branch by midday today September 5. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Silk Boss is being asked to contact the Police. This following a video on social media of the Rocky Road singer being slapped by who he describes as friends on social media and an alleged robbery. In an interview shortly after the video was released Silk said, “Ah me and dem a par. Down to di stage show, down to weh day when mi do the song and mi ah say, “Yo Gulfside ah we ..read more

After a remarkable staging of Mega Yush at Sabina Park, and Yush with Beenie Man at Ranny Williams Entertainment Center in the summer, Yush the party series returns to its usual Christmas Eve staging. The event will be held at 36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica. Music by: @djkurtriley @creepchromatic @jrchromatic @richiefeelings1 @arifcooper @selectordjbanka Music will be provided by dancehall DJ’s Kurt Riley, Creep Chromatic, Jr Chromatic, Ritchie Feelings, Ari Cooper and DJ Banka. Less than a month ago rapper Ja Rule performed in Kingston, Jamaica for the first time along with A ..read more

Broadcast Commission Executive Director Cordel Green is responding to the recent halt directive to local media outlets that they should immediately desist from playing songs and videos that promote violence, scamming and drug use. The director speaking with Dancehall Report from Geneva Switzerland via WhatsApp messenger said there is “no list” of songs to be banned but the directive applies to any song that fits the description outlined. On Tuesday the Jamaican music community reacted to the news of the Jamaica’s Broadcasting Commission’s “Halt On All Versions Of Music & Music Videos That ..read more

The genesis of dancehall music had toasting at the forefront, that is the ability to talk lyrics on a mic based on what was going on live in the dance. Ikel Marvlus, is part of a new breed of dancehall toasters that are taking the culture into unconventional parts of America. His unique flavor has made him stand out in a sea of other well known youngsters in the music industry. His group “Team Shella” lives up to their name in every city they perform. “I started out in the business from 2007 and grew from there, but actually started to deejay in 2005. I had a passion for entertainment since I ..read more

Brysco is lamenting his “fight” in the music business saying “people” are blocking his songs. The Montego Bay based deejay said in a Live that, “Bare style ting some people deh pop did man career inuh, Man drop 10th floor and the song block bredda.” He continued, “Me drop 10th floor, me hear people a seh me a one hit wonder, when you drop a big song them always a seh you a one hit wonder inuh.” “Me get a text from YouTube me song get strike, so me a seh how me song get strike, YouTube a tell me seh yo if me believe seh this is a mistake me must appeal, me appeal fi the song, them put back the ..read more