Highlights
(Dancehall Mag) – A piece of Reggae music history has surfaced on eBay. The Helios HJ-1 Dub Station 20-channel mixing console—reportedly used to record Bob Marley & The Wailers’ first four studio albums and scores of other legendary 1970s recordings at Harry J’s Studio in Jamaica—is up for sale on the auction site for a […]
(Caribbean Loop) – Grenadian Olympic bronze medallist Anderson Peters continues to shine for his country as he won his first Diamond League title in Brussels on Saturday at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. Peters, 26, who recently won bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, walked away as the champion at the Diamond League […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Minna LaFortune has officially entered her holiday album, Caribbean Christmas, for the 67th Grammy Awards. The album, which has received widespread acclaim, has been submitted in the Best Reggae Album category, while the single “Christmas is the Reason” is in the running for Best Global Music Performance. Caribbean Christmas offers a vibrant fusion […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on Monday, a result likely to spark fresh debate over the suitability of the pitch being used in New York. South Africa were restricted to 113-6 in their 20 overs with Heinrich Klaasen top-scoring on […]
(Caribbean National Weekly) – When Buju Banton and Capleton collaborate, the result is always magical. Now, with the addition of BL Tha Hook Slayer, their latest effort, “This Is How We Roll,” has become a true work of art. Currently sitting at No. 3 on the USA iTunes Top 200 Reggae Songs Chart, the track […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Queen of Dancehall Spice has revealed that the title of her forthcoming third studio album will be Mirror 25, a nod to her 25 years in Dancehall. “Besties the name of our new Album is “Mirror 25” Get ready it’s finally done,” the So Mi Like It singer shared on Instagram on Tuesday. In a recent Instagram […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Bounty Killer says he has officially announced the launch of his ‘Alliance Music’ record label and will now be moving forward at full speed into music production. “Label is ready now for some production it’s been awhile now I haven’t done any production let’s go folks🥳💫🎉,” he noted on Instagram a few days […]
(Urban Island) – Lil Baby’s baby mother, Jayda Cheaves, was in Jamaica over the spring break weekend, turning up with her friends. The Instagram model/entrepreneur attended several local parties and linked up with dancehall star Valiant. Her visit marks the first trip back to Jamaica for Jayda and her friends since 2021 when she and her friend Gregory Wright […]
(Dancehall Mag) –Skillibeng entered two Billboard charts on Tuesday, thanks to his Jump collaboration with South African songstress Tyla and American rapper Gunna. The song, which appeared on Tyla’s self-titled album, has debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. Skillibeng previously landed on the US Afrobeats chart with Slip N Slide, a 2022 collaboration with WizKid and Shenseea that peaked at […]
(Hola) – Legendary musician and undisputed queen of percussion, Sheila E., is poised to mesmerize her fans and Latin music enthusiasts worldwide with the imminent release of her highly anticipated debut salsa album, “Bailar.” This landmark project showcases Sheila E.‘s unparalleled versatility and undeniable talent. “Bailar” promises to be an electrifying musical odyssey that seamlessly blends […]
