Jamaica
Mad Cobra Released From Hospital, New Details Emerge on Shooting
Just a few days after he was shot and critically injured in Portmore, Jamaica, dancehall singer Mad ...(read more)Mad Cobra and Voicemail's O'Neil Edwards Shot, Both in Critical Condition
Dancehall singer Mad Cobra has been shot several times in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the San Francisco ...(read more)Listen To Gyptian's Breakthrough Single, 'Hold Yuh'
Yesterday, NPR posted a track from reggae up-and-comer Gyptian, and although it's technically been ...(read more)Sid Bucknor, Innovative Reggae Producer, Dies in London Hospital
Sid Bucknor, the pioneering sound engineer who helped transform commercial Jamaican music from ska ...(read more)Sizzla to Settle in Zimbabwe?
After he recently appeared at Robert Mugabe's birthday celebration, Jamaican dancehall star Sizzla ...(read more)Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston Debut New 'Eenie Meenie' Video
One is a teen heartthrob. The other, a Jamaica-raised reggae fusion artist. Now, both Justin ...(read more)Damian Marley Calls Dennis Brown the 'Crown Prince' of Reggae
For most people, Bob Marley will always be the undisputed king of reggae. But for reggae purists, ...(read more)Damian Marley, Nas Release Video for 'As We Enter'
The countdown to the May 19 release of Damian Marley and Nas' long awaited collaboration album, ...(read more)Grace Jones Slams Lady Gaga
Grace Jones is one of the most stylistically innovative pop stars from the last half of the 20th ...(read more)Bounty Killer Finally Receives Bail
After two unsuccessful attempts at making bail, dancehall artist Bounty Killer finally received a ...(read more)Damian Marley, Nas New Single 'The Promised Land' Leaks
'Distant Relatives,' the forthcoming collaboration album from Damian Marley and Nas, is still set to ...(read more)Sean Kingston, Sean Paul Look to Reverse Trend at MTV Japan VMAs
In the history of MTV Japan's Video Music Awards (VMA), only Japanese artists have won the award for ...(read more)Bounty Killer Denied Bail Again
Dancehall star Bounty Killer was denied bail once again on Wednesday, meaning that he will have to ...(read more)Who Are The Real Wailers?
This week, the Wailers are scheduled to play in South Carolina. As are the Original Wailers. They're ...(read more)Buju Banton's Trial Delayed Once Again
After being initially detained in the U.S. on felony drug and firearm charges back in December, Buju ...(read more)Jimmy Cliff, Phoenix Round Out Lollapalooza 2010 Lineup
The official lineup for Lollapalooza 2010 was announced yesterday, effectively ending months of ...(read more)Lee 'Scratch' Perry -- 2010 New Album Preview
Trojan Records has just announced that they'll soon be releasing a collection of rare, 7 inch ...(read more)U.S. Visa Cancellations For Beenie Man, Sizzla, Worry Dancehall Community
With U.S. borders becoming increasingly tightened, many international travelers have faced greater ...(read more)Nas, Damian Marley Make Surprise Appearance At K'naan Concert
Nas and Damian Marley paid an unannounced visit to the crowd at last night's K'naan concert at ...(read more)Damian Marley, Nas Announce 'Distant Relatives' Tour Dates
After already unveiling the cover art for their upcoming album, 'Distant Relatives,' Damian 'Jr. ...(read more)
