Female Dancehall DJ Spice is back with a new single on the Wash Belly Riddim featuring Hip-Hop femcee Missy Elliott called "Fun". Spice already shot a video for the upbeat single, but I have to say it was a little distracting from the lyrics, due to the scene switching and jarring colors. The song is definitely a solid ladies anthem tune I'd rock to in a party or rock in the … [Read more...] about New Music: Spice featuring Missy Elliott – “Fun”
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Mavado Returns to NYC and Interviews on Hot 97
Photo Credit: DatzWhatzUp (Click to view entire gallery) Dancehall artiste Mavado returns to New York City for the first time in almost two years, his work visa for the U.S. was revoked along with a slew of other Dancehall entertainers in 2009. The Gully God's first stop was Hot 97 to interview with Bobby Konders and Jabba for their weekly Sunday night show "On The Reggae … [Read more...] about Mavado Returns to NYC and Interviews on Hot 97
Ne-Yo Launches a Label in Jamaica
R&B/Pop singer Ne-Yo has always had an affinity for Jamaica. Ge recently announced that he's launching a division of his Compound label in Jamaica called Compound Island. "We chose Jamaica because of its rich legacy of producing some of the world's biggest recording artistes, be it in notoriety or album sales," said Gayle. He stated that Jamaica had a heavy influence on … [Read more...] about Ne-Yo Launches a Label in Jamaica
Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
New York radio station Power 105 is back with Power Live featuring Miguel and Olivia at BB Kings Finally! A great line up with a variety of Caribbean women doing their thing. DJ Norie of Power 105.1 presents Melanie Fiona, Alaine, Spice, Tifa and Lumidee will be at BB Kings in New York City July 17. (Newly added to the line up Patra) Nikki Z presents Lakefest … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events: R&B, Dancehall & Reggae in the Tri-state Area
Vybz Kartel for Rolling Stones and Fader Magazine
The controversial DJ continues amidst a somewhat rocky empire. Vybz Kartel was recently interview for Rolling Stones by Baz Dreisinger where he talks about his new book, his opinion on Jamaica's social society, bleaching and becoming the next Flavor Flav having a reality TV show similar to Flavor of Love. Here's an excerpt from his interview: I live in [the wealthy Kingston … [Read more...] about Vybz Kartel for Rolling Stones and Fader Magazine