DANCEHALL News


Mubako to Host Dancehall Gig
AllAfrica.com
By Richmore Tera, 24 May 2012 SOME of the country's finest dancehall artistes and DJs will on Africa Day converge on newly-opened joint Mubako Exclusive Hideout for a potentially thrilling bash dubbed "Zimbabwe Dancehall Endorsement Winter Braai Party" ...



New Zimbabwe.com

Video: Decibel drops Dancehall Style
New Zimbabwe.com
by Henry Makiwa The man who brought us Chido and Mukuru Ndiani returns with a new club banger, Dancehall Style, featuring Bkay & Kazz. The video for Dancehall Style, released on Africa Day ? May 25 ? is offered today as an exclusive for New ...
Reggae star Decibel marks Africa Day inna Dancehall StyleThe Zimbabwe Mail

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Jamaica Gleaner

Police arrest Jamaica deejay Busy Signal
San Francisco Chronicle
(05-22) 09:17 PDT KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Police have arrested a popular Jamaican dancehall deejay on a US extradition warrant. Authorities say that Busy Signal is a fugitive wanted on decade-old drug conspiracy charges in the US state of Minnesota.
Busy's Pepsi Bubbla contract could fizzleJamaica Gleaner
Jamaican DJ Busy Signal Arrested On Old Drug Charges, False IdentificationMTV.com (blog)
Getting the Busy SignalMinnesota Public Radio
Stabroek News
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Former Portmore Empire artistes weigh in on group's split
Examiner.com
Early Wednesday morning, incarcerated Dancehall superstar and former Portmore Empire leader, Vybz Kartel issued a statement, via his Adidjahiem Records label in which he announced the dissolution of the 'Gaza' crew. According to Kartel, the group's ...
Vybz Kartel disbands Portmore EmpireUnited Reggae

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Myjoyonline.com

I am the King of Dancehall in Ghana - Iwan
Myjoyonline.com
Dancehall artiste, Abdul Razak Issahaku, popularly known as Iwan has openly declared himself the King of Dancehall music in Ghana. The artiste made the declaration during an interview on Hang Out, a segment on Cruise Control on Hitz FM hosted by Kwame ...



Sean Paul hopes to work with Dancehall legends, happy with album success
Examiner.com
Internationally acclaimed Dancehall superstar, Sean Paul has been thriving once more since the release of his fifth studio album, Tomahawk Technique this past January. Despite facing criticisms from his Jamaican fans regarding the variety of sounds ...



ClashMusic.com

Will 'Reggae Music Again' prevail?
Jamaica Observer
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer DANCEHALL deejay Busy Signal's album Reggae Music Again was released less than two months ago with high expectations. But with his arrest on Monday by Federal agents and possible extradition to the United States, ...
Busy Signal hires K.D. Knight's law firm, could lose Pepsi endorsement dealExaminer.com
Busy Signal Served Extradition OrderClashMusic.com
Busy Signal extradition hearing todayGo Jamaica
United Reggae (press release) (blog)
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MTV.com (blog)

Beenie Man Speaks Out In Support Of Gay Rights
MTV.com (blog)
Rappers like Jay-Z and TI have already backed up Obama, and this week Jamaican dancehall star Beenie Man shared his views on the matter.In a brief video clip, the Jamaican artist shared his thoughts on the controversial topic.
Beenie Man denies apologizing to homosexuals, fellow artistes react to videoExaminer.com
Jamaica reggae star Beenie Man backs gay rightsGay Star News
Reggae Star Beenie Man Voices Support For Gay RightsThis Beat Goes
Global Grind
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South Florida Caribbean News

Reggae/Dancehall Artiste Tanya Stephens outlines Story of endurance on single ...
South Florida Caribbean News
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae/ dancehall artiste Tanya Stephens is known for her lyrical mastery and thought provoking lyrics which resonate with music lovers all over the world. On her latest single Dirty Thoughts, the artiste outlines a story of ...

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Music on the beach
BVI Beacon
Among the performers scheduled to entertain them are Grammy Award-winner Estelle, Jamaica's ?dancehall queen? Lady Saw, reggae veterans Third World, and Melanie Amaro, of X-Factor fame. Plenty of Virgin Islands artists will also take the stage at the ...