With Sting making a return on Boxing Day, December 26, after a seven-year halt, the dancehall community is eager for a showdown. After being mocked by dancehall recording artiste Jahshii earlier this month, Silk Boss took shots at the artist in a diss track titled Facts. At the recent staging of Reggae Sumfest, dancehall artist Intence took aim at the Born Fighter singer during his performance, following an incident backstage. […]
As a girl from Montego Bay, Moyann has long dreamt of performing on the Reggae Sumfest stage. On Festival Night One of this year’s edition, the up-and-coming artiste got to see that dream turn into reality. For the young No Limit singer, that moment on Friday night meant more than she could put into words. She told OBSERVER ONLINE that performing in front of her home crowd is a moment […]
Second Chance tells the story of an academically qualified Rastafarian who struggles to find a job in corporate America. Discouraged by his failures, he falls into a life of crime with old high school friends. Second Chance's cast also features American actress Merlisa Determined, sound system selector Tony Matterhorn, soca disc jock Barrie Hype, and Jodi Covington. It premiered in Florida in February. The independent film, directed by Jamaican Cleon James and starring Spragga Benz and American actor Jhonn de […]
Rebranding is a necessary part of any business and the music business is no different. Now, ‘Stefan Amali’ formerly known as ‘Eva Hype’ discovered this in 2019 when he changed his artist alias. “The word Amali means hope in the Swahili language. “Hope over hype is a way more potent message”; he stated when asked why the name change. This week he launches his new EP; Boujee Dancehall collaborating with […]
Rebranding is a necessary part of any business and the music business is no different. Now, ‘Stefan Amali’ formerly known as ‘Eva Hype’ discovered this in 2019 when he changed his artist alias. “The word Amali means hope in the Swahili language. “Hope over hype is a way more potent message”; he stated when asked why the name change. This week he launches his new EP; Boujee Dancehall collaborating with key producers like Luigi Society, Kevstar Records, Fe2 Music and […]
Before dancehall deejay Spice graced the stage at the Pride Toronto Festival on Friday, her performance was labeled as a “political statement”. These words were uttered by Jamaican-born Andrew Campbell, who had the honour of introducing her at the concert which saw hundreds in attendance. “Spice being here is more than just entertainment. It’s a political statement. It is saying to dancehall and deejays and artists, who are homophobic, that […]
Dancehall's new eye candy Model Million says she is a dolly with purpose, intelligence and class. The deejay who has already racked up a very impressive 4.2 million streams on her debut single entitled Model Million says she is not here to make up numbers she is here to dominate. The witty beauty who is also an image consultant says our local music scene needs a bit more flair and finesse to truly maximize its international appeal and she is […]
New York-based singjay Angel Dups continues to build on the momentum created around his breakout single entitled Touch Melody which has made a its way into the playlist of most mainstream local and international radio stations. The self-styled "melody master" says he is ready to kick down the door to stardom right now and says he is confident that this song will do the magic for him and he also notes that he has several hot songs to follow up […]
New York-based singjay Angel Dups has made a strong start to his musical career with the release of the music video for his buzzing single entitled Touch Melody which has musical pundits very excited about the potential of it becoming an international hit. The self-styled "melody master" says he is ready to kick down the door to stardom right now and says he is confident that this song will do the magic for him. " The streets a say that […]
Seaview Gardens has produced some of the biggest stars in dancehall including the likes of Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer and Dexta Daps so it should come as no surprise that an exciting new Seaview Gardens based artiste has the community touting him to be the next big thing in music. The artiste we are speaking of goes by the name of Kustiks who describes himself as a musical all-rounder. Not many new talents can boast of being an accomplished singer, […]
