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It’s part dancehall, part Afrobeats, with an ominous jazz riff and powerful lyrics that decry the way poverty and inequality produce criminals from citizens, “Born a Criminal” by a Trinidadian collective of formerly incarcerated artists called Critical Mas — in collaboration with renowned jazz musician Etienne Charles — is poised to take airwaves by storm. To be released at The Burg on Saturday, the song —produced by Rheon Elbourne, credited […]

The Reggae Fest Massive lit up the Barclays Center on Aug. 31, bringing together a stellar lineup of reggae and dancehall legends in one unforgettable night, with Mr.  Vegas in particular electrifying the center in downtown Brooklyn. Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie Driven told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that the stage was graced by Serani, Wayne Wonder, Mr. Lexx, T.O.K., Ding Dong/Ravers, Ricky Blaze, Elephant Man, Vanessa Bling, Skeng and Madvodo, […]

Vybz Kartel is often mentioned among the greats in dancehall when discussing lyricism, but who is among his Top 5[Read More...] The post Vybz Kartel Names Masicka & Skillibeng Among Top 5 Dancehall Lyricist appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Diddy could take the witness stand and testify in his upcoming federal trial. The embattled hip-hop mogul is currently behind[Read More...] The post Diddy Makes His Decision On Testifying In Federal Court appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Nearly two years after approximately US$13 billion had disappeared from his accounts at Jamaica’s now disgraced Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), former global track and field icon Usain Bolt and other defrauded investors are set to be repaid most of their invested funds. The SSL this week announced plans to repay robbed investors two years after coming within ‘inches’ of collapsing after several employees had raided the accounts of people […]

In a story of remarkable perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit, Sabrina Wright, the owner of Golden Sugar Bakery in Queens, New York, has transformed a modest $19.84 into a thriving six-figure business. Her journey from baking in Guyana to studying at the Culinary Institute of America and then starting her online bakery is a testament to the power of resilience and ingenuity. Sabrina Wright designed this Winnie the Pooh-themed cake for […]

Nigy Boy delivered more than a spellbinding performance at the 10th Annual Soca & Culture Festival for the more than 4,000 patrons at the Civic Center in Belize last Friday, where he performed alongside Mr. Vegas and Byron Lee & The Frontliners with Oscar B, Lima and Leon Coldero. The New York-based visually-impaired artist made a surprise visit to Stella Maris, a 66-year-old special needs, government-run institution in Belize, where […]

Shenseea is getting ready to drop her third album less than a year after releasing her sophomore LP, Never Gets[Read More...] The post Shenseea Confirms Her Third Album Is “Practically Done” appeared first on Urban Islandz.