Beenie Man – Money Friend [New Music]

Beenie Man – Money Friend [New Music]

Beenie Man jump on the African Gal Riddim with “Money Friend.”

The dancehall legend debut his first new single “Money Friend” of the new year. The track was produced by Jay Icon Productions and features the Doc deejaying about being keeping his bank account close to his heart. “My real frien’ name start with a “M” with a “Y” at the end / So mi min’ pon mi money and mi money pon mi mind / Well mi nuh have no problem,” Beenie Man sings. Get the full lyrics here.

Even with four decades in the business under his belt, Beenie Man is showing no signs of slowing down. Last year, he released a ton of new hits and toured extensively internationally. Listen his new song “Money Friend” below and leave your comments.

Chronixx Blast Grammys After Losing Out To Damian Marley

Chronixx Blast Grammys After Losing Out To Damian Marley

Chronixx is angry with the Grammys after losing out the Best Reggae Album trophy to Damian Marley.

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley won his third Grammy award last night at the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in New York City. Chronixx, as well as, four others were nominated in the Best Reggae Album category and not only did the Chronology singer not congratulate Marley for the win, he also chided the Grammys in a message posted on Instagram.

“When mi fren dem realize seh the @recordingacademy doesn’t televise the reggae category for the Grammys, they did say the revolution will not be televised,” the singer wrote. He has since deleted the post after it went viral. Some fans also see this as a grudge against Damian Marley winning the award while others support his assessmen “Chronixx I agree with your statement about the Grammys not televising the reggae category but this seems like your a grudge against Damian,” one fan wrote. “Yes there are some biases when it comes to the Marley brand but that doesn’t mean you can’t congratulate your comrade. Even though he has the Marley name his album was actually better than yours in my opinion. Don’t let your grouses against the Grammys let you start feuding with your musical brother rastaman.”

Here is another comment from another fan The Recording Academy has never televised the Best Reggae Album category mainly because the category is not big enough. To be fair to them, there are several other categories that are bigger than the reggae category that are not televised. This has been a big issue for reggae fans for a long time and the awards ceremony has not moved to address it. So don’t expect to see your favorite artists in this cat accepting their award.

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Wins 2018 Grammy “Best Reggae Album”

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Wins 2018 Grammy “Best Reggae Album”

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley wins the 2015 Best Reggae Album Grammy for Stony Hill.

Gong picked up his third Grammy at the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at Madison Square Gardens in New York City on Sunday night. Damain Marley released the 18 track album on July 21st in 2017. The project was released under Republic Records and saw guest appearances from Stephen Marley and Major Myjah, with Stephen and Gong executive producing the project.

The Best Reggae Album category saw some strong contenders this year with Morgan Heritage, Chronixx, J Boog, and Lost In Paradise all getting nominations after putting out some well received albums. Chronixx’s Chronology LP was one of the hot favorites to win the award, but Damian Marley edged him out in the end. Chronixx lead the online polling leading up the the award ceremony with 29% of responding giving him the edge to win the Best Reggae Album Grammy.Stony Hill peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Chart last year and spend a few weeks there. The album sold 18,000 copies in the United States alone up until the time of this publication.

Damian Marley previously won the Best Reggae Album Grammy award in 2002 for his Halfway Tree album. He won his second Grammy in 2006 for his landmark album Welcome To Jamrock.

Beres Hammond Ready To Perform With Buju Banton

Beres Hammond Ready To Perform With Buju Banton

Beres Hammond and Buju Banton on the same stage would be one for the ages.

Buju Banton is a few months away from being released from prison and several local promoters are already gearing up for his return to the musical scene. One thing is for sure, his first concert will be a grand affair. Reggae legend Beres Hammond has already indicated that he wants to share the stage with the Gargamel and he doesn’t care where the show will be.

Beres and Buju have collaborated on a number of singles over the years including “Pull It Up” and “Who Sey (Big Man Don’t Cry).” The two singers have remained closed friends outside of working together musically. Buju Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, is currently in the final year of his 10-year prison sentence in Florida for drug trafficking. He is slated for release in December of this year.

The last time Buju performed at a concert was in 2011 at a show in Miami during his high profile drug trial. The Grammy-winning reggae singer was convicted on three counts of drug trafficking charges in 2011 and sent to federal prison for 10 years. He appealed the conviction several times over the years but lost on all of his attempts. Since his incarceration, Buju has not released any new music and sources say he has been writing behind bars so you can expect some new music later this year or early next year.

Judge Calls DMX A Flight Risk, Sends Him Back In Prison

Judge Calls DMX A Flight Risk, Sends Him Back In Prison

Following news of DMX’s possible arrest for violating his bail by failing a drug test, Judge Jed Rakoff placed the “How’s It Goin’ Down” rapper back in prison, citing that he’s a potential flight risk, the Associated Press reports.

DMX will remain in prison until his court hearing in March to receive the verdict of his tax evasion trial.

Read the initial story below.

DMX’s legal battles are mounting up again. According to the New York Daily News, the 47-year-old rapper may face arrest for failing to attend a mandatory drug treatment program.

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The platinum-selling artist’s reason for missing the court-ordered arrangement was due to his sick one-year-old daughter. Once he left the program to tend to his child, X reportedly relapsed and a drug test came back positive for cocaine and Oxycodone. X was coming up on his final week at the treatment center when this occurred. His attorney, Mark Richman, said X reportedly used the drugs to deal with his child’s illness.

The hip-hop influencer landed in front of a judge in July 2017 for federal tax evasion. His bill amounted to $1.7 million in unpaid taxes, that occurred from 2010 to 2016.

READ: Lawyer Says DMX “Back To Being Human Again” Following Rehab Stint

Once his sentencing begins in March, DMX could get tacked with five years in prison