
Five of the hottest dancehall stars this year are up to grab a MOBO Award this year.
Popcaan, Konshens, Damian Marley, Sean Paul, and Mr. Vegas were all nominated in the Best Reggae Act category for the upcoming Music of Black Origin Awards ceremony slated for November 3.
All five artists are enjoying a very good year. Popcaan has been visible on the UK charts since last year with hits such as “Ravin,” “Only Man She Want,” and “Clean.”
Sean Paul released his fifth studio album Tomahawk Technique in Europe this year. His singles “She Doesn’t Mind,” and “Got 2 Luv U” featuring Alexis Jordan hit the charts in several markets in Europe.
Mr. Vegas catchy single “Bruck It Down” topped the BBC 1Xtra Dancehall chart for several weeks. Damian Marley is one of dancehall’s most consistent artists over the last few years and his most recent single “Affairs Of The Heart” is a favourite reggae song on several UK music radio stations.
This year is arguably a Konshens year in dancehall. The “Realest Song” deejay scores several hits this year including “Gal A Bubble” and “Stop Sign.” Konshens is currently experiencing heavy airplay and high demand for tour.
Italian reggae star Alborosie won the award last year.

Beenie Man will be bringing his brand of dancehall to the hugely popular reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
According to reports, the self proclaim dancehall king will be teaming up with Karlie Redd for the soundtrack for the new season of the show.
The song will be titled “Got The Draws” and a …

First it was Beyonce who blast gossip blogs for fueling rumors that she is pregnant.
Now Jay-Z has come forward to downplay those pregnancy rumors.
Hot 97 Morning show program director Ebro reported that he emailed Jay-Z to congratulate him and Jay-Z reply…

Rihanna dad will surely angered a lot of Rihanna fans with this comment.
While other members of Rihanna’s family and close friends are rejoicing that her on-again off-again relationship with Chris Brown has ended, not so for her dad Ronald Fenty.
According to the …

Romain Virgo is rolling with his bible and his cross while others are rolling with masks in the video for his single “Scary Movie.”
The graphic video was directed by Krystle Karee.
The single was released in March on the Afterlife Riddim, produced by JA Productions.
Romain Virgo stirred up a bit of controversy when some fans…

Snoop Lion just can’t seems to get a break.
The West Coast rap legend, turn reggae star, has managed to angered the Zulu Royal family during a performance in Durban last weekend.
Snoop Lion performed at MTV Africa …
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