Dancehall legend Super Cat's classic album Boops! is set for a digital reissue on November 20 through VP Records, celebrating an important chapter in the artiste's rise to international fame.
The album features the iconic hit Boops, which popularised the Jamaican slang term for a sugar daddy and became a major dancehall anthem.
Music executives say the song originated on the Stereo Mars sound system before being recorded by producer Winston Riley, with its success helping inspire the launch of Skengdon Records.
The reissue forms part of a wider project celebrating the Skengdon legacy, with a special anthology planned for early 2027.
Hip-hop mogul JAY-Z is reportedly preparing to headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles.
According to entertainment publication Puck, the rapper has selected himself for the performance, with Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber also reportedly considered.
JAY-Z's Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL to produce the halftime show since 2019, overseeing performances by major artistes, including Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.
The reported booking follows a successful year of anniversary concerts celebrating JAY-Z's albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.
Neither the NFL nor Roc Nation has officially confirmed the halftime performance.
Rapper Cardi B has made her debut on NPR's popular Tiny Desk concert series, performing some of her biggest hits alongside a live band.
The performance featured songs from her album Am I the Drama?, including Hello and ErrTime, along with fan favourites Up, Bodak Yellow and I Like It.
Meanwhile, Cardi B has revealed plans to return to the studio in November to work on her next album.
The Grammy-winning artiste is also planning another tour in 2027, with potential performances across North America and Europe.
The family of late neo-soul singer D'Angelo has announced plans to release a posthumous album featuring previously unheard music.
His brother, Luther Archer, confirmed that at least six tracks have already been completed, with additional material available from the singer's extensive catalogue of unreleased recordings.
The family is also considering releasing previously unheard collaborations with Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige.
Archer says several projects could emerge from D'Angelo's musical archives, although no official release date has been announced.
Canadian rapper Drake's team has denied allegations that he stole the chorus of his song Janice STFU, following a lawsuit filed by music producer Aviel Hirschfield.
Hirschfield claims he recorded the chorus in January and submitted it to producers associated with Drake, but received neither credit nor compensation after the song was released in May.
Drake's representatives have rejected the allegations, insisting the rapper wrote the song himself and has no connection to Hirschfield.
The track appears on Drake's album ICEMAN, while the legal dispute remains ongoing.
Dancehall artiste D’Angel is the latest entertainer to receive keys to the city of Tamarac and Broward County in Florida, in recognition of her contribution to Jamaican culture.
An emotional D’Angel said the recognition was not just about her, but also the people who have stood by her throughout her journey.
In recent months, several Jamaican entertainers have received similar honours from the city of Tamarac and Broward County, these include Nadine Sutherland, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz, Beenie Man, Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder.
American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been transferred from Fort Dix prison in New Jersey to a federal correctional facility in Allenwood, Pennsylvania.
According to TMZ, the transfer follows several reported disciplinary violations, including alleged fights while in custody.
However, Combs' family and the Federal Bureau of Prisons have denied claims that he was involved in an altercation with Jamaican national Christopher “Dudus” Coke.
Reports indicate that Combs has lost 41 days of good-time credit, with his projected release date now listed as March 2, 2028.
Chance the Rapper has won a six-year legal dispute against his former manager, Patrick Corcoran, with a Chicago court ordering Corcoran to pay him 1.5 million US dollars.
The ruling follows allegations that Corcoran improperly collected commissions and violated his management obligations during their working relationship.
The court also ordered Corcoran to transfer ownership of the rapper's website, ChanceRaps.com, within 14 days.
Chance welcomed the decision, saying he was grateful to finally close that chapter of his life.
R&B singers Carl Thomas and Case are set to face off in the next Verzuz music battle on Thursday, October 22.
The event will feature both artistes performing hits from their catalogues, including Carl Thomas' I Wish and Case's Touch Me, Tease Me.
The showdown will take place before a live studio audience and will be streamed on Apple Music, Complex and Verzuz social media platforms.
The event follows the previous R&B Verzuz battle between Joe and Donell Jones in August.
Miley Cyrus paid an emotional tribute to her late godmother, Dolly Parton, during a concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 16.
Cyrus recalled a special memory of Parton performing at the venue before launching into her iconic hit, “Jolene,” while reflecting on their enduring bond.
The singer also performed “Wrecking Ball,” which she said was Parton’s favourite song from her catalogue, while holding a photograph of the late country music legend.
Parton died on August 25 at age 80, with Cyrus describing their connection as eternal and saying she looks forward to seeing her godmother again.
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