Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Stefflon Don inks BMG deal
Spice and Stefflon Don in a scene from the video Clockwork (Photo: Brandon Almengo)
Entertainment, Music
October 19, 2022

Stefflon Don inks BMG deal

British-Jamaican dancehall artiste Stefflon Don has reportedly signed a global recording partnership with BMG, according to Billboard.com.

The first project from the Stefflon Don deal will be the release of her debut album Island 54 in 2023.

Clockwork featuring Spice and produced by BEAM, son of gospel deejay Papa San, is among the tracks that will comprise Island 54.

In a statement announcing her new partnership, Stefflon Don said: “I’m excited about partnering with BMG because they trust my creativity. They have an amazing support team across the globe, and I am super excited to expand my fan base alongside my new family BMG.”

Tim Reid, BMG’s senior vice-president of repertoire and marketing, had high praise for the female act.

“Stefflon Don is a unique artiste who has already accomplished so much on a global scale, collaborating with some of the biggest names in music while gaining equal acclaim on her solo projects. We are incredibly excited to partner with her on the next chapter of her musical career,” he said in a statement.

Thomas Scherer, BMG’s president of repertoire and marketing, Los Angeles and New York, said, “Stefflon Don is an artiste who knows exactly what she wants to achieve, and we are happy to be part of her journey towards this. Our partnership expands on a string of recent BMG signings with artistes who desire more control of their music with our global team fully supporting them in exceeding their goals.”

Stefflon Don, whose real name is Stephanie Allen, was born in the United Kingdom to a Jamaican mother. She released the mix tape Real Ting in 2016 and Secure in 2018, which featured the remix of her hit single Hurtin’ Me with Sean Paul, Sizzla, and Popcaan.

Hurtin’ Me, in its original format is a collaboration with rapper French Montana, peaked at number seven on the UK Singles chart. It was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.

The song also charted in the United States, peaking at number 32 on Hot R&B Airplay chart in early 2018.

Stefflon Don, who won the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) award in 2017 for Best Female, was nominated for a 2018 BET Award for Best International Artiste.

Her other silver-, gold-, and platinum-certified singles include 16 Shots; Alone with Halsey and Big Sean; Instruction with Demi Lovato and Jax and Jones; Boasy with Wiley, Sean Paul, and Idris Elba; Senseless; Calypso with Luis Fonsi; and Cigarette with Raye and Mabel.

She recently collaborated with producer DJ Frass on the track Sweet Bounce, Amazing featuring Vybz Kartel, and hit producer Calvin Harris on the track Woman of the Year with Chloe Bailey and Coi Leray.

Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) was a division of a German media company Bertelsmann before its sale of the majority of its assets to Sony Corporation of America in October 2008. Although it was established in 1987, the music company was formed as RCA/Ariola International in 1985 as a joint venture to combine the music label activities of RCA’s RCA Records division and Bertelsmann’s Ariola Records and its associated labels, which include Arista Records.

Stefflon Don (right) and Spice in a scene from their video for the song Clockwork

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
Entertainment, Latest News
Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
January 2, 2026
Gospel artiste and minister, Kevin Downswell says his wish for Jamaica in 2026 is for Jamaicans to focus more on God. The You Make Me Stronger singer ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica
Latest News, Lifestyle
Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
January 2, 2026
One of several high-profile guests in attendance at the Couples Tower Isle New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday night, was former US Ambassador to Jamaic...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery
Latest News, News
Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery
January 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the full recovery and rebuilding of Black River. Holne...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
American dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad
Latest News, Regional
American dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad
January 2, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old United States citizen who is reported to have ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Kitts and Nevis warns of heighten tension in the Taiwan Strait
Latest News, Regional
St Kitts and Nevis warns of heighten tension in the Taiwan Strait
January 2, 2026
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – The St Kitts and Nevis government says the recent military exercises conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) arou...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
BCIC announces leadership appointments
Business, Latest News
BCIC announces leadership appointments
January 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) has announced key leadership appointments and organisational alignment initiatives that...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
Latest News, Regional
Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
January 2, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Several Caribbean countries have been rattled by earthquakes during the first two days of the new year, the Trinidad-b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cop and teen feared drowned in New Year’s tragedy at Portmore beach
Latest News, News
Cop and teen feared drowned in New Year’s tragedy at Portmore beach
January 2, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A policeman and a teen are feared dead after an incident at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine on Thursday. The cop ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct