Shirvan Williams, Author at Urban Islandz

Shirvan Williams

Shirvan is a writer with over 18 years of experience in the field. He started off as a freelance journalist in Trinidad for various daily and weekly newspapers. He's also been a news editor and writer for a popular radio network. In the last two years, he's incorporated his love of dancehall and hip hop into his career and now enjoys writing about the two genres and keeping fans in the know.

Posts Published: 649

Gregory Isaacs Reggae Classic ‘Night Nurse’ Certified Silver In The UK

One of the albums from classic reggae crooner Gregory Isaacs, “Night Nurse,” has been certified silver in the United Kingdom[Read More…]

October 6, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Vybz Kartel’s Protege Sikka Rymes Cash Out On ‘Custom’ Mercedes-Benz

Sikka Rymes reaping the fruits of his labor of being in the game for a few years and being mentored[Read More…]

October 5, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Hip Hop
News

Bobby Shmurda Donates 2000 Backpacks, School supplies to NY Students

Bobby Shmurda give back to his community in a big way. The New York rapper is showing his appreciation for[Read More…]

October 5, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Dexta Daps Drops ‘Vent Deluxe’ Album & New Visual “I’m On My Way”

Dexta Daps is not resting on his laurels following the release of his well-received album Vent a year ago. The[Read More…]

October 4, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Hip Hop
News

Meek Mill Opens Up About Drake Beef, ‘Expensive Pain’ & How Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’ Shaped His Career

Meek Mill and Drake has since bury their beef but it’s clear that feud was taxing for both artists. It’s[Read More…]

October 1, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Tommy Lee Sparta Considers Taking Vaccine In Prison, Battles Lifestyle Illness

Tommy Lee Sparta is considering getting the Covid vaccine in prison according to his attorney who revealed he’s battling a[Read More…]

October 1, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Hip Hop
News

Nicki Minaj Vents About Blogs After Missing Lil Wayne’s Birthday Bash With Drake & Mack Maine

Nicki Minaj says she was only joking when she commented about not being invited to Lil Wayne’s birthday bash. The[Read More…]

September 30, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Hip Hop
News

Big Tigger Announced BET “Rap City” Is Coming Back, Says ‘This Is Not A Drill’

In the late 90s, hip-hop fans became enamored with BET’s Rap City. The show’s host, at one point, Big Tigger,[Read More…]

September 30, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Romeich Wipes His Instagram Clean After Showing Off His New Studio

Romeich Major wipes his Instagram account clean off all photos and videos after giving fans a glimpse of his new[Read More…]

September 30, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Brick & Lace’s Nyla Reacts To ‘Light It Up Remix’ With Major Lazer Going 2X Platinum in the US

For any singer, there are a few markers in your career that let you know that your music is being[Read More…]

September 30, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Hip Hop
News

21 Savage Discuss 6ix9ine At His Concert & Meek Mill Beef With DJ Akademiks

21 Savage discusses 6ix9ine popping up at his concert earlier this year. DJ Akademik‘s podcast, Off The Record, is producing[Read More…]

September 29, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Two Risinng Trinibad Dancehall Artists killed By Police Hours Apart In Trinidad

Two rising Trinibad dancehall artists were killed by police hours apart in Trinidad raising concerns if law enforcement are targeting[Read More…]

September 28, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

Hip Hop
News

Boosie Badazz Says Reaching Out To Drake Led To New Instagram Ban

Boosie Badazz is claiming that his Instagram account has been suspended because he reached out to OVO boss Drake for[Read More…]

September 28, 2021 by Shirvan Williams

‘Power’ Star Micheal Rainey Jr. Reacts To Vybz Kartel Birthday Shout-out

Michael Rainey Jr. is a big fan of the Gaza Boss and the respect is also returned. There’s just nothing[Read More…]

September 28, 2021 by Shirvan Williams