Month: July 2026

Ninjaman, Son and Co-Accused Fight Life Sentences as Appeal Court Hears New Arguments

Dancehall icon Desmond 'Ninjaman' Ballentine, his son Janiel Ballentine and co-accused Dennis

Shadow Shadow July 23, 2026

Boom Boom Named Magnum Tonic Wine Brand Ambassador After More Than 30 Years of Championing Dancehall

After spending more than 30 years promoting Jamaican dancehall culture around the

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2026

Key Witness in Music Producer Shab Don’s Triple-Murder Case Faces Double-Murder Trial in the U.S. This November

Jahreme 'J-Man' Shelton, an associate of Dancehall artiste Squash whom prosecutors intend

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2026

U.S. Judge Throws Out Squash’s Civil Suit Seeking His Immediate Release as Artiste’s Sentence Further Reduced by 15 Days

Dancehall artiste Squash has suffered a setback after a U.S. federal judge

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2026

Fantan Mojah’s Family Warns Public Against Fake Fundraising Campaigns Following Singer’s Death

Just one week after the death of reggae singer Fantan Mojah, his

Shadow Shadow July 21, 2026

Bugle Spearheads New Initiative Bringing Live Music Performances to Jamaica’s Inner-City Communities

Reggae artiste Bugle is spearheading a new initiative to revive live music

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

‘This a History’: Vybz Kartel and Mavado Deliver the Reunion Dancehall Fans Waited 18 Years to See

Few moments in dancehall history have carried as much anticipation as the

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Craigy T Builds Momentum With New Singles Ahead of His Solo Debut Album Arriving August 7

After earning praise for the reflective Letter to the Lord, which surpassed

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Keznamdi and Charly Black Energise 22,000 at New York Festival as Reggae Star Builds Momentum Ahead of Live Nation Tour

More than 22,000 fans turned out for the Caribbean Night Festival at

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Aidonia and Alkaline Set to Headline Antigua’s La Playa Privada Amid Continued Chart Success

Dancehall heavyweights Aidonia and Alkaline are set to headline La Playa Privada

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Capleton Honoured with Living Legend Award, Pays Tribute to Fantan Mojah: “He Will Never Be Forgotten”

Fresh from receiving a Living Legend Award, reggae firebrand Capleton says his

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Jamaican Dancehall Stars Secure 13 Nominations at the 2026 African Music Magazine Awards

Jamaica continues to cement its status as a global reggae and dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026

Buju Banton’s 13th Studio Album Too Too Bad Debuts at No. 3 and No. 17 on the U.S iTunes Reggae and All-Genres Charts

Buju Banton's message about preserving dancehall's identity is already striking a chord

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2026

“You Cannot Trap Dancehall”: Buju Banton Defends the Genre’s Identity Ahead of New Album Release

Grammy-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has made a passionate call to protect

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Billboard Names Ayetian Caribbean Up-and-Comer of the Month After 22.9 Million U.S. Streams and JamPack’s Top 3 iTunes Debut

Ayetian's breakout year continues to reach new heights after Billboard named the

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Fantan Mojah Returns to U.S. iTunes Albums and Songs Charts Following His Death as Fans Celebrate His Legacy

Late reggae singer Fantan Mojah's music has surged back onto the U.S.

Shadow Shadow July 16, 2026

Jamaica to Honour the Life of Legendary Coach Stephen Francis with National Celebration on August 15

Jamaica will honour legendary coach Stephen Francis with a national Celebration of

Shadow Shadow July 15, 2026

From Bounty Killer to Bugle: Vaunter Expands Fashion Footprint Across US and Jamaica

From Bounty Killer and Agent Sasco to Jahmiel, Bugle and Tifa, some

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies After Prolonged Battle With Severe Heart Condition

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died following a protracted battle with a

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Jamaica’s Population Grows by Just 600 in 2025 as Declining Birth Rates and Continued Migration Reshape the Country

Jamaica’s population grew by just 600 people in 2025, effectively recording zero

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Yaksta Announces 19-Track Deluxe Edition of ‘The Microphone Saved Me’, Teases Three Versions of Album

Reggae firebrand Yaksta is not finished with The Microphone Saved Me, revealing

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Accepts Prestigious 2026 Esri President’s Award for Jamaica’s Leadership in GIS Innovation

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is in San Diego, California, where he

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

Beyond Cricket: Chris Gayle Expands Business Empire, Launches Jamaican-Owned Rich Rum With Global Ambitions

Cricket icon Chris Gayle has expanded his business portfolio with the launch

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

Yaksta Eyes Global Market Expansion With Year-Long ‘Roar Tour’ Across Three Continents

Jamaican crooner Yaksta is stepping into a defining chapter of his musical

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

U.S. Court Orders Chronic Law Held in Federal Custody Until Trial in Firearms Case, Faces Up to 10 Years if Convicted

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law has been ordered to remain in federal custody

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

34 Years Later, Inner Circle’s 1992 Classic ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Platinum in the UK

Inner Circle’s timeless reggae anthem Sweat (A La La La La Long)

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2026

From Sting Rivals to UK Headliners: Tickets Go on Sale for Vybz Kartel and Mavado’s Long-Awaited Reunion at London’s O2 Arena

Nearly 20 years after their unforgettable Sting showdown helped define a generation

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Flippa Moggela Drug Case Delayed Until August 10 as Judge Grants More Time to Review Evidence

Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela's U.S. federal drug conspiracy case has been delayed

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Notnice Assembles All-Star Cast for New Summer Project as Armanii and Nordia Mothersille’s Songs Surpass 1 Million YouTube Views

Billboard-recognised producer Ainsley "Notnice" Morris is bringing together one of the strongest

Shadow Shadow July 9, 2026

Minister Edmund Bartlett Named Among World’s Top 100 Most Influential Travel and Tourism Leaders for 2026

Jamaica has secured another major moment on the global stage after Minister

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

“It Was Getting Hard”: Dexta Daps Reveals He Was About to Quit Music Before His Mother’s Words Changed Everything

One conversation with his mother may have changed the course of dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

Masicka Reflects on 438: “I Was More Aggressive and Expressive”, Says New Album Represents a Different Stage of His Life

As anticipation builds for Forever Reign, Masicka is reflecting on where it

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

Aidonia Set for Double Duty in Atlanta and New Jersey as Like How Yuh Feel Surges and Anticipation Builds for New Project

With his latest single Like How Yuh Feel continuing to generate strong

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

Masicka Breaks Silence: Calls Forever Reign a “Masterpiece”, Promises His Most Vulnerable Album Yet with Surprise Collaborations

Weeks after announcing Forever Reign, Masicka has finally broken his silence on

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

2027 Grammy Submissions Officially Open: Will We See an Increase In Entries for the Best ‘Reggae Album’ Category?

The road to the 69th Grammy Awards officially began on Tuesday, July

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

Shenseea Makes History as the First Jamaican Female Artiste to Top Billboard Latin Airplay Chart

Shenseea has added another historic achievement to her rapidly growing international résumé

Shadow Shadow July 7, 2026

Months After Release From 73-Day ICE Detention, Chronic Law Detained Again In Florida On Firearm-Related Charges

Just months after turning his widely publicised 73-day ICE detention into the

Shadow Shadow July 6, 2026

Sizzla Kalonji, Munga Honourable and Bugle to Headline Di Unit’s 11th Anniversary Celebration in Portmore on July 10

After drawing major support from Jamaica’s entertainment community during last year’s milestone

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

Nearly 15 Years and Over 1 Billion Combined Views & Streams Later, Sean Paul’s ‘Got 2 Luv U’ Certified Platinum in the U.K.

Nearly 15 years after its release, Sean Paul’s global crossover hit Got

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

Stephen Francis Dies at 64: Legendary Coach Behind Jamaica’s Sprint Dynasty Leaves Sports World Plunged in Mourning

Jamaica is mourning the loss of legendary coach Stephen Francis, the visionary

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

36 Years After Topping the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Maxi Priest’s ‘Close to You’ Earns UK Silver Certification

Nearly four decades after its release, Maxi Priest’s legendary hit “Close to

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

“Each Child Gets $100,000!” — Cheers and Tears Erupt as Usain Bolt Donates $1.7 Million to Waldensia Primary Graduates

Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt brought tears, cheers and celebration to his

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Jamaica Ranked Third Most Peaceful Country in North and Central America Amid Global Rise in Conflict

While wars, political unrest and violent conflicts continue to intensify across the

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Popcaan Nears 2 Billion Spotify Streams as “Clean” Collaboration With Likkle Vybz Creates Full-Circle Kartel Legacy Moment

As Popcaan closes in on 2 billion Spotify streams globally, the dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Vybz Kartel Earns First UK Gold Certification as Nigerian Star Mr Eazi and Dre Skull Tap Dancehall Icon for New Afrobeats Anthem

Vybz Kartel’s global resurgence continues to gain momentum after the dancehall superstar

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2026

10 Years Later, Alkaline’s ‘New Level Unlocked’ Still Dominating Regional Charts Alongside ‘NPT’ Album

Ten years after helping redefine the sound and energy of modern dancehall,

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2026

Shenseea Unveils New ‘Brucksweat’ Single for Summer Following FIFA World Cup 2026 Soundtrack Campaign

Fresh off the international spotlight of the FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack

Shadow Shadow July 3, 2026