OMI Announces 2025 Sophomore Album Following UK Silver Certification of ‘Hula Hoop’
Jamaican singer OMI is gearing up to release his long overdue sophomore…
Tessanne Chin Announces First Album in 10 Years: “We’ll Start with a Release or Two for Christmas”
Jamaican songbird Tessanne Chin, best known for her remarkable victory on The…
Shenseea Reaps More Billboard Mainstream Success as ‘Work Me Out’ Surpasses the 3 Million Mark
Dancehall songstress Shenseea continues to blaze trails in the music industry with…
Vybz Kartel’s Spotify Streams Spike by 20%, Surpasses Beyoncé and Sean Paul in YouTube Searches
Vybz Kartel, the legendary figure in dancehall music, continues to defy the…
Skillibeng Triumphs Amidst Adversity: ‘Jump’ Added to Spotify’s ‘Best Songs of the Year So Far: 2024’
Despite a recent setback stemming from an incident last Thursday at the…
Frankie Music, Govana and Masicka Among Others Get Attention from Billboard’s ‘Pick of The Month’ List
Frankie Music is once again in the spotlight with their latest single, "Dancing…
Beenie Man, Sean Paul and Spragga Benz Among Billboard’s ‘The Greatest 100 Songs of 2004’ Picks
In 2004, the rhythms of the Caribbean reverberated across America's dance floors, leaving an unforgettable mark…
Ice Spice Teases New Music Video Sampling Sean Paul’s Billboard Hit ‘Gimme The Light’
Bronx-based rapper Ice Spice has kindled anticipation among her fans with a tantalizing sneak…
Gyptian’s ‘Hold You’ Certified Double-Platinum in the U.K., Sees Uptick in YouTube Streams
Jamaican crooner Gyptian's rhythmic anthem, "Hold You," has hit a monumental milestone, achieving a…
Skillibeng Secures a Double Debut on the Billboard Charts With ‘Jump’ Featuring Tyla and Gunna
In a groundbreaking feat for Jamaican dancehall sensation Skillibeng, his collaboration track 'Jump',…
Shenseea and Rvssian Rekindles Creative Flames in the Studio, Teases Fans with New Music
Following the revelation weeks ago by Rvssian that he and compatriot Shenseea had not spoken in…
For Jamaican Creatives: U$40 Will Buy You 15 Seconds of Fame on Times Square’s Largest Billboards
In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, visibility has become synonymous with success…
Teejay’s Billboard Feature: How He’s Tapping Into Afrobeats to Design Dancehall’s Next Wave
In an article published by Billboard this week, dancehall sensation Teejay chronicles how he's…
Nicki Minaj Shocks Fans by Officially Retiring ‘Starships’ During New Year’s Eve Performance
Nicki Minaj made a surprising announcement during her New Year's Eve performance in…
Vybz Kartel Fires Back at Flexx in Online Rant: “Di man weh him say bigga dan Kartel, a weh him a stream?”
In a recent interview on the Dancehall Hot Seat podcast, dancehall artiste Flexx firmly expressed his…
Popcaan, Chronic Law, and Dexta Daps Among Collaborators on Masicka’s ‘Generation of Kings’ Album
Dancehall sensation Masicka unveiled his much-anticipated second album, "Generation Of Kings," on December 1,…
Masicka Announces Name and Release Date for New Album Ahead of Amazura Concert
The anticipation among GennaSyde supporters reaches a fever pitch as dancehall sensation Masicka drops…
Shenseea’s ‘Beama’ Crosses the Million Mark, Secures a Spot on Billboard’s ‘R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week’
Jamaican dancehall sensation Shenseea, currently deep into the production of her forthcoming sophomore…
Billboard Launches Monthly Column Celebrating Reggae and Dancehall, Dubbed ‘Fresh Picks of The Month’
Caribbean music has long held a special place in the global musical…
Teejay Fires “Warning” Shot Following Byron Messia’s Controversial Social Media Rant
Embattled entertainer Teejay has released a diss track titled "Warning," purportedly aimed at Byron Messia,…
Dancehall’s Biggest Hit Since 2005? Byron Messia’s Bold Claim Stirs Social Media Controversy
On Tuesday, St. Kitts-based recording artist Byron Messia ignited a social media frenzy…
TikTok and Billboard Joint Forces To Launch New Music Chart: How Will Jamaican Artists Benefit?
TikTok and Billboard on Thursday (September 14) unveiled the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart,…
Masicka Triumphs: “438” Earns ‘Dancehall Album of the Year’ at Caribbean Music Awards
Despite his physical absence at the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) last Thursday held…
Lady Saw and No Doubt’s Collaborative Hit, “Underneath It All” Attains Platinum Certification
After enduring months of negative headlines related to her dancehall peers, former…
Dexta Daps Teases Sophomore Album After Scoring First Entry on Billboard US Afrobeats Chart
As summer fast approaches, Dexta Daps is working assiduously to complete his sophomore album, Trilogy. …
Nicki Minaj Breaks Another Billboard Record and Dethrones Former Label-mate Drake
Nicki Minaj has broken yet another record by surpassing Drake's previous record for The…
It’s Official: Laa Lee Named Brand Ambassador for Magnum Tonic Wine
Trending dancehall sensation Laa Lee, who recently completed a four-city tour of the…
Davido’s Record Breaking Album Earns Dexta Daps his first entry on Billboard US Afrobeats Song Chart
Nigerian superstar Davido's fourth studio album, "Timeless," has been breaking records since its release.…
Tyga Declares Nicki Minaj the ‘Best Female Rapper of All Time’
According to Tyga, Nicki Minaj is the unrivalled queen of the rap game. Just days…
“Album Ready”: Masicka officially announces his Sophomore Album; Fans React
Last month, Masicka signed a deal with American music giant Def Jam Recordings; though the…
Nicki Minaj scores Back-to-Back Number One Debuts on Billboard Chart ahead of New Album
Nicki Minaj has once again proven her prowess in the music industry with…
Shenseea’s forthcoming Sophomore Album to feature “Dancehall Americans can understand”
Dancehall sensation Shenseea is poised to unleash new music in the coming months, with…
Burna Boy’s “Last Last” Goes Platinum: Fastest Afrobeats Song Ever Certified by RIAA
Burna Boy's chart-topping hit, "Last Last," has just been certified Platinum by…
Grammy-winning American singer Regina Belle returns to Jamaica later this year
Regina Belle, the Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, and actress, is scheduled…
Jay-Z vs. Lil Wayne: The Ultimate Rap Battle for the Crown of Greatest of All Time
The internet has been abuzz for weeks about the recently released list…
Whats does Masicka deal with Def Jam Recording entails? Details Revealed
Following the announcement earlier this month that dancehall star Masicka had inked…
Dancehall star Masicka inks deal with American music outfit Def Jam Recordings
On Friday, February 10, Masicka released his latest single, "Pieces", featuring fellow dancehall artiste Jahshii,…
Kranium, Laa Lee go “In Too Deep” in preparation for Tour of the United Kingdom
Next month, Billboard recording artist Kranium is set to embark on a tour of…
Masicka hints at Upcoming Album again, Dancehall Fans react
Masicka, one of the leading figures in the current generation of dancehall acts,…
Popcaan and Drake make double entry on the Billboard Charts with “We Caa Done”
Popcaan, a significant figure on the dancehall scene, has been ramping up…
Skillibeng’s success continues to Soar in the U.S, “Whap Whap” year-end sales revealed
It's no secret that Skillibeng is making waves in the music industry. The Jamaican…
New Album coming for Jah Cure as singer remains incarcerated in The Netherlands
Incarcerated Reggae singer Jah Cure is set to release a new album. Prism Marketing…
Popcaan, Burna Boy’s “Toni-Ann Singh” secures spot on Billboard Year-End Charts
Toni-Ann Singh (TAS), the joint effort between Popcaan and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has secured a…
New Book coming for Isaiah Laing, Promoter says Jamaica in danger of becoming an Afrobeats nation
Isaiah Laing, co-founder of Supreme Promotions Limited and promoter of STING, is working on a…
Shenseea & Skillibeng scores another Billboard Hit with Wizkid’s “Slip N Slide”
Waving the dancehall banner internationally, Jamaican stars Shenseea and Skillibeng achieved yet another career milestone on…
“I would never disrespect Nas” Savage 21 Fires Back At Social Media Following Controversial Remarks
21 Savage embodies his moniker. While promoting his chart-topping album with Drake,…
Koffee vies for MOBO Award, Secures Feature on British Singer Sam Smith’s New Album
GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist Koffee, currently in contention for the "Best Caribbean Act" at…
Mavado Expresses Gratitude After Topping The Billboard Chart With “Blessed”
Less than a week after landing at the No.2 spot on the Billboard…
Jamaican-American Duo Salt-N-Pepa To Be Honoured With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Jamaican-American duo Salt-N-Pepa is the most recent addition to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.…
Skeng Now An Expectant Father As Work Continues On His Forthcoming EP
With a growing list of accolades to his name, including dancehall star…
