From Jamaica’s Dancehall Scene to New York’s Brunch Culture: Hershey Swagg Expands His Business Enterprise
From a familiar face on Jamaica’s dancehall scene to an emerging entrepreneur…
Cars, Crime, Money and Women: Dancehall Has Jamaica’s Youth in Its Grip — But What Is the Culture Teaching Them?
Cars, crime, money and women. These are among the recurring themes being…
“You Have All the Stories”: Professor Hope Challenges Vybz Kartel to Create the Album That Will Define His Legacy
Vybz Kartel may have already conquered controversy, incarceration, international stages and one…
Damian Marley to Receive Honorary Doctorate from The University of the West Indies for His Contribution to Culture
Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae artiste Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is set to add…
Agent Sasco To Be Honoured For Contribution To Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-Winning, Platinum-Certified Album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
Dancehall star Agent Sasco is set to receive major recognition for his…
Skatta Says Modern Dancehall Has Lost Some of Its Authenticity, And Technology May Be to Blame
Accomplished dancehall producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has sparked fresh debate about the…
‘Failure or Opportunity?’ Prime Minister Andrew Holness Sparks Debate After Defending Children Learning Under Trees
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has sparked fresh controversy after suggesting that…
Nearly Eight Years and 291 Million YouTube Views Later, Koffee’s Breakout Anthem ‘Toast’ Certified Gold in France
Nearly eight years after Toast helped take a teenage Koffee from Spanish…
Alkaline ‘Doesn’t Care Much’ About Being King of Dancehall, Says University Lecturer and Music Historian Dr Dennis Howard
Vybz Kartel has identified Alkaline as one of the artistes who could…
A Trip to the Laundromat Ends in Tragedy as Dancehall Artiste Powerman’s 25-Year-Old Son Fatally Stabbed in Brooklyn
Veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Powerman is grieving the death of his 25-year-old…
Nairobi Overtakes Kingston: Four Major Dancehall Stars Now Have Kenya’s Capital as Their Biggest Streaming City, According to YouTube Charts
Kingston may be the birthplace of dancehall, but Nairobi is increasingly proving…
Jamaica Loses a Broadcasting Giant: Dervan Malcolm, the Voice of Radio for 31 Years, Dies
Respected Jamaican broadcaster Dervan Malcolm, whose voice informed, educated and connected generations…
Five Years Later, Pop Superstar Rihanna Vibes to Rytikal’s ‘Chosen’, Breathing New Life into the Dancehall Anthem
Five years after Chosen emerged as one of the songs that helped…
D’Yani Gains Momentum as Live Life & Prosper Debuts at No. 3 on iTunes and Apple Music Albums Charts
When D’Yani said every song on Live Life & Prosper carried “a…
“She Would Want Me to Keep Going”: Chapta Nyne Mourns Beloved Grandmother, Turns Family Loss Into Career Motivation
Dancehall artiste Chapta Nyne is mourning the death of his beloved grandmother,…
Kranium’s ‘Gal Policy’ Lands in 50 Cent’s New TV Series Fightland as Jahvy Ambassador Scores Major International Win
Six years after its release, Kranium’s “Gal Policy” is enjoying a major…
History Made! Celene Hall Becomes First Woman from Portland to Win Miss Universe Jamaica
History was made in the early hours of Monday morning when 25-year-old…
From Beach Access to the Barclays Center: Grammy Winner Keznamdi Begins Work on Third Studio Album
One year after releasing BLXXD & FYAH, the album that would propel…
First Public Appearance Since Miss Universe 2025: Jamaica’s Dr. Gabrielle Henry Returns to Crown Her Successor
After months away from the public spotlight following her frightening fall and…
“Every Song Carries a Lesson or a Testimony”: D’Yani Opens Up About Newly Released Debut Album Live Life & Prosper
Jamaican singer D’Yani is officially stepping into a new chapter of his…
Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Partner Kasi Bennett During His 40th Birthday Celebration
Jamaican sprint legend and businessman Usain Bolt gave guests, and social media, an…
Mr. Lexx Gets His Flowers: Dancehall Star Honoured by the City of Brampton for Over 30 Years in Music
After more than three decades of entertaining dancehall fans, Mr. Lexx is…
From Jamaica to America: How Kacy “G City” Rankine Built One of the Largest Caribbean Radio Platforms in the U.S.
From performing at school events in Kingston and recording as MC Ranks…
Stephen Francis’ Legacy Lives On: Government Announces UTech Scholarship in Honour of Legendary Jamaican Coach
Stephen Francis’ legacy will extend beyond the track and into the classroom,…
Is D’Yani Ready to Become Jamaica’s Next Global Reggae Star? UK Music Executive Calls Him a ‘Great Addition to the Label’
Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani is stepping into a pivotal moment in his…
Business Over Beef: Future Fambo Accepts $1.5 Million Offer for Beenie Man’s Summer Sizzle
Future Fambo is choosing business over beef after accepting a J$1.5 million…
“It Created a Lot of Opportunities for Me”: Masicka Names “Whites” His Biggest Career Highlight Ahead of New Album ‘Forever Reign’
Masicka has named the success of “Whites” as the biggest career highlight…
Tourism Minister Rejects Claims Jamaicans Are Being Locked Out of Beaches, Says False Narrative Is Hurting Jamaica
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is pushing back against claims circulating internationally that…
Caribbean Music Awards Heads to Trinidad After Three Years in Brooklyn, Expands into a Three-Day Celebration
The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards is making its biggest move since its…
Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder to be Honoured With Reggae Icon Award at Jamaica’s Independence Grand Gala
Dancehall heavyweights Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder have been named the 2026 recipients…
Dancehall Artiste Najeeriii Earns Spot on Billboard’s Prestigious 2026 ’21 Under 21′ List
Jamaican dancehall artiste Najeeriii has secured one of the music industry's most…
After Receiving ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ Honour in the U.S., Reggae Star Set to Conclude 11-City Europe and U.K. Tour in London
Weeks after the City of Lauderdale Lakes officially declared June 5, 2026,…
Sister Nancy, Marion Hall, Lady G and Lila Iké to Receive Keys to Paterson in Historic Jamaica Day Honour
Four of Jamaica's female entertainers are set to receive one of Paterson,…
Sean Paul and Skatta Burrell Score Major Netflix Win as Dancehall Powers the Soundtrack for Kevin Hart’s New Movie ’72 Hours’
The Jamaican genre is once again taking centre stage on the global…
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…
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…
Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies After Prolonged Battle With Severe Heart Condition
Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died following a protracted battle with a…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
“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…
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…
U.S. Court Sentences Jamaican Music Producer Countree Hype to 5 Years and 10 Months in Gun Smuggling Case
Countree Hype built a name in dancehall music working with some of…
Alkaline and Vybz Kartel’s Albums Hit Billboard in 2026 — Can Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’ Make It Three for Dancehall?
With both Alkaline and Vybz Kartel already securing Billboard Reggae Albums chart…
Rockabye by Clean Bandit Featuring Anne-Marie and Sean Paul Surpasses 3.1 Billion Views, Becomes 28th Fastest Song to Reach Milestone
Sean Paul has secured another major global milestone after Rockabye officially surpassed…
Yaadcore Connects With Nigerian Producer on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming EP ‘Rasta Time’
Jamaican reggae artiste Yaadcore is merging spirituality, history and global black culture…
From Grammy Glory to Sold-Out Concerts, Keznamdi’s Rise Continues With Multiple Nominations at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards
Just months after making history with his Grammy-winning album BLXXD & FYAH,…
Masicka Continues Building Momentum Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album With 5 Caribbean Music Awards Nominations
Just weeks after confirming that his third studio album is complete, Jamaican…
Ayetian Secures 7 Nods at Caribbean Music Awards 2026, Becoming the Most Nominated Dancehall Artiste
Ayetian’s rise in Caribbean music is accelerating at a steady pace. Just…