Tag: Caribbean Music

Keznamdi and Live Nation Announce First Leg of Major U.S. Tour After Sold-Out New York and Los Angeles Concerts

Fresh off a Grammy-winning season and two sold-out concerts in New York

Shadow Shadow June 2, 2026

Jamaica To Honour Reggae Legend Ernie Smith At Celebration Of Life In Kingston on June 5

Jamaica will come together this Friday to celebrate the life and legacy

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

“Album Ready My Side”: Masicka Confirms Third Studio Album Is Complete; Dancehall Fans React

Dancehall frontrunner Masicka has officially confirmed that his third studio album is

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2026

Has Dancehall Already Found Its Song of the Summer? Alkaline’s ‘Gyal Good’ Is Making a Strong Case

With summer fast approaching, Alkaline's Gyal Good is already generating the kind

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Mad Cobra Hospitalised Following Florida Turnpike Crash; Artiste Reported in Stable Condition

Renowned dancehall artiste Mad Cobra has been hospitalised following a motor vehicle

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

Fearless Dancehall Artist Sekklez Tackles Controversy, Relationships & Real-Life Struggles In New Music

As conversations around women in dancehall continue to evolve, emerging artiste Sekklez

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Album Set for June 5 Release, Premieres New Video Amid Billboard Success

Vybz Kartel is ushering in a new artistic phase with his forthcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Popcaan Scores Fourth Drake Collaboration With ‘Amazing Shape’ Amid Canadian Rapper’s Triple Album Rollout

Dancehall star Popcaan has officially secured his fourth collaboration with Drake on

Shadow Shadow May 15, 2026

Sister Nancy’s Timeless Classic ‘Bam Bam’ Certified Gold in the UK 44 Years After Its Original Release

Forty-four years after its original release, Sister Nancy’s legendary anthem Bam Bam

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Queen Ifrica Strikes Emotional Chord With “Mom Like Me”, The Second Single From Her Forthcoming Album Breath of Life

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Queen Ifrica is striking an emotional chord with

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” Goes Platinum in UK Amid Heated Reggae Debate in Jamaica

YG Marley continues to maintain a presence on the international music scene

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Masicka Dominates April With Triple Releases as “Slip and Slide” Surges to No. 3 on Shazam Global Top 200 Chart

Masicka has taken full control of April’s dancehall landscape, delivering three major

Shadow Shadow May 6, 2026

No Reggae Boyz, No Problem: Jamaica Scores Big at World Cup 2026 as Shenseea Lands Official Soundtrack Feature

Even without a team on the pitch, Jamaica will still have a

Shadow Shadow April 29, 2026

Who Will Win at IRAWMA 2026? Alkaline, Masicka, Kartel, Buju and Beenie Battle for Best Male DJ

A generational clash is set to define dancehall’s biggest conversation in 2026,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Idris Elba Taps Beenie Man, Turno & Tiggs Da Author for Latest Single “Rise Again”

Global star power meets dancehall royalty as Idris Elba taps Beenie Man

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

Protoje to Release 7th Studio Album ‘The Art of Acceptance’ This Friday Following Cinematic Kingston Premiere

With anticipation building, Jamaican reggae crooner Protoje is poised to release his

Shadow Shadow April 16, 2026

Alkaline’s NPT Debuts at No. 10 on Billboard Reggae Chart— Becomes First Dancehall Album to Chart in 2026

Enigmatic Dancehall star Alkaline is once again making waves, as his third

Shadow Shadow March 31, 2026

St. Kitts Music Festival Announces Full Lineup — Aidonia, Masicka and Mavado Among Headliner For Night Two

Caribbean music lovers are gearing up for a high-energy summer as the

Shadow Shadow March 31, 2026

Chronic Law Freed After 10 Weeks in ICE Custody Following U.S. Court Appearance

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law has been released from US Immigration and Customs

Shadow Shadow March 27, 2026

Vybz Kartel Fends Off Strong Competition to Win Best Caribbean Music Act at the MOBO Awards 2026

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has once again stamped his authority on the

Shadow Shadow March 27, 2026

Popcaan Secures 10th UK Certification as “Saturnz Barz” Featuring Gorillaz Goes Silver

Dancehall heavyweight Popcaan has notched another major international win, as “Saturnz Barz,”

Shadow Shadow March 23, 2026

Keznamdi and Multi-Platinum Rapper Russ Spotted in Atlanta — Ticket Sales Surge for First Post-Grammy Concerts

Fresh off his Grammy triumph, Keznamdi is generating renewed global attention after

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2026

Rvssian Reunites with Rauw Alejandro and Taps Wizkid for New Afro-Latin Release “Pongo”

Accomplished Jamaican producer Rvssian is making another decisive global play with “Pongo,”

Shadow Shadow March 19, 2026

Skygrass Walks on Water With Latest Album — “It’s Inspired by Faith and Focus That Allow Us to Do What Seems Impossible”

As reggae continues to evolve for a new generation of listeners, Kingston-born

Shadow Shadow March 14, 2026

Nigerian Singer Patoranking Enlists Buju Banton for Second Single from His Forthcoming Fifth Studio Album

Returning to the reggae sounds that shaped his early career, Nigerian singer

Shadow Shadow March 12, 2026

Nearly Four Decades Later, Inner Circle’s Reggae Classic ‘Bad Boys’ Certified Platinum in the U.S.

Nearly four decades after it first exploded onto the global music scene,

Shadow Shadow March 8, 2026

Vybz Kartel Warns Fans of Scammers and Fake East African Tour — Hints at Possible Legal Action

Jamaican dancehall superstar Adidja Palmer, better known as Vybz Kartel, has rubbished

Shadow Shadow March 5, 2026

Masicka Debuts at No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Songs Chart with “Life of Sin,” His First Official Single of 2026

Dancehall powerhouse Masicka is making moves early in 2026. His first single

Shadow Shadow February 27, 2026

DJ Mac’s WYFL Riddim Makes Dancehall History with Double-Chart Takeover on YouTube and U.S. iTunes

Dancehall has a new benchmark for 2026 — and it belongs to

Shadow Shadow February 13, 2026

Kkrytical Disrupts the Party Circuit With Female-Focused ‘Bubble’ — Confirmed for Best Of The Best 2026

Riding the sustained success of Loyalty and the rising impact of Legacy,

Shadow Shadow February 9, 2026

Spice Toasts the Champagne Riddim as Racy New Single ‘Degree’ Hits No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Songs Chart

What started as a riddim release is fast becoming one of dancehall’s

Shadow Shadow February 8, 2026

Munga Honorable Taps Grammy-Winning Producer Frankie Music for Five-Track EP Due February 20

In an era where collaborations dominate dancehall rollouts, Munga Honorable is deliberately

Shadow Shadow February 5, 2026

Keznamdi’s Blxxd & Fyah Leaps 104 Spots to No.5 on Jamaica’s Apple Music Top Albums Chart — the Biggest Single Jump of the Past Year

Rastafarian crooner Keznamdi is experiencing a post-Grammy surge few reggae artists ever

Shadow Shadow February 3, 2026

Keznamdi Surges on Multiple Platforms, Reclaims No.1 Spot on U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart After Grammy Win

The post-Grammy impact for Jamaican reggae singer Keznamdi has been swift and

Shadow Shadow February 2, 2026

Sole Female Reggae Nominee Lila Iké to Perform at 68th Grammy Awards Opening Ceremony

From a childhood dream of watching Grammy night to standing centre stage

Shadow Shadow January 28, 2026

Aidonia Scores First-Ever Billboard Entry With Shaggy and Akon-Assisted ‘Boom Body’ Ahead of UK City Splash Debut

Aidonia has officially crossed a long-awaited global milestone. The 4th Genna head

Shadow Shadow January 28, 2026

Legendary Drummer and Producer Sly Dunbar Dies at 73, Days Before Lifetime Achievement Honour in Florida

Just days before he was due to be honoured with a lifetime

Shadow Shadow January 26, 2026

Sean Paul Earns First-Ever U.S. Diamond Certification With ‘Cheap Thrills,’ Marking His 15th RIAA Award

Sean Paul has added another historic chapter to his already legendary career,

Shadow Shadow January 23, 2026

Ras-I Sets the Tone for Forthcoming Album With Lead Single “These Are the Days” Featuring Kabaka Pyramid

Ras-I signals a defining new chapter in his artistic journey with These

Shadow Shadow January 23, 2026

Jada Kingdom Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Album Chart with New EP ‘Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World’

Jamaican songbird Jada Kingdom is asserting her place at the forefront of

Shadow Shadow January 22, 2026

Iniko’s Global Hit Jericho, Co-Produced by Jamaica’s LMR Pro, Earns UK Silver Certification

Fuelled by early viral momentum, the soul-stirring track now stands as a

Shadow Shadow January 21, 2026

Legendary Third World Musician and Co-Founder Stephen “Cat” Coore Dies at 69 — Tributes Pour In Worldwide

The global reggae community is in mourning following the sudden death of

Shadow Shadow January 19, 2026

Protoje Announces 2026 U.S. and European Tour Dates Ahead of Forthcoming Album ‘The Art of Acceptance’

Fresh off the release of At We Feet, Protoje is gearing up

Shadow Shadow January 17, 2026

Kranium Earns UK Gold Certification for Breakout Hit ‘Nobody Has To Know’ After 13 Years

What began as an underground slow-burn in 2013 has matured into a

Shadow Shadow January 17, 2026

Protoje and Damian Marley Unite for First-Ever Collaboration ‘At We Feet’ Ahead of Seventh Studio Album ‘The Art of Acceptance’

Two generations of conscious reggae power converge at a pivotal moment. Grammy-nominated

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

Ras-I Recruits Govana, Kabaka Pyramid and More for Third Studio Album Heart of Love

With Govana and Kabaka Pyramid among a powerful circle of collaborators lending

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

Shenseea Extends Her Reign as Most-Nominated Jamaican Female Artiste at the MOBO Awards — Can She Secure a Third Win?

Shenseea is once again rewriting the MOBO Awards record books. The Jamaican

Shadow Shadow January 15, 2026