Tag: Caribbean Music

Cardi B Apologises to Jamaican Government, Blames Promoters for Claims of Concert Funding

American rapper Cardi B has apologised to the Jamaican Government after retracting…

Shadow Shadow November 11, 2026

Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange Rejects Cardi B’s Government Funding Claims as US$2.5 Million Concert Dispute Deepens

Jamaica's Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange has firmly rejected claims by…

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2026

‘Reggae Is Not Fast-Food Music’: Label Head Challenges Modern Music Culture With Big Rush Riddim Vol. 1

Recording artiste and producer Pasco Suhfar is making a case for the…

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2026

Macka Diamond Announces ‘The Rebirth’ EP for January 2027, Teases Fresh Musical Direction

Macka Diamond is preparing to usher in a new chapter in her…

Shadow Shadow November 10, 2026

Millions at Stake! BZR WKND to Sue Cardi B After Paying Rapper in Full for Cancelled Jamaican Concert

BZR WKND is preparing for a multimillion-dollar legal showdown with American rap…

Shadow Shadow November 9, 2026

“Bearer of the Torch of Reggae Music and Rastafari”: UWI Pays Tribute to Damian Marley as He Receives Honorary Doctorate

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has received a prestigious honorary doctorate from The…

Shadow Shadow November 8, 2026

Shenseea Scores Three No. 1s Across the US and Caribbean as ‘Catalyst’ EP Charts in 12 African Markets

Shenseea is making an international chart statement with her new EP Catalyst,…

Shadow Shadow November 8, 2026

Spice’s Grammy-Nominated Album ’10’ Returns to Billboard Chart Following Philanthropic Honour from St Catherine High School

Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a double career milestone as her Grammy-nominated…

Shadow Shadow November 6, 2026

Masicka Enlists Dexta Daps, Shaneil Muir and I-Wayne for Inaugural Forever 1NE Music Festival in Portmore

Masicka is bringing together some of Jamaica’s leading dancehall and reggae voices…

Shadow Shadow November 5, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores First Canadian Double Platinum as International Certifications Continue to Mount

Vybz Kartel continues to expand his international music credentials, earning his first…

Shadow Shadow November 5, 2026

Shenseea Taps Asake, Vybz Kartel and Loe Shimmy for New Eight-Track EP, ‘Catalyst’, Set for November 6 Release

Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea is assembling an international musical lineup for her…

Shadow Shadow November 3, 2026

Kabaka Pyramid To Embark On 20-Date Rebel Music Tour Across America In November

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid is showing no signs of slowing down…

Shadow Shadow October 30, 2026

Chronic Law’s Attorneys Challenge Evidence in US Federal Gun Case in Bid to Have Charges Thrown Out

Jamaican dancehall star Chronic Law is mounting a fresh challenge to the…

Shadow Shadow October 28, 2026

Vybz Kartel Earns Third UK Certification as ‘Pon De Floor’ Goes Silver Ahead of Forthcoming Album ‘The Sun’

Vybz Kartel has secured his third UK song certification as Major Lazer’s…

Shadow Shadow October 27, 2026

Dancehall Fans Express Concern for Alkaline After Appearing on Stage in Dominica Wearing Breathing Apparatus

Dancehall fans have expressed concerns about Alkaline’s well-being after the Jamaican artiste…

Shadow Shadow October 26, 2026

Shenseea Turns 30 With Yung Miami Album Feature and Debut EP Set for November 6

Dancehall songstress Shenseea is entering a new chapter in her career as…

Shadow Shadow October 24, 2026

“Don’t Play With Me”: Konshens Fires Back at Critics Claiming His Love for East Africa Is Driven by Money

Dancehall star Konshens has fired back at critics questioning his connection with…

Shadow Shadow October 22, 2026

Aidonia Takes Over Apple Music Belize, Occupies 9 of the Top 10 Spots After Return From 10-Year Hiatus

Aidonia's triumphant return to Belize after 10 years culminated in a frenzied…

Shadow Shadow October 21, 2026

Kabaka Pyramid Says Declining Sound System Culture Is Hurting the Breakthrough of New Reggae Artistes and Songs

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid has highlighted the challenges facing emerging reggae…

Shadow Shadow October 20, 2026

Two Months Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Still Holds Firm at No. 1 Across Six Markets Ahead of Forever1NE Music Festival

Two months after its release, Masicka’s Forever Reign is still making waves…

Shadow Shadow October 17, 2026

Chronic Law Denied Bail Again as Federal Judge Orders Continued US Detention Until January Trial

Jamaican dancehall entertainer Chronic Law will remain in US Marshals’ custody until…

Shadow Shadow October 16, 2026

Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Climbs 111 Spots on Jamaica’s Apple Music Chart in 33 Days

Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ has climbed 111 places on Jamaica’s Apple…

Shadow Shadow October 16, 2026

Reggae Stars Capleton and Tarrus Riley Bring the Fire and Soul to New Jersey for Thanksgiving Weekend

Capleton’s fiery dancehall delivery and Tarrus Riley’s soulful reggae vocals are set…

Shadow Shadow October 15, 2026

Chin Says Popcaan Could Rival Vybz Kartel’s New York Ticket Sales Record Following US Visa Approval

Dancehall star Popcaan could challenge Vybz Kartel’s historic New York ticket-selling record…

Shadow Shadow October 14, 2026

Lt. Stitchie’s Family Announces November 14 Thanksgiving Service, Invites Fans and Entertainment Fraternity to Celebrate His Life and Legacy

The family of dancehall and gospel stalwart Lieutenant Stitchie has invited fans,…

Shadow Shadow October 13, 2026

Popcaan’s U.S. Arrival Fuels Calls for Barclays Center Concert as Fans Urge CJ Milan to Make It Happen

Just days after arriving in the United States following years of public…

Shadow Shadow October 13, 2026

After Years of Public Advocacy, Popcaan Arrives in the U.S. Following Visa Approval; Bounty Killer, Ding Dong and Jah Vinci React

Dancehall star Popcaan has reportedly arrived in the United States following news…

Shadow Shadow October 11, 2026

Before Ny-Robii, There Was Priceless: Meet the Artiste and Songwriter Setting His Sights on Dancehall’s Global Stage

Before Dowayne J. Morrison became Ny-Robii, he was known as Priceless, and before pushing…

Shadow Shadow October 8, 2026

Macka Diamond Announces Retirement From Dancehall, Citing Lack of Appreciation and Industry Support

After more than three decades in dancehall, Macka Diamond says she will…

Shadow Shadow October 7, 2026

From Dancehall to Hip-Hop: DJ Mac & CrashDummy’s WYFL Riddim Helps Power Remy Ma’s ‘Alimony’ EP to No. 1 in the U.S.

What began as a Jamaican dancehall production movement is increasingly becoming an…

Shadow Shadow October 6, 2026

Busy Signal Backs Tapedeck as New Streaming Platform Launches in Jamaica, Promising Artistes 80% of Revenue

Busy Signal is betting on a new way of streaming music, and…

Shadow Shadow October 6, 2026

Vybz Kartel Has Another Album Coming This Year: Can ‘The Sun’ Outshine ‘God & Time’?

Vybz Kartel is giving dancehall fans another reason to debate before the…

Shadow Shadow October 5, 2026

Inner Circle Co-Founder Ian Lewis Calls for Reggae and Dancehall to Be Separated at the Grammys “So We Stop Comparing Them”

Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis believes the growing tension between reggae and…

Shadow Shadow October 5, 2026

Masicka Says It Feels Right to Celebrate at Home as He Announces Forever1NE Music Festival in Portmore

Masicka is bringing the Forever1NE movement home. The dancehall star will headline…

Shadow Shadow October 1, 2026

Squash’s U.S. Federal Prison Release Date Moves to October 27: Less Than 30 Days Left, But Immigration Battle Looms

Squash is now less than 30 days away from his projected release…

Shadow Shadow October 1, 2026

Three Deaths, Three Funerals: KipRich Calls 2026 “One of the Roughest Years” After Losing Newborn, Father and now Grandmother

Dancehall artiste KipRich is facing an extraordinary period of grief after losing…

Shadow Shadow September 30, 2026

The Mighty Sparrow Dies at 91: Calypso Legend Leaves Behind a Legacy That Defined Caribbean Music

The Caribbean is mourning the loss of one of its most influential…

Shadow Shadow September 27, 2026

‘Ya Fi Bad Fi Survive’: Jayds Reflects on Ghetto Struggles, Faith and Survival in Newly Released ‘Autumn Leaves’

For Jayds, survival is not a luxury but a necessity. The dancehall…

Shadow Shadow September 27, 2026

Shenseea Exposes Deepest Wounds in ‘Vulnerability’: Absent Father, Mother’s Death, Industry Issues and Struggles With Love

Behind the confidence, ambition and bold persona that have made Shenseea one…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

Chronic Law’s Trial Faces Delay as Attorney Seeks December or January Date, Citing Need for More Time to Review Evidence

Chronic Law’s federal firearms trial is facing a possible postponement until December…

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2026

Alexx A-Game Rebuilds Career After Years of Music Stolen, Turns Setback Into Motivational Anthem ‘Still A Rise’

Recording artiste Alexx A-Game is turning a devastating career setback into a…

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2026

“There Is No One King. The Only Other Person Above Me Is Really Sean Paul” — Shaggy Talks Streams, Dancehall’s Throne and Global Impact

Shaggy has weighed into dancehall’s long-running debate over its “kings”, arguing that…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

Sister Nancy’s 44-Year-Old Album ‘One, Two’ Returns to Billboard as ‘Bam Bam’ Fuels Global Resurgence

Four decades after Sister Nancy released her landmark debut album One, Two,…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

Buju Banton, Chronixx, Lila Iké, Protoje and Keznamdi Among Reggae Winners at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Reggae delivered one of the biggest statements at the 2026 Caribbean Music…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

Masicka Scores Double Win at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards as Forever Reign Remains No. 1 Across Multiple Markets

Masicka’s Forever Reign era continues to deliver major milestones, with the dancehall…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

Shenseea Wins Three at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards, Retains Female Dancehall Artiste of the Year Crown

Three trophies, one returning crown and another international honour. Shenseea has added…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

“We Change Dancehall Already”: Alkaline Brings Home the “Proof” With People’s Choice Award Win at Caribbean Music Awards 2026

Alkaline’s declaration that he had already helped change dancehall has taken on…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

Days After UK Honour, Aidonia Confirmed For Love & Harmony 10th Anniversary Cruise With Beres Hammond, I-Wayne & Sanchez

Days after receiving international recognition for his contribution to will.i.am and Cody…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026