Tag: Caribbean Music

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…

Shadow Shadow September 1, 2026

“There Is Cake for Everyone”: Vybz Kartel Says ‘Bad Mind’ and Lack of Unity Are Dancehall’s Biggest Problems

Vybz Kartel has identified what he believes is the biggest problem facing…

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

“Give Women a Chance!” Vanessa Bling Opens State-of-the-Art Studio, Offers Free Recording to Young Female Artistes

After publicly calling for female Dancehall entertainers to be given the opportunity…

Shadow Shadow August 30, 2026

Not His Biggest Hit, But Perhaps His Most Important: How ‘Boom Body’ Delivered Aidonia’s Billboard and U.S. Mainstream Breakthrough

Dancehall heavyweight Aidonia has built a career around hard-hitting anthems, street classics…

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

D’Yani Breaks Into British Mainstream Radio as ‘Dutch Pot’ Gets Officially Playlisted on BBC 1Xtra

D’Yani has secured a major career breakthrough in the United Kingdom after…

Shadow Shadow August 28, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2026

Grammy Submissions Are Closed: Did Alkaline, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Chronic Law Submit Their Albums?

The deadline has passed, and the entries are now in, potentially setting…

Shadow Shadow August 27, 2026

Motivational Blueprint 2: How 3 Jamaicans, a British Actor and a Wellness Expert Created One Incredible Album

It began with strangers repeating affirmations together in Clubhouse rooms during the…

Shadow Shadow August 26, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 25, 2026

“Something Told Me to Pick Up My Phone”: Craigy T Opens Up About Depression Battle and Near-Suicide Attempt

For years, Craigy T has entertained audiences as a member of one…

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 24, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow August 22, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 20, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

From Fyakin to Nyle Banks: A New Name, New Chapter and New EP, “Born 4 Greatness,” Arriving August 21

After years of making music as Fyakin, Nicholas Levy is embracing a…

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

Masicka Prevails at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center After Critics Questioned His Fanbase and Stagecraft

Masicka had plenty to prove when he stepped onto the Barclays Center…

Shadow Shadow August 17, 2026

“One of the Roughest Years”: Kiprich Mourns Father Death Months After Losing Newborn Baby

Dancehall artiste Kiprich, real name Marlon Plunkett, is facing another devastating loss…

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

Masicka Turns Barclays Center Into a Dancehall Spectacle With Cash, Choreography and Star-Powered Cameos

Masicka's Barclays Center headlining debut was more than a concert. It was…

Shadow Shadow August 16, 2026

Patra Says She Was Never Dropped by Sony Records, Reveals How Bunny Wailer Helped Her Through Years of Depression

Patra is rewriting the story of one of the most difficult chapters…

Shadow Shadow August 15, 2026

Queen Ifrica’s Breath of Life Debuts at No. 10 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart Ahead of August 25 London Performance

Queen Ifrica has returned to the reggae charts with her fourth studio…

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Masicka Hits No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae & No. 4 on the All-Genres With ‘Forever Reign’ as All 3 Albums Storm the Top 12

Masicka is making an immediate chart statement with the release of Forever…

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Keznamdi’s Grammy-Winning Album and 2017 EP Jump 91 Spots on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart Following ‘Beach Inna Bondage’ Documentary Nomination

Keznamdi’s campaign to defend public access to Jamaica’s beaches is producing an…

Shadow Shadow August 14, 2026

Aidonia Returns to the Netherlands After 10-Year Hiatus for Reggae Lake, the Country’s Biggest Reggae Festival

After more than a decade away from the Netherlands, Aidonia is taking…

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 13, 2026

Religion or Riches? Jayds’ Beast Album Cover Art Raises Eyebrows With Cryptic Christ-Like Imagery

Jayds is putting spirituality, wealth and worldly pleasure at the centre of…

Shadow Shadow August 12, 2026

Buju Banton Stands Alone: Only Jamaican with a 2026 Album to Spend Two Weeks in Billboard’s Top 10

Buju Banton has emerged as the only Jamaican artiste with a new…

Shadow Shadow August 12, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed Again, Entertainer and Co-Accused to Return to Court on September 9

Flippa Moggela will have to wait another month for his next court…

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

D’Yani Unveils Official Cover Art and Tracklist for Debut Album ‘LLAP’, Set for August 21 Release

Jamaican reggae singer D’Yani has unveiled the official cover art and tracklist…

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

“My Fans Needed More Than Just an EP” — Jayds Opens Up About Debut Album Beast Ahead of European Assignment

Jayds is entering a defining new chapter in his dancehall career. Fresh…

Shadow Shadow August 10, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow August 10, 2026

Alkaline Talks Impact, Success and Controversy: “We Change Dancehall Already, The Proof Deh Deh”

Alkaline doesn't give interviews often, but when he does, the dancehall star…

Shadow Shadow August 9, 2026

Silk Boss Joins Forces With CJTheChemist for “Mery Macka,” First Collaboration Since Arriving in the U.S.

Dancehall artiste Silk Boss is turning his latest U.S. breakthrough into fresh…

Shadow Shadow August 9, 2026

Spice Celebrates Birthday, Takes Aim at Latin Market as ‘Miss World Body’ Debuts at No. 3 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart

Fresh off her headline-grabbing Carnival stint in Barbados, Dancehall Queen Spice is…

Shadow Shadow August 7, 2026

Ky-Mani Marley Returns After 10 Years with New Album Love & Energy, Set For August 28 Release

After a decade away from releasing a studio album, Grammy-nominated reggae artiste…

Shadow Shadow August 7, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 6, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

Govana’s Guinness Deal Goes Caribbean-Wide as Brand Expands Partnership Across Four New Markets

Dancehall artiste Govana has secured another major career milestone after Guinness renewed…

Shadow Shadow August 3, 2026

12 Days to Go: Will Masicka’s Forever Reign Become the Fifth Jamaican Album to Reach Billboard’s Reggae Chart in 2026?

With just 12 days remaining until the release of his highly anticipated…

Shadow Shadow August 2, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow August 1, 2026

Only Four Jamaican Albums Have Reached the Billboard Reggae Chart in 2026, with Vybz Kartel Scoring the Highest Debut

Despite Jamaica producing a steady stream of album releases in 2026, only…

Shadow Shadow July 31, 2026

‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Becomes One of Aidonia’s Fastest-Growing Hits as YouTube and Spotify Streams Surge

Aidonia is enjoying one of the strongest digital runs of his career…

Shadow Shadow July 30, 2026

Inside ‘Warning’: How Samory I and Keznamdi Deliver One of the Most Powerful Songs on The Revelation Album

Among the standout moments on Samory I's third studio album Revelation, few…

Shadow Shadow July 30, 2026

After ‘Van Cleef’ Success, Malie Donn Explains Why ‘The Golden Child’ Is the Album That Defines His Journey

Fresh off one of his biggest songs of the year, Jamaican dancehall…

Shadow Shadow July 29, 2026

Collab Coming? Aidonia and Alkaline Spotted Conversing in Antigua Fuel Speculation Over Feature on Upcoming Project

Dancehall fans are convinced something could be brewing after dancehall heavyweights Aidonia…

Shadow Shadow July 28, 2026