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Tag: Caribbean Pop Culture

The 2026 Battle for Dancehall Supremacy: Alkaline, Masicka and Vybz Kartel Set to Release New Albums

Only weeks into the new year, and dancehall is already heating up.

Shadow Shadow February 4, 2026

Masicka Visits Nigeria, Confirms Third Studio Album to Be Released This Year During Interview

Fresh off his role on Keznamdi’s Grammy-winning Blxxd & Fyah album, dancehall

Shadow Shadow February 3, 2026

J Capri and Charly Black’s Whine and Kotch Certified Silver in the U.K. More Than a Decade After Release

More than a decade later, Whine and Kotch is still winning. The

Shadow Shadow January 31, 2026

Spice Brushes Aside Criticism as She Reveals Plans for a Gospel Album and Dream Collaborations

Reigning dancehall queen Spice is charting a bold new course, one rooted

Shadow Shadow January 29, 2026

Naomi Cowan’s Debut Album Nominated for ‘Reggae Recording of the Year’ at 2026 JUNO Awards

Naomi Cowan’s Welcome to Paradise breaks through the noise and lands firmly

Shadow Shadow January 29, 2026

Frankie Music and Munga Honorable Serenade the Ladies With ‘My VIP’ Ahead of Forthcoming EP

After a nominal period of relative quiet, dancehall heavyweight Munga Honorable is

Shadow Shadow January 27, 2026

Armanii Takes The Impact Tour to Canada After Breakout Year and Billboard Album Debut

Armanii’s breakout year is showing no signs of slowing down. After dominating

Shadow Shadow January 27, 2026

Spice Steps Into Her ‘Soft Girl Era’ With Confidence — Hits No.1 on iTunes Songs Chart in Six Markets

Spice is rewriting the rules of dancehall in 2026. The reigning queen

Shadow Shadow January 25, 2026

Konshens Earns First Canadian Gold Certification for Doja Cat Collaboration ‘Wine Pon You’

Almost eight years after its release, Wine Pon You is still paying

Shadow Shadow January 24, 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

Jamaican Author and Publicist Susan Smith of Powerhouse Global Media Dies, Leaving Lasting Legacy

Susan Smith, widely known as Susan PR of Powerhouse Global Media, passed

Shadow Shadow January 22, 2026

Burna Boy and Popcaan’s Love-Soaked Tribute to “Toni Ann Singh” Certified Gold in Canada After Billboard Success

What began as a love-soaked ode to a Jamaican beauty queen has

Shadow Shadow January 20, 2026

Dr Carlene Davis to Receive Second Doctorate as UTech Honours Jamaican Gospel Icon

Renowned gospel singer, ordained minister, and cultural ambassador Dr Carlene Davis is

Shadow Shadow January 19, 2026

Trinidad Promoter Files $7.3 Million Lawsuit Against Vybz Kartel After One Caribbean Music Festival Collapse

What was billed as one of the Caribbean’s biggest live music moments

Shadow Shadow January 18, 2026

Tami Chin Mitchell Says Goodbye to CVM-TV’s Sunrise: Exit Driven by Curiosity, Not Quitting

After two years of early alarms, national conversations and becoming a familiar

Shadow Shadow January 17, 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

Six Regional Stars, Including Newcomer Ayetian, Nominated for Best Caribbean Act at 2026 MOBO Awards

Caribbean music is once again at the centre of the global conversation

Shadow Shadow January 15, 2026

Vybz Kartel Secures Two Nominations at the 2026 MOBO Awards Including ‘Best International Act’

From a historic UK return to renewed awards recognition, Vybz Kartel’s MOBO

Shadow Shadow January 15, 2026

Beres Hammond Issues Apology After Facebook Hack Ahead of Love & Harmony Cruise

Reggae luminary Beres Hammond is addressing a social media security breach head-on,

Shadow Shadow January 13, 2026

DJ Mac Dominates YouTube Music Top 30 Trending Chart With 5 Entries — Skippa, Alkaline & Vybz Kartel Secure Top 3 Spots

The WYFL Riddim is proving unstoppable, and DJ Mac is firmly at

Shadow Shadow January 12, 2026

Vybz Kartel and Former Business Partner Corey Todd Reunite After Almost 15-Year Split: Dancehall Fans React

Almost 15 years after a bitter split that shook dancehall, Vybz Kartel

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

Wizkid Becomes First African Artiste to Surpass 10 Billion Spotify Streams — Made In Lagos Deluxe His Most-Streamed Album

A decade of chart dominance has delivered a historic payoff for Nigerian

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

Alkaline Shows ‘No Emotions’ in New Release From Forthcoming Third Studio Album — It Will Be “Like No Other Alkaline Album”

Alkaline is setting the tone for his next chapter. One of Dancehall’s

Shadow Shadow January 9, 2026

Vybz Kartel Turns 50: A Look Back at 2025 — A Year That Rewrote Dancehall History

Dancehall torchbearer Vybz Kartel turns 50 today, January 7, 2026, and few

Shadow Shadow January 7, 2026

Agent Sasco Tackles Legacy, Fatherhood and Generational Wealth on New Skatta-Produced Single ‘Nothing to Something’

Agent Sasco is entering 2026 with purpose — and perspective. Now a

Shadow Shadow January 6, 2026

Final Round of Grammy Voting Closes Today: Who Will Take Home the Golden Gramophone for Best Reggae Album?

With the clock winding down on the final round of voting for

Shadow Shadow January 5, 2026

Sister Nancy’s Bam Bam Returns to the Billboard Chart More Than 40 Years After Release with HUGEL & Solto Remake

More than four decades after it first shook sound systems in Jamaica,

Shadow Shadow January 3, 2026

Petitions to Deport Nicki Minaj Surge to Trinidad & Tobago Past 120,000 Signatures Amid Political Backlash

Petitions calling for the deportation of Trinidadian rap superstar Nicki Minaj have

Shadow Shadow January 3, 2026

Spice Introduces ‘The Month of Grace’ With New Hair Colour, New Music and New Beginnings

Only two days into the new year, reigning Queen of Dancehall Spice

Shadow Shadow January 2, 2026

Masicka Starts 2026 Strong as ‘Her Name Is Love’ EP Dominates Jamaica’s Apple Music Top Albums Chart

Fresh off a fiery lyrical exchange with Tommy Lee Sparta, dancehall heavyweight

Shadow Shadow January 2, 2026

Kraff’s Management Issues Official Statement After Withdrawal from New York’s Galiday Bounce

Galiday Bounce, the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve dancehall event scheduled for

Shadow Shadow January 1, 2026

Jayds Scores First Million Views with ‘Beast’ Ahead of Highly Anticipated Collaboration with Aidonia

Dancehall artiste Jayds has crossed a major digital milestone, officially notching his

Shadow Shadow December 17, 2025

Sting 2025 Cancelled: Promoter Says Event Is “Very Risky Business in This Hurricane Relief Period”

Sting 2025 has been officially cancelled, marking yet another seismic shift in

Shadow Shadow December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, Expected Home Soon: “I’m eagerly looking forward to my return home”

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, is expected to return home

Shadow Shadow December 8, 2025

Uncertainty Looms Over December Staging of Ghetto Splash as Corporate Sponsors Shift Focus After Hurricane Melissa

Uncertainty once again hangs over this year’s Ghetto Splash, barely 12 months

Shadow Shadow December 8, 2025

Miss Universe in Turmoil: Thai Co-Owner Hit With Arrest Warrant as Mexican Partner Probed for Arms and Drug Trafficking

The Miss Universe Organisation has been thrust into its most turbulent moment

Shadow Shadow December 6, 2025

The Battle for Digital Dominance: Which Jamaican Platform Ruled YouTube in 2025?

Jamaica’s digital entertainment arena has become a battleground — sharp tongues, strong

Shadow Shadow December 2, 2025

Keznamdi’s ‘Colonial Bondage’ Ignites Debate — Song Debuts at No. 8 in Canada After Grammy Nomination

Keznamdi has ignited a fresh wave of global conversation with the release

Shadow Shadow December 1, 2025

Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in Montego Bay Damaged in Early Morning Fire; No Injuries Reported

A pre-dawn blaze at Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in Montego Bay

Shadow Shadow November 22, 2025

A Viral Cry for Help That Changed a Family’s Life: “As a Father and a Human, I Couldn’t Ignore It,” Says Bugle

When a mother’s desperate plea went viral, reggae firebrand Bugle didn’t hesitate.

Shadow Shadow November 19, 2025

Vybz Kartel Shows Support for Squash Ahead of November 24 Sentencing in U.S. Federal Court

Vybz Kartel is showing support for fellow dancehall artiste Squash as the

Shadow Shadow November 17, 2025

Spice Mobilises 10 Trucks Filled With Relief Supplies to Aid Hurricane Victims in Westmoreland

Jamaican songstress Spice is proving once again that her power goes beyond

Shadow Shadow November 6, 2025

Government Revamps “I Love Jamaica” Hurricane Relief Concert with New Date, Format, and Star-Studded Lineup

The Government of Jamaica has officially announced a revamped format and new

Shadow Shadow November 5, 2025

Jah Cure Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Amsterdam Court — Hit With Longer Prison Sentence

Grammy-nominated reggae star Jah Cure, born Siccature Alcock, has been handed an

Shadow Shadow October 31, 2025

Fan Fever: Toronto Reacts to Vybz Kartel’s Explosive First Show — “10 Out of 10 Experience”

Some said it was the best night of their lives. Others wanted

Shadow Shadow October 27, 2025

Former Miss Universe Jamaica Finalist Tyra Spaulding to Be Laid to Rest This Saturday, October 25

Former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist Tyra Spaulding will be laid to rest

Shadow Shadow October 24, 2025

The FIX Podcast Earns Island Icons Honors NYC 2025 Nomination After Breakout Year of Wins and Major Brand Deals

Jamaica’s leading digital entertainment platform, The FIX, continues to solidify its dominance

Shadow Shadow October 23, 2025

Government Invest Big in the Arts: Three Performing Arts Secondary Schools and New Cultural Pathway Announced

For the first time in Jamaica’s history, the government is creating full-time

Shadow Shadow October 20, 2025
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