Tag: dancehall culture

Shenseea Declares Herself the New Queen of Dancehall, Points to Chart Success and Commercial Achievements

Shenseea has declared herself the new Queen of Dancehall, openly embracing the…

Shadow Shadow November 11, 2026

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

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

Matthew Samuda Takes Aim at Beenie Man’s Hurricane Melissa Criticism: “Mi Love Beenie Man Music, But Killa a Mi Artiste”

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda has defended the…

Shadow Shadow November 6, 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

Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed for Fifth Time, Entertainer to Remain in Custody Until January 2027

Dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela's U.S. federal drug conspiracy case has been postponed…

Shadow Shadow November 3, 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

Buju Banton Responds to PM Andrew Holness’ Brand Jamaica Remarks: “We Have Been Pushing Brand Jamaica Long Before You Enter Politics”

Dancehall icon Buju Banton has entered the debate over Brand Jamaica following…

Shadow Shadow October 29, 2026

“Don’t Tear Down Your Country”: Prime Minister Holness Fires Back at Beenie Man Over Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has hit back at veteran dancehall icon…

Shadow Shadow October 29, 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

29 Years Later, Beenie Man’s ‘Sim Simma’ Earns UK Gold Certification as Fresh Trinidad Controversy Prompts Another Apology

Beenie Man is celebrating another international milestone as his 1997 dancehall anthem…

Shadow Shadow October 25, 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

Derrick Harriott Dies at 87: Remembering the Jamaican Singer and Music Pioneer Who Helped Shape Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae

Derrick Harriott, the pioneering Jamaican singer, songwriter and record producer whose influence…

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

Aidonia: “If I Was a Weak Artiste, I Would Have Given Up Long Ago”, Recalls How Industry Gatekeepers Tried to Block His Rise for Years

Dancehall star Aidonia says years of industry resistance tested his determination to…

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

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 Explains Why He Believes Vybz Kartel Should Stay Offstage at Popcaan’s First US Concert

Should Vybz Kartel make a surprise appearance at Popcaan’s first US concert,…

Shadow Shadow October 14, 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

Mavado Earns First UK Silver Certification Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Canada After 9-Year Hiatus

Dancehall star Mavado is celebrating a major career milestone as his 2010…

Shadow Shadow October 10, 2026

‘The Combination Between Us Was Deadly’: Attorney Details Strategy Used to Help Secure Munga Honorable’s Freedom in Murder Trial

Attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has revealed how a carefully planned cross-examination helped secure…

Shadow Shadow October 10, 2026

‘I Don’t Do Those Things for Money’: Attorney Christopher Townsend Explains Why He Won’t Sue Mavado Over Public Comments

Renowned Jamaican attorney-at-law Christopher Townsend has revealed that fellow attorneys encouraged him…

Shadow Shadow October 9, 2026

Ajji Celebrates Birthday With Million Bees EP and Double Visuals for “Summa Walker” and “Birthday Chick”

Dancehall artiste Ajji is giving his latest musical offering fresh momentum following…

Shadow Shadow October 9, 2026

From Mourning to Celebration: Bounty Killer Welcomes First Grandson and Third Grandchild Days After Losing His Musical ‘Big Bro’

Days after bidding an emotional farewell to his “big bro” Lieutenant Stitchie,…

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

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

Valiant Reflects on Pain and Blessings in ‘Time Capsule’ After Retaining Male Dancehall Artiste of the Year Title at CMA 2026

Valiant says he is “always aiming to become one of the greatest”,…

Shadow Shadow September 30, 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

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…

Shadow Shadow September 28, 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

Shaggy Hails Ninjaman’s Massive Dancehall Influence: ‘Everybody Wanted to Look Like Him, Talk Like Him’

Reggae superstar Shaggy has praised Ninjaman’s enormous influence on dancehall, recalling how…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 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

Ayetian Goes From Billboard’s Caribbean Up-and-Comer to Best New Artist at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Ayetian’s rapid rise has produced another major milestone. Just two months after…

Shadow Shadow September 22, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 19, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 19, 2026

Chronic Law Fires Back At ‘Informant’ Claims: “Mi N Nuh Boy Nuh Wul Conversation, Unu Cyaa Style Me”

Chronic Law is refusing to let newly publicised claims from his federal…

Shadow Shadow September 18, 2026