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…
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”,…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Chronic Law’s Attorney Makes Another Bid For Bail Amid Visa Revocation and Alleged Gang Feud Revelations
Chronic Law is making a fresh bid for bail as newly released…
Jayds’ ‘Beast’ Is Becoming More Than an Album, It’s Emerging as His Breakthrough Statement. Here’s Why
Exactly one month after the release of his debut album Beast, Jayds…
“I Do Make Uplifting Music, It’s Just Not Getting Highlighted”: Skippa Responds to Dancehall’s Declining Morals Debate
Fresh from being named Billboard's 2026 Caribbean Rising Star, Jamaican dancehall artiste…
One Month Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Is Still Reigning at No. 1 Across Multiple Markets Including Gambia
The title is proving prophetic. One month after its release, Masicka’s Forever…
Clock Ticking for Chronic Law, No Plea Deal Indicated as Court Sets October 26 Trial Date, and November Deadline in Federal Gun Case
Chronic Law is heading towards a crucial new chapter in his federal…
Shabba Ranks Goes to War for His Music, Files Lawsuit Against the Publishing Arm of Greensleeves Records
More than three decades after helping to shape the sound of modern…
Skatta Says Modern Dancehall Has Lost Some of Its Authenticity, And Technology May Be to Blame
Accomplished dancehall producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has sparked fresh debate about the…
Clyde McKenzie Hails Vybz Kartel as One of Jamaica’s Best Songwriters — But Says Bob Marley Remains the Benchmark
Music consultant Clyde McKenzie has hailed Vybz Kartel as one of Jamaica's…
Sean Paul Announces South Africa Tour for December, Says Gen Z Is Keeping Him in a ‘Youngevity Loop’
After more than three decades of global hits, Sean Paul says the…
Aidonia to Be Honoured for Contribution to will.i.am and Cody Wise’s UK No. 1 Platinum-Certified Hit, ‘It’s My Birthday’
Twelve years after his music became part of will.i.am and Cody Wise's…
‘We Will Not Pay’: UK Rejects Jamaica’s Reparations Push, Minister Olivia Grange Sets The Record Straight
Britain has bluntly declared that it “does not and will not make…
Tension Escalates Between Kkrytical and Malie Donn After ‘Clown’ Reaction to Bold FIX Interview as Management Breaks Silence
What began with Kkrytical boldly declaring that he is better than 95%…
“Me Badder Than 95% of Dancehall Artistes”: Kkrytical Makes Bold Claim and Responds to Masicka Comparison
Kkrytical is not short on confidence when it comes to his place…
Alkaline ‘Doesn’t Care Much’ About Being King of Dancehall, Says University Lecturer and Music Historian Dr Dennis Howard
Vybz Kartel has identified Alkaline as one of the artistes who could…
‘My Ego Was Bruised’: Skatta Reveals His Mother Was Hospitalised, Admits Regret Over Reacting to Chronic Law and Popcaan at Vybz Kartel Concert
Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his controversial…
‘Success Is Simply Unavoidable’: Najeeriii Enters New Era With Mature, Refined Sophomore Album, SISU
Dancehall artiste Najeeriii is declaring that “Success Is Simply Unavoidable” as he…
“He’s Playing the Long Game”: Skatta Says Vybz Kartel Is Planting the Seeds for a Legacy That Could Surpass Bob Marley
“He’s playing the long game.” That is how veteran producer Cordel “Skatta”…
A Trip to the Laundromat Ends in Tragedy as Dancehall Artiste Powerman’s 25-Year-Old Son Fatally Stabbed in Brooklyn
Veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Powerman is grieving the death of his 25-year-old…
Dancehall Artiste Feloni19’s ‘Starbucks’ Surges 38 Spots, Becoming Apple Music Jamaica’s Biggest Riser on September 4
Emerging dancehall artiste Feloni19 has delivered the biggest jump on Jamaica’s Apple…
Masicka Says Dancehall Rivalries Are Part of the Culture, But Warns Against Artistes Getting Consumed by It
Masicka believes lyrical rivalry is part of Dancehall culture, but says it…
Chronic Law Pleads Not Guilty but Remains Behind Bars After Bail Denied Over Flight Risk Concerns in Federal Gun Case
Chronic Law has pleaded not guilty to a federal gun possession charge,…
“We Just Want to Put Out the Best Possible Music”: Masicka Says He’s Not Chasing a Grammy, Despite Welcoming Awards
Despite widespread hopes that his third studio album, Forever Reign, could earn…
Jada Kingdom’s 2-Year-Old Carnival Video Goes Viral on X With Over 32.4 Million Views — And Her Body Is the Reason
Two years after Jada Kingdom performed “Heavy!” at St. Thomas Carnival, footage…
“I Have No Enemies”: Govana Talks Alkaline and Masicka, Slams ‘Waste Bloggers’ and People Who Watch Others Hoping They Fail
Dancehall star Govana has taken aim at what he describes as a…
Dancehall Music Is Booming Among Young Kenyans: Spotify Data Shows Massive 95% Growth
The evidence supporting Nairobi’s growing importance to dancehall continues to pile up.…
Squash Gets Fourth Sentence Reduction This Year, Now Set to Leave U.S. Federal Prison 75 Days Early
For the fourth time this year, Squash’s projected release from U.S. federal…
“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…
“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…
Vybz Kartel Says Modern Dancehall Is Still Falling Short Internationally, Urges Young Acts to Get Creative and Solve the Genre’s Global Struggle
Vybz Kartel has delivered a blunt assessment of modern Dancehall, arguing that…
“I’m Used to Record Sales, Not Views and Likes”: Barrington Levy Wants a Return to Vinyl and Real Music
Barrington Levy has delivered a pointed message to today’s music industry, pushing…
From ‘20 Girls in One House’ to ‘I Love Lucy 2.0’: Vybz Kartel Announces New Series ‘Addi and Sidi’ With His Fiancée
More than a decade after putting several women under one roof for…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…