Tag: dancehall culture

Alkaline and Vybz Kartel’s Albums Hit Billboard in 2026 — Can Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’ Make It Three for Dancehall?

With both Alkaline and Vybz Kartel already securing Billboard Reggae Albums chart

Shadow Shadow June 22, 2026

Flippa Moggela Seeks Bail, Says He’s Not a Flight Risk As Plea Deal Talks Intensify In U.S. Federal Drug Case

Dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela, formerly known as Flippa Mafia, is pushing for

Shadow Shadow June 21, 2026

Religious Leaders Blast Valiant’s ‘Short Shorts’ Video, Call It “An Act of Wickedness Against God”

Dancehall artiste Valiant has ignited heated debate across social media after religious

Shadow Shadow June 19, 2026

Vybz Kartel Says He’s Done Recording Graphic Gun Songs, Reveals Over 104 Songs Were Recorded for ‘God & Time’ Album

Fresh off debuting at No. 6 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart,

Shadow Shadow June 19, 2026

Vybz Kartel Ranked 3rd After Securing His 12th Billboard Entry, but No.1 Spot on the Reggae Albums Chart Remains Elusive

Vybz Kartel may have secured another Billboard milestone with his latest album

Shadow Shadow June 17, 2026

Masicka to Release Third Studio Album ‘Forever Reign’ on August 14, One Day Before Headlining Concert at Barclays Center

Genasyde boss Masicka has intensified anticipation surrounding his next career chapter after

Shadow Shadow June 16, 2026

Dancehall Fans React as Masicka Announces First Major U.S. Headlining Concert at Barclays Center Ahead of Upcoming Album

Masicka has sent many dancehall fans into celebration mode after officially announcing

Shadow Shadow June 15, 2026

Yaksta’s Sophomore Album ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ to Arrive June 15, An Uncompromising 15-Track Set Built on Revolution, Truth and Love

As anticipation builds around his first-ever UK headlining tour, Yaksta is preparing

Shadow Shadow June 13, 2026

Masicka Continues Building Momentum Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album With 5 Caribbean Music Awards Nominations

Just weeks after confirming that his third studio album is complete, Jamaican

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

Munga Honorable and Co-Accused Freed as Murder Case Collapses Over Eyewitness Inconsistencies

Dancehall entertainer Munga Honorable and co-accused Sheridan Gordon walked free on Friday

Shadow Shadow June 12, 2026

Finance Minister Breaks Down Jamaica’s $67 Billion Hurricane Melissa Relief and Recovery Spending After Devastation

Jamaica’s massive $67-billion Hurricane Melissa recovery programme is already sparking public discussion

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

’13 Hard Years’: Vybz Kartel Reveals How His Lawyer Inspired ‘God and Time’ Album During Legal Battle

Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has revealed that the title of his album

Shadow Shadow June 9, 2026

Courtroom Drama: Bail Revoked Then Reinstated for Munga Honorable and Co-Accused During Murder Trial

Tension filled the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston on Monday as

Shadow Shadow June 9, 2026

Alkaline’s NPT Holds Firm at No.1 on Antigua iTunes Albums Chart Nearly Three Months After Release

Alkaline’s NPT continues to defy expectations nearly three months after release, holding

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

“I Think I’m Gonna Sue AI”: Spice Forced to Flee Burning Couch During ‘Volcano’ Video Stunt

Reigning queen of dancehall Spice has sparked a viral frenzy online after

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Becomes the Only Jamaican Album on Worldwide iTunes and Apple Music Charts

Vybz Kartel continues to cement his place as one of dancehall’s most

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

Shaggy Working on New Stage Musical About His Life Following Success with Sting in Acclaimed Production The Last Ship

Reggae-dancehall icon Shaggy has revealed that his remarkable journey from Kingston to

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Yaksta Announces First-Ever UK Headlining Summer Tour Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album

Yaksta is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Keznamdi and Live Nation Announce First Leg of Major U.S. Tour After Sold-Out New York and Los Angeles Concerts

Fresh off a Grammy-winning season and two sold-out concerts in New York

Shadow Shadow June 2, 2026

Jamaica To Honour Reggae Legend Ernie Smith At Celebration Of Life In Kingston on June 5

Jamaica will come together this Friday to celebrate the life and legacy

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

From Restrictions to Triumph: Vybz Kartel Draws 20,000 Fans for Historic Sold-Out Cayman Islands Debut

Just weeks after Cayman Islands authorities imposed restrictions on his lyrics and

Shadow Shadow May 31, 2026

Has Dancehall Already Found Its Song of the Summer? Alkaline’s ‘Gyal Good’ Is Making a Strong Case

With summer fast approaching, Alkaline's Gyal Good is already generating the kind

Shadow Shadow May 30, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Mad Cobra Hospitalised Following Florida Turnpike Crash; Artiste Reported in Stable Condition

Renowned dancehall artiste Mad Cobra has been hospitalised following a motor vehicle

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

Shenseea Scores 5th Billboard Entry With FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem “Echo” Featuring Daddy Yankee

While debates continue over who currently leads dancehall’s global crossover movement, Shenseea

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

Popcaan Earns First-Ever Billboard Hot 100 Entry With Drake Collaboration ‘Amazing Shape’

For years, Popcaan has been one of dancehall’s most internationally recognised voices,

Shadow Shadow May 27, 2026

Quada Channels Personal Struggles and Legal Woes Into Music With Surprise EP “Freedom Is a Must” Release

Dancehall artiste Quada has transformed a pivotal moment in his life into

Shadow Shadow May 26, 2026

“Film Is Jamaica’s Next Goldmine” — PM Andrew Holness Pushes Bold Vision To Turn Jamaica Into A Global Movie Hub

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s film industry could soon become

Shadow Shadow May 26, 2026

“Back To Work”: Quada Signals Dancehall Comeback After Release On Bail Following Months In Custody

Dancehall artiste Quada is officially back on the streets and wasting no

Shadow Shadow May 25, 2026

Announcement of Family Tragedy Forces Sudden Pause to Alkaline’s 2026 U.S. Concert Run

Just weeks after excitement surged over Alkaline’s planned appearance at Kaseya Center

Shadow Shadow May 23, 2026

Fearless Dancehall Artist Sekklez Tackles Controversy, Relationships & Real-Life Struggles In New Music

As conversations around women in dancehall continue to evolve, emerging artiste Sekklez

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Spice Wins Dual Honours For ‘Best Stagecraft’ and ‘Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award’ at the 43rd IRAWMA

Fresh off her musical exploits in Uganda, where she delivered a stellar

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Beenie Man Denies Assault Allegations as Management Threatens Legal Action Over Defamation Claims

Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is firmly rejecting allegations that he physically assaulted

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Masicka Wins ‘Best EP Recording’ for Her Name Is Love at IRAWMA 2026 After Dominating April With Triple Releases

After dominating reggae and dancehall conversations throughout April, Masicka has now added

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Double Billboard Debut With Chris Brown After Securing 9 Wins at IRAWMA 2026

Fresh off a dominant showing at the 2026 International Reggae and World

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

“To Put Away a Young Man for a Toy Gun Is Awful,” Attorney Bert Samuels Asks Governor-General to Pardon Music Producer

Senior attorney Bert Samuels has ignited a heated national debate after blasting

Shadow Shadow May 18, 2026

Fake Guns, Real Prison Time: Jamaican Music Producer Gets Life Sentence for Imitation Firearms; Music and Film Industry on Edge

A Jamaican music producer, identified as Ewayne Pryce of Kingston, has been

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Opposition MP on U$3 Trillion Creative Industry: “Jamaica Must Move From Exporting Culture to Owning and Monetising It”

From reggae and dancehall to viral slang, fashion and internet culture, Jamaica

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Jamaicans React After House Speaker Juliet Holness Shuts Down Opposition MP From Speaking Patois in Parliament

A heated debate has ignited across Jamaica's social media landscape after House

Shadow Shadow May 14, 2026

Spice Donates US$10,000 to Uganda Wildlife Authority Rhino, Pledges Concert Proceeds to Conservation Efforts

Dancehall star Spice has transformed her recent trip to Uganda into far

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Chris Brown Names Vybz Kartel Collaboration Among His Favourite Songs on the New 27-Track Album

While Chris Brown says fans have delivered mixed reactions to his new

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

WYFL Riddim Album Hits No. 1 on U.S. Reggae Chart, Climbs Top 100 All-Genres and New Releases Rankings

DJ Mac and Crash Dummy’s WYFL Riddim continues its remarkable global rise

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

Jamaica Divided as Yaksta Sparks Social Media Firestorm After Declaring ‘Jesus Nah Come Save We’

Yaksta has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Spice Elevates Global Profile with Forbes Feature, Eyes Fashion and Business Empire Beyond Dancehall

Reigning dancehall queen Spice is making fresh international waves following her latest

Shadow Shadow May 4, 2026

Nearly 6,000 Schoolgirls Become Pregnant Yearly: Jamaica’s Teen Pregnancy Crisis Fuels Push to Raise Age of Consent to 18

Nearly 6,000 Jamaican schoolgirls become pregnant each year — a sobering reality

Shadow Shadow April 30, 2026

Gunshots Disrupt Masicka’s Performance at Antigua Political Rally as Event Ends in Chaos

Thousands who packed Rising Sun Grounds on Saturday night for a star-studded

Shadow Shadow April 26, 2026

Who Will Win at IRAWMA 2026? Alkaline, Masicka, Kartel, Buju and Beenie Battle for Best Male DJ

A generational clash is set to define dancehall’s biggest conversation in 2026,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026

Mavado to Receive Special Lifetime Achievement Award at IRAWMA 2026, Cementing Dancehall Legacy

As dancehall continues to evolve, one of its most defining voices, Mavado,

Shadow Shadow April 24, 2026