Tag: dancehall culture

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

Government Moves to Clamp Down on Violence at Entertainment Events as Promoters Face Tougher Security Measures

Jamaica’s vibrant social scene is facing increased scrutiny as authorities move to

Shadow Shadow April 23, 2026

Rihanna’s ANTI Makes History: First Album by a Black Female Artist to Spend 10 Years on Billboard 200

Rihanna’s ANTI has officially etched its name deeper into Billboard history, becoming

Shadow Shadow April 22, 2026

Former Miss World and Jamaican Politician Lisa Hanna Enters Beauty Market with New Luxury Skincare Line

After nearly two decades of helping to shape national policy, Lisa Hanna

Shadow Shadow April 15, 2026

Bunny Wailer to be Honoured in Ethiopia as Shashamane Marks Rastafari Month

Reggae royalty will echo through Ethiopia this week as Bunny Wailer is

Shadow Shadow April 9, 2026

Popcaan and Reggae Legend Junior Reid Bridge Generations with New Purpose-Driven Collaboration ‘Born Fi Conquer’

Dancehall star Popcaan has tapped reggae royalty Junior Reid for his latest

Shadow Shadow April 4, 2026

D’Yani Signs With U.K. Label as New Single “The Little Things” Climbs to No.1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart

Jamaican singer D’Yani has secured another international milestone, officially signing with UK-based

Shadow Shadow April 3, 2026

Rare Piece of Bob Marley Dreadlock Expected to Fetch Up to £25,000 at UK Auction

A rare and deeply personal relic from Bob Marley is set to

Shadow Shadow March 31, 2026

Skygrass Walks on Water With Latest Album — “It’s Inspired by Faith and Focus That Allow Us to Do What Seems Impossible”

As reggae continues to evolve for a new generation of listeners, Kingston-born

Shadow Shadow March 14, 2026

Vybz Kartel & Shenseea Strike Again as Talk To Me Nuh Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes — Kartel Secures Five Spots on YouTube’s Trending Chart

Dancehall powerhouses Vybz Kartel and Shenseea are proving once again that their

Shadow Shadow March 13, 2026

Sean Paul Draws Massive Arena Crowds Across Europe as Timeless Tour Concludes in Germany

Global dancehall icon Sean Paul is showcasing the genre’s worldwide pull once

Shadow Shadow March 9, 2026

Nearly Four Decades Later, Inner Circle’s Reggae Classic ‘Bad Boys’ Certified Platinum in the U.S.

Nearly four decades after it first exploded onto the global music scene,

Shadow Shadow March 8, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Major Legal Victory as New York Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has scored a decisive legal victory in the

Shadow Shadow March 7, 2026

Bounty Killer to Receive the Generational Impact: Guardian of the Culture Award; Scholarship Created in His Honour

Dancehall legend Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Price is set to receive another notable

Shadow Shadow March 6, 2026

Sharon Marley to Release Second Single ‘Island’ This Friday Ahead of Forthcoming Debut Album Due March 20

A new chapter in the legendary Marley musical legacy is unfolding as

Shadow Shadow March 5, 2026

VP Records Co-Founder Patricia Chin Honoured by the Embassy of Jamaica for Over 60 Years of Contribution to Jamaican Music

More than six decades after stepping into Jamaica’s music industry at just

Shadow Shadow March 3, 2026

Keznamdi Calls for Balance in Music : “It’s Not Wrong to Just Entertain People, but We Also Need Message in the Music”

Still on his post-GRAMMY U.S. media run, Keznamdi is advocating for a

Shadow Shadow March 1, 2026

Valiant Wraps North American Tour With Sold-Out Finale at Terminal 5 in New York City

Another of dancehall’s new generation has achieved another career milestone as Valiant

Shadow Shadow February 18, 2026

How Shenseea’s Rwandan Concert Led to One of Her Best Collaborations with Ugandan Star Joshua Baraka

What began as a headline concert at BK Arena in Rwanda has

Shadow Shadow February 18, 2026

Keznamdi’s Album Slips from Top 10 for First Time Since Grammy Win; Shaggy Overtakes Vybz Kartel on the Chart

Just weeks after lifting reggae’s highest honour at the Crypto.com Arena, Keznamdi’s

Shadow Shadow February 17, 2026