Tag: dancehall culture

Ken Boothe to Be Inducted Into Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame at the 2026 Reggae Gold Awards

Few voices have defined Jamaica’s reggae and lovers’ rock legacy like Ken

Shadow Shadow February 16, 2026

DJ Mac’s WYFL Riddim Makes Dancehall History with Double-Chart Takeover on YouTube and U.S. iTunes

Dancehall has a new benchmark for 2026 — and it belongs to

Shadow Shadow February 13, 2026

Jamaican Government’s New Tax Announcement Sparks Outrage: “Everything Getting Pricey, Yet They Want Us to Make More Babies”

The Jamaican Government's promise of “no new taxes” is facing renewed scrutiny

Shadow Shadow February 13, 2026

Barry G Laid to Rest; Legendary Broadcaster Honoured with Proclamation from the City of Lauderhill

As Jamaica prepared to lay legendary broadcaster Barrington “Barry G” Gordon to

Shadow Shadow February 12, 2026

Munga Honorable Taps Grammy-Winning Producer Frankie Music for Five-Track EP Due February 20

In an era where collaborations dominate dancehall rollouts, Munga Honorable is deliberately

Shadow Shadow February 5, 2026

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

Keznamdi’s Blxxd & Fyah Leaps 104 Spots to No.5 on Jamaica’s Apple Music Top Albums Chart — the Biggest Single Jump of the Past Year

Rastafarian crooner Keznamdi is experiencing a post-Grammy surge few reggae artists ever

Shadow Shadow February 3, 2026

Keznamdi Surges on Multiple Platforms, Reclaims No.1 Spot on U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart After Grammy Win

The post-Grammy impact for Jamaican reggae singer Keznamdi has been swift and

Shadow Shadow February 2, 2026

“We Are Devastated”: Sean Paul Mourns the Loss of His Beloved Grandmother at Age 101

Dancehall icon Sean Paul is mourning the passing of his beloved grandmother,

Shadow Shadow February 1, 2026

Sole Female Reggae Nominee Lila Iké to Perform at 68th Grammy Awards Opening Ceremony

From a childhood dream of watching Grammy night to standing centre stage

Shadow Shadow January 28, 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

Shaggy Inspires New Graphic Novel ‘The Port’, a Supernatural Adventure Set in Port Royal, Jamaica

Grammy-winning reggae icon Shaggy is charting bold new creative waters, stepping beyond

Shadow Shadow January 22, 2026

Reggae Genealogy to Honour Sly Dunbar, Leroy Sibbles and Mr. Vegas with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Three of Jamaica’s most influential musical architects are set to receive their

Shadow Shadow January 19, 2026

Legendary Third World Musician and Co-Founder Stephen “Cat” Coore Dies at 69 — Tributes Pour In Worldwide

The global reggae community is in mourning following the sudden death of

Shadow Shadow January 19, 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

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

It’s Been Almost 22 Years Since an Authentic Dancehall Album Won a Grammy — Will Vybz Kartel End the Drought?

It’s been almost 22 years since a true dancehall album last claimed

Shadow Shadow January 13, 2026

Rihanna’s ‘Pon De Replay’ and ‘Where Have You Been’ Hit 1 Billion Streams on Spotify, Pushing Her Total to 18 Songs

Nearly two decades after her debut and almost ten years since her

Shadow Shadow January 12, 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

Sean Paul Earns His 10th UK Platinum Single, Becoming the Most-Certified Jamaican Artiste in British Chart History

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul continues to rewrite the UK record books. More

Shadow Shadow January 8, 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

Meet Francesca Lake — The Jamaican Designer Dressing Rihanna, Erykah Badu & Supermodel Naomi Campbell With Statement Pieces

Meet Francesca Lake — the Jamaican designer redefining celebrity fashion one statement

Shadow Shadow January 4, 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

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

From Annoying to Addictive: Dancehall Fans Say Shawn Storm Should Thank Masicka for Viral Hit

What began as a reluctant response to a lyrical call-out has evolved

Shadow Shadow December 16, 2025

Sikka Rymes Rebounds and Rebrands With New Name, New Deal, New Album Set for Release January 9

Dancehall artiste and former Gaza vice-president Sikka, formerly known as Sikka Rymes,

Shadow Shadow December 12, 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

Ninja Man Murder Case Stalls Again as Legal Hurdle Pushes Appeal to March 2026

The long-delayed appeal in the high-profile murder case involving dancehall icon Desmond

Shadow Shadow December 8, 2025

Billion-Dollar Backing Hits Jamaica: Skatta Burrell Inks Deal Bringing Major U.S. Resources Into Dancehall & Reggae

Acclaimed Jamaican music producer and businessman Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has inked a

Shadow Shadow December 7, 2025

Vybz Kartel Partners with Luxury Streetwear Brand GUAPI for Limited-Edition Collection Set to Drop December 8

Vybz Kartel is gearing up to make a major mark on global

Shadow Shadow December 5, 2025

Sean Paul Extends His Reign as Spotify’s Most-Streamed Dancehall Artiste of 2025 With 1.6 Billion Streams

Jamaican hitmaker Sean Paul has once again secured his place at the

Shadow Shadow December 4, 2025

Businessman and Event Promoter Andrew Wright Sentenced to 10 Years and 7 Months in J$222 Million INSPORTS Fraud Case

Andrew Wright, the popular party promoter behind Chug It and French Connection,

Shadow Shadow November 26, 2025

From Hit Songs to Hitting the Streets: Team Notnice Brings Relief to Over 100 Families Across Western Jamaica

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on western Jamaica, Team

Shadow Shadow November 9, 2025

Popcaan Claps Back at Critics Over Hurricane Relief Efforts — Releases 12-Track EP Nothing Without God

Dancehall star Popcaan has clapped back at critics questioning his involvement in

Shadow Shadow November 8, 2025

Could Shenseea’s New Deal with Since ’93/Columbia Records Make Her the Next Jamaican Global Superstar?

Could Shenseea’s new deal with Since '93/Columbia Records be the game-changing move

Shadow Shadow November 4, 2025

“We’ve Profited from Jamaica, Now We Need to Take Care of Jamaica”: CJ Milan & Vanessa Bling Unite for Hurricane Relief Efforts

When businesswoman and concert promoter CJ Milan declared, “We’ve profited from Jamaica,

Shadow Shadow November 3, 2025

From Gaza to Giving: Vybz Kartel Launches Foundation to Help Rebuild Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

Dancehall titan Vybz Kartel is channelling his influence toward rebuilding Jamaica in

Shadow Shadow November 3, 2025

Vybz Kartel Claps Back at Fans Complaining About His Performances: “I Am Not Chris Brown!”

Vybz Kartel has heard the chatter — and he’s not holding back.

Shadow Shadow October 30, 2025

The FIX Expands Into the United Kingdom — Shoots First of Several Episodes in London

The FIX is taking its unfiltered brand of Caribbean entertainment talk global.

Shadow Shadow October 23, 2025

Jamaican TikToker Mello Vibes to Host 72-Hour Live Virtual Music Festival Featuring Over 40 Artists Worldwide

Jamaican-born TikToker Mello Vibes is levelling up his influence in reggae and

Shadow Shadow October 21, 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

Billboard Reveals Predictions for Grammys’ Best Reggae Album Nominations, Keznamdi & Vybz Kartel Among Top Picks

Weeks ahead of the official Grammy nominations announcement on November 7, Billboard

Shadow Shadow October 18, 2025

Govana Secures Major Brand Deal — Named Face of Guinness’s New Jamaican Campaign

Dancehall luminary Govana has kicked off another major chapter in his 2025

Shadow Shadow October 17, 2025

Aidonia’s Home Raided by Police, Manager Lav Lawrence Clarifies False Media Reports

On Friday morning, the calm of dancehall star Aidonia’s household was shattered

Shadow Shadow October 3, 2025

From Collapse to Comeback: Isaiah Laing Says Sting Will Make Major Return This Year After Last Year’s Cancellation

One of Jamaica’s most renowned entertainment offerings is set to make a

Shadow Shadow September 16, 2025

Lisa Hyper Recruits Rajah Wild and Eddy G for Forthcoming EP Ahead of September 10 Court Date

Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper is preparing to release her highly anticipated seven-track

Shadow Shadow August 25, 2025

Squash Avoids Trial: Dancehall Artiste Reaches Plea Deal in U.S. Federal Gun Case

Dancehall artiste Squash has reached a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors, sidestepping

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2025

Tony Matterhorn’s Dutty Wine Certified Silver in the UK Nearly 20 Years After Release

The Dutty Wine has proven that a true dancehall classic never dies.

Shadow Shadow August 17, 2025