The Business of Staying Relevant: How Alkaline Turns His Elusive Presence and Mystery Into a Dancehall Advantage
In an industry where visibility often determines relevance, Alkaline has spent more…
Kabaka Pyramid: Reggae Needs Stronger Business Infrastructure to Compete Globally, Questions ‘Every Artiste for Themselves’ Approach
Grammy-winning reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid is calling for a stronger business structure…
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…
Two Months Later, Masicka’s Forever Reign Still Holds Firm at No. 1 Across Six Markets Ahead of Forever1NE Music Festival
Two months after its release, Masicka’s Forever Reign is still making waves…
Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ Climbs 111 Spots on Jamaica’s Apple Music Chart in 33 Days
Aidonia’s ‘Like How Yuh Feel’ has climbed 111 places on Jamaica’s Apple…
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…
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…
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…
From Dancehall to Hip-Hop: DJ Mac & CrashDummy’s WYFL Riddim Helps Power Remy Ma’s ‘Alimony’ EP to No. 1 in the U.S.
What began as a Jamaican dancehall production movement is increasingly becoming an…
Vybz Kartel Has Another Album Coming This Year: Can ‘The Sun’ Outshine ‘God & Time’?
Vybz Kartel is giving dancehall fans another reason to debate before the…
Inner Circle Co-Founder Ian Lewis Calls for Reggae and Dancehall to Be Separated at the Grammys “So We Stop Comparing Them”
Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis believes the growing tension between reggae and…
Masicka Says It Feels Right to Celebrate at Home as He Announces Forever1NE Music Festival in Portmore
Masicka is bringing the Forever1NE movement home. The dancehall star will headline…
Alkaline Returns to OVO Arena Wembley in 2027 After Sold-Out 2025 Concert and People’s Choice Award Win
Alkaline is going back to the scene of one of his biggest…
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”,…
‘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…
1Clauze Explains Why Dancehall Is Struggling to Break Into the Global Mainstream: ‘Music Is a Product, Music Is a Business’
Social commentator Reuben “1Clauze” Hussey believes contemporary dancehall must rethink its approach…
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…
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…
Sister Nancy’s 44-Year-Old Album ‘One, Two’ Returns to Billboard as ‘Bam Bam’ Fuels Global Resurgence
Four decades after Sister Nancy released her landmark debut album One, Two,…
Masicka Scores Double Win at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards as Forever Reign Remains No. 1 Across Multiple Markets
Masicka’s Forever Reign era continues to deliver major milestones, with the dancehall…
“We Change Dancehall Already”: Alkaline Brings Home the “Proof” With People’s Choice Award Win at Caribbean Music Awards 2026
Alkaline’s declaration that he had already helped change dancehall has taken on…
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…
Capleton Returns to Canada After 11-Year Hiatus, Sets ‘Fire in the Park’ Ablaze, Honoured With Proclamation From City of Brampton
After an 11-year absence from Canada, Capleton returned in true “Fireman” fashion,…
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…
Karol G’s ‘Bby WOW’ Jumps From No. 16 to No. 10 on Billboard Hot 100, Giving Skatta’s ‘Coolie Dance’ Its Second Top 10 Hit
Karol G’s ‘Bby WOW’ has surged from No. 16 to No. 10…
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…
Agent Sasco To Be Honoured For Contribution To Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-Winning, Platinum-Certified Album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
Dancehall star Agent Sasco is set to receive major recognition for his…
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…
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…
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…
From Caribbean Music Awards Nominee to Billboard Honouree: Skippa Named 2026 Caribbean Rising Star
Dancehall artiste Skippa is taking his fast-rising career to another level after…
Nearly Eight Years and 291 Million YouTube Views Later, Koffee’s Breakout Anthem ‘Toast’ Certified Gold in France
Nearly eight years after Toast helped take a teenage Koffee from Spanish…
“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…
First Came the Original, Then the Sequel: How Malie Donn’s ‘Van Cleef’ Effect Delivered 10 No. 1s Across the Caribbean
Most sequels are expected to live in the shadow of the original.…
‘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…
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…
Why Are East Africans Suddenly Shazaming Aidonia? Dancehall Star Cracks Kenya’s Top 10 With ‘Le Le Le’
Why are Kenyans suddenly Shazaming Aidonia? Nearly two years after its August…
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…
“We Will Change It”: Vybz Kartel’s Newly Signed Female Artiste Vows to Change Perception That Women’s Success Is Limited in the Music Industry
As the first female artiste signed to Vybz Kartel’s GreedyLion/Vybz Kartel Muzik…
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.…
“Respect the Art and the Artist”: Rytikal Warns Producers Against Releasing Old and Unreleased Music Without Clearance
Dancehall artiste Rytikal is drawing a firm line around his catalogue, warning…
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…