Tag: Dancehall News

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

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

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Squatter Culture: “We Need to Build More Houses at Prices People Can Afford”

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica must dramatically expand affordable housing

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

Ayetian Secures 7 Nods at Caribbean Music Awards 2026, Becoming the Most Nominated Dancehall Artiste

Ayetian’s rise in Caribbean music is accelerating at a steady pace. Just

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

$67 Billion Spent, 2,724 Container Houses Ordered, Says Government, as Displaced Jamaicans Await Permanent Housing Months After Disaster

After spending $67 billion on Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts, the

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

“Pongo”by Rvssian, Rauw Alejandro and Wizkid Climbs Billboard Latin Chart After Debut on Spain’s Spotify Daily Top Songs

Jamaican producer Rvssian is extending his international winning streak as “Pongo,” his

Shadow Shadow June 10, 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

“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

MOBO Founder Kanya King Dead at 57: The Woman Whose Sacrifice Changed British Music Forever Against All Odds

When Kanya King remortgaged her home 30 years ago to launch the

Shadow Shadow June 6, 2026

Flippa Moggela and Co-Accused Enter Plea Deal Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors; Judge Approves Critical 60-Day Window

Flippa Moggela and his three co-accused are now facing a pivotal 60-day

Shadow Shadow June 5, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s ‘God & Time’ Album Debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Reggae Chart With 10 Songs Inside Top 100

Vybz Kartel has stormed the international digital charts once again, with his

Shadow Shadow June 5, 2026

Squash Set for Boxing Day 2026 Release as Federal Bureau of Prisons Confirms New Date — Deportation Concerns Loom

Dancehall artiste Squash is now officially scheduled to be released from U.S.

Shadow Shadow June 4, 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

Vybz Kartel Unveils Star-Studded Features for Upcoming Album ‘God & Time’ Including Mavado, Wizkid, Farruko, Shenseea, Spice and Skillibeng

As anticipation builds for their upcoming Reggae Sumfest reunion, Vybz Kartel and

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

Supreme Court Restrains Bounty Killer in Defamation Case With Mr. Vegas as Legal Battle Intensifies

A Supreme Court ruling has placed dancehall icon Bounty Killer under a

Shadow Shadow May 29, 2026

“They take us for fools” — Former Police Commissioner Hardley Lewin Slams Delays in JCF Body Camera Rollout

Former Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin has strongly criticised the prolonged

Shadow Shadow May 28, 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

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

Jamaica Secures Massive US$200 Million Catastrophe Bond Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season

Jamaica has secured a record-breaking US$200 million catastrophe bond in a major

Shadow Shadow May 21, 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

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

Dancehall Producer Countree Hype Faces Up to 10 Years in U.S. Prison After Pleading Guilty to Smuggling Over 30 Guns to Jamaica

Jamaican music producer Countree Hype, given name Taugea Ubert Dayes, is facing

Shadow Shadow May 16, 2026

Popcaan Scores Fourth Drake Collaboration With ‘Amazing Shape’ Amid Canadian Rapper’s Triple Album Rollout

Dancehall star Popcaan has officially secured his fourth collaboration with Drake on

Shadow Shadow May 15, 2026

Flippa Moggela Remanded in Custody Pending Trial, Court Appoints Attorney After Finding He Cannot Afford One

Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela was remanded into the custody of U.S. Marshals

Shadow Shadow May 14, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Flippa Moggela Back in U.S. Federal Custody After Early Release in 2022

Jamaican dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela (Andrew Kendrick Davis) is once again listed

Shadow Shadow May 12, 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

Did IShowSpeed Do More for Jamaica Tourism in One Stream Than Traditional Ad Campaigns?

Did internet superstar IShowSpeed just give Jamaica more global tourism exposure in

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Spice Pulls Record Crowd at Sold-Out Uganda Concert With Over 30,000 Fans as Tanzanian Star Harmonize Makes Surprise Cameo

Reigning queen of Dancehall Spice proved her global star power over the

Shadow Shadow May 10, 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

“The Sea Never Belong To No Man”: Keznamdi and JaBBEM Spark Heated Debate Over Access to Jamaica’s Beaches in New Documentary

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi is igniting a fierce national conversation over beach

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Beloved Jamaican Gospel Singer Kukudoo Dies At 56 After Battle With Prolonged Illness

Jamaica is mourning the loss of beloved gospel singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott,

Shadow Shadow May 9, 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