Tag: Dancehall News

Squash’s U.S. Federal Prison Release Date Moves to October 27: Less Than 30 Days Left, But Immigration Battle Looms

Squash is now less than 30 days away from his projected release…

Shadow Shadow October 1, 2026

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”,…

Shadow Shadow September 30, 2026

Three Deaths, Three Funerals: KipRich Calls 2026 “One of the Roughest Years” After Losing Newborn, Father and now Grandmother

Dancehall artiste KipRich is facing an extraordinary period of grief after losing…

Shadow Shadow September 30, 2026

‘Legends Never Die’: Bounty Killer Pays Tribute to Lieutenant Stitchie as Entertainment Community Mourns His Passing

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is mourning the death of his close friend…

Shadow Shadow September 29, 2026

‘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…

Shadow Shadow September 27, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

Shenseea Exposes Deepest Wounds in ‘Vulnerability’: Absent Father, Mother’s Death, Industry Issues and Struggles With Love

Behind the confidence, ambition and bold persona that have made Shenseea one…

Shadow Shadow September 26, 2026

Chronic Law’s Trial Faces Delay as Attorney Seeks December or January Date, Citing Need for More Time to Review Evidence

Chronic Law’s federal firearms trial is facing a possible postponement until December…

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 25, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

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,…

Shadow Shadow September 24, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

Days After UK Honour, Aidonia Confirmed For Love & Harmony 10th Anniversary Cruise With Beres Hammond, I-Wayne & Sanchez

Days after receiving international recognition for his contribution to will.i.am and Cody…

Shadow Shadow September 23, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 22, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 19, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 19, 2026

Chronic Law Fires Back At ‘Informant’ Claims: “Mi N Nuh Boy Nuh Wul Conversation, Unu Cyaa Style Me”

Chronic Law is refusing to let newly publicised claims from his federal…

Shadow Shadow September 18, 2026

Chronic Law’s Attorney Makes Another Bid For Bail Amid Visa Revocation and Alleged Gang Feud Revelations

Chronic Law is making a fresh bid for bail as newly released…

Shadow Shadow September 17, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 15, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

Clock Ticking for Chronic Law, No Plea Deal Indicated as Court Sets October 26 Trial Date, and November Deadline in Federal Gun Case

Chronic Law is heading towards a crucial new chapter in his federal…

Shadow Shadow September 13, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

Clyde McKenzie Hails Vybz Kartel as One of Jamaica’s Best Songwriters — But Says Bob Marley Remains the Benchmark

Music consultant Clyde McKenzie has hailed Vybz Kartel as one of Jamaica's…

Shadow Shadow September 12, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 11, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 10, 2026

Tension Escalates Between Kkrytical and Malie Donn After ‘Clown’ Reaction to Bold FIX Interview as Management Breaks Silence

What began with Kkrytical boldly declaring that he is better than 95%…

Shadow Shadow September 8, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 7, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 7, 2026

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.…

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

‘My Ego Was Bruised’: Skatta Reveals His Mother Was Hospitalised, Admits Regret Over Reacting to Chronic Law and Popcaan at Vybz Kartel Concert

Cordel “Skatta” Burrell has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his controversial…

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

‘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…

Shadow Shadow September 6, 2026

“He’s Playing the Long Game”: Skatta Says Vybz Kartel Is Planting the Seeds for a Legacy That Could Surpass Bob Marley

“He’s playing the long game.” That is how veteran producer Cordel “Skatta”…

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

A Trip to the Laundromat Ends in Tragedy as Dancehall Artiste Powerman’s 25-Year-Old Son Fatally Stabbed in Brooklyn

Veteran Jamaican dancehall artiste Powerman is grieving the death of his 25-year-old…

Shadow Shadow September 5, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

Malie Donn’s ‘The Golden Child’ Debuts at No. 4 in the U.S. as ‘Van Cleef’ Holds No. 1 Across Five Countries

Malie Donn is officially turning his Van Cleef breakthrough into an album…

Shadow Shadow September 4, 2026

Masicka Joins Buju Banton as Only Jamaican Artistes with a 2026 Album to Spend Two Weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard Reggae Chart

Masicka has joined Buju Banton as the only Jamaican artistes with 2026…

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

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…

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

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,…

Shadow Shadow September 3, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

Jada Kingdom’s 2-Year-Old Carnival Video Goes Viral on X With Over 32.4 Million Views — And Her Body Is the Reason

Two years after Jada Kingdom performed “Heavy!” at St. Thomas Carnival, footage…

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow September 2, 2026

“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…

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

Squash Gets Fourth Sentence Reduction This Year, Now Set to Leave U.S. Federal Prison 75 Days Early

For the fourth time this year, Squash’s projected release from U.S. federal…

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

“There Is Cake for Everyone”: Vybz Kartel Says ‘Bad Mind’ and Lack of Unity Are Dancehall’s Biggest Problems

Vybz Kartel has identified what he believes is the biggest problem facing…

Shadow Shadow August 31, 2026

Freedom, Career and Future at Stake as Chronic Law Faces Georgia Federal Court on Monday

For Chronic Law, Monday could mark one of the most consequential days…

Shadow Shadow August 30, 2026

“Give Women a Chance!” Vanessa Bling Opens State-of-the-Art Studio, Offers Free Recording to Young Female Artistes

After publicly calling for female Dancehall entertainers to be given the opportunity…

Shadow Shadow August 30, 2026